Confidence Isn’t a Size; Featuring Real Stories, Real Bodies, Real Beauty

At Brief Essentials, we uphold 3 important values, amongst others, Celebrating individuality, Redefining beauty, and Empowering women to feel confident in their own skin every single day. For over a decade, we’ve helped women of all shapes and sizes discover lingerie that not only fits their bodies but also celebrates their unique stories.

This piece is a tribute to real women whose journeys remind us that true confidence is built from the inside out, and sometimes, all it takes is the right bra, a little self-love, and the courage to own your story.

In a world that often elevates a certain body type as preferred, these 3 incredible women are powerful evidences that confidence radiates from spirit, story, and style, not just body size.

1. Lupita Nyong’o: Embracing Confidence in Her Own Skin

Academy award winner, Lupita Nyong’o, born in Mexico and raised in Kenya, is a global voice for redefining beauty and embracing self-worth. Growing up, Lupita struggled with feelings of invisibility due to her dark skin, often wishing she looked different because of the narrow beauty ideals she saw around her.

Over time, she learned to celebrate her features and heritage, and today she uses her platform to uplift women of color and challenge harmful beauty norms. Whether on screen or in fashion campaigns, she shows up boldly, not to fit in, but to stand out with pride. Her story is a powerful reminder that confidence is built, not given. And at Brief Essentials, we believe every woman deserves the kind of support that helps her stand tall, feel beautiful, and own her narrative.

2. Abisola Omole: Championing Size-Inclusive Confidence, Inside and Out

Abisola “AbiMarvel” Omole is a London-based creative entrepreneur, blogger, and plus-size fashion advocate. Founder and CEO of The Apārtment Global Group, and other businesses under her creative umbrella, she launched into fashion and lifestyle blogging in 2008 while studying at the University of the Arts London.

Abi’s work centers on visibility, inclusion, and celebrating plus-size femininity in all its forms. She’s used her platform to challenge the fashion industry’s norms, pushing for designs that affirm every body—not just token inclusion lines .

When it comes to lingerie confidence, Abisola’s journey is deeply aligned with Brief Essentials’ ethos: the belief that undergarments should be as size-affirming and empowering as outerwear. Her emphasis on thoughtful design, self-love, and community-building echoes our mission to offer lingerie that fits your shape and supports how you feel every day.

3. Tems; Owning Your Body, Your Way

Temilade Openiyi, professionally known as Tems, was born in Lagos in 1995 and raised between Nigeria and the UK. She is a modern symbol of freedom and body confidence, having never conformed to industry pressures, and choosing instead to express herself in styles that make her feel powerful and comfortable.

It’s the same energy we channel at Brief Essentials; lingerie that celebrates your body without asking you to change it. Like Tems, we don’t want you to squeeze into anyone’s definition of sexy. We want you to know that you already are.

In Conclusion,

Confidence isn’t one-size-fits-all. It looks different on every woman; her identity shaped by her story, her scars, and her strength. Whether you’re stepping onto a stage, walking into a boardroom, or just catching your reflection in the mirror on a slow morning, what you wear underneath should remind you of your worth.

At Brief Essentials, we believe that lingerie should not just fit. It should also empower. Because It’s not about impressing anyone else but about how you feel when you slip into something made for you.

These real stories: from Lupita to Tems, to Abisola, and many others, show us that confidence is a journey. And often, it starts with the quiet decision to embrace your body, your style, and your story.

So here’s to wearing what makes you feel unstoppable, both inside and out.
And if you ever need a reminder, we’re right here, cheering you on with the perfect fit.