7 Instances when a Lady Should Remember Less is More ...

By Holly

You've all heard the old saying about less being more, but you've probably never really thought about it in much detail. Well, now's the time to do so, because the saying rings true for many different aspects of life. It applies to your career, your dating life, and of course your fashion sense. Here are a few instances when a lady should remember less is more:

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1

Resume

You typically don't want your resume to be longer than a page. Having one that spans five pages isn't going to make you look more impressive. It's just going to show that you didn't bother to condense everything and don't mind wasting your potential employer's time. Even if you're a great candidate for a job, you won't get very far if you have a lengthy resume. Less is more, ladies.

2

Flirting

You don't need to jump on top of your crush's lap and tell him how sexy you find him. It's better to give him occasional touches on the arm and subtle compliments that he'll think about for the rest of the day. Don't go overboard, and you'll be dating him in no time.

3

Makeup

You can do a lot with a little makeup. If you're going to prom, feel free to go crazy with the products. However, if you're just heading to a normal day of school or work, try to go easy on the eyeshadow and lipstick. Not only will it make you look prettier, but it'll save you time in the morning.

4

Speaking

When you're on a date, you don't want to spend the entire evening talking about yourself. In order to speak less, you should ask him about his life, his hobbies, and his interests. That way, it'll be easier for you two to divide the time spent speaking. If you're the only one talking, then it will look like you don't care about what he has to say. Besides, the less you speak, the more intrigued he'll be by your mysteriousness.

5

Clothing

This doesn't mean that you should wear revealing clothing whenever you leave the house. It just means that you don't want to wear a super sparkly top with neon colored pants. You should pick one item of clothing that will draw focus, and let the rest look casual. You don't want your outfit to be too loud.

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6

Jewelry

One statement necklace or a gorgeous ring will get far more attention than if you cover your arms with bracelets. You can always have too much of a good thing, so don't wear all of your jewelry at once. You don't want to be jingling all day, anyway.

7

Sleeping

No, you don't want to get six hours of sleep instead of eight hours. However, it's better to sleep eight hours than nine, ten, or twenty. You don't want to spend your entire life beneath the blankets, no matter how warm and cozy it is. If you're getting more than eight hours of sleep a night, then you might want to think about waking up a bit earlier to be more productive.

The next time you leave the house, remember that less is more. It sounds cliche, but it can help you advance in your career and love life. What other occasions should a lady remember that less is more?

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I wonder if men have these kinds of articles directed towards them....

@Denise; I am from the older generation and I totally agree with Tobi, Sharon, 9Ggr and Cassy! I am so sick of these behavioural dictates imposed on woman to "please a man". These types of articles are grating on my nerves.

Another thing is perfume.. Less is more!

Totally agree with 9Ggr and Cassy. Do your own thing and do what you love and whatever makes u happy. If they don't like it stuff them!

I definitely agree on the makeup part. If you wear a full face of makeup then no one will look at you on a special occasion and say "Wow, how did I not notice her?"

Needing more sleep can mean many things and you should never deprive yourself of it. Ever. If you need twenty hours of sleep there is a reason for it and if it's consistently the case then you should see your doctor.

I also attended a private school, and have no interest in being "a Kardashian", but I believe people can be who they are and not feel forced to conform to the behavioural dictates of gender~stereotypical values.

Sorry ladies, but I agree with Denise. I went to private school where I was taught to "be a lady" and those lessons have stayed with me. I'm not saying that we have to be robots, but as Denise said, we should be classy. I'm a huge fan of old sitcoms and movies that show women being classy and not being "Kardashians!"

Who bloody cares - do you and just live your life the way you want to!

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