A Little Bit of Elegance
May 19, 2011
I find it fascinating how good posture can completely alter a person’s appearance. We always assume shopping is the answer, but like the etiquette teacher shown below implies, sometimes an older outfit just needs good posture to hang on! I have the bad habit of raising my shoulders, creating tension. I look so much more at ease and comfortable when I remember to drop my shoulders! My clothes look more classy, even though they may be a few seasons behind!
In our consumerist and beauty crazed culture, we’re always looking for the next product to make us look good. Sadly, the age old advice of get some sleep and eat healthy are forgotten too quickly! It’s pretty text book: I eat junk food and my skin is terrible, I eat healthier and my skin looks clearer. While I’m not with Kate Moss who loves skinny more than food (as she has been quoted to have said), I would say that moderation is key. I love sweet food. I think I might be the only one in my family who loves it, but there it is. But I can’t always give in to sugary food or it controls me! I have to keep in mind the whole picture.
If you’re looking for a good laugh to inspire you toward looking more classy, enjoy this funny little video from the 1940s on posture and glamor. Oh yes, they do go together…!
That video is hilarious!!! I must admit that I resemble the “carrying the books on the hip” posture, except I’m carrying a 30 pound toddler instead of books, lol! You should check out http://www.katysays.com – she has a lot of great posts on posture. The standard “tuck your rear” posture is actually not good for you. I have learned so much from her posts – in particular, the fact that I tend to stand on the front of my feet, causing me to do a rear tuck, which throws off the core muscles. I’ve been consciously reworking the way I stand so that the weight is on my heels and midfoot. It is amazing the difference just with that one small change.
Thanks! I will have to check that out!
Oh my, I am sure that the first wrong sitting posture shown is Bets! It looks just like her!!! LOL I’ve been trying to work on my posture too – mostly sitting up straight. Thanks for the encouragement Shelley!