In Search of th' Old South
Essential Elements of Being a Southern Belle
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(it helps to be beautiful and from The South)

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1. Fragile
2. Dewy
3. Beautiful
4. Attract boys
5. Vivacious (perky)
6. Sparkle to her eyes
7. Poise
8. Smile better than non-Southern females
9. Well-liked and popular
10. Either her father or a close relative owns a large prosperous farm
11. Owns and wears crinoline hoopskirts
12. Knows the art of the gazebo (if that has to be explained, then they are not a Southern belle)
13. Wasp-waist
14. Born in The South
15. Raised in The South (all their early childhood and much of their adolescence spent in The South)

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The image above comes from fellow Tripod member tonyamitchem1.tripod.com/ whose site has beautiful candles.   We hope they appreciate the free plug.

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Southern belles dominate Miss America.  In Argentina and Venezuela, young women view plastic surgery as a ticket to Miss World and Miss Universe.
 

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If you prefer a more old timey approach: "in-e search-e of-e the Olde Southe"