Elegance must be the right combination of distinction, naturalness, care and simplicity. Outside this, believe me, there is no elegance. Only pretension.
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You can never take too much care over the choice of your shoes. Too many women think that they are unimportant, but the real proof of an elegant woman is what is on her feet.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Choosing the right shoes is crucial for elegance and impression.
Christian Dior emphasizes the significance of footwear in defining a woman's elegance. He suggests that while many might overlook the importance of shoes, they play a critical role in completing an outfit and enhancing a woman's overall appearance.
Themes
ShoesEleganceFashionStyleWomen
In practice
Example use cases
During a fashion show, one might say, 'As Christian Dior said, you can never take too much care over the choice of your shoes.'
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