15 rules of impeccable style from Christian Dior

Dior worked in the mid-20th century in the post-war years, but his advice is still relevant today. The designer made a real revolution: he returned elegance to women after the difficult war years and gave the world a style that continues to exist today.
Biznes-stil.ru presents the lessons of Christian Dior, which formed the basis of the classic rules of style.

1. “Elegance is always simplicity.”
    “I am against overly imaginative models that are created purely to attract the attention of the public. They may be entertaining, but there is no smell of elegance here. Beauty can be a little daring, but if boldness turns into loudness, it’s already in bad taste.”

2. “Quality is the basis of style.”
   “Whether you buy ready-made clothes or sew them, choose the highest quality material, as far as your budget allows. It’s better to have one good, solid dress than two bad ones.”

3. “The ability to dress rests on three pillars: simplicity, good taste and the habit of taking care of yourself - and it’s not at all expensive.”

    “An elegant woman is not one who blindly follows fashion. If new trends don’t suit you, don’t pay attention to them.”

4. “Accessories are everything to us.”
   Accessories play an extremely important role in the look of a well-dressed woman. The less you allow yourself to spend on dresses, the more thoughtful you will be when choosing accessories. By complementing the same dress with different accessories, you can easily change your look.

5. “Pink is soft. And gray is not boring.”
   Dior had two favorite colors - gray and pink. Everyone can benefit from having something pink in their wardrobe. This is the color of happiness and femininity. But if pink is more elegant, then gray is absolutely universal. If you want to hide some parts of your figure, choose darker shades; if, on the contrary, you want to emphasize them, wear lighter shades.

6. “Lingerie is the key to self-confidence, and without it you cannot be elegant.”
   “Everything should be elegant, especially what is not on display. Your laundry needs superior quality. In this case, the psychological factor is extremely important. You cannot feel confident in the most luxurious dress, knowing that underneath it is not so luxurious lingerie. Beautiful lingerie is the basis of high style.”

7. “Flowers are God’s most beautiful gift to the world after a woman.”
   “A flower on a belt, in a buttonhole or in a neckline - and now everyone around is already celebrating. I’m not even talking about floral patterns, without which I simply cannot imagine any of my collections.”

8. “There’s no such thing as too much attention to shoes!”
    “Many people think that shoes are not that important, but the real proof of a girl’s elegance is what she wears on her feet.”

9. “If you have crooked legs, wear a deep neckline.”
    It's always worth highlighting your best features. Educate yourself. Try to understand what suits you and what doesn't. Understand your needs. Find shades and styles that flatter your beauty. And most importantly: “Beauty without originality is not pleasing to the eye.”

10. “My dream is to save women from nature.”
    "Women are most attractive between the ages of 35 and 40. And since few women make it past 40, peak attractiveness can last forever."

11. “Perfume can tell more about a woman than her handwriting.”
    “Perfume is an unsurpassed shade of a woman’s individuality, it is the final touch of the image.”

12. “You dream of a ballgown, and men dream of a woman in a ballgown...”
    An elegant toilet lifts your mood better than any champagne. In it you become feminine, sensual and tender, graceful.

13. “Individuality and eccentricity are different concepts.”
    Avoid nonsense. What's ridiculous in terms of style is the huge straw hat paired with a trench coat. Cloak on an evening dress. Sports shoes with a cocktail dress. High heels and sweatpants. Velvet in late spring. Lace with tweed. Too often women forget that the most extravagant look must be thought out. Fantasy models may be entertaining, but there is no smell of elegance here.

14. “Every bite you eat stays in your mouth for two minutes, two hours in your stomach and two months on your thighs.”

15. “My outfits are my life, as I live every day: with its feelings, outbursts, tenderness and joy.”
    Dior spoke about the inextricable connection between how you live and how you look. In his time, women had to do a lot of men's work. It was very difficult to remain fragile and serene. Christian believed in luck and always advised to rely on a lucky star, because everyone has one.