{"id":1625,"date":"2026-05-18T01:41:16","date_gmt":"2026-05-18T01:41:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/edmpackz.com\/?p=1625"},"modified":"2026-05-18T01:41:16","modified_gmt":"2026-05-18T01:41:16","slug":"ashley-grahams-sheer-dress-is-goals","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/edmpackz.com\/?p=1625","title":{"rendered":"Ashley Graham&#8217;s Sheer Dress Is Goals"},"content":{"rendered":"<article class=\"oVA page-24977090\">\n<div class=\"cCV\">\n<div class=\"sWr\">\n<div class=\"GqV\">\n<div class=\"gsz fQd\">\n<div class=\"NLr\">\n<div class=\"yW1\">\n<div class=\"DHw\">\n<div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"hJa\">\n<div class=\"vmZ oL7\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"fpC EdX\" src=\"https:\/\/imgix.bustle.com\/rehost\/2016\/12\/11\/77d00a71-c0f5-4851-82da-f6bb12372f3b.jpg?w=248&amp;h=373&amp;fit=crop&amp;crop=faces&amp;dpr=2\" sizes=\"(min-width:1025px) 800px, (min-width:768px) 614px, 248px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/imgix.bustle.com\/rehost\/2016\/12\/11\/77d00a71-c0f5-4851-82da-f6bb12372f3b.jpg?w=248&amp;h=373&amp;fit=crop&amp;crop=faces 248w, https:\/\/imgix.bustle.com\/rehost\/2016\/12\/11\/77d00a71-c0f5-4851-82da-f6bb12372f3b.jpg?w=248&amp;h=373&amp;fit=crop&amp;crop=faces&amp;dpr=2 496w, https:\/\/imgix.bustle.com\/rehost\/2016\/12\/11\/77d00a71-c0f5-4851-82da-f6bb12372f3b.jpg?w=800&amp;h=1202&amp;fit=crop&amp;crop=faces 800w, https:\/\/imgix.bustle.com\/rehost\/2016\/12\/11\/77d00a71-c0f5-4851-82da-f6bb12372f3b.jpg?w=800&amp;h=1202&amp;fit=crop&amp;crop=faces&amp;dpr=2 1600w, https:\/\/imgix.bustle.com\/rehost\/2016\/12\/11\/77d00a71-c0f5-4851-82da-f6bb12372f3b.jpg?w=614&amp;h=922&amp;fit=crop&amp;crop=faces 614w, https:\/\/imgix.bustle.com\/rehost\/2016\/12\/11\/77d00a71-c0f5-4851-82da-f6bb12372f3b.jpg?w=614&amp;h=922&amp;fit=crop&amp;crop=faces&amp;dpr=2 1228w\" alt=\"\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"Vms Vo4\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lovelace-media.imgix.net\/getty\/628644866.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Bryan Bedder\/Getty Images Entertainment\/Getty Images<\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"QVH pz-\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tn6\">\n<div class=\"AOL Afg\" data-adroot=\"true\">\n<p>If you have yet to find an outfit for any upcoming holiday festivities, have no fear:\u00a0<a class=\"T3D\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BN29R6SgMPK\/?taken-by=theashleygraham&amp;hl=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Ashley Graham\u2019s sheer dress<\/a>\u00a0is holiday dressing at it\u2019s finest, and it&#8217;s bound to give you some inspo. While Graham\u2019s attire comes from fashion designer\u00a0<a class=\"T3D\" href=\"http:\/\/www.georgine.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Georgine<\/a>, there are similar styles that just so happen to be affordable so you can rock the look, too.<\/p>\n<div class=\"adWrapper G8T zzk pCo hzA UdU\">\n<div id=\"ad-1\" data-google-query-id=\"CJDf5O7ZwZQDFRSc7gEduDIMyw\">\n<div id=\"google_ads_iframe_\/49944529\/bustle\/article_0__container__\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>On Dec. 9 Graham was spotted out and about in New York City looking absolutely gorgeous, as per usual. The 28-year-old model and entrepreneur was wearing a sheer polka dot bodycon dress, which she paired with a black bodysuit underneath. She further accessorized her look with minimal jewelry, nude nails, pointed toe heels, and styled her hair in bombshell waves.