It aims to merge both your inner essence and your outer physicality and create a symbiosis between the two. The classic example of a romantic, Marilyn Monroe is actually Kibbe's prime celebrity example for the romantic body type in his book Metamorphosis. Take the Kibbe test to find out your body type. Feel free to respectfully disagree or agree in the comments. Symmetrical skirts (i.e., A-lines). Kibbe can be a deep dark rabbit hole of information, especially when sorting out your IDs, but believe me, once you start understanding your bodys traits, its easier to see how they translate into clothes. Symmetry in their body and facial features (this would be more indicative of the classic family). Body has smaller, narrower curves. So this focus on young celebrities is something made up by the fake Kibbe experts Before I begin, let me say that Im not a Kibbe system expert. Just again watch how much construction is within the garment and opt for a billowy style over super fitted. Avoid: Super heavy weight fabrics, stiff fabrics, flimsy fabrics, or fabrics with a very matte/flat appearance. I have a more detailed article on Kibbe ID weight gain patterns with some mid-to-plus size examples, here. 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. Your makeup is crucial to pulling your head-to-toe appearance together. * in my opinion, the fact that bloggers use almost exclusively the pictures of young celebrities as examples is nothing short of ageism life doesnt stop when a person reaches 30 or 35 and women of all ages deserve equal treatment, equal representation (its same with the beauty guru community on YouTube, where a woman of 35 is already too old *facepalm*). 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. Here are some celebrity examples that are most likely Soft Naturals but have not been confirmed by David Kibbe himself. The natural family as a whole looks amazing with free and soft hair. lits, kick pleats, button fronts, plackets, etc., are all fine, as are bits of intricate detail (shirring, draping, etc. But instead, you just want to see your waist, have subtle definition, or allow your curves to breathe and be seen. I think at a glance Carole Lombard might seem to be a FN due to the elongated limbs and her height, but then theres definitely something delicate about her bone structure and slightly softer, curvier shape, that give her the Yin. 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. I already mentioned it in one of my previous answers to your comment, I believe. I think the Kibbe system CAN be super helpful in understanding how to wear your best style lines and how to look at clothes with a more astute eye for your own body. For instance, the Soft Dramatic aims for a T shape, and the Dramatic Classic aims for an inverted triangle shape. Soft Gamine vs Theatrical Romantic in Kibbe Systemw/Examples, Waist Shape in Kibbe System. Slightly blunt, or small and irregular facial contours (nose, cheekbones, and jawline). Of course, they can lean a tiny bit to the Yin side of the spectrum and have a bit of softer, rounder features, but still its not as obvious as a Romantic would have. Naturals do really well with unconstructed silhouettes but the Soft Naturals need some shaping to honor their curves, so they often use a bit of light waist emphasis or shaping around the waist. Shapeless blouses. The one actress I probably resemble the most out of Hollywood actresses is Alexis Bledel. A bias cut skirt/dress is the only SN clothing that seems to suit me. So, for Classics its always balance first and foremost, then a smidgen of Yin or Yang never anything too prominent except for the overall evenness, balance. I will add natural matte eyeshadows that are tonal to your complexion look very nice (in my opinion). You can also try a softer fabric belted jacket as well. Audrey Hepburn () and Lily Collins. Flamboyant Natural has a tall figure, like the Dramatics. SNs can also do skirts that are straight in shape as long as the fabric is lightweight, draped, or slightly tapered. Shoulders - slightly sloping or straight, can be angular. 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 dont look as rounded as Betty Grables, so easier to identify): In this video you can see her body shape quite clearly (especially 1:09-1:28): One last thing Id like to note: if youre working on figuring your image identity out, Id suggest to focus on the body features first (vertical line (short, moderate or long) and its characteristics width, curves, or straight) than facial features. If you opt for blouses with a lot of detail, make sure the overall silhouette is more unconstructed so it doesnt come across as fussy or overwhelming. Ive noticed that sometimes the angularity of a Soft Natural is more noticeable even in facial features. Its similar to how Audrey Hepburn gets all the Yang from being taller than a FG would be, but maintains the FG formula by very small, delicate features. Kristen is quite a short Dramatic at only 5"5. Avoid: Severely tailored dresses, plain or symmetrical shapes, wide or baggy shapes, overly fussy styles, or dresses with crisp or sharp details. As you can see, Soft Naturals can look very polished. Remember: romantics can have some soft width to their bone structure too! So no worries . I thought Id just go with straight facts instead of my usual essay-long responses to the comments, so it might have come off as a bit too dry and reserved clearly not my thing, so Ill stick with my usual spiel here Every time I get a question about Kibbe system I get at least a dozen thoughts in response (I feel like it has to be explained in detail, otherwise theres a lot of misinterpretation happening) and