Men: what is your description of a classy lady?

I am not a man so will not answer the question, but I do think the term “classy” is a bit 1970’s. Define “classy,” please.

I don’t think I can answer this, because all of the things that I think make someone classy have nothing to do with their sex. I’ll think about it some more.

First thing I could think of is Gorgeous Hair! Indeed. Lol.

Defining classy, would be giving my opinion and not other mens’.

Classy lady may be a 70s term, but a new business just opened in my city with the name of Classy Cat.

So, the word apparently is not out of style.

What use is the notion of “classy”? I hope that women will be who they want to be, and that they will find friends and lovers who accept them for who they are. I really have no need to divide women up into “classy” and “not classy” based upon my own arbitrary preferences.

I’m not a man, but the first thing that comes to mind when I think about a “classy” woman is Jackie Kennedy. I have to agree with @jca that the notion of “class” is a bit outdated, and I don’t feel that it applies much to modern-day women.

I cannot define “lady” and really prefer to be called a woman.

And I consider myself classy if I remember not to wear my pajamas to the market.

A classy lady has style. The style that I refer to has nothing to do with fashions, makeup or hairdos and it is something that you can’t learn. I’m talking about behavioral style. People either have it or don’t. Such style includes but is not limited to these commendable characteristics: integrity; honesty; good communication skills (gets to the point); the ability to follow through on projects; making sure things are done correctly; she is also intelligent, physically fit, frugal and has a logical approach to life.

gondwanalon…......good answer.

DH just shared his description so I’ll post it here:

A polished woman. One with no snagging social edges that would on the outset offend most people.

I take that to mean a woman who’s language and bearing wouldn’t be negatively distracting to whatever current social norm. Loud, foul language, inconsiderate, offensive actions, that sort of thing.

A woman who has a relaxed dignity in public, speaks coherently, is neat in appearance, carries herself well, is self-assured, knowledgeable, kind, has a sense of humor and propriety. It doesn’t require the newest high fashion, just appropriate fashion for the occasion.

She is beautiful, elegant, dignified and kind.

A school teacher?

Classy to me (and it can be applied to males and females) is a behavior encompassing, dignity, a sense of propriety, self confidence and respect for one’s self and others.

And yes it is old fashioned and to me that is a shame, I think it should be ageless.

You know, my husband once told me I was the “Classiest primitive camper he’s ever known!” I thought that was kind of cool.

@Neizvestnaya Who is DH?

Michelle Obama.

@FutureMemory- DH= dear husband

Classy is confidence, self esteem, self respect, pride, and dignity. It’s demanding I treat her very well or she isn’t afraid to walk away from me.

The women who don’t brag that they’re classy, but yet are. A woman (or a guy) who’s behavior towards others is above average standards, as far as decency goes.

My girlfriend

Kate Winslet.

Since when is class outdated? And why is it so difficult for people to understand the term? As I am a woman, I shall keep my answer to myself.

@Neizvestnaya Thanks :)

I’m a woman, but my answer would be the same as @FutureMemory. Classy (maybe substitute “polished” or “refined”, for a more modern term?) brings the same images to mind, whether thinking about a man or a woman. What differences do you suppose exist between a refined man and a refined woman?

A woman who wears underpants.

@Ponderer983 It is the notion of a “classy woman” that some people here seem to think is outdated. Everything mentioned so far seems to be either “when women act the way I want them to act” or “when women act in ways I would expect any minimally decent human being to act.” If the term “class” is to pick out anything special, it cannot refer to either of these things. The former is too specific; the latter is too generic. The question introduces the term as if it were a superlative or virtue term. If it is to mean anything other than its dictionary definition of “stylish and sophisticated,” then, the answers given so far just don’t do it. Nor do I think there’s anything useful to say that won’t suffer from similar problems.

If I were to say ‘DH’ it would mean “Damn Husband!!”

@Dutchess_III, sometimes DH is Damned Husbnad.

;) and other things!

Classy lady may be a 70s term, but a new business just opened in my city with the name of Classy Cat. So, the word apparently is not out of style.

So, it applies to animals now it seems.

@john65pennington: A business may have opened in your town with the name Classy Cat but let me assure you, you’ll not see anything called Classy on 5th Avenue, SoHo, uptown, downtown NYC, or Rodeo Drive in LA.