How to Be a Dandy
Be Confident., Be fashionable., Groom yourself., Get a haircut, or let it grow., Use makeup., Learn how to speak properly., Be a gentleman. , Take serious things lightly, and light things seriously., Be who you are.
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Be Confident.
Don't be scared of what others will think
- take pride in who you are instead and love yourself and your new style.
As Adam Ant once said: "Ridicule is nothing to be scared of." -
Step 2: Be fashionable.
Dandies are quite flamboyant in their fashion.
Wear romantic clothing with a fashionable touch and develop your own style.
Look into the history books (or Google if you wish) and find images of what dandies used to look like
- both in the 19th century and the 80's.
You can also read books and watch movies that have a more romantic image.
Pick and choose what you like from history, art and, of course, your own imagination.
Only you set the limits to your own dandy-ness. , Dandies set no limits to personal hygiene.
There is absolutely nothing wrong with perfume
- pick and choose from both the men and female fragrances. , The point is that you must take care of your hair.
Never once will you see a dandy without good hair, and many of them will have grown their hair long. , Yes, you must.
At least a little bit.
Find your personal style and determine how far you want to go with it. , You must not only dress the part; the way you speak is a great part of your personality.
Be confident, yet refined in your language, and find your own personal style.
An English accent is wonderful, if you can pull it off. ,, Big issues like politics, economy and such should always be discussed with a smile and some emotional detachment, but when it comes to your love-life, fashion and other less important things, be dead serious and slightly more emotional. , Don't try to fill your new clothes with a new personality.
You should still be yourself. -
Step 3: Groom yourself.
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Step 4: Get a haircut
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Step 5: or let it grow.
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Step 6: Use makeup.
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Step 7: Learn how to speak properly.
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Step 8: Be a gentleman.
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Step 9: Take serious things lightly
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Step 10: and light things seriously.
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Step 11: Be who you are.
Detailed Guide
Don't be scared of what others will think
- take pride in who you are instead and love yourself and your new style.
As Adam Ant once said: "Ridicule is nothing to be scared of."
Dandies are quite flamboyant in their fashion.
Wear romantic clothing with a fashionable touch and develop your own style.
Look into the history books (or Google if you wish) and find images of what dandies used to look like
- both in the 19th century and the 80's.
You can also read books and watch movies that have a more romantic image.
Pick and choose what you like from history, art and, of course, your own imagination.
Only you set the limits to your own dandy-ness. , Dandies set no limits to personal hygiene.
There is absolutely nothing wrong with perfume
- pick and choose from both the men and female fragrances. , The point is that you must take care of your hair.
Never once will you see a dandy without good hair, and many of them will have grown their hair long. , Yes, you must.
At least a little bit.
Find your personal style and determine how far you want to go with it. , You must not only dress the part; the way you speak is a great part of your personality.
Be confident, yet refined in your language, and find your own personal style.
An English accent is wonderful, if you can pull it off. ,, Big issues like politics, economy and such should always be discussed with a smile and some emotional detachment, but when it comes to your love-life, fashion and other less important things, be dead serious and slightly more emotional. , Don't try to fill your new clothes with a new personality.
You should still be yourself.
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Alice Tucker
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