Soft textures with a plush or slightly rough finish. Straight skirts that are lightweight, draped, or slightly tapered are also good. I myself have shared my typing opinions on unverified celebs on TikTok, however I do not claim to be David Kibbe or officially type anyone. And if you opt for a cropped or fitted sweater, opt for a thicker knit or texture. So comparing yourself to a verified celeb or your neighbor wont really give you ID clarity. No spam guarantee only notifications about my new posts, Passionate researcher and writer. Now Kibbe doesnt discuss jeans for each ID, but I have a video on jean options for each Kibbe ID that are in line with these general guidelines. He refers to it as an Image Identity system. Neutrals (too tired and aging). Oct 22, 2021 - "Soft, Fresh, and Enchanting.". I've searched google using those descriptors but nothing quite matches. Remember that this is all about harmonizing your body with your fabrics and lines. Here's what David Kibbe says: Soft Gamine. Remember how we talked about light waist emphasis versus overly constructed? Soft Naturals look great in skirts that have a soft outline. Shoulders may be extended and padded, but should not be sharp or stiff. So in the post I linked I deliberately tried to find good pictures of the verified Kibbe examples in their 60s and 70s. Now about curves: I wrote about waist shape here https://youandmeandcupofcoffee.wordpress.com/2020/09/09/waist-shape-in-kibbe-system-waistline-and-yin-yang-balance/ I think its essential in her case. So lets take a look at her old pictures from the 70s, 80s, and 90s (click on the picture to enlarge it in a new tab): Its absolutely clear that she doesnt have any width through her shoulder area and her bone structure is actually delicate, which makes her a Romantic. noticeable jawline, and nose before plastic surgery), but rounded (we dont see defined and square blunt edges). I find mom-style jeans a great option for the SN. Have a nice day and thank you for your comment! Kibbe Body Type: SOFT NATURAL: Julianne Hough. So when we talk about the shape we are talking about the general outline, emphasis, or full silhouette. So any coloring is possible, but Kibbe states that Soft Naturals can sometimes have more blended coloring, although not always. Marilyn Monroe, a Romantic, doesnt have a single Yang feature in her face (large eyes, delicate bone sructure, narrow round jawline, rounded cheekbones, smal rounded nose) because shes all Yin. They should be full, flowing, or gently taper in at the wrist. She's so timeless and she said so much with her eyes without saying. That does not mean it is a dominant trait that needs accommodating. Feel free to ask more Ill try to give you more info. And as an amazon associate, we earn on qualifying purchases. Height: Moderate to slightly small, up to 5 feet 7 inches. Animated, perky, or overly cute prints, Avoid: Extremely angular, dramatic, or heavy styles, Avoid: Crisply structured bags, overly sharp bags, Avoid: Corset belts, stiff belts, shiny belts or super angular shapes. Body has more pronounced curves. Avoid:Heavy contouring (too stark). A loose layered cut gives you a soft, yet sensual look. Now we get into the more complicated Kibbe body types, starting with naturals. I think one of the most consistent and best examples of a soft natural (but who is almost never looked to as an example) is Camilla Parker Bowles, especially once she married Charles. Romantic Example #3: Marilyn Monroe. The Kibbe Body Types are an array of 13 style types based on the overall proportions of one's bone structure, body flesh and facial features. Any tailoring or detail that seems as though it would restrick your mobility or creative expression will make you appear very staid, rigid, and stuffy. Have extremely sharp features in their face or body, Be extremely tall or have a long vertical line, Have extremely large or overly broad bone structure (this would lean more towards Flamboyant Natural). So if youre a gorgeous free-flowing Soft Natural, rock those effortless outfits like only a fresh and sensual lady could. Overly lightened hair. The prime celebrity example for the Soft Natural image identity is Carole Lombard and her andularity and width is present in her facial features (they don't look as rounded as Betty Grable's, so easier to identify): . Once upon a time, "Natural" was a body type on its own, but in recent years Kibbe has moved away from identifying it, focusing on the more specific Flamboyant Natural and Soft Natural. Open or draped necklines look amazing on you and help accommodate your kibbe width. You are ten times too kind to