In a bold stand against body-shaming, a young woman defiantly shares selfies of herself in various outfits, challenging society’s perception of beauty and proving that confidence is the true measure of attractiveness.
Gazing at her reflection in a full-length mirror, Sara Petty snapped a few photos of herself wearing a bikini, feeling confident and self-assured. Deciding to share her selfies on Twitter, she was met with criticism from those who believed she “shouldn’t be allowed” to wear such a revealing swimsuit.
After completing high school and embracing her newfound freedom, Sara thought she had left behind the drama of her younger years. However, she soon discovered that adulthood isn’t immune to such conflict. Despite knowing that her bikini selfie would likely attract unwanted attention due to her size, Sara bravely posted the photo.
While browsing Twitter, Sara noticed a trending topic discussing what “200-pound women” should never wear. Several women chimed in, asserting that a woman of that weight shouldn’t wear a bikini, claiming it’s a sight no one wants to see. Sara, weighing 219 pounds herself, decided to take a stand against this negativity.
She captured screenshots of several of these critical tweets and posted them alongside a photo of her in a bikini. As her tweet gained traction, Sara realized she needed to continue her fight against body shaming. In addition to bikinis, Twitter users also deemed crop tops, leggings, and booty shorts off-limits for 200-pound women.
Undeterred, Sara wore each of these outfits and posted side-by-side photos of herself with the harsh comments. To her astonishment, an outpouring of positive feedback replaced the negativity, transforming the trending topic into one of empowerment.
Admitting that her stand against body shaming was both frightening and empowering, Sara told Mic, “I knew there had to be some empowerment in being vulnerable and proving to myself that no one else’s opinion of my weight matters.” She pointed out the unjust stigma surrounding the 200-pound mark as if it were a magic number dictating a woman’s attractiveness.
Sara found that the majority of responses to her posts were positive, with many girls expressing newfound confidence and inspiration to wear outfits they had previously avoided. Although some of the attire Sara wore, such as crop tops and booty shorts, may not be suitable for all occasions, her message was clear: beauty is not determined by a specific body type, and society must change its perception of attractiveness.
Having grown up in the age of social media, where bullying is rampant, Sara Petty took a stand against body-shamers and emerged victorious. Beauty is found in confidence and qualities unrelated to weight. Kudos to Sara for demonstrating that the true ugliness lies in ridiculing others’ appearances.
Source: Taphaps