I Gained The Weight Back ep 4: I WANT MY OLD BODY BACK

[@ratioetscientia]

you can absolutely rock the printed dress! Collar down looks more relaxed, collar up looks more whimsical and artsy. I prefer collar up!

[@Lyran7]

I honestly didn't like it until she put it on and she looked great , so I think it's a keeper too 😊

[@MadeleineOlivia]

Thank you! It's a keeper!

[@sophieodenthal1521]

@@MadeleineOlivia It's a beautiful dress and the colours are great on you. You could also try it with a belt!

[@heyajoy]

@@MadeleineOlivia yes a keeper! and actually XL is the perfect size! not too big; oversize is part of the charm of this dress

[@HorrorBiscuit]

@@MadeleineOliviaYou have such a pre raphaelite beauty have you ever thought of leaning into that when it comes to your style? I’m thinking more jewel tones, glamour and feminine curve enhancing silhouettes 😊 I know it might be a bit out of your comfort zone but it could be fun to experiment! 💕

[@sandrahughes9050]

The quilt looks fabulous on your bed and fits in well with the rest of your decor. xx

[@MadeleineOlivia]

Thanks!

[@Julia-si2lz]

I absolutely love the quilt on your bed too, Maddie! I think it looks so beautiful with your bedroom's decor!

[@mollyhoyer3356]

Loved this, Maddie! I would say return the Topshop coat and the black trousers that are a bit short on the leg for sure -- you deserve to have clothes that are more comfortable than those seem to be. Style doesn't have to come at the price of comfort, as your new jeans demonstrate so well! There's also always time for new clothes in the future -- no need to have a scarcity mindset that you might never find pieces like those again.

[@louiseh8662]

I’m 55 and have been on a diet since the age of 14 as i was constantly body shamed by my parents. They say at the end of life we only regret the things we DIDN’T DO. With that in mind and not being at the end just yet, I’ve come to accept that my poor body image and disordered eating is part of who I am and rather than constantly punishing myself for these patterns, I’m learning to navigate the tougher periods and be kinder to myself. I always felt unworthy if I was bigger than a size 8/10 and wasted so many hours of my life looking for a way to fix myself. Funnily enough when I was at my lowest weight I was just as miserable as when I was at a higher weight……because I could hardly eat anything in order to maintain it! Great video, so helpful to many ❤

[@MadeleineOlivia]

Urghhh we really have all been through it haven’t we. It makes me so sad. It’s our time now to accept our bodies as they are. In all of their ebbs and flows. I was similarly miserable at my lowest weight. We don’t need that in our lives anymore. There is so much more out there for us that we can enjoy and focus on that has nothing to do with our weight!

[@benitabocoum5756]

i loooove the dress actually! the colors really suit you and the shape just makes it more fun too

[@MewMew0077]

That red corduroy shirt is so flattering on you! Beautiful color for your skin tone/hair

[@appenninoview6307]

Agree

[@eileendeshpande5902]

You look beautiful in red and your hair and makeup are gorgeous!

[@hippyhighlandliving]

That smile when you tried on those blue jeans is what its all about! Such a brave video darling, I'm sure your going to help so many people 👏👏💚💚

[@jaynesanders4149]

I just wanted to thank you for speaking so openly about your mental health struggles. I took advantage of the discount with Better help a few weeks ago and am finally facing my own struggles with the help of a lovely, compassionate therapist. Thank you for living out your values and sharing them so honestly.

[@MadeleineOlivia]

This honestly has made my day. I am so happy for you ♥️

[@traceye.6428]

The Red coat is just GORGEOUS!! I also love the pattern dress with the pink frill. All of the colours in it really work on you! 😍 I don’t like the suede jacket in the taupe. The colour doesn’t compliment you. You definitely look good in clear colours. The taupe is a muddy colour. You have such a lovely skin tone! The first sheepskin coat is also fabulous!

[@bingefreeandworthy]

Aaah Madeleine, I love your honesty in these videos. I support highly sensitive women in their binge eating recoveries and the resistance to buying new clothes comes up all the time. I struggled with this too and something that really helps me still is to repeatedly tell myself that "I am safe" as I'm shopping. "I am safe in my body" "It is safe for me to buy / wear clothes that are X size" "It is safe for my body to be seen" "It is safe for my body to gain weight" "It is safe for my body to lose weight" Basically "I am safe" with whatever I'm feeling resistance to in that moment. It helps me to relax and enjoy the experience a lot more (though I've never been a shopping lover!).

