6 traits of a classy lady

When it comes to being classy everyone has their own opinion on what class really means. Some say that the way you dress can define you as classy. Others argue that your character, manners and lifestyle define how classy you are. Not everyone will agree to that. People are entitled to different opinions after all, which is okay! It keeps the world going. How best can you define a classy lady? More than a thousand ways define how a woman of class should behave. 6 traits of a classy lady is just the icing on the cake.

So often we use the word ‘class’ to define places or things, but when it comes to people I believe class doesn’t mean wearing expensive clothing. Although dressing well and expensively can also come across as classy, being classy can also refer to someone who puts a high standard on the way they behave.

So, how best can we describe a classy lady?

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Dressing well, being clean and elegant can also define one as classy. However, there are some habits that can crush all your classy lady persona in a few seconds.
Traits like talking too much and constantly drawing too much attention to your persona can crush all your expensive clothing in a few seconds. This will only make you come across as the loud lady who just dresses well. Who wants that really?
Being a classy lady also means knowing when to talk, how to talk, and even knowing when and how to laugh. Yep, you have to master that art.

So, 6 traits of a classy lady. You don’t have to glitter up all the time and look sassy to be classy.

CLASSY LADIES ARE WELL EDUCATED AND INFORMED

This is one of the topics people try to avoid. Maybe because it makes plenty uncomfortable but someone has to talk about it. We live in a modern world. Things have changed. Education plays a great role when it comes to being classy. People respect a well educated lady who knows her information and makes intelligent conversations. A lady with confidence in everything she does and carries herself with grace, even when she has the world on her shoulders. You don’t necessarily have to be a degree holder to be called educated. Be informed on the status quo, be knowledgeable. Read to learn new things. You should be able to carry a conversation on anything, politics, the weather, fashion, business you name it. Being classy doesn’t mean knowing only about fashion and the newest trends. Sorry ladies…!!!

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BE PROFESSIONAL

Being  professional at all times  is important also. A lady of class will not pop up at a function with almost all her body parts popping out of her dress. Dress well, look smart and have a great sense of humour.

HOWEVER!!! However you may have all the education the world has to offer, there are certain things you could do, that could ruin your informative well educated persona. Lets say you have temper issues. Are you the dramatic woman who is always involved in flights and are constantly drama queening. If so, cancel out any potential to be presented or present yourself as classy.
How you act around people and yourself, how you carry yourself and how you express yourself to how you live your life also determines class.

You don’t always have to be listened to or fight and argue in order to be noticed. It could be around the workplace, your children’s school meetings, friends and community in general. A real lady of class knows when to argue. She knows the only way to get people’s attention is not by shouting or arguing unnecessarily. She will know which arguments are worth replying to and how to reply to her opponents.

CLASSY LADIES ARE HUMBLE AND WELL MANNERED

Yep, be humble. Knowing you are successful and not constantly bragging about it but doing everything you can to help others is important.
I mean it’s totally fine to show off, I will too when my hard work starts paying off. Just don’t irritate others about it or constantly try to intimidate others and feel the need to be treated like you are better than other people around you.
Being well mannered and not looking down on your fellow women or even men is classy. A lady of class does not rejoice in the failures of other people nor take one’s fall as a stepping stone to their own success. She will work hard and even support a fellow lady or two along the way. Trust me, it’s totally cool to be successful together with your friends. Don’t turn your back when you know you can do something to help another person succeed.

BE STYLISH

PRACTICE GRATITUDE AND KINDNESS

A classy lady does not complain or whine. She does not blame others or life for her failures. She sees the good things in life and people. Practice gratitude and kindness, it’s totally free. Look at the brighter side of things always. It’s okay to feel low and let down once in a while but it’s even better to know that no matter what happens today, tomorrow can be a better day. Acknowledge the good in your life, you will even notice that once you start realizing all the positive happenings in your life the pleasures you get from life will be magnified.
A lady of class will stick to their word and do what they promised they would do. She never allows her mood to affect her manners. Be kind to others, being evil won’t get you anywhere, do bear in mind that being kind is extremely classy.
A lady of class helps those who can’t help themselves. She is constantly trying to make the world a better place. Go out there, be thankful for all you have and practice kindness.

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BE CONFIDENT

Most importantly it’s wise to know that you can never be classy if you don’t think of yourself as classy. Walk with your head held up high. Smile, be happy and be confident. Believe in yourself and dress damn too well. Treat yourself well, encourage others and be at peace with yourself.

Let’s be classy ladies and always remember that if you look good you feel good too. Confidence plays an important role in how classy you are. You can’t conquer the world if you are a doubtful person. Your confidence will take you far wherever the word ‘Classy’ is concerned. Believe in yourself and always know that a classy woman is self assured. She doesn’t allow negativity to drown her. A classy lady knows that before impressing the world she has to accept herself as an amazing woman. Do not allow yourself to be engulfed by negative energies that are self sabotaging.

Lastly,
BE YOURSELF

The greatest attire a woman can ever wear is authenticity. Stop trying to be a people pleaser. Stop caring about how others perceive you. Accept that not everyone is going to like you and that’s okay. Imagine spending some enormous amount of energy trying to change yourself for a certain group of people, social media and so on only to realize that another certain group doesn’t approve of who you are. You will spend more energy trying to change for that group too.
I’m already exhausted thinking about it!!!
If you are not yourself then who will be? Being yourself is definitely important if you are trying out the 6 steps of a classy lady.

Classy women don’t aim to please others. They are out there making sure the world damn well knows that they are defined on their own terms. Not those of social media, friends, family or spouses. The cycle of people pleasing can carry on for the rest of your life if you are not careful, no one wants that kind of wasted life.
I have observed how social media puts certain pressures on women nowadays. Girl, if she is out there blinging and showing off titties with a million followers, that’s okay, that’s her not you. Do you, be you.

Remember that, ‘ALWAYS CLASSY NEVER TRASHY. TRASH GOES NOWHERE BUT THE STREETS’.