Femme fatale literally means "woman of death" in French. According to the film Mildred Pierce, it can be defined as "the kind of woman that men want…but shouldn't!". Have you ever seen a woman who is seductive and alluring, but smart, a little evil, and mysterious? Like Poison Ivy or Cat Woman? Allure, mystery, and class, glamor is the embodiment of the femme fatale. You can be one of them!
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Method 1 of 3: Gaining Appearance
Step 1. Dress like a femme fatale
If you want to be a true femme fatale, then you have to wear dark, sexy, and retro clothes. Choose clothes that are well cut and draw subtle attention to you in a tasteful way. Choose a dark color like black, maroon, or emerald green. Flattering clothing is also important; If you don't look good in a black cocktail dress, try another design instead. Pair your look with high heels, but make sure you know how to walk in them. Here are some outfits you can try on:
- Cocktail silk dress
- Dark red dress
- Leather pants
- Dark high-waisted jeans
- Fishnet stockings
- A faux fur coat
Step 2. Put on a special scent
Femme fatale usually have a special scent, so you need to find one that suits you best. It should be okay to be too alluring or too girly, and should give off a sexy and seductive scent instead. Try something like sandalwood or lavender that will make people remember you wherever you go. No need to overdo it; just a little scent on your neck will make you more attractive.
If you don't like perfume, you can opt for a little scented lotion
Step 3. Have seductive hair
There are several hairstyles that can help you achieve your femme fatale look. You can wear your hair on the extreme side with Veronica Lake-esque waves. Wearing it in a dramatic short style is also a good choice. Stick to the right, bold hair color like platinum blonde, dark brown, black, or auburn, and you'll be on your way to seducing everyone who crosses your path.
- Try not to show your whole face. Allowing curly or wavy hair to fall to the sides of your face can help you keep some of your features hidden and mysterious.
- A-line cuts can also give a great and mysterious look.
Step 4. Put on red lipstick
To be a true femme fatale, you have to know how to wear red lipstick. Use the best lipstick that matches your skin tone, consider using some lip liner to emphasize your look, and check your lips every few hours to see if you need to reapply. This is a special part of the femme fatale look, so you have to commit to it, even if you don't want to wear too much other makeup.
Reapply your lipstick in the shower; don't let anyone see you do it, or some of your mysteries will be lost
Step 5. Use the rest of the makeup
For a femme fatale make-up, wear a pale foundation, give it a little blush to make it look a little tinted, and work to make the eyes look smoky. Use some dark eyeshadow, like brown or gray on your lids, use eyeliner to trace the top of your lids, and apply black or dark mascara over your lashes to emphasize the long lashes. If you want to make cat eyes for added effect, you make them look more seductive.
- Avoid wearing glittery or glossy makeup if you want to be a femme fatale. It might look too young and cute for your mysterious look.
- You can also play around with false eyelashes for added touch.
Step 6. Accessorize like a femme fatale
The right accessories can be if you want to be a femme fatale. You don't have to overdo it, but you should find a special item or two so you can be the most seductive, mysterious look out there. Here are some accessories you can try to complete your femme fatale look:
- 1940s glasses
- A hat with a hood
- black gloves
- fedora hat
- Fur collar
- An antique compact for applying lipstick
- Classic diamond or pearl earrings
Method 2 of 3: Having a Personality
Step 1. Be mysterious
Don't let people know how you feel or what's going on. The most mysterious part proves to be the attraction of the femme fatale. If you have to go to your aunt's birthday party, don't say that; let's say you have an urgent matter to attend to and lead people to wonder. If you get a message from your mother, don't tell the people you're talking to; The more you keep things to yourself, the more you will leave puzzles behind.
- Make people make an effort to learn things about you, like whether you have siblings or what you're studying. If you reveal too much, you won't be mysterious.
- Even if you're having a bad day, don't let out all your complaints. Learn to have inner strength and a strong will, don't let people think that it's easy to get. Keeping things mysterious is not detailing every little thing that's not right for you right now.
Step 2. Be a smart woman
Being educated is something that will set you apart from others. Being beautiful with intelligence will add to your attractiveness. Never be afraid to show off your intelligence or let people see that they're dealing with an attractive, smart woman who isn't afraid to say what's on her mind. Be proud of how hard you work, how much you read, and how well you did in school. Your intelligence is another trait that makes men come to you.
- Don't be afraid to challenge people. State the idea and bring the evidence. You're smart enough to do it.
- Don't think that acting like a clueless girly girl will get you very far. Instead, make a point of showing everyone that you know nothing.
Step 3. Sexy but not cheap
Femme Fatales are known for their sexiness and seduction, but that doesn't mean they have to put it all out there. In the words of Bette Davis, "I often think that a little exposed shoulders popping out of a long satin nightgown is better than two naked bodies in bed." You can show off your legs a bit, wear a low cut top, or show off your pretty back, but you also have to make sure to leave something to the imagination.