<\/p>\n<p>Graham gave us a close up of her outfit on Instagram. She captioned the image, \u201cFeelin&#8217; myself with @complexhustle..interview about my grind coming soon\u270c\u201d<\/p>\n<p>According to Complex Hustle\u2019s Instagram, Graham was being\u00a0<a class=\"T3D\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BN0fglqApJV\/?taken-by=complexhustle&amp;hl=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">interviewed by the YouTube Channel<\/a>\u00a0about the \u201cupcoming season of #ANTM and her hustle.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Here&#8217;s a look at Graham\u2019s gorgeous dress:<\/p>\n<div class=\"sWr iGR vrU\">\n<div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"BCT MJ1\"><iframe id=\"instagram-embed-0\" class=\"instagram-media UyF instagram-media-rendered\" src=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BN29R6SgMPK\/embed\/?cr=1&amp;wp=658&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bustle.com&amp;rp=%2Farticles%2F199526-ashley-grahams-sheer-dress-is-goals-heres-how-you-can-get-the-look#%7B%22ci%22%3A0%2C%22os%22%3A5452.200000017881%2C%22ls%22%3A4322.800000011921%2C%22le%22%3A5436%7D\" height=\"888\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-instgrm-payload-id=\"instagram-media-payload-0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"adWrapper kG8 zzk k_e UdU stickyScrollableRailAd\">\n<div id=\"ad-2\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Later in the day, Graham attended the\u00a0<em>ANTM<\/em>\u00a0premiere party in NYC in yet another sheer dress. A holiday \u2018it\u2019 dress, perhaps? While Graham&#8217;s dress was sheer like her polka dot number she wore earlier in the day, it was of a dressier variety being that is was full-length.<\/p>\n<div class=\"sWr iGR CEt\">\n<figure class=\"Qf5 nbP\">\n<div class=\"vmZ LlR ap2\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"EdX\" src=\"https:\/\/imgix.bustle.com\/lovelace\/getty\/628644878.jpg?w=262&amp;h=394&amp;fit=crop&amp;crop=faces&amp;dpr=2\" sizes=\"(min-width:768px) 386px, 262px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/imgix.bustle.com\/lovelace\/getty\/628644878.jpg?w=262&amp;h=394&amp;fit=crop&amp;crop=faces 262w, https:\/\/imgix.bustle.com\/lovelace\/getty\/628644878.jpg?w=262&amp;h=394&amp;fit=crop&amp;crop=faces&amp;dpr=2 524w, https:\/\/imgix.bustle.com\/lovelace\/getty\/628644878.jpg?w=386&amp;h=580&amp;fit=crop&amp;crop=faces 386w, https:\/\/imgix.bustle.com\/lovelace\/getty\/628644878.jpg?w=386&amp;h=580&amp;fit=crop&amp;crop=faces&amp;dpr=2 772w\" alt=\"\" \/><\/div>\n<div>\n<div><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"rv9 B7r\"><cite>Bryan Bedder\/Getty Images Entertainment\/Getty Images<\/cite><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>Isn&#8217;t it incredible? If you&#8217;re not sure what to wear this holiday season, try a festive and sheer polka dot print like Graham&#8217;s. Need some inspo? Check out the options below.