Let's define, what is Glamor?

What do you think the word means glamor? It turns out that even experts in the field of fashion explain this term in their own way. Some say that it is precisely the youthful bright and expressive fashion that sets you apart from the crowd. Others explain glamor as the most expensive and sophisticated items from the best designers. The French are true connoisseurs of beauty, who should be listened to, they believe that glamor is, first of all, the ability to present oneself, it is an exquisite charm, this is the ability to stand out, and to stand out elegantly, without any elements of obsession.

Glam? R (English glamor, "charm", "charm", "charm")

Glamor is the story of the word.

This word is English and originated in the Middle Ages (grammar "grammar", "book"), borrowed from fr. grammaire (witchcraft, spells - enchantment, enchantment) - "book of spells". The word "glamor" was an occult spell among the ancient Scots that was used to make someone look at things differently. But that was in ancient times, and then at the end of the 19th century, "glamor" began to be used, focusing on the appearance. In English, the synonyms for this word are the words "beauty", "attractiveness", "charm".

Glamor and style Are different concepts. Style is adherence to a certain type of clothing, a certain direction in fashion, it is an emphasized individuality, it is an inner attitude to beauty, clothing. Glamor can be external and deliberate. Glamorous things show us in the right light. Glamor can create the appearance of beauty. This word became very common at the beginning of the XXI century. The word glamor in Russian can be replaced by the word "gorgeous".

Glamor is the use of the word in the 21st century.

"Glamor" - this word now combines several concepts - and romance, and seductiveness, and charm. When they talk about a glamorous thing, they necessarily mean that the thing is expensive.

A glamorous girl is a seductive girl who charms everyone, she is spectacular, beautiful, she is wearing beautiful expensive clothes.

The word "glamor" is used in relation to fashion, clothing, cosmetics, entertainment, as well as glossy magazines, which are sometimes called glamorous. Some movie stars are called glamorous. "Glamor photo" and "glamor model" (engl. Glamor photo, engl. Glamor model) - this is a certain genre of photography. In order to create, as it was said, the appearance of beauty or beauty in a more favorable light, photographers use lighting, airbrushing methods, and cosmetics.

The concept of glamorization has also entered our lives, as they try to give things a glamorous look to stimulate consumer demand. Sometimes glamorization refers to both characters and events (in journalism).

What kind of women can we call glamorous? Cinema will help us to answer this question. It is cinema that always goes hand in hand with fashion. It was fashionable what the stars wore, and the audience tried to look the same as their favorite stars. Therefore, ostrich fans and fur stoles had a stunning success in the thirties, and in the forties it made a huge impression Marlene Dietrich in a tight-fitting lace dress, Rita Hayworth in a black dress and elbow-length gloves became a model of glamor. In the fifties, Christian Dior created the silhouette of an hourglass, and Grace Kelly, who is rightfully considered the ideal of perfection of that time, became the idols of this time and a role model. But unless she is the only one - and Brigitte Bardot, and Elizabeth Taylor, who amazed everyone with dazzling beauty and femininity and in the role of Queen Cleopatra, one might say, turned everything familiar in makeup and introduced new bright colors in the Egyptian style.

It was at this time, not far from the last war, that glamor left the screen, and many wanted to live like that. There was a desire for perfection, a desire for a luxurious life.

Are there any examples of glamor now? Most likely, yes, only the perception and attitude towards him has become somewhat different.

In the starry world, they also want to stand out, but sometimes not by their desire for femininity, but to show themselves that you are richer, and therefore better, play roles not only in cinema, but also in life. But not all - someone plays, and someone lives their own special style. So what is true glamor now? This is a natural grooming, this striving for femininity, this is a restrained luxury, this is the ability to present oneself without intrusiveness and pretentiousness.

However, as already mentioned, everyone has their own idea of ​​glamor. For example, not so long ago, Christina Aguilera, Keira Knightley, Elizabeth Jagger and Sharon Osborne were recognized as the most glamorous women. Designer Ralph Laurent considers herself glamorous a woman the Spanish actress Penelope Cruz.