A recent viral TikTok video has been sparking conversations about body positivity, challenging societal beauty norms and highlighting the importance of embracing the skin you’re in.
The trending video features Gillian, a confident plus-size woman, boldly expressing herself and celebrating her unique identity, particularly in terms of fashion choices.
“I’m a fatty and wear what I want in my pool. I don’t care if it makes my neighbors uncomfortable,” she said via the Scottish Sun. The title of her video was: “What I wear in my pool that makes my neighbour feel uncomfortable.”
In her video, Gillian – who goes by the handle @spanxbeluga – shows off her unapologetic approach to poolside fashion, transitioning from a bright orange summer dress to a pale blue bikini.
“It is not my goal to make people uncomfortable. People are uncomfortable because I wear what I want, and I’m a bigger person,” she said, per the Scottish Sun. “It’s not on me. I’m not going to cover up. I’m just not gonna cover up for anyone. That’s not who I am. I’m not going to feel bad about how I look,” she added.
Gillian said that she’s just happy with who she is and what she sees in the mirror, saying: “I’m comfortable in my own skin, and I wear what I want to wear. Clothing is a form of expression, and I want to wear what I like, and that’s just what I do. And society isn’t going to tell me not to.”