<\/p>\n<h3>1. Sheer Sleeves<\/h3>\n<div class=\"sWr iGR CEt\">\n<figure class=\"Qf5 nbP\">\n<div class=\"vmZ LlR ap2\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"EdX\" src=\"https:\/\/imgix.bustle.com\/lovelace\/uploads\/887\/f21f0c50-a20a-0134-1943-060e3e89e053.jpg?w=262&amp;h=393&amp;fit=crop&amp;crop=faces&amp;dpr=2\" sizes=\"(min-width:768px) 386px, 262px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/imgix.bustle.com\/lovelace\/uploads\/887\/f21f0c50-a20a-0134-1943-060e3e89e053.jpg?w=262&amp;h=393&amp;fit=crop&amp;crop=faces 262w, https:\/\/imgix.bustle.com\/lovelace\/uploads\/887\/f21f0c50-a20a-0134-1943-060e3e89e053.jpg?w=262&amp;h=393&amp;fit=crop&amp;crop=faces&amp;dpr=2 524w, https:\/\/imgix.bustle.com\/lovelace\/uploads\/887\/f21f0c50-a20a-0134-1943-060e3e89e053.jpg?w=386&amp;h=579&amp;fit=crop&amp;crop=faces 386w, https:\/\/imgix.bustle.com\/lovelace\/uploads\/887\/f21f0c50-a20a-0134-1943-060e3e89e053.jpg?w=386&amp;h=579&amp;fit=crop&amp;crop=faces&amp;dpr=2 772w\" alt=\"\" \/><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"adWrapper kG8 zzk k_e UdU stickyScrollableRailAd\">\n<div id=\"ad-3\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><strong>Sharlene Swiss Dot Dress, $29, Fashion To Figure<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>No need for a bodysuit, this sheer sleeved polka dot dress is both covered up in all the right places.<\/p>\n<h3>2. Velvet<\/h3>\n<div class=\"sWr iGR CEt\">\n<figure class=\"Qf5 nbP\">\n<div class=\"vmZ LlR ap2\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"EdX\" src=\"https:\/\/imgix.bustle.com\/lovelace\/uploads\/887\/f24fbc50-a20a-0134-1946-060e3e89e053.jpeg?w=262&amp;h=334&amp;fit=crop&amp;crop=faces&amp;dpr=2\" sizes=\"(min-width:768px) 386px, 262px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/imgix.bustle.com\/lovelace\/uploads\/887\/f24fbc50-a20a-0134-1946-060e3e89e053.jpeg?w=262&amp;h=334&amp;fit=crop&amp;crop=faces 262w, https:\/\/imgix.bustle.com\/lovelace\/uploads\/887\/f24fbc50-a20a-0134-1946-060e3e89e053.jpeg?w=262&amp;h=334&amp;fit=crop&amp;crop=faces&amp;dpr=2 524w, https:\/\/imgix.bustle.com\/lovelace\/uploads\/887\/f24fbc50-a20a-0134-1946-060e3e89e053.jpeg?w=386&amp;h=492&amp;fit=crop&amp;crop=faces 386w, https:\/\/imgix.bustle.com\/lovelace\/uploads\/887\/f24fbc50-a20a-0134-1946-060e3e89e053.jpeg?w=386&amp;h=492&amp;fit=crop&amp;crop=faces&amp;dpr=2 772w\" alt=\"\" \/><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p><strong>Oasis Velvet Dress With Sheer Top, $49, ASOS<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Opt for a multi-textured dress for the holidays like this mesh and velvet number above.<\/p>\n<h3>3. Swing Style<\/h3>\n<div class=\"sWr iGR CEt\">\n<figure class=\"Qf5 nbP\">\n<div class=\"vmZ LlR ap2\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"EdX\" src=\"https:\/\/imgix.bustle.com\/lovelace\/uploads\/887\/f22fec90-a20a-0134-ce81-0aec1efe63a9.jpg?w=262&amp;h=335&amp;fit=crop&amp;crop=faces&amp;dpr=2\" sizes=\"(min-width:768px) 386px, 262px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/imgix.bustle.com\/lovelace\/uploads\/887\/f22fec90-a20a-0134-ce81-0aec1efe63a9.jpg?w=262&amp;h=335&amp;fit=crop&amp;crop=faces 262w, https:\/\/imgix.bustle.com\/lovelace\/uploads\/887\/f22fec90-a20a-0134-ce81-0aec1efe63a9.jpg?w=262&amp;h=335&amp;fit=crop&amp;crop=faces&amp;dpr=2 524w, https:\/\/imgix.bustle.com\/lovelace\/uploads\/887\/f22fec90-a20a-0134-ce81-0aec1efe63a9.jpg?w=386&amp;h=493&amp;fit=crop&amp;crop=faces 386w, https:\/\/imgix.bustle.com\/lovelace\/uploads\/887\/f22fec90-a20a-0134-ce81-0aec1efe63a9.jpg?w=386&amp;h=493&amp;fit=crop&amp;crop=faces&amp;dpr=2 772w\" alt=\"\" \/><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p><strong>Junarose Swing Dress With Spot Mesh Insert, $68, ASOS<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"adWrapper G8T zzk pCo hzA UdU\">\n<div id=\"ad-4\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Dress this frock up for night with a pair of metallic heels and a glimmering choker.