the same with your comments: Overly fitted and fussy detail. See more ideas about hollywood, vintage hollywood, actresses. body line as David Kibbe would say the outline of the body starting from shoulders to the knee area) in a few words. The Kibbe Body Type System is a body shape system. The silhouette recommendations for the Soft Natural include soft, flowing, and generally unconstructed pieces. Long, heavy jackets, whether constructed or not. I just meant people in general (not you specifically) use attractive celebrities to exemplify the Kibbe system and unless those are clear D, R, G or FN Im not sure I see it. Then you can work from there. Your dresses should also be a bit loose and unconstructed. Id say if you are curious about certain elebrities the best way to learn a bit more about their features is to watch movies and interviews, especially alongside other celebrities (e.g. They can be slightly loose or billowy but shouldnt overwhelm your frame with the amount of fabric. For my primary examples I chose Betty Grable (SN) and Marilyn Monroe (R). Antique or earthy details work very well. Sleeves can be full and flowing or gently tapered at the wrist with a minimum of detail. 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. Btw, this movie is quite charming and you get to see Lauren Bacall (a verified Kibbe Dramatic) too, so Id definitely suggest it to anyone, but lets move on to the SN vs R. It seems like the most obvious difference between Soft Natural and Romantic image identities lies in the bone structure slightly broad and angular vs rounded and small. Deep pile (velour, suede, boucle knits, etc.) Rene Zellweger *. Skinny, ribbed knits can be fun, especially in dresses that your belt. That applies here as well. Open or draped necklines look amazing on you and help accommodate your kibbe width. large prominent nose or huge eyes). The Soft Natural has a freshness about them, and lightness that gets overpowered by too many romantic details. Casual, chic outfits are where the Soft Natural shines. Kim Kardashian Doja . Youve accessed your yin/yang balance, parsed through the kibbe terminology, and probably rejected the idea of having kibbe width at first, but then saw the magic that can happen when you wear those beautiful soft natural lines. You do not want to emphasize your waist in a restricted manner. That being said, he also stressed the importance of learning to principles of the system itself instead of studying examples. . Think of these recommendations as a base recipe. *all of the Kibbe image identities are somehow degraded, misunderstood, and stereotyped by those who know squat about the whole Kibbe system, and Naturals (SN and FN) is, in my opinion, is just falsely considered the easiest one to spot, the most regular one (maybe the Girl Next Door descriptor contributed to this stereotype, we can only guess). Also, I dont know where this info came from, but women that share an image identity dont have to look same or even similar! The shiner the fabric, the less detail there should be. Avoid: Sharp geometrics, wide, chunky or boxy shapes, ornate shapes, or perfectly symmetrical shapes. Hello lovelies! Betty Grable, on the other hand, has width through the shoulders: Also, Id say that Marilyn has double curves (both bustline and hipline are curvy), which makes her curve-dominant, while Bettys bustline is considerably curvier than her hipline, which means that her vertical line isnt characterized by very pronounced curves. Thanks for this very interesting article! Your position on the Yin/Yang scale is: Soft Yang with a Yin undercurrent. If they have prominent curves again a lot of Yin already, too much for any Classic Yin-Yang to handle. Thanks, I imagine this is a lot of work to do for all IDs, but it is really helpful! Flamboyant Natural. See more ideas about celebrities, actresses, celebs. However, if you dont even know what is in chocolate chip cookies, well your evolved cookie recipe might be kind of a mess. Pouffy cocktail dressed with fitted tops and flouncy skirts (long or short), Evening sarongsEvening separates (blouses, sweaters, etc.). Soft Naturals want to aim for light to moderate fabrics weights, especially fabrics that move with them. Kibbe uses "flamboyant" or "dramatic" to describe the variation of the . I've tried to include photos that show Soft Classic celebrities bodies as they naturally are. If youll read any of my posts about Kibbe, youll know anyway, but just in case you wont Ill say it here: the whole Kibbe system isnt as complex as some bloggers make it out to be. and that is unconstructed, soft, and showing the waist. Dramatic Classic can have a bit of angularity, but its never the obvious width that a FN would have or prominent angularity as a Dramatic would have. Arms and legs - not very long. A lot of times people attach themselves to an ID without fully understanding the system and terminology, try the style lines, and when they dont work ditch the system in its entirety. Larger, round eyes (can be slightly upturned creating "bedroom eyes") Soft cheeks (but their cheekbones can have that yang undercurrent as well) Full lips. I truly hope all this info will be useful to you! Blouses should be soft, draped, and slightly loose and billowy or clingy. Occasionally - movie and book reviewer. Despite the fact that Audrey and Lily share a striking resemblance, it turns out that they're not related by blood. Take a look at Marilyn Monroe as she turns around to walk to her seat: Her core feature is curves its hard to ignore them. is excellent, as is buttery-soft leather. Even just confirming your ID can take 6+ months, so learning the style lines and adjusting