Did you always wear what you want to wear or is this something that happened gradually as we move towards a cultural shift towards body positivity?
I always wore what I wanted to wear. I was that chubby teenager who dressed up in her dad's oversized shirts because that's what felt cool to me. I shaved my head in college and dressed like a hippie. And then decided to go super girly in my early 20s for a hot second. Now I’m not even sure what style bracket to slot myself in. I have always had fun with fashion and have never let my body-issues get in the way of that!
Spardha wears the Mother of Pearl Tiered Dress
What makes you feel better about your body and yourself?
I know I'm strong, both mentally and physically, and I’m worthy of love and positivity — I just remind myself that whenever I get the blues.
Spardha wears the Raza Wrap Jacket Dress
Best curvy girl fashion advice?
It's less fashion and more life advice --
"Curvy, or not, play Lizzo on full volume when you're dressing up. It works like magic for your self-confidence!"
3 women who you look up to for fashion inspiration.
I look up to so many women in my life, but here are 3 ladies I find myself stalking a lot on Instagram lately:
Karen Blanchard -- for her sheer creativity and that androgynous-sexy style.
Jeanne Damas -- for her love for classics, and that French girl Je ne sais quoi.
Tracee Ellis Ross -- I can't get enough of her... She looks like she's always having fun with fashion.
3 Instagram accounts we must follow, one being yourself for curvy fashion inspiration?
@TaylerSmith -- for her edgy, bad-ass New Yorker style.
@lattefiles -- The way she mixes Indian and International fashion is so riveting.
@watanabenaomi703 -- Naomi’s an eccentric comedian and the brains behind.
@punyus, Japan's first size-inclusive brand.
Please elaborate on the cardinal fashion rules for curvy women you have broken and break down each JODI look.
"Bold prints are a huge no-no, have you tried black?!"
I love black, don’t get me wrong. But sometimes I like to walk into a room and drop jaws too. This trench-to-dress convertible, clever piece just gives me all kinds of good vibes. I don’t care if bold prints bring attention “to problem areas.” Who can even remember they have problem areas when they’re wearing such happy colours?
"Avoid off-shoulder dresses if you have thick arms"
If you twirl in this dress fast enough, all that bad energy is sure to lift off your shoulders. I love its flirty length, and the neckline is so cute — it’s a perfect date night dress!
"Thou shall not wear a thigh high slit!"
I loved this skirt from the first time I saw it on your Insta teasers. I love a good slit — any excuse to rub my ample thighs in the face of patriarchy! Pairing it with a bosom-hugging top was another risky, thoroughly satisfying move.
Styled by Spardha Malik
Photographer Piyush Gwari
