There’s nothing more beautiful than a woman who exudes style. But what exactly is “elegant”? How can you tell if that lady in the stylish dress is really worth paying attention to? If you ask most women, they’ll probably say that it takes a lot of effort to look this way. In other words, dressing well takes a lot of time and dedication. The good news is that these attributes are universal and can be learned through practice and refinement. If you’re ready to learn how to look and feel more like an elegant woman, keep reading.
What Makes a Woman Elegant?
So, you’ve been looking at women and their styles for a while and you’ve concluded that they all look the same. You’ve also noticed that most of them are wearing the same clothes too— or at least the same type of clothes. You might have even begun to wonder if there’s anything special about how these women wear their clothes. After all, isn’t that just how people dress for most of the year? Dressed for success in one’s profession or in a corporate uniform? Dressed for a special occasion such as a wedding or birthday? Dressed for an event such as a brunch or a meeting? Dressed for the gym or for running errands? If you’ve been asking yourself these questions, then you’re probably familiar with the feeling of being underdressed. This feeling can be uncomfortable and nerve-wracking. It can also be exhilarating as you try on new clothes and look in the mirror. When you’re feeling underdressed, you want to feel confident, attractive, and ready to take on the world. You also don’t want to feel self-conscious in your new clothes, which is why you should try to pay attention to any underlying issues that may be keeping you from feeling confident.
How to Look and Feel More Like an elegant Woman
Here are a few tips to make sure you feeling more confident and beautiful as time goes by:
Practice Mindfulness: Mindfulness is a state of consciousness where we focus on the present and our internal experiences. This means that we’re completely aware of our thoughts and internal feelings, but we’re not focused on them as much as we are on our breathing and our body’s movement. This simple practice can help you change your thoughts and feelings about yourself and your body. When you can practice this mindfulness “in-the-here-and-now,” you’re less likely to compare yourself to other women in the room or to other women around the world. Focus on the Present: When you’re in a rush, you can practice mindfulness by looking at your watch or your phone. When you focus on the present, you’re less likely to think about the past, the future, or the expectations people have for you. This can make you feel more confident as you move forward. Use Positive affirmations: If you’re finding that you’re repeating negative thoughts or feelings, it may be time to draw a big, bold “yes” to yourself. This could be anything from “I love myself!” to “I’m smart!” As you practice mindfulness, you’ll notice that your thoughts and feelings will start to change. You may start to feel much more confident in yourself and your abilities as you notice your self-talk changing. Don’t
Wash Your Face More than Once a Day: This may sound like common sense, but it’s pretty amazing how many people don’t do this. Not only is it exhausting and pointless to wash your face more than once a day, but it can also dry your mouth out and make you feel dry and prickly. By washing your face only once a day, you’ll be less likely to develop a quarter-ACL (allergies, colds, flu, etc.)
Use an Exfoliating Face scrub: Exfoliate: Yes, No, or Maybe? The simple truth is that not everyone needs to exfoliate their face daily. For some people, a daily face scrub would be too aggressive and remove the skin’s natural oils, leaving them less prepared for subsequent skin care products. For these people, choosing a no-exfoliate face mask is the perfect solution.
Exercising on a Daily Basis: Working out regularly has been shown to improve blood flow, reduce stress, and improve overall health. It has also been proven to help you feel more attractive and confident both in and out of your clothes. Exercising on a daily basis not only gives your body a boost of endorphins to help with those aches and pains, but it also helps your brain function at its best.
Tips for Staying in Control of Your Style
You’re going to spend the majority of your day in your clothes so it’s important that you look and feel great. Luckily, there are a few ways to do this.
Don’t be afraid to take risks: You might feel self-conscious in a dress that shows off your muscles, or in a pair of leggings that are a little too low for you. Don’t be afraid to try something new, especially if it looks good on the models in the ads. It might just be that you have something in common with the models that they don’t have! Don’t settle for anything less than the best: If you want to feel beautiful, you’re going to have to put in the effort. By learning how to shop and how to dress more modestly, you can achieve this.
Dress for the Occasion: Don’t wear the same old clothes to every social event. Change up your looks and your style to be more captivating at each event.
Dressing for Different Occasions
If you’re finding that you’re repeating negative thoughts or feelings, it may be time to draw a big, bold “yes” to yourself. This could be anything from “I love myself!” to “I’m smart!” As you practice mindfulness, you’ll notice that your thoughts and feelings will start to change. You may start to feel much more confident in yourself and your abilities as you notice your self-talk changing. To take an event or occasion and make it into an occasion for style, try to choose a one-piece that will look great with that occasion’s clothes. For example, if you’re planning a date night in, go with a dress. If you’re going to a brunch with coworkers, wear a skirt and a button-down shirt.
Take a Break from the Dress Code
You’re probably spending an inordinate amount of time trying to look and feel beautiful. It may be tedious, but it’s worth it. So, when you’re not actually trying to look and feel beautiful, take a break and think about how you can spend your energy better. For example, if you’re spending hours in the bathroom prepping for a big event, take a break and do something that will make you feel good. Create a non-plus-1 task list and cross off items as you finish them. If you’re not actively trying to look and feel beautiful, you’ll probably feel drained and frenetic.
Conclusion
Even though it takes a lot of time and effort to look and feel elegant, it’s possible to achieve this through practice and reflection. When you work hard to look and feel your best, you’ll feel confident, attractive, and ready to take on the world— and the world is going to notice. So, what’s next? The only way to really know for sure is to try. So, make your New Year’s Resolution to do something you’ve always wanted to do, but maybe didn’t have the time for.