- Femme Fatales don't need to wear extra revealing clothes because it's their personality and the way they carry themselves that does the job for them. Acting in a sexy, mysterious, and seductive way will attract people.
- Leaving something to the imagination is part of the mystery that will attract people to you.
- If you wear a more revealing top, then wear a more conservative skirt with it, and vice versa.
Step 4. Always put yourself first
In the words of Katherine Hepburn, "If you always do what interests you, at least one person will be happy." If you want to be a true femme fatale, then you can't let other people determine your self-worth or happiness. Work on what you love and pursue what makes you happy. Don't give in to needy friends, arrogant people, or rude bosses. Explain that you are looking for the first one and that someone else can pick it up.
- Remind yourself that your worth is what will attract men. Don't think that worshiping them is the solution.
- While it's good to take care of other people too, never stop taking care of yourself because you think other people are more important.
Step 5. Be attractive
Femme Fatale is more than just a pretty face. They have charming personalities that are endlessly attractive. If you want to be a femme fatale, then you have to do your homework. You have to read the newspaper, keep up with politics and pop culture, master another language, or just do whatever you can to make yourself interesting to talk to. People will like a lot more about you than just your mystery and charm, and they'll be interested in how attractive you are, too.
- This doesn't mean you have to talk too much or spit out all the facts you know. This means that you can be sharp, cunning, and make yourself stand out during conversations as someone who knows the score.
- Being attractive is not just having knowledge; It's about knowing how to look after someone's interests, and how to find something interesting to talk about. Everyone is different, and you should be aware of what makes someone tick before you start talking.
Step 6. Have a sense of humor
You don't have to be serious all the time if you want to be a femme fatale. You can learn to laugh at yourself and have a quick wit and ability to make witty jokes to keep the conversation going. Some of the greatest femme fatales are known for their humor and sharp comments, such as Ingrid Bergman's words, "Happiness is good health and bad memories." Work on seeing the world through clever glasses, and don't think that you have to be serious to be a femme fatale..
- In fact, a sense of humor should be one of the things that makes you charming as a femme fatale. Make the most of it.
- If a guy says something funny to you, don't just laugh and say, "That's funny." Instead, strike back with an equally hilarious comment.
Step 7. Be independent
To be a true femme fatale, you have to depend on yourself and only yourself. Don't spend your time hanging out with people you don't really care about, or waiting for your friends to call you so you can have some time with them. You have to make your own fun in this world, and you have to be happy being yourself if you want to be a femme fatale. Work on your own interests, whether it's singing or belly dancing, and make sure you have plenty of time for personal growth and self-improvement. The true Femme Fatale doesn't need other people to be happy.
- You can form meaningful relationships with people, but you should always make time for yourself. Even if you're dating the man of your dreams, you can't allow yourself to be too independent.
- You have to have your own goals and dreams, and not let anyone get in your way. Don't let a guy change your ideas about your career or abilities.
Method 3 of 3: Walking
Step 1. Speak in a seductive voice
Make your voice low and attractive, but not scary. Speak in a softer, lower, more seductive way. Don't mumble, and make sure you articulate your words without sounding too formal. Avoid saying "um" or "uh" and speak with conviction. A femme fatale doesn't want to repeat itself. Work like you know what you're talking about and let the words out in the sexiest way possible.
Listen to Scarlett Johansson or Joan Crawford for examples of this type of voice
Step 2. Hang out in mysterious places
You don't have to go anywhere that doesn't make you feel safe, but you do have to spend time where you least expect it. This is a great way to meet more interesting people. Try a clear, artsy coffee shop, a clandestine nightclub or Speakeasy, or even a quirky antique shop. Don't make it obvious when you enter or leave new places, and sneak in and out of rooms.
- Choose a place with dark lighting to help maintain your mysterious image. It's hard to be a femme fatale under neon lights.
- Don't do what's expected. You can find a place you like, but you don't have to be a regular, or you'll be too predictable.
Step 3. Be "a man"
This means playing alone with people at poker/pool/video games and sometimes winning. You will gain respect and attraction as a result. But don't lose your feminine side trying to get along with men. Femme Fatale is strong and intelligent. They're not fragile, and they don't sit around asking people to help them learn how to do things. Instead, they know how to beat them at their own game.
Men will be attracted to you because of your strength. Teach them a thing or two instead of getting stuck in the student role
Step 4. Watch old movies for inspiration
The femme fatale was famous in the 1940s, so watching some movies featuring seductive women can help you get an idea of how to look and act. Mildred Pierce is a great beginner. Classic noir films from the 40s can help you get inspired, such as Double Indemnity (1944), Naked City (1948) and Kiss of Death (1947). Watch as much as you can and learn.
You can also see more modern femme fatales, like Fiona Apple in the music video for "Criminal" or Curve in "Chinese Burn." But don't let these images define you-every femme fatale puts its own spin on her image
Step 5. Have a special drink
Femme Fatale is famous for having a special drink they order every time they go out. It doesn't matter what it is, but it should be consistent and should impress people with your assertiveness. It can be a glass of merlot, Dark and Stormy, whiskey on the rocks, or even just a glass of iced tea with a sprig of mint in it. You have to order firmly and you don't have to waste time looking from the drink menu.
