lady-like

It seems that what tension there is in her body is put towards containing it, restricting its potential for sloppiness and the character associations therewith and assuming a conventionally lady-like posture.

Larissa Archer: Artist Unbound: Francesca Woodman at SFMOMA Larissa Archer 2012

It seems that what tension there is in her body is put towards containing it, restricting its potential for sloppiness and the character associations therewith and assuming a conventionally lady-like posture.

Larissa Archer: Artist Unbound: Francesca Woodman at SFMOMA Larissa Archer 2012

When people come around complimenting your little girl on how cute, dainty, or lady-like she is, thank them, but then say what a hysterical comedienne she is.

Hillary St. Pierre: Choosing Common Sense over Sexy Banter and Bra Size Hillary St. Pierre 2011

I think she should be more "first lady-like" ala Kennedy, Ford, Carter, and Laura Bush.

New poll shows Michelle Obama's stock is on the rise 2009

And damn it that shoe -- no matter how small -- better fit before he moves on to someone more dainty, lady-like and worthy of the crown.

Keli Goff: What Michelle Obama, Heidi Klum and I Have in Common (And Why It's Time for Us to Put One Gigantic Foot Down) Keli Goff 2011

When people come around complimenting your little girl on how cute, dainty, or lady-like she is, thank them, but then say what a hysterical comedienne she is.

Hillary St. Pierre: Choosing Common Sense over Sexy Banter and Bra Size Hillary St. Pierre 2011

"There's generations of younger women for whom this language of jackets, skirt-suits, trousers, clean lady-like handbags and so on, are new ways of dressing."

Damsels in His Dress Josh Patner 2010

I pretty much grew up a barefoot tomboy, and at nearly 30, I am still trying to become more lady-like.

Painting Inspired Dress # 1 2009

Showcase lips in bold redCrimson lipstick, an autumn favorite, is especially popular this year because it "pairs nicely with the strong, graphic trend we're seeing so much this season as well as the lady-like look," says Corbett.

5 easy updates for a beautiful you this autumn 2011

Only three Republicans voted to end the filibuster: Bob Bennett, who was defeated by a Tea Party candidate and is now gone; Lisa Murkowski, who lost a primary to a Tea Party Republican but won re-election as a write-in I'm sure she was very lady-like when she raised her middle finger to the Tea Party as she cast her vote, and Dick Lugar.

HUFFPOST HILL - Anonymous GOP Lobbyist And Dem House Member Square Off Eliot Nelson 2011