<\/p>\n<div class=\"adWrapper kG8 zzk k_e UdU stickyScrollableRailAd\">\n<div id=\"ad-5\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3>4. Cut Out<\/h3>\n<div class=\"sWr iGR CEt\">\n<figure class=\"Qf5 nbP\">\n<div class=\"vmZ LlR ap2\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"EdX\" src=\"https:\/\/imgix.bustle.com\/lovelace\/uploads\/887\/f22f5f00-a20a-0134-1943-060e3e89e053.jpg?w=262&amp;h=335&amp;fit=crop&amp;crop=faces&amp;dpr=2\" sizes=\"(min-width:768px) 386px, 262px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/imgix.bustle.com\/lovelace\/uploads\/887\/f22f5f00-a20a-0134-1943-060e3e89e053.jpg?w=262&amp;h=335&amp;fit=crop&amp;crop=faces 262w, https:\/\/imgix.bustle.com\/lovelace\/uploads\/887\/f22f5f00-a20a-0134-1943-060e3e89e053.jpg?w=262&amp;h=335&amp;fit=crop&amp;crop=faces&amp;dpr=2 524w, https:\/\/imgix.bustle.com\/lovelace\/uploads\/887\/f22f5f00-a20a-0134-1943-060e3e89e053.jpg?w=386&amp;h=493&amp;fit=crop&amp;crop=faces 386w, https:\/\/imgix.bustle.com\/lovelace\/uploads\/887\/f22f5f00-a20a-0134-1943-060e3e89e053.jpg?w=386&amp;h=493&amp;fit=crop&amp;crop=faces&amp;dpr=2 772w\" alt=\"\" \/><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p><strong>River Island Skate Dress With Polka Dot Mesh, $49, ASOS<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Strategic cut outs make this dress an ideal choice for a fun soiree on NYE.<\/p>\n<h3>5. Off The Shoulder<\/h3>\n<div class=\"sWr iGR CEt\">\n<figure class=\"Qf5 nbP\">\n<div class=\"vmZ LlR ap2\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"EdX\" src=\"https:\/\/imgix.bustle.com\/lovelace\/uploads\/887\/f24fdcf0-a20a-0134-ce82-0aec1efe63a9.jpg?w=262&amp;h=334&amp;fit=crop&amp;crop=faces&amp;dpr=2\" sizes=\"(min-width:768px) 386px, 262px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/imgix.bustle.com\/lovelace\/uploads\/887\/f24fdcf0-a20a-0134-ce82-0aec1efe63a9.jpg?w=262&amp;h=334&amp;fit=crop&amp;crop=faces 262w, https:\/\/imgix.bustle.com\/lovelace\/uploads\/887\/f24fdcf0-a20a-0134-ce82-0aec1efe63a9.jpg?w=262&amp;h=334&amp;fit=crop&amp;crop=faces&amp;dpr=2 524w, https:\/\/imgix.bustle.com\/lovelace\/uploads\/887\/f24fdcf0-a20a-0134-ce82-0aec1efe63a9.jpg?w=386&amp;h=492&amp;fit=crop&amp;crop=faces 386w, https:\/\/imgix.bustle.com\/lovelace\/uploads\/887\/f24fdcf0-a20a-0134-ce82-0aec1efe63a9.jpg?w=386&amp;h=492&amp;fit=crop&amp;crop=faces&amp;dpr=2 772w\" alt=\"\" \/><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"adWrapper kG8 zzk k_e UdU\">\n<div id=\"ad-6\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><strong>Asos Curve Off Shoulder Midi Bodycon In Polka Dot, $38, ASOS<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>While this dress may not be sheer, it&#8217;s festive print and off the shoulder style make it a must for holiday parties.<\/p>\n<h3>6. Fit And Flare<\/h3>\n<div class=\"sWr iGR CEt\">\n<figure class=\"Qf5 nbP\">\n<div class=\"vmZ LlR ap2\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"EdX\" src=\"https:\/\/imgix.bustle.com\/lovelace\/uploads\/887\/f24efd30-a20a-0134-194d-060e3e89e053.jpg?w=262&amp;h=335&amp;fit=crop&amp;crop=faces&amp;dpr=2\" sizes=\"(min-width:768px) 386px, 262px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/imgix.bustle.com\/lovelace\/uploads\/887\/f24efd30-a20a-0134-194d-060e3e89e053.jpg?w=262&amp;h=335&amp;fit=crop&amp;crop=faces 262w, https:\/\/imgix.bustle.com\/lovelace\/uploads\/887\/f24efd30-a20a-0134-194d-060e3e89e053.jpg?w=262&amp;h=335&amp;fit=crop&amp;crop=faces&amp;dpr=2 