Modern social etiquette and eloquence

Chapter 36 Grooming and dress etiquette (2)
(6) Black: It can not only symbolize profoundness, calmness, solemnity and elegance, but also represent sadness, terror, gloom and intimidation.

(7) Purple: Symbolizes nobility and wealth.

(8) White: It symbolizes purity, nobility and magnanimity.

(9) Gray: It symbolizes simplicity, solemnity, generosity and reliability.

When choosing clothes of different colors, pay attention to the coordination of clothing colors.

(1) The color should be coordinated with the body shape.Those who are fat should go deep rather than shallow, and those who are thin should go shallow rather than deep.

(2) The color should be coordinated with the skin color.Those with pale complexion should choose warm colors; those with darker complexion should choose soft and bright neutral colors.

(3) The color should be coordinated with the personality.Enthusiastic and lively people should choose rich and lively colors; introverted and quiet people should choose gentle and peaceful colors; mature and stable people should choose blue-gray tone and so on.

(4) The color should be coordinated with the environment.The color of the clothes should be coordinated with the natural environment and social environment.

2. Clothing and Body Shape

Human body shapes vary widely, and there are few perfect people.The ideal body shape requires a straight trunk and well-proportioned bones in all parts of the body.Imperfect body shapes such as being overweight, too thin, or having short legs and wide hips may become disadvantageous factors in etiquette activities.However, if you can understand your own body shape defects, choose and design your own clothing according to the characteristics of your body shape, you will be able to maximize your strengths and avoid weaknesses, cover up your shortcomings, and successfully complete etiquette activities.

People with a better body shape have a wider range of choices for clothing styles, and they should pay more attention to the coordination of clothing with skin color, temperament, identity, and occasions when dressing.

People who are fatter are best to wear dark suits of the same color.The length of the trousers should be slightly longer, and the trouser legs should be slightly thinner, but the trousers should not be too tight.Women should avoid wearing dresses and monotonous horizontal stripes.

For thinner people, the exposed part should be minimized, and it is more suitable to wear long-sleeved shirts, trousers, and long-sleeved standing dresses.Ladies should do some embellishment on the chest.It is also suitable to wear pleated skirts and flared skirts.

People with narrow shoulders and wide hips should pay attention to the use of shoulder pads to make the shoulders look wider. They can also pleat the shoulders to increase the width, and they can choose waistband clothing to set off the wide shoulders.Avoid wearing raglan tops, large coats and jackets, sleeveless tops, long and tight sleeve tops, and clothes or skirts with horizontal stripes on the hem.

Thin people, in order to look taller, should choose simple and straight-line clothing.Such as a well-fitting coat or jacket, and striped trousers.

People with thick waists should choose clothes with wider shoulders to produce the effect of wide shoulders and thin waists. Ladies should not wear skirts with pleats at the waist, and it is not advisable to tuck shirts into skirts or waistbands.

People with shorter legs can choose clothes with shorter tops and slightly longer trousers.People with thicker legs should wear dark straight-leg pants with the same width at the top and bottom, and straight-leg skirts below the knees. Too tight pants and short skirts should not be worn.

People with long necks are suitable for wearing clothes with higher collars.People with short necks can choose collarless or low collar styles.Through the change of the collar shape, the defect that the collar is too long or too short is covered.

The fabrics and textures of clothing are different, and the patterns are different, which will cause different feelings in size and image.Such as tweed, thick wool, corduroy, etc., if these fabrics are used improperly, they will make fat people look fatter and increase the bulkiness.Shiny materials, such as satin and some chemical fiber fabrics, make people look plump, and fat people will look fatter when they wear them.

Large pattern fabrics have the effect of expansion, which makes thin people look fuller and plump people look fuller.Small flower fabrics can make plump people look slimmer and slim people look slimmer.Colored fabrics can also properly modify the defective part of the body.For example, if the legs are not beautiful, women can wear floral skirts and plain clothes on the upper body; if the upper body is not beautiful, they can wear floral dresses and plain skirts on the lower body.

3. The basic norms of dress
(1) Dress according to regulations.

For more formal and solemn occasions such as major banquets, celebrations and meetings, especially for foreign-related activities, if there is a dress code on the invitation issued by the organizer, the participants should dress accordingly.Even if the organizers don't propose a specific dress code, attendees are expected to wear more formal attire.

In my country, the more formal clothing for men is woolen tunic suits, suits or national costumes of the same color and quality; women can wear various suits, national costumes, cheongsam or dresses, etc.

(2) Dress according to the standard.

