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Alissa's Style Journey, Outfit of the Day, style journey · December 2, 2012

STYLE JOURNEY: BARNEY AINT GOT NOTHING ON ME

Hey curvy girls all over the world,
When I was on Good Morning America, no one could have prepared me for the random haters that would come my way. I just can’t understand why the world has such a problem with a plus size woman being okay with her body.

Today’s title was inspired by a comment I received on twitter after my GMA appearance. If I remember correctly, the comment was, ” I’m promoting obesity and I should be ashamed of myself, on tv looking like Barney.” Yes, a random person felt the need to find me on twitter and tell me what she thought of me.

Now, I know there are a myriad of plus size women who steer clear of bright colors for fear of looking bigger and ever since Barney stepped on the scene in the early 90’s no plus size woman was safe if she wore the color purple. No one wants to be referred to as Barney. Although that particular tweeter’s joke was played and I rightfully told her so, I wanted to be a little smart ass about it and dedicate this post to plus size girls who rock the color purple.

There is no green stripe across my belly so Barney doesn’t have anything on me. I am always going to rock the color purple proudly.
Have you ever not rocked a color for fear of being compared to a children’s character?

What I’m Wearing
Skater Dress: Fashion to FIgure
Spiked biker jacket: Forever21
Boots: Bakers
Necklace: Forever21
Sunnies: Strawberry’s
Earrings: Aldo’s

Posted By: alissa · In: Alissa's Style Journey, Outfit of the Day, style journey

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Comments

  1. Goody says

    December 2, 2012 at 8:00 pm

    People are really something..I am glad you put her in her place.

    And yes, keep rockin your purple!

  2. melissa ward says

    December 2, 2012 at 8:06 pm

    You look amazing!!!! and bravo to you for standing up for curvy girls all over the world

  3. DaenelT says

    December 2, 2012 at 8:15 pm

    Just wow!

    Keep your head up and rock on. I’m still learning to love the body I have, so I applaud you and other curvy ladies.

  4. Lizi B says

    December 2, 2012 at 8:45 pm

    Love that dress and it looks great on you!!

  5. Fredetta says

    December 2, 2012 at 9:39 pm

    Love the dress! You look great

  6. Shainna Tucker says

    December 2, 2012 at 10:38 pm

    haters need to find their nearest arena/theater and have a few seats lol but girl you looked great in the purple then, and just as fantastic in this dress. #teampurple

    xoxo
    Shay

  7. MissAshDG says

    December 3, 2012 at 12:54 am

    Yea my mom always stays away from purple bc she always says she’ll look like barney. I think you look awesome and that person was an ass for saying you looked like a purple dinosaur -__- rude

  8. alisabbw says

    December 3, 2012 at 7:15 am

    Ha…she would really hate me since purple IS my favorite color and I wear it all of the time. What a biatch. It’s amazing how much time and energy spend on hating people they don’t even know. That’s the bad part about the net–ignant a** people can say chit without having to say it to your face. You keep on keeping on…!!!

  9. Tori Danielle says

    December 3, 2012 at 9:58 am

    I used to have a hangup about wearing purple because of Barney. A shame, too, because purple is my favorite color! But eventually I grew out of that, along with the thinking that I couldn’t go sleeveless, couldn’t wear something slightly fitted, etc.

    Sad that some people have a problem with others doing/wearing what they want! Forget them girl, you look great!

  10. Vivi N. says

    December 3, 2012 at 11:13 am

    Loving the jacket! And cute skater dress.

    That’s ignorant folks on Twitter for you. *le sigh* There’s nothing wrong with expressing your opinions but to do it laced with unnecessary insults is not the way. And for sure that girl thought she did it big with that comment not knowing she looked like a simple-minded fool.

  11. Anonymous says

    December 3, 2012 at 11:22 am

    Where did you get the belt and tights from? I love your looks!!

  12. Me says

    December 3, 2012 at 11:25 am

    Sometimes I can’t believe how ignorant people can be. I’m sorry you had to be subjected to that kind of ugliness. I will never understand how being confortable and loving of oneself automatically means that we don’t care about ourselves or that we promote obesity.

    I applaud you on so many levels. You are a beautiful woman, person, and soul and I thank you from the bottom of my heart for all the positive things that you promote. I pray that you continue to inspire others and that God continues to bless you abundantly.

  13. grownandcurvywoman says

    December 3, 2012 at 12:44 pm

    Forget those haters! People like that dont even love themseleves and always want to tear someone down b/c they lack success. Keep doing what youre doing.

    I proudly rock purple, green, yellow..whatever because I can. You look great and the dress looks marvelous on you!

  14. Terry S says

    December 3, 2012 at 12:50 pm

    LOVE the dress and leather jacket combo. Also, LOVE the booties.

    Keep an eye out on my blog later today. I’ll be featuring this as one of the looks I love today.

    xo,
    Terry

    http://terrys-two-cents.blogspot.com

  15. Neena40 says

    December 3, 2012 at 4:47 pm

    Although I am very confident, but recently hesitated about purchasing a high low dress from Ashley Stewart in purple for fear of being called Barney.I went ahead and made the purchase, people who find negative things to say will say it regardless of what you have on. I commend you for being confident and bold enough to be the best you in whatever color you choose to wear!

  16. CurvyCEO says

    December 3, 2012 at 7:44 pm

    You look amazing, Mama! Love that dress! And, I’m sorry, but let me make sure I have this right…while you were on NATIONAL TELEVISION, said hater was on her couch. Have I got that right? *clapback*

  17. Linda says

    December 3, 2012 at 9:46 pm

    You better Wurk it girl….Pay no mind to haters…Keep doing your thing by empowering women to embrace their curves

  18. mitch says

    December 6, 2012 at 10:54 pm

    I for one keeping away from all bright colors for similar reasons. And so proud of you for standing-up on issues like this. You just inspired me to beyond my dressing game.

    For the record you look totally amazing here, love the dress!

    Mitch
    http://feastfulife.wordpress.com/

  19. Linda says

    December 7, 2012 at 5:09 pm

    I love bright colors and I struggle to find dresses and tops I like in bright colors. You look gorgeous! Keep on rocking it!

  20. Ashe @ Ash in Fashion says

    December 7, 2012 at 5:14 pm

    How ridiculous! You look amazing.

  21. Marla says

    December 7, 2012 at 6:19 pm

    You look awesome! What a great dress.

  22. Mistie says

    December 7, 2012 at 6:41 pm

    I’m new here, but I just wanted to say that you look AMAZING! You are rocking that dress.

  23. Kelly says

    December 7, 2012 at 9:54 pm

    I think you look GORGEOUS!!!

    That Twitter comment says more about the “hater”.

    You keep loving your beautiful self, and inspiring the rest of us to do the same!

  24. Anonymous says

    December 10, 2012 at 10:51 pm

    Wow, you look absolutely stunning! The colour and cut of the dress suit you so well, and I love that you matched your lipstick colour perfectly to the outfit!

  25. QueenDiva says

    December 15, 2012 at 8:27 am

    looking great as always… I say wear what you want as long as you’re happy.

  26. Eat.Style.Play says

    December 15, 2012 at 7:19 pm

    I saw that comment? and It made me mad because she had no business, and I wont talk trash because two wrongs don’t make it right but you are gorgeous, and you know that! She had no business going through all the trouble of googling you and then tweeting that.

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