The definition of “classy” from the Oxford dictionary is “stylish and sophisticated.” I agree, but it’s also so much more than that. When I think of what it means to be a ‘classy woman’ I have an image in mind of a woman who is certainly stylish and sophisticated, but also intelligent, well-spoken, and kind. The kind of woman that other women aspire to be. So today we are talking about 10 habits of classy women.
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1. A classy woman is kind and gracious
A classy woman is a woman who respects both herself and others. Because of this, she is kind and gracious at all times. A woman who treats other people the way she wants to be treated. She isn’t easily ruffled, she is good at keeping her composure. Because she is genuinely caring and compassionate, she is gracious when other have made a mistake or things are not going her way.
Socrates said, “be kind, for everyone you meet is facing a hard battle.” Life is not easy on anyone. So be kind and gracious to everyone.
2. A classy woman is well spoken
A classy woman is never vulgar or crude in her speech. Just as she shows others grace, she speaks with grace. She represents herself and her opinions well.
It is never her intention to offend with her words. That does not mean she does not advocate for herself. The opposite is true. She has a voice and it is strong. Therefore she is able to advocate for herself because she is secure in who she is. She isn’t offended by other people’s opinions or judgments of her.
3. A classy woman does not gossip or speak badly of others
One of the most important attributes of a classy woman is that she uses her voice to lift other women up. To Build them up. Never to tear them down. Classy women don’t go around stirring up drama or talking behind other people’s backs. If you want to make friends and be respected, say good things about people when they are not present. We should never use our words as weapons.
4. A classy woman sets goals and works towards them
Classy women are clear on who they are and what they want out of life. They have taken the time to self-evaluate. Because of this, they have direction and purpose. They spend their time and resources working on the goals they believe in.
5. A classy woman is a life long learner
Education is a process that happens throughout our entire lives. We should be actively seeking out ways to increase our knowledge. A classy woman understands this and as a result, she reads a lot, takes classes, and learns new skills.
Keeping our minds sharp by reading, and constant learning helps keep our minds young. So read books, take classes, learn new skills, and your life will be better (and maybe a little classier) for it.
6. A classy woman invests in self care
Self-care is a time investment. It is one of the primary habits of classy women. Sometimes it’s also a financial investment, but it’s almost always a time investment. However, a classy woman understands that that investment is worth it.
Give yourself time to care for yourself. To meet your own needs. To treat yourself. Establish routines in your life that allow you to focus on things that are healthy for you–that fill up your cup so to speak. As a result, you will have more to give to others.
This time for yourself can be anything from your skincare routine to a hot bath, to going to get your hair done. The point is that we have to take care of ourselves so that we are in a healthy place to take care of others.
7. A classy woman makes her health a priority
When you respect yourself you take care of yourself. A classy woman does both. She makes her health and taking care of her body and mind a priority.
Therefore, she eats healthy food and moves her body in a way that shows it respect. She engages in exercise and spends time in nature. A classy woman is always making her decisions in alignment with what she believes to be important. A classy woman lives by the modo, everything in moderation.
8. A classy woman is well groomed
A classy woman is well-groomed. She pays attention to the details: the hair, the nails, the accessories. It’s not necessarily what she wears, it’s more about how she wears it.
The details are looked after. Everything is neat and tidy. In a word-intentional. When you look at her you know that the outfit was picked out with care, and that the hair was done with intention. Her nails look good, her teeth look good, her makeup looks good, and every detail has been attended to.
9. A classy woman is smart with her money
A classy woman invests is careful with her money. She has educated herself about how best to invest for the future. She is smart about saving and spending no matter her income level. She has developed good habits so that she can reap the rewards of those habits in the future.
10. A classy woman makes the world around her better
A classy woman is passionate about what she believes in and she prioritizes it. She puts first things first. With her time, with her voice, with her money, with her resources, she builds up others, invests in worthy causes, and donates time and money to charities that she believes in.
In Conclusion
These are the habits of classy women. Classy women are kind, well-spoken, lifelong learners, who take good care of themselves. Above all, they seek to make the world a better place on purpose. They build other women up and aren’t swayed or distracted by other people’s opinions. I think the world needs more classy women. The world needs more kindness. Let’s be women who build up.
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