[@janeyp1949]

The blue sweater with the fringe is absolutely fab. Definitely a keeper 😊

[@keeleyxie1087]

I’m obsessed with the dress! Fit and color and either done up or down it’s absolutely incredible! It suits you perfectly

[@lynnlanzoni2342]

I love that quilt on your bed, I love that “grandma” style also, lol. It looks so cozy and comfortable. The dress with all the colors looked so good on you, I think you have the most beautiful coloring, and I love your hair! This was a fun vlog! ❤

[@hannahgrace6419]

A definite yes on the blue turtleneck jumper and the purple floral jumper - both colours really suited your skin tone ☺

[@shaunawerner5986]

I have to say this about vintage clothing being small sizes. The reason for that is precisely because people are and were inherently bigger, so the clothes that survive are all small. They were never worn or not worn much and sat in closets and storage for years. The bigger sizes all got worn out, worn until there was nothing left of them over years and decades. People were not necessarily smaller, shorter yes, but not necessarily smaller. Couple that with the fact that people used to buy far less than now and there you have it. The same thing applies to charity shopping. There are fewer sizes because they get worn beyond reuse. I love this series thank you so much for your honesty and openness. It's inspiring.

[@sarahp9524]

I had a baby 10 months ago and the timing of this series is just what I needed. Thank you so much for speaking so openly about your own struggles, baring yourself in situations that feel uncomfortable like trying on clothes on camera, and just genuinely being such a wonderful, genuine person ♥️ Watching you really gave me the boost I needed to focus on and be proud of the body I have now (it grew a whole person after all) rather than be hell bent on getting back to a smaller size.

[@EmilyLS1994]

Your hair is just glorious! These past few years I just cannot get a handle on my eating, or get motivated to exercise regularly. So I'm resigned to wearing the same outfits over and over again. As much as I love summer, I'm glad it's over as I find it so much easier dressing in other seasons. I hope I can find the motivation to get back into fitness and self care soon.

[@niawilshaw3522]

As a 5'11 size 14/16 I cannot recommend highly enough learning to sew your own clothes!!! It makes ALL the difference with fitting, arm length, waistlines being in the correct place. There's so much on KZbin and you can pick up a second hand machine so cheaply. Best thing I ever did!!!

[@liscatcat8756]

My goodness me too. I cant sew tho 😂

[@lcgibson]

"its almost like i knew myself better when i was a teenager - sometimes you get a bit lost along the way" - i totally get you! i dress slightly alternative - i have always been - but MUCH more when i was a teenager. Getting a bit more mature i seemed to try to "fit more in", and did also get kinda influenced easily... now i am back in my weird style again.. 36 now, feels great! I also got issues with body changes, but with time i feel better in myself.. you are beautiful Madeleine!

[@abbycarvermusic]

the quilt looks perfect on the bed! i love the mixed patterns

[@marjoleingubb750]

I am 34 yo and size 14, often still wanting to be size 12 bottom and size 10 top like I used to be for many years. These videos are so supportive and I also feel so proud of you. The jeans and the dark blue jumper look amazing on you. Keep blue jumper (with the tassels), it looks lovely full length but you can also tuck it in and have it shorter. You should be so proud of yourself for making this video, very brave and so helpful. Lots of love!

[@VictoriaaWyattt]

I love that beautiful hand made dress!! For sure it being oversized adds to the vibe

[@Surroundedbyfields]

Thank you so much for your honesty and talking about the struggle to accept ourselves when we are bigger. Shopping is a nightmare when you feel like you’re a failure because you’re not a certain size, thank you for taking us through your shopping experience. By the way, love the quilt on your bed, it goes perfectly 😊

[@juls2334]

Cute clothes Maddie! Love the red and the suede navy blue coats!! The handmade dress is so lovely! And the blue vintage sweater with the flowers! And the quilt is divine! Great haul! 😍😍

[@bellesag5507]

The roses 80s sweater, the fringe sweater and black kick flares looked so good imo, totally agree about the colours. 😍

[@MadeleineOlivia]

Thank you!

