Would it be possible to do one of these specifically for short people? Or that revisits the height question in general? Brands have already shifted "petite" sizes online-only. I imagine the same is true for "tall." I know the valences for being female-identifying folks who are short or tall and feeling welcome or safe in society are very different too. The way fashion interacts with this--cloaking all larger sizes in florals for instance--can make for very specific frustrations too.
I have another addition for the swimsuit question (a hard one, for sure). Another option, depending on your style and what kind of suit you want is Tomboy X. I like that you can get a swimsuit that has shorts! https://tomboyx.com/collections/swim
It meant a lot to hear that the burning clothes experience wasn't this powerful, cathartic moment but it was really hard and grief filled. That feels so real and like a more accurate representation of my healing journey.
Thank you for also including the transcript for those of us who find reading easier than listening and/or aren't in an environment that is conducive to an audio experience (ie while at work or around other people.
I'm also excited to look at some of these brands I haven't heard of before!
An addition for the jeans - Betabrand does what they call “Yoga Denim” that work really well for me AND they fit well with the tunic leggings aesthetic :p
Wonderful article. I do want to say, though, that while Shira has the absolute right to characterize her life in whatever way feels right to her, describing all Orthodox Judaism as "a cult" is offensive. If this is not what Shira meant by that, it isn't clear - her website describes her as having grown up in "an Orthodox Jewish home"; " Orthodox" could mean Lev Tahor (an actual, literal cult) or, like, Yeshivat Maharat-attending Open Orthodox feminists. Just a note because there are observant Jews reading this and worrying about what non-Jews will think of us based on this sort of careless language.
Thanks to you and Shira for all these great suggestions. I clicked on a handful of the links but everything I looked at is sold out in many sizes, including mine. I’ve had the same issue with trying to online shop for jeans for months now. I don’t know if it’s COVID related supply chain issues or what. In any case, I appreciate the leads and will follow up on them once possible.
Would it be possible to do one of these specifically for short people? Or that revisits the height question in general? Brands have already shifted "petite" sizes online-only. I imagine the same is true for "tall." I know the valences for being female-identifying folks who are short or tall and feeling welcome or safe in society are very different too. The way fashion interacts with this--cloaking all larger sizes in florals for instance--can make for very specific frustrations too.
I have another addition for the swimsuit question (a hard one, for sure). Another option, depending on your style and what kind of suit you want is Tomboy X. I like that you can get a swimsuit that has shorts! https://tomboyx.com/collections/swim
I loved this chat so much!
It meant a lot to hear that the burning clothes experience wasn't this powerful, cathartic moment but it was really hard and grief filled. That feels so real and like a more accurate representation of my healing journey.
Thank you for also including the transcript for those of us who find reading easier than listening and/or aren't in an environment that is conducive to an audio experience (ie while at work or around other people.
I'm also excited to look at some of these brands I haven't heard of before!
An addition for the jeans - Betabrand does what they call “Yoga Denim” that work really well for me AND they fit well with the tunic leggings aesthetic :p
Wonderful article. I do want to say, though, that while Shira has the absolute right to characterize her life in whatever way feels right to her, describing all Orthodox Judaism as "a cult" is offensive. If this is not what Shira meant by that, it isn't clear - her website describes her as having grown up in "an Orthodox Jewish home"; " Orthodox" could mean Lev Tahor (an actual, literal cult) or, like, Yeshivat Maharat-attending Open Orthodox feminists. Just a note because there are observant Jews reading this and worrying about what non-Jews will think of us based on this sort of careless language.
Thanks to you and Shira for all these great suggestions. I clicked on a handful of the links but everything I looked at is sold out in many sizes, including mine. I’ve had the same issue with trying to online shop for jeans for months now. I don’t know if it’s COVID related supply chain issues or what. In any case, I appreciate the leads and will follow up on them once possible.