Influencer and DJ Jodie Weston says she has been banned from her two-year-old son’s playgroup over her outfits, and sticking to her decision to dress in the way she wants to
A woman who said she’s banned from her son’s playgroup over her outfits has spoken out about how she feels regarding the matter.
Jodie Weston, 30, who has appeared on Channel 5 programmes such as Rich Kids Go Skint and Rich Holiday Poor Holiday, alongside the BBC’s Eating with My Ex, has commented how she feels about being unable to attend her two-year-old son, Koa-Zayde’s playgroup.
Jodie claims she has been prevented from attending the group because her outfits have been categorised as “inappropriate”. Jodie believes the ban may have come down to a single outfit choice involving a swimming costume.
She explained: “I’ve been told to wear a more modest swimsuit before. My boobs did keep popping out, but it is what it is – they’re enormous.
“I had one mum tell me to go to Sports Direct and get a proper costume. So many of them eyeball me, looking me up and down with disgust.
“I also had one awkward moment recently where my lashes couldn’t fit in the goggles as they were too big. They were flapping about in the wind for the whole lesson.”
Defending her style choices, DJ and influencer Jodie said: “I love getting dolled up to do fun activities with my son.
“It’s a few hours of the day where I can spend it all on myself, which is a rarity nowadays.
“I get to make myself look like the best version of me – and it’s not for anyone else’s approval – but for my own self-confidence only.
“What am I meant to do? Have a load of separate clothes that don’t upset them? I can’t help the way my body looks – and it’s not my fault I look better than them.”
Jodie has also claimed that she believes she has been banned because the other mothers are afraid she’ll steal their husbands from them.
She said: “But some mums have gotten the hump and think I’m doing it to steal their husbands away from them.
“Just because I put on a low-cut vest top doesn’t mean I’m trying to flaunt my assets. And a lacy leather corset with skin-tight trousers is a staple in my wardrobe.”
Despite her pushback against the ban, Jodie says the whole situation has made her feel quite sad and excluded over the simple act of wearing what she wants to wear.
She added: “I feel awful about being banned, but I am really passionate about maintaining my identity, especially after becoming a mum. I shouldn’t have to sacrifice being glamorous just because I have a child.”
As well as issues inside the playgroup, Jodie said she has experienced trolling outside of it, all simply because of her body shape, something that has caused her to consider taking action.
She added: “All people seem to notice now is my boob size. I feel comfortable with my body, but I’ve felt the need to speak with doctors about getting them reduced.
“At first, I loved my pregnancy boobs, but now, they’re a hindrance. I feel grateful to the universe, though.
“But it’s causing too much hassle for me in all aspects of life. My content is often censored on social media, and it’s just my body wearing clothes. It doesn’t seem like I’m accepted anywhere.”
