'Don't mess with your boobs!' Victoria Beckham expresses regret over getting cosmetic surgery... as she admits it was 'a sign of insecurity'

By Ryan Smith and Ciara Farmer For Mailonline

Published: 18:54 EST, 11 January 2017 | Updated: 02:08 EST, 12 January 2017

Over the two decades that have seen her shoot from obscurity to superstardom, Victoria Beckham's countless sartorial choices have been well documented.

But one of her biggest regrets when it comes to aesthetics - possibly more than any possible fashion faux - was her much talked-about move to enhance her bosom.

In resurfaced letter that the singer-turned designer penned to her younger self for British Vogue's October issue, she expresses regret at her decision, warning: 'I should probably say, don’t mess with your boobs.'

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 Getting things off her chest: In a newly resurfaced letter written by the star to her younger self, Victoria Beckham expresses regret over 'messing' with her boobs

'All those years I denied it — stupid. A sign of insecurity. Just celebrate what you’ve got,' added the 42-year-old mother-of-four.

Her candid missive has garnered renewed attention after the fashion publication shared a link to it, in celebration of the news that Victoria is to be made an OBE. 

The former Spice Girl also admitted that she was drunk when she first met her husband David Beckham back in the 1990s - and discussed her teenage insecurities. 

Chatter: The star, pictured in 2007, sparked much chatter as her cup size went up and down

Victoria's incredibly candid letter appears in a 'What I wish I’d known' feature in the fashion tome where she also posed for a stunning, pared-back accompanying shoot, shot by photographer Lachlan Bailey. 

The story of David and Victoria's beginnings are well known as he famously revealed after seeing her in the video for the Spice Girls' 1996 hit Say You'll Be There he declared: 'That’s the girl for me and I'm going to get her! She's my idea of perfection. I knew that if she wanted me, we would be together forever.'

Following his announcement, the brunette beauty, then labelled Posh Spice, headed to Manchester United to see the burgeoning young ace play - after which she admitted she fell in love at first sight - feelings which she admits were mutual. 

In the letter, addressed to herself, Victoria's advice on boyfriends and lasting love read: 'Learn more about football, especially the offside rule. And yes, love at first sight does exist. It will happen to you in the Manchester United players’ lounge – although you will get a little drunk, so exact details are hazy. 

Cover girl: In British Vogue 's October issue, Victoria, 42, penned a unique letter addressed to her younger self in which she chronicled the start of her love story before discussing her teenage insecurities including feeling 'plump'

The winning shot! The story of David and Victoria's beginnings are well known as he previously revealed after seeing her in the video for the Spice Girls' 1996 hit Say You'll Be There (pictured)

'While the other football players stand at the bar drinking with their mates, you will see David standing aside with his family. (He’s not even in the first team at this stage – you are the famous one.) 

'And he has such a cute smile. You, too, are close to your family, and you will think how similar he feels to you. He’s going to ask for your number. (He still has the London-to-Manchester plane ticket on which you wrote it.)'

The couple married in 1999 and share four children; sons Brooklyn, 17, Romeo, 14, Cruz, 11, and five-year-old daughter Harper.  

Aside from meeting the love of her life, Victoria also cast her mind back to her years at theatre school in Epsom, Surrey, where she admits at the age of 18, she never felt as though she fitted in - feeling "not the prettiest, or the thinnest". 

Happy times: The couple married in 1999 and share four children; sons Brooklyn, 17 (pictured in 2004), Romeo, 14, Cruz, 11, and five-year-old daughter Harper

Back then: Aside from meeting the love of her life, Victoria also cast her mind back to her years at theatre school in Epsom, Surrey, where she admits at the age of 18, she never felt as though she fitted in - feeling "not the prettiest, or the thinnest" (pictured in 2000)

Her impassioned note read: 'I know you are struggling right now. You are not the prettiest, or the thinnest, or the best at dancing at the Laine Theatre Arts college. 

'You have never properly fitted in, although you are sharing your Surrey school digs with really nice girls. You have bad acne. 

'You think the Principal has put you at the back of the end-of-year show (in a humiliatingly bright purple Lycra leotard) because you are too plump to go at the front. (This may or may not be true.)'

Way back when: She told herself: 'You have never properly fitted in, although you are sharing your Surrey school digs with really nice girls. You have bad acne.'

One of a kind: Victoria was totally open in her words for Vogue

Denim diva: David and Victoria have undergone a number of fashion changes over the years 

Happy families: The Beckhams are one of the world's most famous families 

As a high-end fashion designer, Victoria's sartorial choices have long been scrutinised, with both her fashion and beauty, triumphs and fails making waves around the world and often imitated.

Some of her more iconic moments in the public eye are referenced in the article as she discusses her 'spikey blonde hair' which seems to allude to her iconic bleached 'Pob' in 2007 and claims she looked like a 'drag queen' at events.

In her comments to her younger self she gives a nod to her fashion icon status as urges young Victoria to realise she will mature and learn: 'You are going to have so much fun with your clothes – PVC catsuits; chokers that say absurd things; weird spiky blonde hair. 

Way back when: Victoria's style has changed and evolved over the years 

Changing rooms: As the years progressed, Victoria's looked were very different 

All white on the night: David and Victoria were known to be fans of coordinating looks 

'It will never occur to you that you appear ridiculous. You will turn up at awards ceremonies resembling a drag queen. But I look back at you and smile. It will add interest to your life to go from one extreme to another. I love the fact that you will feel free to express yourself. 

'Fashion will take on added stature one day, but try not to be stifled by it. You will learn, as you mature, to swap heels for Stan Smith trainers, minidresses for crisp white shirts. And you will never be one of those people who just roll out of bed." 

See the full shoot in the October issue of Vogue, on sale Thursday 8th September 

'Appear ridiculous': 'It will never occur to you that you appear ridiculous. You will turn up at awards ceremonies resembling a drag queen. But I look back at you and smile'

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