by Petra Newman

Created on: April 05, 2009   Last Updated: August 06, 2010

When it comes to style, European women have a certain panache that sets them apart from the rest of the world. European women are born in a country rich in history and passion. They were raised in surroundings of classical music, stunning cathedrals, and legendary artists. A European woman's style reflects their vibrant culture, just as food is an experience to excite the palate and not just merely eaten, and love between a man and woman isn't just love but amour; so are their clothes not just a covering for the body but something that will excite and please the eye as well as make a statement of feminine allure.

European women are confident in their body and dress accordingly, building on their best features and minimizing their flaws. They have a flare for color and prints and are unafraid to experiment. Perhaps because the world's leading fashion houses are in Europe, style is second nature to them. They flirt with ideas to mix and match colors and prints, using a variety of exquisite materials and accessorizing them to create an arresting outfit.

Women from Europe celebrate their bodies by taking care of their appearance. A good hair-cut and smooth flawless skin is as important as the clothes they wear. European women are slimmer than women in the western hemisphere. They're diets lean more to natural foods like fresh vegetables, fruits, fish etc. from the local market, versus fast foods that thicken the waistline and arteries.

It isn't just the affluent that have fashion sense; money has no bearing on being stylish.  A European woman can make a burlap sack look stylish with a bit of imagination, accessories and confidence to carry it off. With limited funds she would choose classic versus trendy.  Classic pieces can be mixed, layered and accessorized to give that sophisticated or chic look.

People in the western hemisphere are always in a hurry. Time is scarce so fast food chains are making a killing, literally. Fashion has taken a back seat to comfort. Could it be that sweats and runners, spandex and T-shirts, even pajama bottoms tell a tale of discouraged overweight women who can't conceptualize themselves as being stylish?

Style isn't just fashion; it's an attitude. Women everywhere need to feel confident and comfortable with their body and take time to celebrate their body with style.

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