Podcast: The Blind Stylist: Tilly Dowler on fashion, confidence and living with stargardt disease
Lauren sits down with Tilly Dowler, know to many on social media as @The_Blind_Stylist.
In this episode of the Retina UK Podcast, we sit down with Tilly Dowler, known to many on social media as @the_blind_stylist.
Living with Stargardt disease, Tilly uses her platforms to share honest insights into life with sight loss while challenging common misconceptions about visual impairment.
We discuss her diagnosis, her journey to becoming more confident about her sight loss, and how she built a supportive online community through social media. Tilly also shares her passion for fashion and beauty, offering practical advice for maintaining personal style, applying makeup, and building confidence after sight loss.
The conversation explores her career journey, from running her own boutique to launching online styling services, as well as the importance of disability representation in the fashion and beauty industries.
Whether you’re interested in accessibility, fashion, advocacy, or hearing the experiences of someone living with inherited sight loss, this episode is packed with inspiration, practical tips and thoughtful discussion.