Living Forever Chic Quotes

“Imagine the impact of the perfect word spoken at the perfect moment.”
― Tish Jett, Living Forever Chic: Frenchwomen's Timeless Secrets for Everyday Elegance, Gracious Entertaining, and Enduring Allure

“What is elegance?” she ponders. “It’s never pretending to be someone you’re not. It’s trying to figure out who you are and stay true to who you are and take advantage of that strength. Never speak too loudly, listen—always listen—and stay humble. Don’t ever think it’s all about clothes or appearances. It never is. Dress for the occasion. Have a positive attitude, and take it with you wherever you are and with whomever you are interacting. Pay attention to your posture; it speaks volumes. And always, always be well-mannered.” She adds, “My mother is very elegant, and she made everything look easy.”
― Tish Jett, Living Forever Chic: Frenchwomen's Timeless Secrets for Everyday Elegance, Gracious Entertaining, and Enduring Allure

“Being well dressed is a beautiful form of politeness.” — CHANEL”
― Tish Jett, Living Forever Chic: Frenchwomen's Timeless Secrets for Everyday Elegance, Gracious Entertaining, and Enduring Allure

“Savoir vivre is a way of living well with intelligence and enjoyment by meeting every situation with poise and good manners, as Albane de Maigret points out, while savoir faire (to know or to know how to do something) is the confidence and ability it takes to act appropriately in social situations. Together, these form the foundation for everyday elegance, whether en famille or in public.”
― Tish Jett, Living Forever Chic: Frenchwomen's Timeless Secrets for Everyday Elegance, Gracious Entertaining, and Enduring Allure