[@harleen222]

The handmade dress with the color pattern is absolutely gorgeous!! I think it’s so beautiful, whimsical and it is just so precious that it is handmade by local women. I love that. Gorgeous, you and the dress ❤

[@patriciaelmore6255]

Amazing video!! Enjoyed so much going shopping with you . And I believe that you being this honest about embracing your size will help so many other women to do the same . I agree with you … the quilt is perfect. And the dress is “so you” looks beautiful on you!❤

[@sarahforrest9570]

You’re the absolute best Maggie❣ you’re just gorgeous on the inside and out- glowing with honesty and acceptance and kindness- to yourself and others. If the clothing feels good to you, if you like how it feels and looks- it’s the right outfit for you. Loving what you’re wearing and how you feel in it is all that matters❣ thanks for just being you❣

[@lillimol]

I am 32, grew two sizes in the last three years. It's difficult to accept the change but I feel so much better now. I moved from Italy to the UK at the end of 2021 and didn't have a scale to constantly weigh myself, I just let my body do what it wanted. I have now moved back to Italy and despite the food quality in Italy being overall higher not eating in front of the computer at lunch anymore, my weight has just not changed. I feel like my body wants to be like this, whenever I weigh myself - probably once every two or three months - weight is always the same no matter what i eat or do. I feel great. Yet every time I try on clothes, I lose my mind and I feel massive. I tried for a long time to fit into my very tight jeans but honestly my intimate parts were not happy about it 😂, so I decided to accept that I just have to buy the right size and forget about it. Thank you for your videos! A big hug

[@MadeleineOlivia]

Listen to your body. If you feel great then your body is happy!! The clothes are made to fit your body, not the other way around! Who cares about the number on the label!

[@penny1871]

@@MadeleineOlivia 🙌

[@josefinejohansson5526]

I showed this to my step teen daughters. This is role model at its finest 👌

[@Lyran7]

Oh that's lovely! But also a really good idea, self esteem can be an issue at any age, but instilling this idea about self acceptance and love while their still kids, priceless!! 👏🏻👏🏻💚

[@jenn.friedman]

What a fantastic idea! You sound like a great mom!

[@missykemp3957]

That is one of the loveliest comments I’ve ever read.

[@sienfigoureux]

Loving this series Maddie 🩷 Thank you for being so open and honest about things that so many of us struggle with. You're helping me let go of the need to keep comparing my soon-to-be 35 year old body to the one I had at 25. The handmade dress is stunning! 🩵 Take it from a fellow winter type who's spent too long dressing in black, embrace the fun side of dressing again! I'd also recommend getting rid of anything that isn't instantly a yes, clothes that are a little tight and don't make you feel good are not worth your time and money. The jeans, red coat, flowery jumper are great examples of things you instantly loved and they seem to fit well. And lastly, bras... The eternally annoying thing to shop for. But please consider going to a shop like bravissimo to get fitted properly. Measuring yourself is always a bit funky (and I turn around if any shop assistant tries to measure me, it's never accurate). Too many women wear the wrong size, and you really don't have to have a massive chest to be a D+ cup.

[@melstreet8986]

I think that handmade dress is gorgeous!!! You look stunning in it 💖

[@WildlyFreeJo]

I love the colourful dress! I think the oversized-ness is amazing! It will be so comfy. On the black cord trousers and the brown suede jacket - I personally wouldn’t keep them if it were me. If things feel snug on me it makes me feel uncomfortable and comfort is important to me in my clothes! But if you feel good in them, you go Glen coco!

[@kelleyrackwitz4088]

You are an absolute beauty! Some amazing finds in this haul! The shearling, navy and red coats, the dress, the vintage jeans, the turtleneck with fringe, the navy with purple jumper, black & white jumper are beautiful on you and you lit up when wearing them. Stylish, flattering and comfortable is always a winner! You’ve inspired me to go rummage my local second hand shops! ❤

[@carolhudson9296]

Love the quilt, it looks perfect on the bed. The dress looks fab 🎉

[@popotearoulettes]

I did let go of the size on the clothes lately, because i decided thanks to you to wear clothes that fit me and that are not leggings or sweat pants! so grateful for this video

[@HannaSnow81]

