I have dark nipples.
It feels good to get that off my chest. (There's a pun in there somewhere, but we don't have time for that.)
You might be thinking, "Yo, that's too much information," but there's a reason I'm telling you this: my dark nipples are the origin story of Better Clothing Co.
The Quest for the Perfect White T Shirt
A couple of years ago, I wanted to buy a simple white T-shirt that could go with everything. It would be the base layer for my outfits, worn under sweaters, shirts, or simply with jeans. Who knew this simple quest would turn into an epic adventure?
All the shirts I tried on were too long or too boxy, too thin or too expensive. I felt like Goldilocks. But the same problem I found with ALL the white T-shirts I tried was not the shirt itself. It was my nipples. All these damn shirts showed my nipples! I joked with my friend and laughed it off, but it triggered some in-depth insecurities that I never really dealt with.
Embracing Diversity and Difference
The fact that I couldn't find a white T-shirt that I could wear confidently with reminded me that I was different. Clothes in America never fit me. They weren't made for people who looked like me.
My whole life, I was different and didn't fully fit in. And this search for the perfect white T-shirt was a resounding confirmation of that.
Here's some context:
I am Korean but was born in Guam – a small island in the Pacific. Which technically makes me American. But after moving to Minnesota, I was confused by the classic question, "where are you really from?" I thought I was American, like you. But when I visited my family in Korea, I wasn't Korean. I had an accent, and I couldn't really read anything. Where am I supposed to fit in?
Finding the Perfect White T-Shirt with Better Clothing
So, back to the white T-shirt. I realized if I wanted one that didn't showcase my nipples like they were up for an award, I'd have to make it myself. But not just for me – for anyone who's ever felt a little out of place, a bit different, or just not catered to by the one-size-fits-all fashion world.
Our T-shirts at Better Clothing Co are the result of this journey. They're thoughtfully designed, taking into consideration different body types, skin tones, and personal stories.
They're not too thin, not too boxy – they're just right. And the best part? They're made with a sense of understanding and inclusivity.
Join the Better Clothing Family
When you buy from Better Clothing Co, you're not just getting a T-shirt. You're getting a piece of my story, a piece of a journey that spans from a small island in the Pacific to the snowy streets of Minnesota. You're wearing a symbol of embracing who you are, dark nipples and all.
We're not here to just sell clothes. We're here to make a statement that everyone deserves to feel comfortable and confident in their skin, no matter where they come from or what they look like.
Are you ready to find your perfect white T-shirt? The one that fits not just your body but your story too? Come check out what we've got at Better Clothing Co. And hey, who knows? Maybe you'll find more than just a T-shirt. Maybe you'll find a piece of yourself.
