I Keep Love Real

07/06/2017

01/03/2016

Adele is refreshing not only for the wonder of her voice, but because she dresses with a dignity, all too rare these days.

Last fall, Adele shocked fans by revealing one of the secrets to her success: modesty. And, while many entertainment magazines and websites have cited her as one of the most modestly dressed performers of our time.

Her trademark dress of a long-sleeved black dress with a lacey overlay is almost startling in this era where most female singers strut onstage in tight and degradingly revealing outfits.

Adele’s unusually discreet performance wardrobe has struck a chord with millions of women who are offended by the starkly provocative, barely-there outfits favored by so many other female entertainers. Working in an industry with unforgiving standards for physical beauty and insane and degrading competition for who is the sexiest performer today.

She’s there to share what’s in her heart and in her soul, which she does masterfully by keeping her wardrobe a simple and dignified canvas as a backdrop to the music. Thanks to Judy Gruen for her article.

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23/04/2015

'Women—look for a man who will strengthen and affirm your sons, and instil a firm sense of dignity and worth in your daughters. Men—seek a woman who will nurture your family as it grows, and build you up in your fatherhood.'

I’ve spoken to so many girls who have been told their standards are too high. I’ve even been told that myself. But, as a friend recently reassured me, high standards attract high standards. I think it’s natural for many men to be initially intimidated by women with high standards. That doesn’t make…