What do you think of when you hear the word “feminine”?
Beauty, balance and class? Or outdated ideas about femininity?
For me, being feminine means being classy, graceful and elegant. Whatever your idea of femininity, I'm sure we can agree that these are great traits to have.
Do you want to be seen as a woman? If so, there are some things you should absolutely avoid doing…
Keep reading to learn 5 common mistakes that make you less feminine:
#1: Showing too much skin
Being ladylike certainly doesn't mean being a buttoned-up prude. However, there are limits when presenting yourself as a woman.
It can be hard to know the limits of sexy, so here are some simple rules to keep in mind:
- Show part of your body and keep the rest covered. A little mystery is sexy, so show off your legs, your tits or your back – but not all of them.
- Flaunt the right amount of your bustier. A good rule of thumb is to reveal 20-40% of your bust. It gives you sex appeal, while keeping it classy.
- Try the finger length test. To determine the correct skirt length, stand up straight and put your arms at your side. If your fingertips extend beyond the hem of your skirt, it's too short.
#2: Not caring about your manners
Good manners and fine language are dying arts in today's world. Saying "please" and "thank you" are simple ways to elevate your status as a woman.
Manners rules can be a little more confusing but very important.
No. 3: Botched your makeup
Makeup can make or break your feminine image. In fact, studies show that makeup has more impact on your attractiveness than the physical characteristics you were born with.
#4: Losing control
One of the most important qualities of a woman (and any respectable human being) is self-control, especially when you're in public.
In other words, no diva acts, outbursts of anger or public displays of drunkenness. It sounds obvious, but if celebrity tabloids are any indication, it's not.
#5: Bad posture or body language
Finally, remember that your posture and body language communicate more than anything you say. Here are some big no-no's:
- slouch
- Bite one's nails
- Not making strong eye contact
- Fold one's arms
- Sit up and keep your legs wide open
Conclusion
Admittedly, it is not easy, for some less than others. And referring to all these physical codes to fit into a “category” is not pleasant either. So I hope this article will help many, but keep in mind that the most important thing is that you feel good about yourself!
