Become a Dignified Young Lady
Want to add class and style to your lives?
Steps
- Be sophisticated and refined. A sophisticated, dignified lady holds herself with utmost esteem and is confident in herself. She makes elegant gestures, not fierce ones. She laughs softly and does not roar. If she is annoyed or needs to express disapproval or anger, she does it with a slight frown or witty retort, not by shouting or throwing a childish tantrum. She expresses her opinions firmly but does not push them onto others. She knows how to act out emotions occasionally to maintain her dignity, but will not overdo it. These are some important traits of an elegant, sophisticated, dignified lady.
- Have excellent manners at all times! Read up on etiquette and never swear or be crude. Be very polite to everyone. Practice your manners at home too.
- Stay healthy and fit: Run or jog around your house compound for at least 30 minutes. It doesn't matter if you're thin. You just have to be fit. Consume food which benefits your health and drink a lot of water. 6-8 hours of sleep a day would be good for an average person. No matter what you are doing, make sure you are neat and organized and give your best at it. Small accomplishments are remarkable too.
- Keep a very stylish wardrobe. The clothing ideas listed below are for retro formal wear. Casual style is not included here because you should be original, creative, and unique! You could even make your own clothes. Always dare to be different.
- Stay cultured and educated. The key is to read loads of books, both classic and new. Stay up to date on music, movies, books, plays, current events, and politics. Play an instrument or have another creative hobby. Love making and viewing art. Take part in meaningful and intelligent conversation.
- Be respectful and helpful to your family, especially elders because family always comes first. Their wisdom can be invaluable.
- Pay attention in school, even if it's boring. If you can't understand a part from the lesson, ask your teacher for clear explanation. Grades do count!
- Be friends and appreciate everyone, regardless of differences. Classy ladies do not exclude or gossip.
- Be quiet and agreeable, but confident and assertive. You are responsible for your own decisions. Keep that in mind!
- Be kind to everyone in all circumstances. This, above all, is the mark of true dignity.
Tips
- Don't insult other people for their appearance, intelligence, beliefs, or anything, really, even if you're joking.
- Always be yourself and show off your unique qualities.
- Always act like you're visiting the Royal Family- there is no better way to keep your manners!
- Don't let insults get you down. Bear in mind that anybody who would insult another suffers from low self-esteem.
- Do not wear anything uncomfortable or revealing.
- Make sure you show how you can be ladylike and feminine but strong and independent at the same time!
- Remember, don't get caught up in superficial trends; show timeless style!
- Read fashion magazines and blogs to stay up to date.
- Think of retro style from the twenties to the early sixties.
Warnings
- Don't let anyone tell you you're pretentious or snobby, because what you are is a chic old-fashioned dame!
Things You'll Need
- Simple, elegant little black dress
- Cream silk scarf and gloves
- Cream, black, and navy silk stockings
- White button-up blouse
- Good quality, refined trench coat
- Classic nautical-striped shirt
- Real or good faux pearl jewelry
- Black round-toe low enamel heels
- Black high-waisted pencil skirt
- Black, brown, navy, or black-white checked skirt suit
- Red and pale pink lipstick and nail polish
- Pale powder, black or dark brown mascara
- A good perfume and your favorite essential oil
- Good books to read
- A cloche hat
