Horizontal Stripes

So many women say "I can't wear horizontal stripes.  I'm too fat." Do you know what I say to that?

Boo!

Horizontal stripes are completely wearable. Proof. 

Look at those mixed up stripes! And right across my chest, horizontal stripes!! 

I am a firm believer that women can wear whatever they want regardless of size. I have a BIKINI for gods sake. And you know what? It looks pretty awesome on me. It's all about trying things. Even if you think "no possible way!" I have tried on things I thought would be hideous that turned out to be flattering. I've tried things I thought would be beautiful only to find they made me look 7 moths pregnant. Experimentation is key, even experimenting with breaking the "rules."  You can wear horizontal stripes. You can wear prints. You can wear yellow. 

Bonus! Here is a picture with my most recent photographer, Katee. She is one of my former students and I'm working with her now in a summer show. We wore matching shoes by happy accident. 

The rundown:

Dress: Walmart $20 

Belt: free with the dress! Whoo!

Shoes: Goodwill $4.99 (brand new!)

Pearl necklace: gifted. 

Total cost to me: $24.99