Stop Hiding Those Arms!

Happy Thursday Southernistas! Well we’ve just about made it though another week and I am sure like me y’all are ready for the weekend!

I want to let y’all in a secret: my upper arms are big which means I end up sizing up on my tops and jackets…A LOT! Now for a lot of my plus size divas this seems to be the body part after our tummy we spend the most time trying to hide! Which means that no matter how hot it gets we keep the arms covered and sweat it out but I’m hear to encourage to exercise your right to bare ARMS (get it)! Why suffer all summer when you can just let those big beautiful arms breath!

I can relate I spent way too many summers in long sleeves, light weight sweater (is that a real thing?!), cardigans, wraps, in fact you name it I wore it. Those days are over now and I embrace going sleeveless and letting my arms enjoy the sun. Now don’t get me wrong there are times when that cute little cardigan just completes the look you’re going for, that sweater comes in handy when you work in an office and the AC is set on artic blast and of course if you attend church or your place or worship you want to be conservative. But with certain exceptions why suffer all summer to accommodate people who are uncomfortable with your arms?

My advice is to take baby steps for my first timers so go for an off the shoulder look which will show off your arms slightly, a cute little cap sleeve that fits over your arm but doesn’t cover your arm, cardis that are sheer or short sleeved knits, and of course a cute t-shirt is always in…