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Paige Holland

Gran hits back at strangers who branded her 'disgusting' for wearing a crop top

A glamorous gran has been slammed for wearing a crop top by a stranger.

Davinia Potterton, 48, was branded 'disgusting' for showing off her size eight physique by a stranger.

But the charter surveyor refuses to cover up as she spent her thirties hiding underneath baggy clothing as she wasn't happy with her size 12 frame.

Now, the gran-of-one, who lives in Gosport, Portsmouth, gleams with pride as she struts her stuff despite the negative backlash.

Davinia said: "A woman once called me 'disgusting' for wearing a red crop top.

"I couldn't believe another woman could be so rude. No one should be in a position to judge you for what you wear.

She was branded 'disgusting' for wearing this crop top (davinia.potterton/ MERCURY PRESS)
Davinia started training at the gym five times a week (davinia.potterton/ MERCURY PRESS)

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"I am proud of my figure and what I have achieved. I am going to wear what I want and enjoy it whilst I can.

"I'm not put off wearing something because someone thinks I am too old. I will decide when I will cover up.

"I eat well and train well, so I will wear a crop top or fitted clothing if I want."

But it hasn't always been this way for the mum-of-one as she recalled feeling insecure about her body before she started training at the gym and having a tummy tuck.

Now, Davinia is feeling fitter and healthier than ever before.

She said: "I feel a lot better about myself now. I feel more attractive than I did in my 30s.

"After having my daughter Poppy, now 19, I didn't like what I saw in the mirror.

"I lost all of my confidence and hated my legs. I would never wear shorts."

She lost all confidence after having her daughter (davinia.potterton/ MERCURY PRESS)
Now she's happier than ever (davinia.potterton/ MERCURY PRESS)

Now the glamorous mum can be seen posing in her lingerie, something she would have never 'dreamt' of before.

She adds: "I used to feel so uncomfortable in my own skin.

"I would never in a million years dream of a boudoir photoshoot and definitely wouldn't post the photos online.

"But now I aim to inspire other women, it is never too late to make yourself happy.

"I live in a world where I big up other women by giving them love and respect which is why I was so shocked by the rude comment.

"Everyone has been supportive of my lingerie photos but some people might think I shouldn't post pics in my undies.

"But it is my body and my choice.

"I wouldn't judge any other women of any age or size because you should be able to wear what you like - without being judged by others."

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