Erma Bombeck Quotes

I'm probably one of the most fearful persons in the world, but not when it comes to getting dressed.

I feel intimidated by fashion.

To wear a gray tweed suit, you have to be mature and confident in yourself. Some people can't pull it off.

Personality is so important - when you dress somebody for a big party, it is good to feel that the person has an ease and naturalness with what she is wearing.

Elegance isn't solely defined by what you wear. It's how you carry yourself, how you speak, what you read.

A cravat has to be approached with consummate self-confidence and a devilish nonchalance. A cravat has to be grasped by a man who knows how to treat a cravat.

I feel that if you are not comfortable, you can't be stylish, and that is the rule I follow.

Isn't elegance forgetting what one is wearing?

There's a real power in heels and a good dress.

I have no fears when it comes to my hair or clothes.

I'm super girly and like to wear skirts and dresses all the time.

I'm insecure about things. I'm not afraid to say it, though. Even when my publicist is like, 'Go on the red carpet,' I don't wanna go.

I'm really not good at dressing up and being glamorous.

I like so much wearing heels, legs look so much better, everything looks better. But it's only recently I've had the courage to do that.

You have to feel good in what you're wearing; if you don't feel good it's not going to look good. You ever see someone wear something that's crazy and say, 'That's so crazy!' But they look good in it, because they feel good in it - you can just tell.

Only the insecure strive for security.

I'm a fan of designers and clothes that look beautiful, but more importantly, make me feel beautiful and confident. It's why I've always loved Stella McCartney, and more recently, Prabal Gurung. Their pieces are cool, yet timeless, and the fits are effortlessly flattering.

Age and size are only numbers. It's the attitude you bring to clothes that make the difference.

I've always loved to dress up a bit and show off.

It's hard to lead a cavalry charge if you think you look funny on a horse.

You have to be comfortable in what you're wearing.

Men with style are great because they have a sense of self.

For me there ain't no high heel high enough.

I don't understand why people say that I am full of courage. I feel terribly nervous.

I am totally fearless! Well, of course, I'm not totally fearless. I worry constantly and obsess over things, but I just don't let fear stand in the way of doing something that I really want to do.