524w, https:\/\/imgix.bustle.com\/lovelace\/uploads\/887\/f24efd30-a20a-0134-194d-060e3e89e053.jpg?w=386&amp;h=493&amp;fit=crop&amp;crop=faces 386w, https:\/\/imgix.bustle.com\/lovelace\/uploads\/887\/f24efd30-a20a-0134-194d-060e3e89e053.jpg?w=386&amp;h=493&amp;fit=crop&amp;crop=faces&amp;dpr=2 772w\" alt=\"\" \/><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p><strong>Asos Skater Dress With Spot Mesh Back Detail, $34, ASOS<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Pair this skater style frock with ankle boots and a red lip for a comfortable yet fashionable holiday outfit.<\/p>\n<h3>7. Midi<\/h3>\n<div class=\"sWr iGR CEt\">\n<figure class=\"Qf5 nbP\">\n<div class=\"vmZ LlR ap2\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"EdX\" src=\"https:\/\/imgix.bustle.com\/lovelace\/uploads\/887\/f7a15980-a20b-0134-ce86-0aec1efe63a9.png?w=262&amp;h=381&amp;fit=crop&amp;crop=faces&amp;dpr=2\" sizes=\"(min-width:768px) 386px, 262px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/imgix.bustle.com\/lovelace\/uploads\/887\/f7a15980-a20b-0134-ce86-0aec1efe63a9.png?w=262&amp;h=381&amp;fit=crop&amp;crop=faces 262w, https:\/\/imgix.bustle.com\/lovelace\/uploads\/887\/f7a15980-a20b-0134-ce86-0aec1efe63a9.png?w=262&amp;h=381&amp;fit=crop&amp;crop=faces&amp;dpr=2 524w, https:\/\/imgix.bustle.com\/lovelace\/uploads\/887\/f7a15980-a20b-0134-ce86-0aec1efe63a9.png?w=386&amp;h=561&amp;fit=crop&amp;crop=faces 386w, https:\/\/imgix.bustle.com\/lovelace\/uploads\/887\/f7a15980-a20b-0134-ce86-0aec1efe63a9.png?w=386&amp;h=561&amp;fit=crop&amp;crop=faces&amp;dpr=2 772w\" alt=\"\" \/><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p><strong>River Island Mesh Insert Bodycon Midi Dress, $53, ASOS<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The perfect LBD, no?<\/p>\n<p>Channel your inner Graham this holiday season in a polka dot frock \u2014 it&#8217;s a look that perfectly tows the line between low key and high drama, kind of like Graham herself.<\/p>\n<p><em>Images: Courtesy Brands<\/em><\/p>\n<aside class=\"fX2 rhF jIS\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"lqj TnP\">\n<div class=\"sfN z3b\">Get Even More From Bustle \u2014 Sign Up For The Newsletter<\/div>\n<div class=\"BMP\">\n<div class=\"oHL\">From hair trends to relationship advice, our daily newsletter has everything you need to sound like a person who\u2019s on TikTok, even if you aren\u2019t.<\/div>\n<form>\n<div class=\"gQD\"><input class=\"VU5\" autocomplete=\"email\" name=\"email\" required=\"\" type=\"email\" value=\"\" placeholder=\"email@email.com\" aria-label=\"Email address\" \/><input tabindex=\"-1\" autocomplete=\"off\" name=\"trap\" type=\"text\" aria-hidden=\"true\" \/><button class=\"Ex8 qgj\" type=\"submit\">Submit<\/button><\/p>\n<div class=\"uxm\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"g-0\">By subscribing to this BDG newsletter, you agree to our\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bdg.com\/info\/terms-of-service\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Terms of Service<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bdg.com\/info\/privacy-policy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Privacy Policy<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/form>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"lqj\">\n<div class=\"z3b\">More like this<\/div>\n<div class=\"FZb bVd\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"vmZ ap2\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"EdX\" src=\"https:\/\/imgix.bustle.com\/uploads\/image\/2026\/5\/13\/7788b474\/denimtassle_teaser.jpg?w=159&amp;h=110&amp;fit=crop&amp;crop=faces&amp;dpr=2\" sizes=\"159px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/imgix.bustle.com\/uploads\/image\/2026\/5\/13\/7788b474\/denimtassle_teaser.jpg?w=159&amp;h=110&amp;fit=crop&amp;crop=faces 159w, https:\/\/imgix.bustle.com\/uploads\/image\/2026\/5\/13\/7788b474\/denimtassle_teaser.jpg?w=159&amp;h=110&amp;fit=crop&amp;crop=faces&amp;dpr=2 318w\" alt=\"\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"Msl\">\n<div class=\"D-3\">Wear The D*mn Tassel Jacket<\/div>\n<div class=\"bIJ\">By\u00a0Alyssa Lapid<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"vmZ ap2\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"EdX\" src=\"https:\/\/imgix.bustle.com\/uploads\/image\/2026\/5\/15\/780f8390\/new-york-new-york.jpeg?w=159&amp;h=110&amp;fit=crop&amp;crop=focalpoint&amp;fp-x=0.4958&amp;fp-y=0.175&amp;dpr=2\" sizes=\"159px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/imgix.bustle.com\/uploads\/image\/2026\/5\/15\/780f8390\/new-york-new-york.jpeg?w=159&amp;h=110&amp;fit=crop&amp;crop=focalpoint&amp;fp-x=0.4958&amp;fp-y=0.175 159w, https:\/\/imgix.bustle.com\/uploads\/image\/2026\/5\/15\/780f8390\/new-york-new-york.jpeg?w=159&amp;h=110&amp;fit=crop&amp;crop=focalpoint&amp;fp-x=0.4958&amp;fp-y=0.175&amp;dpr=2 318w\" alt=\"\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"Msl\">\n<div class=\"D-3\">It&#8217;s Time To Embrace The \u201cKhacket\u201d<\/div>\n<div class=\"bIJ\">By\u00a0Alyssa Lapid<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"vmZ ap2\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"EdX\" src=\"https:\/\/imgix.bustle.com\/uploads\/image\/2026\/5\/13\/5956b01b\/gabi_moura_00041_wmweb.jpg?w=159&amp;h=110&amp;fit=crop&amp;crop=focalpoint&amp;fp-x=0.5101&amp;fp-y=0.1397&amp;dpr=2\" sizes=\"159px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/imgix.bustle.com\/uploads\/image\/2026\/5\/13\/5956b01b\/gabi_moura_00041_wmweb.jpg?w=159&amp;h=110&amp;fit=crop&amp;crop=focalpoint&amp;fp-x=0.5101&amp;fp-y=0.1397 159w, https:\/\/imgix.bustle.com\/uploads\/image\/2026\/5\/13\/5956b01b\/gabi_moura_00041_wmweb.jpg?w=159&amp;h=110&amp;fit=crop&amp;crop=focalpoint&amp;fp-x=0.5101&amp;fp-y=0.1397&amp;dpr=2 318w\" alt=\"Gabi Moura shares her swimsuit fashion style and what it was like being a part of the Sports Illustr...\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"Msl\">\n<div class=\"D-3\">&#8216;SI&#8217; 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Believe it or not, that\u2019s exactly what happened to Justice*, a now 30-year-old woman who lives with narcolepsy type 1 (NT1).<\/p>\n<p>Justice is not alone. Tara*, a 29-year-old pediatric sleep coach, also lives with NT1, a chronic neurological sleep disorder that is often misunderstood or misdiagnosed as \u201cjust being tired.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>NT1 affects the brain\u2019s ability to regulate sleep and wakefulness, which is why its symptoms are so often mistaken for personality traits, mental health issues, or a lack of discipline.<\/p>\n<p>The reality is that NT1 is about way more than just feeling sleepy. It\u2019s a neurological condition that\u2019s tied to a loss of orexin. Orexin is a chemical in the brain that helps to regulate the sleep-wake cycle and autonomic functions in the brain. NT1 symptoms include excessive daytime sleepiness, cataplexy (which is a sudden loss of muscle tone triggered by strong emotion), and disrupted nighttime sleep, among others. Even while experiencing these symptoms, it can take up to 10 years for some people to finally be diagnosed with NT1. Unfortunately, it\u2019s just another illness that often goes undiagnosed or misdiagnosed in women for years. In fact, research suggests that women with NT1 often wait significantly longer than men to receive a diagnosis, even when their symptoms are just as severe.