As feminine women, we are always looking for ways to enhance our overall beauty, confidence, and allure. Although cosmetics, skincare, and cosmetic procedures can be of assistance, they simply cannot compete alone against displaying true confidence and elegance in one’s body language.
With that said, here’s the hot take on appearing more feminine, confident, and elegant, sans cosmetics.
- Walk like you have somewhere to be
Let’s not be to literal here, we aren’t talking about speed walking or running. But rather, walking with a purpose, and without loitering awkwardly. A brisk walk, if you will. Be mindful of your posture whilst doing so, as well as your surroundings. Avoid having your face constantly buried in your phone. A bit of hip swinging doesn’t hurt either, but it’s unnecessary to over exaggerate it.
On that note…
- Mind your posture
Who hasn’t been the victim of seeing their own poor hunched posture in another friend’s photo? Whether sitting or standing, use the abs God gave you. Keep your shoulders back and once again, avoid bringing your gaze down to look at your phone or any other device.
- Don’t feel the need to over explain yourself
For those of us that dress particularly feminine in today’s society, at one point or another we are going to receive a back handed compliment. It usually sounds a bit like “You’re awfully dressed up”, or perhaps along the lines of “That’s a lot of pink” or “You’re so girly” (extra, etc). Sometimes, our immediate response is to articulate why we chose to do so. But frankly, I’ve learned that I don’t owe anyone an explanation for something that brings me joy. It’s really none of their business that yes, I typically dress girly after my three 12 hour shifts at the hospital where I wear no makeup, cover my hair, and generally look like a sack of potatoes. Anticipating the need to constantly explain your actions can drag your confidence down and perpetuates anxiety. A simple-yet direct-reply that points out the very “thank you captain obvious” of their remark will do. Such as, “I enjoy it” or “Sure is.” or “That’s correct.”
- When in doubt, be aware of your surroundings
Being aware of your surroundings is the fundamentals of safety for any woman. But besides that, who hasn’t arrived at an unfamiliar party or place and then had to awkwardly wait on your friend or acquaintance to arrive, leaving you loitering and uncertain what to do. In these situations, people watching and observing your surroundings is your best friend. If you’re at a restaurant, bar, or party, grab a drink, keep your head up, and simply soak in the ambience. On the other hand, let’s not mistake this with oddly staring at one particular person, or eavesdropping or inserting yourself unwelcome into other conversations. But simply displaying confidence that yes, you belong there too, regardless of your lack of company.
- Keep your legs closed
And get your mind out of the gutter. We’re talking about sitting posture ladies. It is truly uncanny how often one can find other women practically manspreading in their mini dress. You’re never going to be able to convince me that’s a good look. Well, maybe to leering bystanders.
In all seriousness though, it’s wise to be aware of what you can, and cannot get away with depending on your attire. “Crossing” your legs is often perceived as very feminine. However, not so much when your friend takes a photo of you from across the table, and you quickly post it prior to realizing that everyone and their mother can see your lime green thong. Let’s not.
In many cases, placing one ankle behind the other with your legs off to one side, is always the safest bet. Princess diaries anyone?
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