Elegance is “the quality of being graceful and stylish in appearance and manner”. “Refined grace or dignified propriety/ dignified gracefulness or restrained beauty of style”. Evidently it’s more than how one looks or dresses, it’s also about how you carry yourself.
An elegant lady carries herself with refined grace and is thoughtful of the words she speaks, her actions and expressions. She understands beauty in simplicity and dresses accordingly and neither does she try too hard to draw attention to herself with her clothes or by exposing too much of her body- she always leaves something to the imagination… Her appearance is neat and seamless, everything in order- from the fabric of the pieces she wears to their complimenting colours; all thoughtfully well-coordinated. She has a calm sense of assurance in knowing that she stands out from the rest as she’s unique- her style is not dictated by fashion trends, instead she’s a classic. She embraces her natural beauty and doesn’t hide behind heavy layers of makeup, but knows to highlight her best features and allows her beauty to shine. An elegant lady is cultured and refined, poised, well-spoken and well mannered. She is dignified.
9 simple ways to elegance
- Be gracious and kind to everyone. Learn good manners.
- Have good posture.
- Mind your language, steer clear of gossip and practice being well spoken.
- Dress modestly and always be well presented and groomed.
- Honor and take care of your body- have self respect.
- Have a quiet and easy confidence about you, stay humble.
- Be cultured and well read.
- Embrace simplicity and moderation.
- Always choose quality over quantity.
Anyone can become elegant if they really want to, like with so many things it requires one to be intentional, and to be consciousness of their daily actions and decisions. Learn to embrace being a woman; showcase and enjoy your femininity in everything you do, including how you walk, talk and present yourself. Be soft. There is so much power in being soft and feminine. And no, femininity is not weakness, if anything it takes strength to be soft in this harsh world.
I hope you gently work on yourself until you become refined and elegant. It’s a special feeling when you stand out- people will notice…
Remember; good manners and good wine are timeless. Cheers to a life well-lived,
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