<\/p>\n<p>Because it is a rare disease, information can be scarce. Educational resources like\u00a0<a class=\"T3D\" href=\"https:\/\/sr.studiostack.com\/c\/link?l=2270702&amp;s=2270700\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer sponsored\">The What It Takes<\/a>** website featuring the experiences of Justice and Tara help explain what NT1 really is, including the science behind orexin, and the impact of symptoms on daily life. Individual experiences can vary, so don&#8217;t forget to talk to your doctor.<\/p>\n<p>You\u2019ll be happy to know that Justice did, in fact, get the sports scholarship at her dream college, but it wasn\u2019t without reservations from the administration. The staff encouraged Justice to get tested for NT1, and after she was diagnosed at age 18, her life changed in many ways.<\/p>\n<div class=\"sWr iGR CEt\">\n<figure class=\"Qf5 E1M\">\n<div class=\"vmZ F8Y ap2\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"EdX\" src=\"https:\/\/imgix.bustle.com\/uploads\/image\/2026\/1\/28\/e99be1eb\/takeda-sleep-insert-02.jpg?w=414&amp;h=388&amp;fit=crop&amp;crop=faces&amp;dpr=2\" sizes=\"(min-width:768px) 1100px, 414px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/imgix.bustle.com\/uploads\/image\/2026\/1\/28\/e99be1eb\/takeda-sleep-insert-02.jpg?w=414&amp;h=388&amp;fit=crop&amp;crop=faces 414w, https:\/\/imgix.bustle.com\/uploads\/image\/2026\/1\/28\/e99be1eb\/takeda-sleep-insert-02.jpg?w=414&amp;h=388&amp;fit=crop&amp;crop=faces&amp;dpr=2 828w, https:\/\/imgix.bustle.com\/uploads\/image\/2026\/1\/28\/e99be1eb\/takeda-sleep-insert-02.jpg?w=1100&amp;h=1031&amp;fit=crop&amp;crop=faces 1100w, https:\/\/imgix.bustle.com\/uploads\/image\/2026\/1\/28\/e99be1eb\/takeda-sleep-insert-02.jpg?w=1100&amp;h=1031&amp;fit=crop&amp;crop=faces&amp;dpr=2 2200w\" alt=\"\" \/><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>Once the demands of academics and Division I basketball collided, her \u201csleepiness\u201d became impossible to ignore. Professors docked her for falling asleep during lectures, and she found herself constantly fighting to stay awake during practices, meetings, and travel days, too. \u201cAnytime we were traveling, waiting, or even just sitting still, I was asleep,\u201d she says. \u201cSometimes not by choice.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Getting diagnosed brought relief and fear at the same time. \u201cIt gave me a rhyme and a reason for what I was experiencing,\u201d Justice explains. \u201cIt gave me back control.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Balancing NT1 with college athletics forced Justice to rethink resilience. Instead of pushing harder, she learned to build a routine that worked with her body. This included scheduled naps, understanding her triggers, and being honest (with herself and with others) about her limits. \u201cRoutine was the biggest game changer for me,\u201d she says.<\/p>\n<p>Like Justice, Tara spent years feeling exhausted in ways that never really seemed normal. At her worst, she felt like she could sleep around the clock and never feel rested. Tara officially received her NT1 diagnosis at age 22, after years of being told her excessive sleepiness and brain fog were caused by mental health or neurological conditions that didn\u2019t fully explain her symptoms.