This discussion of what constitutes “professionalism” is something that needs to be thought about always within the context of systems of power— “professionalism” (and other types of dress codes) are inherently racist, cis sexist, sizeist, classist, ableist, etc. Check out www.dressprofesh.com to see examples of how…

YES. Now if only some of the fb posters would come over and read this...

I'm applying for writing professor jobs right now and whenever I get asked about a class I would like to teach, I mention this.

Ugh, the fb comments are full of those concern t comments right now

Thank you!

No stalkers at all, actually...

THANK YOU FOR EXISTING <3

Lol! Ty :)

I know that some body positive communities have resources for finding medical professionals that aren’t shaming. I think Marilyn Wann put together a list recently, and Ragen Chastain might have a list too (www.danceswithfat.com) <3

Yes! I should never take my community for granted :)

Wow, thank you for sharing!

YES!

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Thanks! My Body Gallery (http://www.mybodygallery.com) totally changed the way that I look at bodies and size—it can be so empowering to see what other people your size & weight look like :)

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by all means! :D and be sure to post a photo to www.dressprofesh.com ;)

yay! good luck on your defense!! i've been shopping around for the perfect defense dress myself (i'm thinking something 80's prom-esque)

yeah, i oscillate (sometimes violently) between being totally body positive and confident and being incredibly insecure. sometimes this happens within the span of 10 seconds.

that story is everything. i've been asked if i was pregnant, too (like 6 or 7 years ago?). at the time it destroyed me. now i shop in maternity sections because (depending on the store) that's the only place where tops fit me. it's been a long journey to body positivity (and i'm still not totally there, as i…

ha! the internet is a magical thing :)