A viral TikTok video is encouraging people to embrace body positivity and challenge beauty standards, sparking conversations on self-acceptance. The video features Gillian, a confident plus-size woman, who proudly shares her bold approach to fashion, especially when it comes to her poolside wardrobe.
In the video, titled “What I wear in my pool that makes my neighbor feel uncomfortable,” Gillian confidently says, “I’m a fatty and wear what I want in my pool. I don’t care if it makes my neighbors uncomfortable.”
Gillian, known on TikTok as @spanxbeluga, confidently switches from a bright orange summer dress to a light blue bikini. Despite facing criticism for her clothing choices, she firmly believes that everyone should be able to express themselves through fashion without fear of judgment.
One comment challenged her modesty, saying that it was “dead,” to which Gillian humorously replied that “it should have died a long time ago.”
While some negative comments appear in her feed, Gillian receives a lot of positive feedback. Many people admire her confidence, and some even suggest that her neighbor’s discomfort may be based on jealousy.
Gillian explains her point of view, saying, “It’s not my goal to make people uncomfortable. People are uncomfortable because I wear what I want, and I’m a bigger person.” She adds, “I’m not going to cover up for anyone. That’s not who I am. I’m not going to feel bad about how I look.”
In the end, Gillian shares that she’s happy with who she is and how she looks. “I’m comfortable in my own skin,” she says. “Clothing is a form of expression, and I wear what I want to wear. Society isn’t going to tell me not to.”
Her message is clear: embracing who you are and what you wear is powerful.