Friedrich Nietzsche
Philosopher, Writer
"Enjoy life. This is not a dress rehearsal."
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Dresses
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Christian Dior
Fashion Designer
"A dress is a piece of ephemeral architecture, designed to enhance the proportions of the female body."
Marlene Dietrich
Actress, Singer
"I dress for the image. Not for myself, not for the public, not for fashion, not for men."
Audrey Hepburn
Actress, Humanitarian
"Life is a party. Dress for it."
Taylor Swift
Singer, Songwriter
"I still love writing in my journal and wearing sparkly dresses and looking at old chandeliers."
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"Dress shabbily and they remember the dress; dress impeccably and they remember the woman."
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"Life is a b*tch depending how you dress her."
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"Perfume is the indispensable complement to the personality of women, the finishing touch on a dress."
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"I wanted to be considered a good craftsman. I wanted my dresses to be constructed like buildings, molded to the curves of the female form, stylizing its shape."
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"My look is attainable. Women can look like Audrey Hepburn by flipping out their hair, buying the large sunglasses, and the little sleeveless dresses."
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"I dress to kill, but tastefully."
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"There is only one good thing in life, and that is love. And how you misunderstand it! how you spoil it! You treat it as something solemn like a sacrament, or something to be bought, like a dress."
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"Don't dress for fashion, dress for yourself"
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"Why can’t I try on different lives, like dresses, to see which fits best and is more becoming?"
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"Japan is the most intoxicating place for me. In Kyoto, there's an inn called the Tawaraya which is quite extraordinary. The Japanese culture fascinates me: the food, the dress, the manners and the traditions. It's the travel experience that has moved me the most."
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"During holiday parties I end up recycling a lot of my cocktail dresses and just wearing a layering piece, like a blazer and tights, with it."
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"In terms of work I've always had a Bad Attitude in that I won't work anywhere which requires me to work strict hours or follow a dress code. I don't know if that's an Asperger's thing or not, I think it's just being reasonable."
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"Just wear what you want, if you like something that's all that matters. Dress for yourself not for other people."
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"In other words, an instrument should be an extension of you; it's supposed to sound like you - the way you walk, the way you dress, you know."
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"Everyone is their own kind of lesbian. To think there's a certain way to dress or present yourself in the world is just one more stereotype we have to fit into."
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"People told me I can't dress like a fairy. I say, I'm in a rock band and I cand do whatever the hell I want!"
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"A woman puts on a new dress eyeliner lip gloss to please others. A woman paints her toes to please herself. And if there was one thing I was familiar with it was pleasing...There's no way to finish that sentence without embarrassing myself."
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"Take life too seriously, and what is it worth? If the morning wake us to no new joys, if the evening bring us not the hope of new pleasure, is it worthwhile to dress and undress?"
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"[To Oleg Cassini:] Just make sure no one has exactly the same dress I do ... I want all of mine to be original & no fat little woman hopping around in the same dress."
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"Just look at all the awards shows now. It has turned into a catwalk. You have to be wearing a certain designer, a certain dress, and everyone's critiquing."
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