Quotes about Style

In matters of style, swim with the current; in matters of principle, stand like a rock.

Perhaps no two events ever united so intimately and forceably to combat and expel prejudice, as the Revolution of America, and the Alliance with France. Their effects are felt, and their influence already extends as well to the old world as the new. Our style and manner of thinking have undergone a revolution, more extraordinary than the political revolution of the country. We see with other eyes; we hear with other ears; and think with other thoughts, than those we formerly used.

I hope you hair curls naturally, does it? Yes, darling, with a little help from others.

And, after all, what is a fashion? From the artistic point of view, it is usually a form of ugliness so intolerable that we have to alter it every six months.

She has form, he said to himself, as he walked away through the grove - that cannot be denied to her; but has she got feeling? I am afraid not. In fact, she is like most artists; she is all style, without any sincerity. She would not sacrifice herself for others. She thinks merely of music, and everybody knows that arts are selfish. Still, it must be admitted that she has some beautiful notes in her voice. What a pity it is that they do not mean anything, or do any practical good.

I wear my hat as I please, indoors or out.

The words, actions and sufferings of Jesus form an aesthetic unity, held together by the 'style' of unconditional love.

Every good look needs a storyline.

It is only the modern that ever becomes old-fashioned.

When asked what he thought of sports, Oscar Wilde replied, I approve of any activity that requires the wearing of special clothing.

Fashion is what one wears oneself. What is unfashionable is what other people wear.

He atones for being occasionally somewhat overdressed by being always absolutely over-educated. He is a very modern type.