--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: Jess began to wish she had worn a modest…" description: "\"“Jess began to wish she had worn a modest top that covered her up as far as- well, as far as her eyebrows. She wished she had at least rehearsed dancin..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/ea7/sue-limb-40325_leaving-home_jess-began-to-wish-she-had-worn-a-modest_1265753.png" --- # Jess began to wish she had worn a modest top that covered… ![“Jess began to wish she had worn a modest top that covered her up as far as- well, as far as her eyebrows. She wished she had at least rehearsed dancing in front of her full-length mirror before leaving home. She feared that her newly buoyant boobs might be getting rather out of hand. Bonnie…” quote by Sue Limb](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/ea7/sue-limb-40325_leaving-home_jess-began-to-wish-she-had-worn-a-modest_1265753.png) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/ea7/sue-limb-40325_leaving-home_jess-began-to-wish-she-had-worn-a-modest_1265753.png) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/ea7/sue-limb-40325_leaving-home_jess-began-to-wish-she-had-worn-a-modest_1265753.png) > ““Jess began to wish she had worn a modest top that covered her up as far as- well, as far as her eyebrows. She wished she had at least rehearsed dancing in front of her full-length mirror before leaving home. She feared that her newly buoyant boobs might be getting rather out of hand. Bonnie especially - the left one - was beginning to feel a bit free-range, and it did seem a little drafty across her chest. Jess also began to worry that, in shaking up the soup so violently, she might somehow make it boil over.”” [Sue Limb](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/sue-limb/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Self‑consciousness about body image leads to anxiety and over‑analysis, hindering confidence. **In simple terms:** Worrying about appearance harms confidence. Key Takeaway Practice self‑acceptance and realistic self‑image. Themes body image anxiety self‑esteem humor Mood lighthearted thoughtful Type humorous psychological When to use this quote - daily dressing - mirror use - social interactions - media consumption Key Concepts psychology social pressure Questions to Reflect On - How does humor affect self‑image? - What steps build authentic confidence? A Different Perspective Humor may mask deeper insecurities. ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ No ratings yet [Boobs Getting](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/boobs-getting-4039322/) [Buoyant Boobs](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/buoyant-boobs-4039323/) [Chest Jess](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/chest-jess-4039321/) [Jess Began](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/jess-began-4039324/) [Leaving home](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/leaving-home/) [Mirror Leaving](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/mirror-leaving-2339864/) ## Related quotes > [You have boobs. I like boobs. 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I saw boxes of paperbacks, stereo equipment,…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/louise-erdrich/other-freshmen-were-already-moving-into-their-dormitory-rooms-when-we/) [Louise Erdrich](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/louise-erdrich/) ## More by Sue Limb > [“Geographically, Jess's backside was a mountain range. The sun rose over it -eventually. Huge birds of prey nested on its craggy heights and hunted…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/sue-limb/geographically-jess-s-backside-was-a-mountain-range-the-sun-rose-over/) [Sue Limb](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/sue-limb/) > [“The box room. No bigger than a coffin. It would be like being buried. Maybe she wouldn't keep her Barbies after all. She would…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/sue-limb/the-box-room-no-bigger-than-a-coffin-it-would-be-like-being-buried/) [Sue Limb](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/sue-limb/) > [“Jess actually dreaded having a boyfriend, because of having to tell her mum. 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'Where's Gran, Rasputin? For goodness'…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/sue-limb/gran-gran-yelled-jess-racing-upstairs-she-looked-everywhere-nothing/) [Sue Limb](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/sue-limb/) > [Useless, idle, exploitative male chauvinist drone!](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/sue-limb/useless-idle-exploitative-male-chauvinist-drone/) [Sue Limb](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/sue-limb/) > [Virgo: Your teddy bear will reveal that he is pregnant and will require counseling.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/sue-limb/virgo-your-teddy-bear-will-reveal-that-he-is-pregnant-and-will/) [Sue Limb](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/sue-limb/) > [“Jess and Flora met in a cafe. Unfortunately, their part of town was completely lacking in style, and the only place open on Sundays…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/sue-limb/jess-and-flora-met-in-a-cafe-unfortunately-their-part-of-town-was/) [Sue Limb](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/sue-limb/) > [“Fred just shrugged enigmatically. 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