Wardrobe Wednesday: A Neighborhood Cheerleader for My Yoga Outfits

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Lavender, longline, and a little crinkle confidence—heading to class with a smile

Sometimes it’s not just about what you wear.
It’s about the way someone else reacts when you show up in it.

There’s this yoga mom in my neighborhood — stroller, leggings, ponytail — who has basically become my unexpected cheerleader. We’ve bumped into each other three times now while I’m heading to class. Always me in leggings or shorts, always padded underneath.

First time:
Black leggings. Mat on my shoulder. Nervous as hell.

She smiles.
“Going to yoga?”
“Yeah.”
“Have fun — you look great!”

That was it.
But I carried those words through the whole class like a secret.

Second time:
It was hot out. I went bolder.
Mint short shorts. Thick diaper. Pastel plastic baby pants under there, crinkling with every step.

I felt exposed. Embarrassed. Excited.
She didn’t even blink.
“Love the shorts! Have fun at yoga!”

I walked off grinning like a fool.

Third time (today):
Lavender leggings. Snug. Soft. Thickly padded.

She spotted me again.
“Another day of yoga! I’m enjoying seeing what you’re going to wear day to day.”
I laughed.
“Thank you! You’ll have to join me sometime.”

Here’s the truth:
I used to think people would stare, whisper, judge. That’s what stopped me from wearing what I really wanted.

But instead?
I’ve found quiet encouragers. Strangers who don’t know my story, who don’t see the diapers and plastic pants — or maybe they do — but either way, they just smile. They cheer me on.

And that’s enough.

Today’s Outfit

  • Thick diaper + plastic baby pants (my constant base)

  • Lavender hoodie over a sports bra

  • Lavender 7/8 leggings, snug and smooth

  • Tote + mat

What I hope you take from this?
People notice. But not always in the way you fear.

Sometimes it’s just a smile on the sidewalk.
Sometimes it’s a neighbor who becomes your little cheerleader.
Sometimes it’s proof that you can be padded, bold, and still completely yourself.

And honestly? That’s more than enough.

—Alice
Proudly padded. Softly confident.

#AliceInYogaPants #ProudlyPadded #SoftlyConfident #SelfAcceptance #OutfitDiary #ToteBagDiaries #VisibleHealing #SoftnessIsStrength #WardrobeWednesday


Location: Southern Pines, NC, USA

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