Hi Teresa,
I think that once you can really accept yourself for who you are and how you want to dress then you more likely to pull off being out in public without other people getting upset about it. People can sense if we are not comfortable in our own skin (and clothes) and then they become uncomfortable in turn. I have come to believe that the key to acceptance by others is to first accept ourselves. Sounds trite, I know, but it is based on my own experience as I am becoming more comfortable getting out in public and seeing the reaction of folks I interact with. Chances are that if you don't show anxiety about being seen then the people you meet on your walks will not say a word about your extra charms.
Hugs,
Steph
