On the inside? Well, I'm insecure. That's probably the best way I can put it. I'm uncomfortable with my weight, I dislike the way I look. Which makes me feel very hypocritical and guilty.
Anyway, my post isn't really about that. It's about this:
Maybe not. It turns out that this dress goes against- well, pretty much everything I've ever claimed to believe in. It makes me feel skinny- I can't remember the last time I felt that. Whether this sounds vain or not, it makes me feel beautiful. Again, that's pretty unusual. Lastly, and most importantly, it makes me feel good.
What's happened? I've always been the one telling people that they should be happy with themselves anyway, regardless of clothing, make-up, people and all that jazz.
However, maybe it's not so bad. Maybe, if you can't be happy with who you are, being able to feel that way- albeit with some 'help'- is worth it. I'm not talking about wearing excessive amounts of make-up, or deliberately attracting negative attention because it makes you feel better. I mean the little things. Being able to dress 'up' once in a while- or even more often- and having the ability to actually feel nice. Because, though it may sound stupid and insignificant, if you're not used to it, being happy with your appearance means a lot. Trust me.
Yes, in a perfect world, everyone would feel beautiful and comfortable in their own skin twenty-four-seven, without make-up and pretty clothes- only this isn't a perfect world, and we're not perfect people.
I still think that there's a 'lower age limit' on children wearing make-up; the longer innocence can prevail, the better. And if a person was to dress/act/wear make-up purely to impress others, or to fit in etc., then I would disagree. But feeling good for yourself? Go for it.