Elegant Clothing, Posture And Attitude
December 2nd, 2011
Being elegant is not a matter of elegant clothing but also one of posture and attitude. What is elegant on one person looks awful on another.
The most graceful people are dancers because they have great poise. They all walk, stand and sit with a spine of iron, ram-rod straight, which initially may be uncomfortable but instantly improves your appearance.
Very fashionable clothes are rarely sophisticated. They identify a time-period and can easily make a person look old fashioned. They should be classic and therefore timeless.
Choosing the right clothes is very important. The key is dressing for your body shape. Each body shape has an ideal cut and style for trousers, skirts and jackets which flatter, hide and balance out body imperfections. Get this right and you will always look good.
Your silhouette tells you straight away if you have it right. If there are lumps and bumps then it is not right and you need to change the style, fabric or size. The ideal silhouette is an hour-glass figure with the waist, bust and hips emphasized. This is done through the right clothes for your shape. If you have it right there will be a smooth, fluid silhouette.
Remember that clothes sizes are rarely consistent throughout European fashion boutiques these days. Elegant clothing must always fit perfectly, and this may mean getting them altered to fit. It is worth the effort, and clothes that are too tight, too long, too short or too big all look awful.
Buying elegant clothing does not need to break the bank and many online fashion boutiques are cheaper than the high street. Just remember cheap fabrics look cheap but cheap clothes in good fabrics do not. Stick to cotton, linen or wool. Skirts should be above the knee and only a little cleavage should be shown. If the clothes are well-fitting and classic, there is no need to show a lot of flesh.
To finish you need high shoes – as high as you can walk in without resorting to wedge soles. The jewellery should be simple and understated, and the handbag should naturally match the shoes (as if I need to tell you now!). You are now an elegant woman and can be the envy of all other women.
My City Boutique has elegant clothing. Everyday is a great day to look your best, and Sigrun will help you travel through fashions around the world. (http://www.mycityboutique.com)
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