Love the quilt, pattern on pattern absolutely works when the colours are harmonious. Jewel tones suit you beautifully, the reds of your shirt and the new coat just sing against your skin. Same with the blue jumper, looks so cute on you, actually all the jumpers work! Oh, and you can spot clean shearling with a cloth dampened with water and a mild detergent, then go over thoroughly with a towel and hang dry. Also, a good way to get the charity shop smell off clothes that you cant wash, put water and 10 to 15 drops of tea tree oil in a spraybottle and spray on the clothes,and hang dry outside if you can, tea tree oil is also a natural disinfectant. Also the dress is sooo cute on you, wear it open collared.❤

[@Julia-si2lz]

Thank you so much, Maddie! I really appreciate you, your cookbook, and all that you share with us here. I absolutely love your new quilt in your bedroom. I think it's beautiful and fits in so well with your bedroom decor! I love your vintage/charity shop buys, too. Great finds!

[@kaiju42]

I am so happy you talk about your struggles with mental health and disordered eating. I started watching you way before I even knew you were struggling, I loved the cottage vibes of your channel and the vegan way of eating as I am trying to eat less meat. I have been struggling with my weight most of my life and have been fighting bulimia for 12 years now (I am 42). No matter how many toxic and dangerous diets I tried in order to be smaller, I was gradually becoming bigger and sicker. My health took a big hit because of it. I'm in therapy now, 2 months and 2 days free of purging and learning how to live with my body, to accept and love it. Watching your videos makes it a little bit easier, and I want to thank you for this. I hope we will all find peace with ourselves at some point in our lives. Just remember, you are all loved, you are valid and you matter no matter your size 💜

[@diamondcrystalsj]

The brown jacket is giving Gilmore Girls in the best way! And the printed dress is giving the fun, artsy auntie in a rom-com and I LOVE IT

[@TheVanilija]

You are so beautiful and confident. Not just talking about a subject but actually living what you are saying. I appreciate you.

[@jenniesernekvist1488]

Blue and red are really your color! I can relate so much to this content, thank you for charing Your journey it really helps❤

[@ZoeBouchard-s3p]

All the jumpers were fantastic!!! The jeans making you so happy and your beaming smile when you enjoyed the blue turtleneck made me so happy in turn! Enjoy wearing cozy things that make you truly joyous and NOT A SAUSAGE! Life is too short to have trouble breathing in your clothes.

[@gemmadoherty8919]

Thank you for being so honest in these videos. I love the handmade dress, so pretty. Also, that cobalt jumper looks great on you - the colour really suits you. Jewel tones are definitely your colours. I can completely relate to knowing yourself better as a teenager. I found I cared too much about the opinions of others through my twenties and early thirties, thankfully now I’m almost 40 I’m back to doing my own thing. The joy of aging !

[@Katy_crawford]

The printed dress is beyond stunning Maddie! Gorgeous, gorgeous colours on you.

[@samantha-kemp-therapy]

I love the way you explain therapy for people who may be thinking about it. I think you are amazing for doing this x

[@elizabethpole4947]

Great video Maddie ~ I can totally relate to everything you’re going through here, in my own way. Love the clothes! Especially the ‘mad’ dress! It’s gorgeous xx also the bedspread is perfection! ❤️

[@MadeleineOlivia]

Thank you so much!

[@elizabethpole4947]

And the red coat!! Red is definitely your colour ❤

[@EmilyFox252]

Totally agree with this comment ❤

[@TheQuornstar]

I thought you looked great in the blue suede jacket, red pea coat, jeans and black & white jumper. All looked very flattering. Oh and LOVE the quilt too!

[@Purstiltski7]

Thank you as always for chatting about all of this! 💚 One easy DIY I use *all the time* for fluctuating sizes with trousers: Sew 3 buttons to the back of the inside trouser waistband, one in the center and two further out. Buy a roll of buttonhole elastic and cut a portion to fit between the outer two buttons, and sew the edges or use "fray stopper" to stop the elastic edges from fraying. Then you attach the elastic to all three buttons, and can adjust the buttonhole position on the outer two to adjust the fit. It makes so much more of my wardrobe wearable day to day!

[@catherineplit7695]

Thank you so much for your openness and willingness to share all of this . I can’t tell you how much these videos have helped and inspired me. So thank you very much ❤

[@eileendeshpande5902]

The quilt matches great! Mixing patterns looks fantastic and the navy suede coat is so beautiful! Very chic and classic.

