Do you want to know how to impress people? Elegance is the answer you are looking for; makes you look feminine, attractive and mature! This article will show you how to be elegant.
Steps
Part 1 of 3: Looking Elegant
Step 1. Practice good hygiene
Shower when needed and keep your hair clean. Brush your teeth and use deodorant for a fresh scent.
Step 2. Be orderly
Brush your hair, trim your nails when appropriate, and shave regularly.
Step 3. Use gentle makeup
Just put on a little concealer, foundation and powder to even out the skin tone and reduce the too shiny look. The eye shadow and lipstick should be light and you should use neutral tones such as brown and gray. Eyeliner and mascara should be barely mentioned.
On some special occasions, however, a bolder lipstick may be appropriate. If you are preparing for a formal evening, for example, slightly bold red lips could be perfectly suited
Step 4. Choose some elegant hairstyles
When one thinks of classy women, one usually evokes figures like Audrey Hepburn, Veronica Lake or Nicole Kidman. And what do they have in common with each other? Beautiful and elegant hairstyles, of course. Choose hairstyles that show how silky your hair is and that suit your features and style of clothing well. This will give you a more elegant look.
Step 5. Apply the nail polish
Good ideas are a pale, light pink color or a French manicure. But remember that any color can be elegant, it all depends on how you wear it. Don't rule out any color - not even black - unless you like it. Look at the photographs in the magazines and focus on the divas' hands. They will most likely wear multi-colored nail polishes, including black, green, and orange, while still looking stylish.
Step 6. Smell good
You can't see when someone wears a good perfume, but you can get a certain idea. Leave an indelible memory of you by putting on a delicate perfume, applied correctly. Among the most elegant perfumes some stand out such as:
- Jasmine.
- Pink.
- Amber.
Step 7. Maintain an upright posture
Having a good posture is very important for looking elegant. Strive to maintain proper posture and make sure you look nice tall when standing. This will also make you look slimmer and more curvy.
Part 2 of 3: Dress Up Elegantly
Step 1. Wear nice clothes
Avoid clothing that seems too casual, dirty, stained or ruined. Don't wear clothes that have holes in them or that look old and creased. Try to wear nice clothes - elegant but simple - when you go running errands.
Step 2. Wear a classic style
Don't wear trendy clothes like flared jeans or oversized straps. Instead, opt for classic cuts for almost any piece of clothing. This guarantees you an always up-to-date elegance. Knee-length skirts with straight hem, tailored blouses with masculine-like collar buttons, and knee-length coats are just some of the classic pieces you should consider.
Step 3. Wear clothes that fit your body
Make sure the clothes are your size. They must not be too tight (showing or creating bulges) and not too big (hanging from the silhouette). Don't just look for one-size-fits-all dresses when shopping, try one-size-fits-all too. Buy tailored clothing, if you can, to ensure the best fit.
Step 4. Choose quality fabrics
Categorically rule out cheap acrylic material or cheap cotton and opt for that clothing made from better quality materials instead. This will make your wardrobe appear more expensive and luxurious, even if it isn't. Silk, satin, modal, cashmere, lace like Chantilly or other quality lace, many sheer fabrics and a light velvet are all acceptable choices. Generally you should avoid thick fabric which makes you look thicker and does not flatter your soft lines.
Step 5. Choose classic or highly contrasting colors
When choosing the colors of the clothes, opt for those that contrast a lot with each other, whether they are very light or dark compared to the others you wear (red with black and white, for example). Classic neutral colors are also fine (gray, beige, navy blue, plum, emerald green, champagne pink, etc.).
Other elegant color combinations are blue and gold, pink and white, white and teal / sea gray
Step 6. Keep the style simple
Do not overdo the outfit: do not wear too many accessories and do not put garments on garments. Avoid mixing patterns and motifs. Don't be too flashy. The jewels must be simple and matched with what you wear, as well as appropriate to the circumstance. Don't look more elegant than the situation calls for - you need to look your best without going overboard.
For example, a cocktail dress is a little too much for grocery shopping, but a black or blue pencil skirt, cream sweater, brown jacket and boots are perfect. A sweatshirt wouldn't be a good choice - it's too casual
Step 7. Put on accessories by making strategic choices
Choose those accessories that enrich and enhance your look without exaggerating. Also opt for those that best reflect your characteristics and your body. For example, avoid wearing large earrings if you have a rather large face, do not wear vertical striped stockings to give your legs a more elongated and thin look if you are already thin and tall.
Step 8. Show yourself a classy woman
Don't wear clothes that reveal too much, are too tight, or made from tacky materials (leopard prints, fur, lamé, etc.). This type of clothing can make you look a bit vulgar and easy-going. It would also make you look "over the top". Dress with class, following the advice above and avoiding these pitfalls, you will keep an elegant look at all times.
Part 3 of 3: Acting with Elegance
Step 1. Express yourself well
Use the right grammar, a large vocabulary, avoid abbreviated and too colloquial sentences and statements, and pronounce words well when you speak. This will make you look elegant and refined, a real lady. If you are not in the habit of speaking well, practice when you are alone, possibly in front of a mirror.
Don't think you have to take on a different accent to look more elegant. Accent is hardly a bigger problem than vocabulary and grammar
Step 2. Always stay calm
Don't be too emotional, both when you're sad (avoid dramatic crying) and when you get angry (don't yell at people and don't make a scene). This would make all your elegance vanish in an instant. Instead, always remain calm and relaxed.
- Remember: if it's not a matter of life or death, it's probably never a big deal. Breathe deeply and take things one step at a time.
- If you find that you can't keep your cool, apologize and go somewhere out of the way until you can recover.
Step 3. Act like you don't care
In order not to be too emotional, you should also act as if the matter does not bother you that much. This will make you look more refined and elegant. If you show yourself too excited or enthusiastic you may appear rather childish and immature.
Step 4. Be polite
Always be nice to everyone you meet, regardless of whether you think they don't deserve it. Don't be passive-aggressive or sarcastic when things go wrong. Tackle all situations with perfect grace. Treat everyone like your grandmother is watching you and there's a nice piece of cake ready for you.
Step 5. Look as pretty as you can
Walk like a supermodel no matter where you are or how you are dressed. Don't fall or trip, even if you're wearing heels. Don't try to dance beyond your skill level. If you want to improve your posture, practice walking in heels, going up and down stairs, and so on. You can also practice moving your hands and legs gracefully by standing in front of a full-length mirror.
Step 6. Act confident
Of course, you don't necessarily have to be sure of yourself (for many people it's mostly a way of doing things), but act as much as possible as you are. Tell yourself that you are beautiful, intelligent and that you know what you are doing… because you are and you can do it! Project confidence in others by avoiding constantly apologizing for anything, do what you want, even if it may seem unacceptable.
Step 7. Maintain good manners
Real ladies have perfect behaviors. Practice good manners throughout the day and especially when you eat. Avoid making unpleasant and inconvenient noises in public. Keep the doors open for other people to enter the room and wait your turn when you are in public offices. Drive politely. And, of course, he eats without dirtying everywhere and without being vulgar.
Step 8. Be smart
Don't act silly just for the fun of it. Often, people behave stupidly to stand out. Avoid imitating these people, this is certainly not the way to do it, if you want to be elegant! Also be careful not to appear like the "know-it-all" who knows everything about every subject. Only talk about topics that you really know, or say that you are not very knowledgeable on that topic. Your honesty will be appreciated.
Advice
- Read books and newspapers to improve your language, grammar and vocabulary.
- Learn about different cultures.
- Travel a lot, if you can afford it.
