The Rykiel woman? She doesn't have time to stop time. She's too busy running. In her hands she's carrying a tote, a baby, a book, a camera.
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It's not true that clothes look better on skinny girls; what counts is the attitude.
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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