[@kellyfranklin5482]

That dress is literally the cutest dress I've ever seen. Done up, the frills are adorable. The small tan jacket is very slimming, more of a blazer, a keeper. Thanks for making videos like this, I'm trying to get used to my bigger body as well. Slowly realizing I don't feel as bad when I just buy something new that fits rather than trying to squeeze into my smaller jeans and hate myself❤❤

[@devorahann3230]

The navy suede jacket is stunning and fits you so well!

[@MadeleineOlivia]

Thanks so much!

[@laurenbeardsall1173]

I love all the jumpers on you and you rock the black cords, the perfect cropped lenght for cute socks to pop out, boots even wellies. 😍

[@cristyveg3705]

Maddie! That dress is adorable!! You look amazing in it, suits you so well! And the colors complement your skin tone. I love it closed, but it also looks great and more relaxed when it is unbuttoned! Great purchase overall! ❤

[@alb0801]

Really enjoyed this video. The jumpers at the end looked great on you as did the colourful dress - and the jeans! It was lovely to see you so happy with them. What a successful shopping spree!

[@naomibright4956]

I've been waiting for my favourite black jeans to fit me again but now i am going to go on depop and buy them in the size up. That colourful dress is amazing, I think it looks best with the buttons open :)

[@MadeleineOlivia]

Yesssss this is the attitude Naomi!! The jeans should fit your body not the other way around!

[@sofieselnes477]

Madeline this was wonderful, thank you so much! I have been holding on to both stuff and the idea of my body shape and you’re giving me confidence that I will find things that fit and look awesome! Time to rock the charity shops 🥰💃🏾

[@hippyishgardener]

I buy secondhand and I have to remind myself that often items have been tumble dried and often have shrunk from the original size. I love how happy the colourful dress made you 👏👏👏👏

[@malialegros1538]

Thank you so much Maddie. Loved this. Helps adjust my perspective. You look lovely. Love the dress. Keep the black trousers ❤❤️❤️

[@lorraineselby]

Totally agree with you on not caring what size your clothes are as long as they fit. My weight fluctuated a lot. I have clothes in my wardrobe in S, M & L. I wear whatever I feel comfortable in. I love the patchwork quilt. It looks great on your bed. I would wear the beige jacket undone. It’s a good shape. The blue jeans are fabulous, and look great with all of the jumpers. The blue one looks particularly cosy for walks and just chilling out at home. I love the purple one, even though I’m not a massive fan of patterns, and the black and white one looks great on you too. The red coat looks perfect and I really love the oversized handmade dress (with the buttons done up to the top). I’m glad you laughed when you put on the brown shorts, because I felt guilty about laughing too. Sorry. You’ve cheered me up on a very miserable day 🙏🏼❤️

[@rebeccameunier-mandar7289]

- LOVE the first brown suede jacket - Love the shorter length style black elephant pants with the tight brown jacket!! Would look great with brown ankle boots. Hope you keep! (Don't be afraid to wear fitted clothing, you have a beautiful body shape and you should be more confident to "show it off")! - I absolutely love red on you❤ fun video! - i would personally pass on the blue sweater with the fringes. I think you can find a similar and better one. - LOOOOVE the purple sweater (jumper) with flowers on you. KEEP!!! - Love the black and white jumper as well! Can't wait to see you wear all of these❤

[@KarenPiggott]

Thank you so much for being real & honest. Best wishes Karen ♥️

[@theadventuresofsandyland4961]

Thanks for sharing this, i have gained lots of weight, and this is how i have been feeling this week! Your positivity is refreshing and this has helped me today ❤

[@julietyler8864]

Absolutely lovely items you picked up Maddie! It was such a relatable talk through whilst you tried things on, I really appreciated that. not everything has to work, fit or suit us, but that doesn’t mean our bodies are the problem. It’s the reminder I needed. The handmade dress looks beautiful, great print. The quilt looks perfect on your bed ❤. Also I agree with you 💯 red is a STUNNING colour on you x

[@harleeyork7698]

This video was so helpful! Thank you for being so open and honest ❤️ that red coat is absolutely stunning on you! That bright red suits you so well 😊

[@knowthyselfandyoullknowthe8216]

