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It's not true that clothes look better on skinny girls; what counts is the attitude.
Sonia Rykiel
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Interpretation

What this quote means

Attitude is more important than appearance when it comes to confidence and style.

This quote suggests that the way a person carries themselves and their confidence is far more impactful than their body type or clothing size. Sonia Rykiel emphasizes that a positive attitude can enhance one's presence and style, regardless of societal standards of beauty.

Themes

AttitudeClothesConfidenceBeautySelf-Esteem

In practice

Example use cases

In a fashion show, you could say this quote to highlight the importance of confidence among the models, regardless of their sizes.

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