offer these thorough replies to a complete stranger on the Internet. Drapable or plush fabrics work well, as do slightly sheer fabrics. In a lot of cases, your face can give you clues to your ID because you can see the bones and flesh more clearly. Here is where the Soft Natural falls on the yin/yang scale: Also, when evaluating your bodys physical traits remember that these traits and proportions are only in comparison to your own body and not other people. Waist should be defined, although loosely. Straight skirts that have an even hem and are worn short, no longer than the bottom of the kneecap. They are charming, that's what the word "natural beauty" is all about. Besides, everyone interested in his system can become their own personal experts and use this system. To me her bust and hips are curvy in the same way. Post May 21, 2011 #10 2011-05-21T17:56. When the soft gamine body type puts on weight, it tends to get very rounded due to the weight collecting in the hips and the bust. Severe blouses. Meryl Streep. If I dont see a clear logic behind something, Ill never post it logic is my first rule and I am convinced that its only through research and discussion that we can differentiate between bulls**t and the real Kibbe. Grace.colorconnection. Which is exactly what you want for your jacket silhouettes. Cropped bolero jackets. w/Examples+FAQ, How I got to know & love Kibbes Metamorphosis: My story (feat. The reason is because Ive got a purrrrrfect example to present to you a video from How to Marry a Millionaire (1953) where they both participate in the fashion show scene and you can see their shape very well. Ultimately, this would be something you need to evaluate holistically and decide if that half-inch really swings you to Flamboyant Natural or not. So this focus on young celebrities is something made up by the fake Kibbe experts From the few details youve mentioned about yourself, youre not a voluptuous version of her you look absolutely nothing like her, and, if Im being frank, nobody should try to figure their features out by comparing themselves to someone you already have all the info by looking into the mirror. Symmetry in their body and facial features (this would be more indicative of the classic family). Kristen is quite a short Dramatic at only 5"5. Its a community for fashion aficionados and for the newly fashion-obsessed to come together on a shared love and interest. I personally find natural fibers to be especially effective for the natural family (as a Flamboyant Natural myself). Avoid:Long, straight, pencil-slim skirts. The whole face doesnt match body idea is a silly and almost hilarious myth were not Frankensteins creatures here . 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Shoulders - slightly sloping or straight, can be angular. Height: Moderate to slightly small, up to 5 ft 7 inches. Welcome! Asymmetrical of irregular geometrics that have rounded edges are equally effective shapes with which to work. Gamine. It can be an incredibly enlightening process, as you start to train your eye to your bodys best silhouettes, understand the importance of each style element, and even figure out why a certain fashion trend just isnt working for you. Avoid:Stiffly tailored blouses. Generally, I think that only meeting someone in person can allow determining their Kibbe image ID correctly because movies and especially pictures can make them look nothing like they actually look like (angles, lighting, costume, etc). one can understand why she is a Soft Classic body type and she slots in perfectly among the other verified celebs. You are free to study his system any way you prefer, but its my duty as a Kibbes system researcher to let you know that theres a Facebook group called Strictly Kibbe where David Kibbe himself explains his system. I find it difficult classifying people who dont fit in either extreme end of the spectrum. 1,150. Youre going to start noticing a theme with these suggestions (at least I hope so!) should be low on the body and loose. Audrey Hepburn () and Lily Collins. In my posts about Kibbes image identities (aka Metamorphosis) I follow the theory David Kibbe highlighs in his bookMetamorphosis(1987) the way I understand it. Im balanced yet curvy at the same time (a natural 28G which should give you an inkling about my narrow ribcage/ waist). And if you try these style lines and they sink, just know that will look fantastic when you do finally find your own IDs lines. Kibbe breaks clients into 13 body types, each based on the balance between what he refers to as "yin" and "yang.". 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