- You can avoid overly feminine or fruity drinks like Cosmo, Sex on the Beach, or Pina Coladas, if you want to be taken seriously.
- You may also want to avoid drinks known to get people drunk as quickly as possible, such as margaritas.
Step 6. Be a woman
To be a true femme fatale, you have to be a real woman. Treat yourself and those around you with respect, have dignified manners, and make sure you look beautiful and put together. A real woman doesn't get too drunk in public, she doesn't curse a blue line, and she doesn't reveal too much personal information to someone she just met. Just carry yourself with dignity and composure and the rest will follow.
- To be a real woman, you have to be precise in her reasons. You don't have to be buttoned up and polite, but you don't have to push people around, leave trash everywhere, or burp without forgiving yourself.
- Stand straight with good posture. Women do not tend to bend over or sit in an undignified manner. Having good posture shows that you have confidence and composure.
Step 7. Don't open too soon
Femme Fatales are known for their mysterious shrouds. You can open up to a guy little by little, but you have to get him to know you. Don't tell him every little thing you need to know about your childhood, your five favorite foods, or every little detail of your school experience. Instead, divulge information about yourself bit by bit, making a guy feel like it's a privilege to get to know you.
- Take your time. When the opportunity arises, you can talk about growing up in Seattle or your romance. But don't take them out all at once, or your mystery element will fade.
- Make sure the person tells you about themselves too. You don't want to be the only one who opens up.
Step 8. Don't let a man determine your worth
A femme fatale doesn't sit at home crying because her husband won't call her back. She doesn't look down on herself if a careless man makes a condescending comment on her. He didn't let anyone tell who he was. You can have fun dates, flirt with them, seduce them, or even fall in love with them, but you can't let them determine your self-worth. The true Femme Fatale knew that nothing could get rid of the power they had.
- The true Femme Fatale has a healthy dose that is believed to be. Work for people who love you and accept the things you can't change about yourself. If you are unsure about who you are, then it will be easier for a guy to get to you.
- If a guy hurts your feelings, take the time to let your emotions out, talk to a friend about it, and then move on. Don't be in denial about your feelings and make yourself fully healed. Once you get over your feelings, you can kick feelings of pain and deprivation down the road.
Tips
- Realistic. It's okay to follow a few tips, but don't overdo it.
- Have an air of charm about you. It's not enough to just be drawn, calm and therefore "mysterious". Mysterious humans are also very attractive to them for meaningful, famous quotes; stuffy talk, and a touch of aloofness; never lead, discourage, or irritate; You have brains & you will need to use them now; and always classy. Never be annoying to be trash. Mysterious people don't stand for all fake and commercial behavior. Carry yourself at all times with elegance and serenity; And remember: every move you make from removing your gloves to lighting a cigarette can seduce a man. Don't worry yourself with society's moral preoccupations: the femme fatale is immoral; like a cat.
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Keep in mind a meaningful, famous quote might be something like:
- Kurt Cobain's trademark quote "I'd rather be hated for who I am than loved for not who I am."
- "There is nothing to fear in life, but to be understood."
- "When life sucks, it's your karma. When you do something about it, it's your mission."
- "If it's wrong, then I don't want to be right."
- "People in hell want ice water."
- "I may not always be like you but I will always love you."
- "Well, maybe you can save you & your lectures for the college-loving convention."
- Person 1: "Be careful when you say average comments." Person 2: "Why?" Person 1: "Just be careful." Person 2: "Because you're not smart to say it back."
- "Be yourself. All these people are taken."
- "Carpe Diem. A Latin phrase for 'seize the day' (meaning live like there's no tomorrow and you'll have few regrets)."
- "Never reveal that you have taken a computer programming course."
Warning
- Do not be rude! Femme Fatales generally end up killing their loved ones or destroying their lives. Be a femme fatale without literally dying.
- Don't be the "available" girl. A femme is always classy.
- Be a future femme fatale, wise to whom you take advice from. If you really want to be a femme fatale, you have to have a mind of your own, and develop your own ideas about what a woman of death is. If you need a little guidance, take a look at women's records from the 1920s; they know what to be passionate about and ALL women. Not all housewives are oppressed who hide behind their husbands.
- The quote above is typical and very commercial (in Hollywood). This will work depending on the type of person you are trying to attract (superficial and mainstream).
- If you want to look deeper, find a quote with perhaps Darwin or Aristotle. Some of the "quotes" above are not actually quoting, but utterances.
- Balance your attention for the other woman who is around enough not to fight but not so much that you are more attentive to her needs than the man you are trying to seduce. If you pay too much attention to another woman in front of the man you are trying to charm, he may start to see interest in her and you will lose everything that has been gained.
