I'm a 42-year-old mom who often wears matching outfits with my 10-year-old. It helps my body image and brings us closer together.
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The article reflects on a mother's experience of bonding with her 10-year-old daughter, Vivian, through matching outfits. Initially hesitant due to self-consciousness, the mother finds herself empowered by her daughter's encouragement and begins to embrace clothing styles she previously avoided. The matching outfits serve as a way to reconnect emotionally, especially in the context of their separate lives as a divorced family. This shared experience fosters confidence and self-love in the mother, inspired by her daughter's carefree attitude.
When I put on that outfit, I felt nostalgic for when I ran track in high school - back when I felt like my best self.
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