I’d begun to notice my mother lingering before every mirror she passed, examining her figure as she turned her body about. The trials she has endured with her health and the stress that accumulated from that over the years ultimately changed her body, causing her to grow self-conscious and her confidence to diminish.
It was heartbreaking to witness her retract from the radiant sense of femininity she always emanated, constantly critiquing her figure. She was convinced that she could no longer wear the clothes that she wanted. To watch the one who inspired my own sense of style gradually lose hers was deeply upsetting. I sought to remedy her self-doubt through my love of Lacemade. I knew that I could help her feel elegant, empowered, and beautiful again if I could liven her wardrobe with new clothes.
The first Lacemade item I gifted her was the stunning Rosenkavalier coat, and watching her eyes light up when she tried it on for the first time meant the world to me. She receives many compliments each time she wears it, further reestablishing her confidence and spark. The sheer elegance and dainty charm of Lacemade helped my mother reconnect with her femininity, making her feel empowered and beautiful again, and teaching her to be kinder to herself. I have made a habit of gifting my mother Lacemade items after seeing how much of a positive impact gorgeous clothing could have on one’s self-image.
Lacemade has facilitated my mother’s journey towards self-love, and for that I will be forever grateful.