75 Ways to be Elegant

Elegance and class don’t depend solely on how much money you have to flash around or if you are wearing a designer or not.  Here are a bunch of ways to be elegant and show class without costing you a dime!

1. Practice good posture
2. Send thank you notes
3. Keep your voice soft
4. Wear Solid colors
5. Listen without speaking
6. Study Arts and Culture independently
7. Ignore fads or use them sparingly
8. Have a favorite wine
9. Only wear 2-3 accessories and wear the same ones often
10.  Maintain a budget
11. Read
12. Do not show anger/ restrain yourself
13. Learn the art of conversation
14. Learn to dance
15. Learn how to wear a scarf
16. Practice quality over quantity
17. Remember birthdays (And send cards)
18. Wear a dress or suit more often
19. Prioritize your time
20. Open the door for ladies/ Let him open doors for you
21. Remember that it is more important to be kind than to be right
22. Simplify your home, the life, and your calendar
23. Serve coffee or tea after meals
24. Dress to travel
25. Travel often
26. Arrive on time
27. Don’t complain
28. Keep your home clean and uncluttered
29. Learn how to host a small dinner party
30. Say please and thank you
31. Have one main color scheme in everything with a solid color base
32. Learn how to tie a tie or bowtie (Even if you’re a woman)
33. Dress appropriately for events
34. Don’t point out others mistakes unless you have to
35. If you have to be a lady or a gentleman or lady about it
36. Wear lovely hats
37. Sip your drinks
38. Learn how to open a bottle of champaign
39. Chew each bite 20 times
40. Don’t swear
41. Wait your turn patiently
42. Be confident quietly
43. Do not brush off compliments, accept them graciously
44. Give genuine compliments
45. Don’t boast
46. Keep your nails well groomed, manicured
47. Keep your clothing well maintained
48. Keep fresh flowers in your home
49. Write letters to those you love over sending emails
50. Keep up with an address book
51. Be respectful of others opinions
52. Remember that money does not equal elegance, nor is it necessary to be elegant
53. Wear well-fitting clothing
54. Wear less makeup
55. Learn how to politely say no
56. Be concerned with making others feel comfortable
57. Maintain good health
58. Turn your phone off at dinner.  Do NOT have it on the table
59. Always bring a gift to your host/ hostess
60. Think before you speak.  Stop yourself if nothing good will come of it.
61. Apologize quickly and sincerely
62. Tie a scarf to your handbag
63. Take a clutch in the evening
64. Only wear sneakers to exercise
65. Spray lavender on your sheets
66. Know whats going on in your community and what is going on in current events
67. Do not honk your horn
68. Overuse empathy
69. Light candles in your home
70. Go for walks with your family, spouse or dog
71. Do small favors for others without expecting them in return
72. Take the time to listen to others, especially children
73. Take responsibility for your own actions and happiness
74. Keep a journal
75. Savor moments.