<\/p>\n<div class=\"sWr iGR CEt\">\n<figure class=\"Qf5 E1M\">\n<div class=\"vmZ F8Y ap2\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"EdX\" src=\"https:\/\/imgix.bustle.com\/uploads\/image\/2026\/1\/28\/3de25f35\/takeda-sleep-insert-01.jpg?w=414&amp;h=388&amp;fit=crop&amp;crop=faces&amp;dpr=2\" sizes=\"(min-width:768px) 1100px, 414px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/imgix.bustle.com\/uploads\/image\/2026\/1\/28\/3de25f35\/takeda-sleep-insert-01.jpg?w=414&amp;h=388&amp;fit=crop&amp;crop=faces 414w, https:\/\/imgix.bustle.com\/uploads\/image\/2026\/1\/28\/3de25f35\/takeda-sleep-insert-01.jpg?w=414&amp;h=388&amp;fit=crop&amp;crop=faces&amp;dpr=2 828w, https:\/\/imgix.bustle.com\/uploads\/image\/2026\/1\/28\/3de25f35\/takeda-sleep-insert-01.jpg?w=1100&amp;h=1031&amp;fit=crop&amp;crop=faces 1100w, https:\/\/imgix.bustle.com\/uploads\/image\/2026\/1\/28\/3de25f35\/takeda-sleep-insert-01.jpg?w=1100&amp;h=1031&amp;fit=crop&amp;crop=faces&amp;dpr=2 2200w\" alt=\"\" \/><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>Unfortunately, she was being treated for conditions she didn\u2019t have, while the underlying condition (NT1) went completely unnoticed. Over time, those misdiagnoses began to take a toll on her mental health. Tara internalized the idea that she was lazy or \u201cfaking it,\u201d which really affected her self-esteem, relationships, and ability to trust her own body. When she finally received the NT1 diagnosis, the relief felt overwhelming. \u201cIt wasn\u2019t just in my head,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n<p>Although Justice\u2019s and Tara\u2019s journeys might look different on the surface, they share a common thread \u2014 NT1 feels less isolating when you realize you\u2019re not alone.<\/p>\n<p>Today, both Justice and Tara are open about their NT1 diagnoses and find every opportunity to raise awareness about NT1 and challenge common misconceptions. Justice shares what life with NT1 really looks like on social media, from daily exhaustion to unexpected sleep episodes. &#8220;I could&#8217;ve really used someone like myself when I was first diagnosed,&#8221; Justice says. &#8220;So I try to be that person for someone else.&#8221; Tara focuses on education and advocacy, emphasizing that no two people experience narcolepsy the same way. For both women, finding community, whether online, through support groups, or in advocacy spaces, helped ease the isolation and made them feel understood.<\/p>\n<p>Years of being dismissed taught them the power of self-advocacy \u2014 to trust their instincts, ask better questions, and push for answers when something felt off. Reframing NT1 as a neurological condition, rather than a personal failing, was a turning point for both of them. \u201cThere\u2019s a reason behind it, and it\u2019s not my fault,\u201d Tara said.<\/p>\n<p>Justice and Tara\u2019s message to others living with NT1 is simple but powerful: Listen to your body, and don\u2019t stop advocating until you feel heard.<\/p>\n<p>Remember, if you have questions or concerns about NT1, talk to your doctor.<\/p>\n<p><em>*Justice and Tara are paid contributors for Takeda Pharmaceuticals. Last names withheld to protect personal privacy.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>**What It Takes is developed and brought to you by Takeda Pharmaceuticals. 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