re:dressing is about style and
self-discovery after weight loss
I am happy you’re here.
Re:dressing is for people on an amazing journey: People who are losing or have lost large amounts of weight. Getting new clothes is something to look forward to. It’s a big deal! Clothes help us express who we are and who we want to be. For some of us, we finally have access to choices that allow us to truly do that.
Re:dressing is the place where you can explore who you are through style. Here, you’ll get inspiration and practical information to build a wardrobe that fits you now—outside and in. And it’s where you can connect with other people who get all the unique practical and personal challenges of weight loss.
Here, you can:
discover or re-discover your style
learn how to curate a wardrobe that reflects who you are
get valuable insight from fashion and beauty experts, therapists, and health care professionals
be empowered to express yourself through clothes
feel more confident
become part of a supportive, encouraging community that understands this part of your weight journey
Re:dressing is a journey we’ll walk together. As I share my experiences with style and self-discovery after losing 140 pounds, I’ll put on my journalist’s hat to find experts and information to help us all walk out of the door every day feeling good about who we are, what we’ve accomplished, and loving how we look.
What you get as a subscriber
Re:dressing subscriptions are free for a limited time. Eventually, re:dressing will offer exclusive content for paid subscribers.
What you’ll receive as a paid subscriber:
Public and members-only posts with outfit inspirations, shopping links, practical advice to deal with the unique clothing challenges during and after weight loss, and expert advice.
Exclusive live events with experts in fashion, health care, and psychology
About me
I’m Shaun. And:
I’ve lost over 140 pounds through bariatric surgery and medication
I hated shopping—I’ve left department stores sobbing!
I’m a former diet editor for Health magazine
I’m currently a content marketing manager for an online weight care clinic
Bylines in Real Simple, TIME, Health, How Stuff Works, CookingLight.com, AllRecipes, SouthernLiving.com
I’m sharing my style & self-discovery journey to build a community that supports one another with good information and encouragement
What people say…
“This is so good! …Your posts are funny, informative, and deal with all the real things that happen and need attention, encouragement, and support.”—Lisa S
“There are so many people this can inspire or who can relate to it. People don’t talk about it in a nuanced kind of way. That’s kind of fire.”—Melanated Green Podcast
re:dressing AI Policy
I want to share the beginnings of my AI Policy with you, so you understand how I create content and how I use artificial intelligence.
I don’t use AI-generated images, video, audio, logos, or art.
I research and write all my newsletters myself without AI assistance (other than Google AI overviews while researching).
I fact-check information myself.
Ideas for content are my own and are inspired by readers, news, current events, and social media. I don’t use AI for newsletter ideas.
I occasionally use AI tools to proofread and edit.
I use AI to assist with SEO-optimized headlines, email subject lines, and email preview text.
I have and probably will use AI for tasks like engagement analysis, trend analysis, creating schedules, and other organizational tasks.
I disable AI bots from using my Substack content as part of a training model.
