In the past I considered shorts to be the cutest yet, the most annoying and intimidating piece of clothing I had ever put on my body – I absolutely despised them. Why you ask? Well, since I am “thick in the thighs”, shorts can have the tendency to rise directly below the crotch area while walking – making me look and feel utterly ridiculous. And on top of that, I felt a sense of shame with the idea of exposing my cellulite for all to see. So, what did I truly hate – the shorts or my body?

I admit that I had no issue with the shape of my thighs. As arrogant or conceded as it may sound to some – they look damn good in skinny jeans and a wiggle dress. But, I experienced some hesitation when it came to clothing that stopped at mid-thigh. Why? Was I actually concerned about what someone else would think? Yes, I was.

A few months ago I decided to take a trip to New Orleans. While I was planning what to wear, I took the climate of the Big Easy into consideration and I came to the conclusion that shorts were the best option. So, I ordered some SLINK Jeans shorts and packed a couple pairs of Bermuda shorts from ELOQUII.

Since I strive to be honest in all that I share, I was much more comfortable in the second photo. I actually changed out of the SLINK jeans shorts – seen in the first photo, because I was uncomfortable. I spent my first day roaming around the Crescent City in my ELOQUII Bermuda shorts.

Between day one and day two of my trip I found the confidence to wear the shorter shorts. I know I may have been more inclined to wear them simply because my options were limited. But, regardless of the reason – I was strolling through the city confident and secure like any other day.

The photo above was taken a few weeks ago during a weekend trip to Atlantic City celebrating my good girlfriend’s birthday. While I mentally prepared for the trip I decided I would wear the pictured romper.  Initially, I pondered over the possibility of feeling uncomfortable but, I remembered how I felt when I tried it on – which was cute!

I am an advocate for self-acceptance on a journey to fully understand and embrace all it entails. It is a process. I’ve come to realize the importance of feeling comfortable in my skin – whether I’m clothed or naked. This is my body – every roll, wrinkle, dry spot, and section of cellulite. Am I going to love it or hate it? I choose to love and embrace it. You should join me.

Until the next time, be you and most importantly – love you.

Being uniquely you is being uniquely beautiful.

B.B.