Dressing for formal occasions has certain etiquette rules.For example, the dress code for Zhongshan suits is to fasten the buttons, collar buttons and trouser buttons, and not to turn out the collar of the shirt, and the belt must not be exposed outside.When wearing a long-sleeved shirt, the front and rear hems should be tucked into the trousers, and the cuffs and trouser legs cannot be rolled up.There is a stricter dress code for suits, which are highlighted below.Any clothing should be clean, neat and straight when worn.Clothes should be ironed flat, and trousers should be ironed out of the trouser line.The collar of the shirt should be clean, and the upper of the shoe should be bright.Ladies should wear skirts and suits with leather shoes or closed-toed leather sandals.Shoes cannot be worn barefoot, and shoes and socks must not be damaged.

4. Precautions for dressing
(1) Pay attention to the overall beauty when dressing.Only those who are beautiful and decent will conform to etiquette.All kinds of casual shoes and fashion shoes cannot match with formal dresses.Wearing a suit must be accompanied by leather shoes of appropriate color, but avoid wearing a hat, and avoid stuffing the pockets of the suit.

(2) Do not wear shorts, vests, ultra-shorts, tights, etc. on formal occasions, and underwear (vests, petticoats, socks, etc.) must not be exposed outside the coat.Ladies should wear skirts during banquets.When wearing a cheongsam, the slit should not be too high, preferably 3 to 7 cm above the knee.

(3) It is very rude to wear only underwear in public.Pajamas are only suitable for wearing in the bedroom; when receiving guests and guests at home or in hotels, bare feet or only underwear, pajamas, and shorts are not allowed.

(4) When participating in social activities and entering indoor places, you should take off your hat, coat, raincoat, etc.Men are not allowed to wear hats and gloves indoors at any time.It is generally forbidden to wear sunglasses indoors, and you should not wear sunglasses outdoors in case of grand ceremonies or welcomes and send-offs.When you have eye disease and need to wear colored glasses, you should explain and apologize to the guest or host, or take off the glasses when shaking hands or talking, and put them on when you leave.

[-]. Makeup skills that women should master

In the life of modern women, makeup has become an important content.Makeup is the need of modern etiquette. Mastering some basic makeup techniques can improve women's personality charm and add a lot of brilliance to women's life and work.

1. Selection of cosmetic utensils
(1) Cosmetic paper.You should choose soft and delicate make-up paper, so that the makeup remover will not hurt the skin.

(2) Whitewash.It is advisable to choose a large brush with a slightly round head and soft hair.

(3) Rouge brush.It is advisable to choose a rouge brush with a moderate size, a round end or a mop shape, and the hair quality should not be too soft.

(4) Cotton swabs.Cotton swabs have many uses, such as applying eye shadow, eyebrow shadow, eyeliner, etc.A variety of styles should be prepared, such as those with a sharp front end can be used to draw eye shadow; soft and flat ones can be used to apply eye shadow and eyebrow shadow.

(5) Eyebrow brush.You can choose a dual-purpose eyebrow brush or eyebrow comb.The eyebrow brush can be used to brush away excess makeup on the eyebrows, and the eyebrow comb can be used to smooth the eyebrows.

(6) Lip brush.It is advisable to choose a flat brush with hard and fine hair.

(7) Others.Other makeup utensils that should be available include sponge powder, eyebrow pencil or eyeliner, eyebrow pencil, mascara, hair puller, curler, eyebrow scissors, etc.If you have the conditions, you might as well arrange them one by one.

2. Common cosmetics

(1) Cleans cosmetics.

Cleansing cosmetics are used to cleanse the skin, including soaps, facial cleansers, cleansing creams, etc.Generally speaking, facial cleanser is an ideal cleansing cosmetic without irritation to the skin.Cleansing cream has a strong detergency and is less irritating to the skin, so it is more suitable for removing facial dirt.Use soap should try to choose the weaker alkaline.

(2) Skin care cosmetics
Commonly used skin care cosmetics can be divided into the following categories.

(1) Emulsion.Including all kinds of nutritious honey, milk, etc., which contain less oil and are easily absorbed by the skin, suitable for all kinds of skin.

(2) Creams.Moderate fat content.There are varieties suitable for various skins and seasons, such as cream, day cream, night cream, anti-wrinkle cream, etc.

(3) lotion.Aqueous cosmetics can protect the skin and adjust the pH of the skin.Dry skin should use toner, oily skin should use firming water.

(3) Modification cosmetics

Cosmetics that play a role in modification mainly include foundation cream, face powder, rouge, lipstick, eye shadow, eyeliner, eyebrow pencil, etc.

3. Basic steps of makeup

(1) Clean the face thoroughly.The first step in applying makeup is to thoroughly cleanse the face.Wash off the dirt on the face and clean the skin.

(2) Apply lotion to cleanse, moisturize, firm and condition the skin.

