iCiNG's Definition Of Chic

[ 13 April 2007 ]

Yesterday, Kristen suggested that we all — as a community! — compile a list of what we think is chic. In her words, a “positive, fun, happy” list. I think it’s a brilliant idea, so here it is!

What makes somebody ‘chic’? We all have different ideas. It is too easy to rattle off a list of things which aren’t stylish & it doesn’t help anyone — so what about a person makes you sit up & take notice? What about a person makes you aspire to be like them?

My idea of a chic person is basically how I imagine the best people to be. I certainly don’t fit all these criteria, but I’m working on it. Here are my ideas. Please feel free to write as much as you like in the comments!

I think a chic person…

<3 Has exemplary manners (or at least makes the effort)

<3 Has enough clothing to feel properly attired at a business meeting, a club or a wedding

<3 Is passionate about something — art, business, communication, philosophy etc.

<3 Respects his- or herself & other people

<3 Doesn’t betray confidence, aka can keep things private

<3 Has excellent posture

<3 Practises what my friend Kaia calls “right speech” — meaning, does their best to only say things which are constructive, helpful &/or positive

<3 Looks after their nails (only since I stopped biting mine have I realised what a difference it makes it one’s presentation)

<3 Can charm the pants off anyone, from other people’s parents to grumpy shop-keepers

<3 Travels across the city for what she thinks are the best croissants, coffee or olives

<3 Reads the Sunday newspapers

<3 Is organised (stylishly, of course)

<3 Only spends her time with people who make her feel good

<3 Takes responsibility for himself

<3 Glides instead of walking (it is an elegant way of moving, lithe, a sleek creature rather than a galumphing human)

<3 Can cook, eats well & drinks a lot of water

<3 Takes care of their possessions (shines their shoes, cleans their bathroom, hand-washes any delicate clothing, etc.)

<3 Has distinct personal style, from clothing to hairstyle to handwriting

<3 Lives life to full capacity every day

<3 Has things that are what I call “signature” — personal elements that define them, which are distinctly individual. This can range from a way of walking to a tone of voice to a love for anything vintage



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