When I first started blogging, one of my earliest posts I had declared to the world that I had a disability. I am more comfortable with saying that I am physically challenged, but hey you know what I mean hehehe
Declaring it out for the world to read was a BIG thing for me to do. I don't walk around telling people and I haven't exactly been hiding it but I haven't been showing it off either. I have learned what jeans to wear so no one notices and I walk so well with them that people can't tell unless they look real close.
Writing that post was liberating. It felt so good to purge those words and just say it out loud so to speak. Since I began my vintage journey I felt my only option was to wear trousers or 1940's jeans. Looking back, I cannot believe I tried to trap myself into a corner and not allow myself to have more options. On my trip to Missouri to visit my friend Brittany, I worked with Kay Murray from ReverieRevel Photography. There I dared to do something I NEVER thought I would.....
I never dreamed I would wear a vintage dress with my braces on...N-E-V-E-R! Let along wear them for a photo shoot! But I decided to throw caution to the wind. A lot of work and sacrifice went into that trip; from me, my husband, my dad, Brittany and her family, and Kay. So I didn't want to hold back. I wanted to see if I could do it. And I did!
I am a very feminine person despite my jean wearing ways. I haven't worn a dress since my wedding day in 2005 and prior to that I wore one last in 2003 at my then Seniors Prom. But that day I wore boots and was able to manage not wearing my braces-that's no longer the case since my CMT ages as I age so therefore as I get older I lose more strength in my legs, arms, and hands.
Dare I say it? I thought I would love wearing 1940's trousers but instead I feel amazing in vintage inspired dresses!!! So should I dare and wear more dresses? I am daring myself this summer. For my Coney Island shoot this June 24th I will be wearing a dress and hoping more after that.
Who knew that I would do this? I certainly didn't! So what do you think? And have you ever thought you couldn't do something and tried doing it anyway? How did it work out for you?
xox
When I was little, my family had a very dear friend who wore braces ( the heavy old metal ones), and she always dressed to the nines.
ReplyDeleteTo me, she was the epitome of grace & beauty!
I say go for it!
You should definitely, definitely wear more dresses. Well done you for being brave, you look fab xx
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Thanks a lot for the sharing! I can guess how hard it must have been for you to tell and show your difference! You are very courageous, I really admire you
ReplyDeleteBRAVO!!!!
ReplyDeleteYou HAVE TO wear vintage dresses.... sometime having a vintage style is like having a disability you know! Everybody look at you, judge you, sometimes laugh at you... but you have to wear what you want, life is too short!!!!
You are lovely in skirt!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Oh ladies-you brought tears to my eyes! Thank you for your supportive and loving words of encouragement!!! xox
ReplyDeleteI think you are brave, wonderful and absolutely gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteWow Bunny! You look great in these shots. It takes a lot of courage to truly reveal yourself to the world and you should be so proud of yourself for doing this! I really admire your bravery. Such a wonderful thing to share with other women and girls around the world, you are one courageous chick :) Thank you for this, very inspiring!
ReplyDeleteI think that you are lovely. A childhood friend of mines mother has a similar condition, and like you she is very glamorous. And if you hadn't mentioned them, I probably would not have noticed your braces--your glamour outshines them!
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing your story, you're really an inspiration.
Oh, sweetie you look beautiful. I'm SO proud of you!!!! *hugs*
ReplyDeleteThis post brings tears to my eyes, dear Bunny, and I could not possibly me more proud of you for daring to show the world your beautiful legs and braces, which are as much a part of you as any other element of your body. I cannot encourage you enough to keep wearing (and buying) dresses and skirts if that's what your heart desires, and will always be here to cheer you on, one disabled vintage loving sister to another.
ReplyDeleteEndless hugs,
♥ Jessica
Go girl! You look fabulous in dresses. You know what would be really cute? If there was some way to design covers for your braces so they matched the dresses. Is that possible?
ReplyDeleteLife is to short to restrict yourself and not wear what you want because you are worried what others will think. The leg braces are part of you - show them with pride just like you show your beautiful smile :)
ReplyDeleteBunny, I linked to this post on Fashionable Forties FB-page and Kristina posted a picture I think you would like, if you haven't seen it already: http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Fashionable-Forties/199185596809563
ReplyDeleteI think you look lovely in whatever you wear- absolutely gorgeous in fact!
ReplyDeleteI have ME and find it terribly hard to talk about it, so I think this post is marvellous :-D
Tupps xxx
You're an amazing inspiration, Bunny and a great model, too!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful and inspiring post! You look gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteI think you are a gorgeous gorgeous bundle of gorgeousness and look fabulous in that dress. More power to you for wearing what makes you happy, Heres to more of the same xxx
ReplyDeleteHi, I just found your blog. Your spirit is amazing!!! It's so uplifting to hear that you are not letting your disability (if you even want to call it this) get in the way of your artistic vision.
ReplyDeleteYou are inspiring!
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I think you look amazing - I found your blog via Va-Va-Voom Vintage, and didn't even notice your braces, I just noticed how great you looked. You definitely should continue wearing dresses if they make you happy.
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