Self-respect looks damn good on you

Self-respect looks damn good on you.

There’s a certain kind of woman who walks into a room and doesn’t need to announce herself.

She’s not auditioning. She’s lived long enough to know that the most important nod is the one she gives herself in the mirror each morning, preferably after coffee and ideally not under harsh lighting.

Joan Didion once wrote that self-respect is a discipline, a habit of mind that lets us live with our own mistakes and missteps. It’s not about having everything in order all the time. It’s about making peace with the fact that sometimes we forget the birthday, burn the dinner, or buy the shoes and still back ourselves anyway.

At Cienna Designs, we make clothes for that woman. The one who dresses for herself, not the school gate or the group chat.

Who chooses fabrics that feel like a familiar hug, colours that brighten the day without asking for permission, and prints that carry a story worth telling. Our garments don’t chase trends. They stand still, hold their ground, and age well. A bit like the women who wear them.

Because when you dress with self-respect, you don’t just look good. You feel ready. Ready for life’s good surprises, the odd curveball, and whatever else turns up before dinner.

Here’s to the women who know their worth and wear it like a well-loved jacket.

"I have a few Cienna pieces now. All beautiful. " ~ Tina

Iris said it best ...

“Fashion you can buy, but style you possess. The key to style is learning who you are, which takes years. There’s no how-to road map to style. It’s about self-expression and, above all, attitude.”
— Iris Apfel