I hate pretty. Itβs a very empty word. It gives a bad name to beauty.
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I always say: To be well dressed you must be well naked.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Being confident in oneself is the foundation of style and dressing well.
Oscar De La Renta's quote emphasizes the importance of confidence and self-acceptance in personal style. It suggests that in order to truly dress well, one must first feel good about themselves and embrace their own body, implying that fashion is an extension of one's self-image and attitude.
Themes
FashionConfidenceStyleSelf-AcceptancePersonality
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be used during a fashion seminar to highlight the importance of self-confidence.
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