There are tons of great outlets for shopping that you probably just haven't discovered yet. If you're a big mall shopper, I highly recommend checking out the online shopping scene. It is bursting with much more products than you will ever find in any mall. Those lovely
maxi dresses and
high waisted skirts will be very easy to find. Both can help you to increase your self esteem and make you feel like a true woman. I love to see girls that have been tom-boys most of their childhood try on a dress for the first time. They are usually very scared at first, but then after moving around in it (depending on the girl) they tend to fall in love.
I have seen a dress convert so many tom-boys, it's really beautiful. It's not like I look down on the lifestyle or anything but I think that every woman should give herself and her body a chance in a beautiful dress. Other things that can increase self esteem include positive self talk, giving yourself a spa day, doing activities and hobbies that you really enjoy, going out and talking to people, making people laugh, and just taking care of yourself in general. Try as many different kinds of dresses as possible to find your favorite style. You won't regret it! After you find the type of dress you like most, shopping gets a lot easier. If you tend to opt for the tighter fitting dresses, bodycon will showcase your figure for sure. If you like a bit of leeway and movement in your dress, you should go to a sundress which is flowing and pretty. Everyone is comfortable in a sundress and it is beautifully formed to be both loose fitting and still show off some curves. If you are still unsure about what type of dress to get, consult some friends or just search some images online to find out what you really like.
Dressing yourself up is a very good practice in self esteem and should be both taken seriously and played with. As a little girl I used to love playing dress up, and I continue that trend into adulthood. Why give up something that is so much fun? Besides, you can discover a great portion of your fashion sense just by 'playing' dress up. Don't be afraid to experiment.