Madeleine, that dress from the handmade shop is gorgeousssssss love it, and it fits you perfectly don't be afraid of the size because when we get sizes that are small for us they make us look big, on the contrary a bigger size makes us look smaller. It's so important and people forget that. Love the arty style, please go for that more, it fits you so good. The clothes you have questions on them I think you know already the answer, if you are questioning them now they will be forgotten in a drawer, so please take only the ones that you feel confortable in. That blue jumper with the tassels is a amazing color on you, it's your color, but not really sure for the tassels, if you can hide them inside the trousers it will be amazing. The last one black and white I think it washs you out completely, but the blue and purple flowers look great on you. The small camel suede jacket, the culottes, the black trousers are small and the trousers too short, but you know all that so stick to your first impression. Thar red jacket is amazing and so is the sheepskin one and the marine blue one gorgeous !The colorful dress made me think of Gudrun Sjoden (swedish brand that I love).

[@zoeforlife22]

Love love love the printed dress on you!! It’s so joyful and happy and looks great on you ❤❤❤

[@tailsoftranquility]

The dress is gorgeous and fun, embrace the fun ✨️

[@MadeleineOlivia]

Thank you!

[@shevdartay7892]

LOVE the black trousers , jeans and blue jumper. You look happy and healthy !!!

[@wilroe12]

Maddie thank you very much for speaking in such an honest way about navigating your wardrobe after weight gain. This is something that very much spoke to me - everyone very much deserves a wardrobe that suits them as they are now. 💪💪

[@CatarinaRoman]

the doggy celebrating the length of the jeans with you made me so so happy...

[@charlottej7790]

Aw this was such a great video Maddie! You might be interested in making your own clothes! I've started doing this years ago and I just love it. Everything fits like a glove and you can get so creative with it/recreate your favourite clothes in different sizes or colours! It's not hard either. Sending lots of love xx

[@a1ice.r0se]

You hit an absolute winner with that quilt and those blue jeans!!!😍😍

[@BettyBarnyard]

I so appreciate you showing the items that were just a bust. I feel this way alllll the time. I've really tried to frame my mind around the item didn't work for me, not me not working for the item. Love the floral jumper and the quilt 😊

[@JasmineDrake-xo2wv]

The quilt is stunning and works so well in your bedroom 💚

[@tartanbirdie]

The blue jumper looks amazing on you! The fringe is cool it makes it more unique

[@TonyaSchoeff-sl9px]

Remember, the clothes need to fit your body not your body needs to fit the clothes. You look FANTASTIC in the jewel tones! I loved the fir and color of the purple flower sweater on you. And you look great!

[@rebeccagreen692]

It is good to talk about MH openly xx OCD became very serious for me a few years ago. It is a horrible condtion xxx

[@viennaau1]

I really love these honest and transparent body confidence videos 😊 would love to see more!

[@codonnell8001]

Great video. Thanks for taking us along with you. In my opinion - yes to the duvet. Huge yes to the dress, red coat, and navy jacket. Definitely yes to the jeans and the purple flowery jumper ( I didn't expect to like that, but it looks lovely on you). Jewel tones are definitely your thing. I liked the top of the purple jumper, fringe, not really. I recognise my clothes and body struggles in your videos so much. Hope you feel good in the things you decided to keep x

[@carolineibbetson5395]

The dress is absolutely beautiful Madeleine x collar down looks great x all your purchases are stunning xxx😊

[@s30123]

Love the quilt on the bed it looks like it fits the room perfectly. The suede jackets looks amazing. Maybe the shop of handmade dresses could do a tailored consultation for you? Especially if being a local and regular customer they could keep your measurements

[@Practice_Kindness-1st]

W❤W to your clothing haul! From the vintage jackets to your perfectly fitting jeans, it's a resounding YES! Love the blue jumper w/the frills, and that incredible red jacket! That quilt is a definite keeper, hands down! Ever since I've started thrift shopping, there is no going back to retail. I live in Texas, and my local shop has 50 cent Tuesdays, so it's a happy moment for me. Keep 'em coming Maddie!

