La Bella Figura

In Italy we care much about details and we believe they help us make

a good impression. In this image examples of classical Italian style:

Designer Emilio Pucci: details and art together equal classy. 

Have you even invited your friends with expressions such as: "let me make a good impression" or "help me make a good impression"? Have you ever heard of such a social habit in Italy? Basically it's what we say to other Italians when we are about to do something important in our life or just show up at a party. It goes under the name of 'bella figura'. 

It literally means 'the beautiful figure' because it is mostly described as a way of dressing at best. It has to do with your look and is based on caring for details. When La bella figura is more engaging it has to do with a performance in your life, something that will change your life. Your acting at best. Sometimes in Italy it is also used as a light-harted joke. 

Italians, let's make a good impression together!
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'La Bella Figura' is very dear to me as I think it is actually when I really feel Italian and I find a reason for my fellows to be close to me. No Italians would refuse your invitation to help you make a good impression. It's when Italians' mirror neurons go at their highest speed! 

This is what made me wish to have a group of followers in Italy who were willing to make a good impression with me upon my journey with the Friends of Cama.  The reason is that I wish to take Italy with me in my travels abroad! 

Additionally 'La Bella Figura' is some sort of approval by other Italians. Within a light-hearted subject such as making a good impression there is much authenticity that tells you much about us. Also it is a way of feeling more secure as you want to put your best foot forward. 

Italian grandeur and elegance in the creations of Roberto
Capucci. Florence has dedicated a museum to him. 

I originally wanted to describe 'La Bella Figura' with a foreigner's voice, so that you get the point of view of someone who is not Italian. However by reading reviews about 'La Bella Figura'' I have ended up learning more about what we do naturally in Italy and enjoyed describing it. I hope I gave you an idea of what 'La Bella Figura' is all about. 

It's amazing how much I like the Italian philosophy of 'La Bella Figura' as in Italy we tend to be pessimistic when we gather together with other Italians. Some lightness makes me feel so much more at ease! Truly the shallower the 'Bella Figura' is is the more I like it!  After all in Italy we give our best out of unawareness and 'La Bella Figura' is a classic. 

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