(3) Apply moisturizer.It not only moisturizes the skin, but also isolates colored cosmetics.

(4) Apply foundation.The foundation should be applied so that the skin looks natural and shiny, and the makeup looks delicate and textured.

Dry skin should choose liquid foundation; especially dry and dull skin can choose cream foundation; neutral or oily skin should choose special foundation.

When wiping foundation, pay attention to the T-shaped part of the face.The area from the forehead to the nose.This part usually secretes oil, which is easy to make makeup fall off, so you should be careful to apply foundation evenly.It is advisable to apply cold cream on the eyelids, which can not only protect the eye skin, but also prevent makeup from falling off.

(5) Face powder.It sets makeup, prevents it from coming off, and controls excess shine.

Use a large and loose powder puff to pat the powder on the face, and sweep off the excess powder with a clean powder brush.Face powder should also be chosen according to one's own skin color. White skin can choose light-colored powder; dark skin can choose wheat-colored powder.

(6) Apply blush.The use of blush can make the face look healthy and full of blood. If the face shape is not ideal, it can also be adjusted with blush.When applying blush, use a large powder brush to take a suitable blush and lightly brush it into a long and narrow strip along the cheekbones to the temples.For those whose face shape is not ideal, after brushing on the blush, apply a darker cheek shadow to cover the defects.For those with larger cheeks, use dark cheek shadow to create a satisfactory face shape, and cover the prominent cheeks with cheek shadow.For those with high cheekbones, dark blush can be applied around the cheekbones, and light blush shadow can be applied on the cheeks and temples.

(7) Eye makeup.Eye makeup includes two parts: eyeliner and eye shadow.In the simple makeup of daily life, you can only draw eyeliner and omit the step of applying eye shadow.

Eyeliner can make the eyes look big and energetic.The basic method of drawing the eyeliner is: along the outline of the eyes, the upper eyeliner is completely drawn, and the lower eyeliner is drawn from the big eyelid to the end of the eye one-third of the eye, instead of painting a black circle around the eye.

According to the needs of the situation, you can apply eye shadow on the eyes to create a deep and moving feeling.Compared with Western women, Eastern women have shallow eye sockets and more puffy eyes, so they cannot copy the blue and red eye shadows that Western women like.The more suitable ones are coral color, vermilion color, orange color, gray color and so on.Use an eye shadow stick or brush to take a suitable eye shadow and gently apply it on the upper eyelid along a 45-degree direction and spread it evenly towards the end of the eye. It can be emphasized at the head or end of the eye to achieve different effects.

(8) Draw the eyebrows to make the eyebrows more shaped and set off the whole face.

(9) Curve the profile of the nose to correct the shape of the nose and make the bridge of the nose straight.

(10) SET MAKEUP.After completing steps (1)~(9), brush the face powder again to set the makeup, and then sweep the face powder off the tail.

4. Principles of makeup

(1) Make-up depends on the time and occasion.During working hours (daytime) and workplaces, only work makeup (light makeup) is allowed.After cleansing the face, apply moisturizer, apply a thin layer of foundation, lightly dab the lips, and pay attention to light and natural eyebrows, and the makeup color is healthy, clear and dignified.

Heavy makeup can only be used at night.

When traveling or participating in sports, do not wear heavy makeup, otherwise it will look unnatural under natural light, as if it is makeup for a show.

(2) Don't criticize other people's makeup.Due to differences in ethnicity and cultural traditions, differences in skin color, and differences in personal aesthetics, everyone's makeup cannot be the same.Therefore, you must not comment on other people's cosmetics.

(3) Do not wear makeup in front of others.After putting on makeup is beautiful, but the process of putting on makeup is really indecent.

(4) Do not borrow cosmetics from others.This is not only unhygienic, but also impolite.

(5) Men don't want oily noodles.You can't show your personality with greasy hair and noodles, but can only tell others that you are superficial.

(6) Heavy makeup and lipstick should not be worn on occasions of condolences and funerals.

Seven, ornaments: embellish yourself, attract others

Since ancient times, women have been wearing jewelry to attract men's attention.Now, the styles and textures of ornaments are more abundant and diverse, and they are more favored by women.It can be said that adornment is also an important part of appearance in modern etiquette.

1. Accessories and face shape

(1) Oval face can freely wear accessories.

(2) Longer jewelry with some lines should be worn for round faces.It can also be worn with a little accent or wide scrunchie on top of the puff to add length to the face.

(3) For a square face, round, heart-shaped, spiral, and hanging earrings with small volume and smooth lines should be worn to weaken the edges and corners of the face.It is not advisable to choose a regular square shape or geometric earrings with protruding edges and corners to avoid duplication with a square face.

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