[@BH-kw8rh]

Thank you for sharing about this, I resonate a lot with what you say about the body image struggles involved with clothes shopping. You've obviously come so far in working through this, so well done! 👏 I think the colourful dress looks gorgeous on you, the colours really suit you and it's a floaty dress so fine to be oversized. All the jumpers look great on you as well! I think the blue is lovely as it is, but if you wanted to crop and hem it you totally can do that - just leave enough length to be able to fold back twice for the hem, so that the chopped edge is folded under and won't unravel, if that makes sense. And I'm very envious of your red coat, just stunning, especially with your colouring 😍

[@Dianne-ut5vr]

Hi, that was fabulous and you bought some lovely clothes. In regards to the sizing in shops non of it works because the more expensive shops do vanity to sizing to appeal to people so they are bigger then the cheaper shops are saving on fabric so everything is smaller! I am a dressmaker and no one is a set size, some are bigger up top on the bust, some people have tiny waists or larger waists. The whole system needs reworking so that clothes just state bust, waist and hip measurement and that needs to be consistant across the industry, also measuring tapes should be available in changing rooms. Then eveyone can purchase what they need and not be 'a size' because none of us are just that. You are doing a wonderful job of sharing that message. ☺

[@pennyparnell483]

Ooh Maddie comfort must always be the first in clothes, style second, so go with your mantra …do not worry about the size. I love all that you bought apart from the trousers, the tan ones not good but the black ones too short. The top shop suede jacket too small. I think if it fits and there are no ifs & buts and you love it, go for it ❤️❤️

[@GishGetsFit]

I actually love the short brown jacket and the flare black denim!!! They look so good on you. I feel jackets like that are typically better styled open anyway

[@alisondoughty2194]

Your looking so well and pretty Maddie.Take care and keep to your early recipies that kept your weight steady.Thinking of you,you can do it.😄💐

[@laurysteinke865]

The cotton dress looks awesome! I think the beige suede blazer and black pants are a bit snug. You are stunning and look beautiful in the coats! I’m so jealous of your gorgeous hair!I love the blue fringed and black and white sweaters on you.

[@penny1871]

Turned on tv this morning for a KZbin watch and you posted 5 mins ago from turning it on 👍 so see your video 😍 this really resonates with what I’ve been through these last few years like you are going through now 🫂

[@MadeleineOlivia]

Yay!

[@Minimaull]

I really like the shorter length flares, almost like a kick flare! I'm currently really struggling to cope with my weight gain as a woman with PCOS and hip injuries so I really don't feel as if I have any control within my body anymore! Thank you for talking about this stuff, so rare to see, from another cornish gal! x

[@alfinou_13targaryen]

The brown fitted short jacket fits you so well in my opinion; i absolutely love it on you! These types of jackets can be worn tied or not so you can definitely pull it off!

[@shellybell7240]

I think the suede jacket that you don’t think fits you, is perfect! I often buy jackets that I never intend to button because I like a more fitted look. So I think it looks wonderful on you just left unbuttoned.

[@MyConsideredHome]

Love the hand made dress. It looks great on you. The colors are very flattering to your skin tone. Well done! I’m voting for a pass on the black pants and brown coat. They do not look like the right size. The blue jeans look great. Very flattering! Red coat is a winner! The dark floral sweater looks lovely. Agree the blue sweater with cowl neck is good but better short. Thank you for your silliness to share! Absolutely agree size shouldn’t matter. Buy what fits. Feeling good and wearing things that fit are going to increase confidence and make you feel good!

[@andpopgoestheweasel1]

Love this video! Black trousers definitely look too short for you. Love the blue/purple floral jumper - would look great with the blue jeans and some DM boots! Also loooove the red coat on you. The suede Topshop coat looked too small too but others looked great. You’re such a role model Maddie ❤

[@catherinebaker2829]

You are very brave and honest around what is obviously a difficult subject. I thought the whole point of the video was to buy clothes that you felt good in never mind the sizing but you still seem fixed on the sizing. It's only a number it's soul destroying to squeeze into things that are too small. Be kind to yourself. 😊

[@rachelhayden148]

I LOVE THAT PRINTED dress. It looks incredible on you and the size is awesome in terms of looking great as a bit oversized dress. Keep!!!!

[@leenie6629]

People are misunderstanding what the intention is when Madi makes these type of videos. I think she provides people with constant inspiration for food freedom and positive body image

[@gemmakatiemarie]

LOVE the sheepskin jacket- looks fantastic on you! 👍🏻💖 Loved the haul/try on and chat- this was a GREAT video! X