them to your own body, can also take a period of time. Just a sidenote: FG, SG and TR might be some of the rarest Kibbe image identities. Kibbe has evolved his system since the original book was published, and addressed the complaints that people sometimes feel boxed-in by the general recommendations or style ID adjectives. Good job on this, and on all the recent additions to the sidebar! These image identities can share several key features: When I read physical profile descriptions for these two image identities, I definitely understand the difference: However, its easier to discuss it than to actually tell in reality (as always ). Id call it rather simple because it only takes the right source info and a bit of research to understand it. If you want to add some fun to your look you could try a bright or textured pair of tights. Whereas the gamines use horizontal breaks and perky lines to delineate separates, we want a more artful blend of line, texture, and pattern for the Soft Natural. What David Kibbe says is that the waistline doesnt have to be very pronounced, but the curves have to be double curves (hipline and bustline). David Kibbe has since removed the pure Natural category, stating that people will have a yin or yang dominance that leans them towards either Flamboyant or Soft Natural. I look nothing like the former but have the shoulders, neck and (shorter) legs of the other. Nov 21, 2021 - Explore Catherine Amy Noonan's board "Strictly Kibbe Soft Natural", followed by 332 people on Pinterest. However, the geometric shapes on a . And you can even go with softer leathers as well. Besides, everyone interested in his system can become their own personal experts and use this system. In the following section, you will see my own interpretation of modern Soft Natural outfits. Romantic (all Yin) Within each main type, there are variations in degrees of Yin and Yang, which results in the 13 Kibbe body types. How would you categorize the older woman in the black dress in the first two frames? David Kibbe Official Website. Heres what I think about Madonna: its necessary to consider two aspects of her overall appearance, such as whether shes got a delicate bone structure and whether shes got double curves. Id say go for the root instead, but try to overlook the stereotypes connected to the original descriptions because none of them were meant in a negative way (e.g. She's so timeless and she said so much with her eyes without saying. Dwyn Larson System; Color Palette. Please question my posts too, same as everything else, and if you have any criticism or questions youre always 100% welcome to leave a comment. Besides, I hate to think about living in a world where we dont have any desire to be nice to strangers. On similarity among the Image IDs, and diversity within the Image IDs: - Yin vs. Yang - some verified Rs and Ds / Rs and FNs, - Some verified TRs and SNs - Extreme Yin with a slight Yang undercurrent vs. Blunt Yang with a Yin undercurrent, - Some verified TRs and SDs - Extreme Yin with a slight Yang undercurrent vs. A Soft Natural woman usually has large eyes, full lips, and slightly rounded . people often get agitated by the words blunt). As I mentioned, the head-to-toe outfit concept is more important, and individual bodies may be able to pull off some of these pieces more easily than others. They most likely have moderate to slightly short limbs (hence no vertical to accommodate), but can also have a slightly leggy look at times, Their facial features will have slightly blunt or irregular facial contours which you can see in the nose, cheekbones, and/or jawline), Hands and feet are often moderate in size and can appear fleshy, They can also appear slight small or wide, Soft Naturals tend to be slightly soft and have a fleshiness to their bodies, They can have a small waist that is in proportion to their own bust/hips. Please take each suggestion with a grain of salt. We want a certain amount of easiness in your lines. He refers to it as an Image Identity system. Aly's list also had a typo: it's Stefanie Powers, with an "f" instead of a "ph"! It harmonizes with their fresh artistic vibe. 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. Soft Gamine syndrome), 5 Reasons why you struggle to find your image identity in Kibbes system, Height in Kibbe: why Taylor Swift, Lily Cole, and Zendaya ARENT Gamine, P.S. This outfit is a great example of a summer boho vibe that is modern and polished. A touch of frost to the eyes, very rosy and rounded cheeks, and soft and glossy lips finish your fresh and feminine loveliness to perfection. Cameron Diaz. Avoid:Severely tailored jackets. A loose layered cut gives you a soft, yet sensual look. Soft features, lush. Jackets that are not shaped or belted must be very draped and fluid, and should be left unfastened. So take these recommendations as base guidelines and understand WHY they are being recommended. I think naturals get a bad rep for "unconstructed" meaning big or baggy. He says Soft Naturals should wear fleshed toned stockings for daytime and opaque stockings in lighter shades. Welcome! In my opinion, the softer, rounder and lush shapes of her Renaissance outfit in Vogue video just point straight to her natural image identity. Meryl Streep. Shiny fabrics may be worn with ease in the evening, but should be left aside for day, except for slight sheen of texture (such as shantung). Check out my video on essences that might help you define your hairstyles more clearly by seeing your face-type options. Some sharpness will still be seen. Which is exactly what you want for your jacket silhouettes. It focuses on five main categories: Dramatic, Classic, Natural, Gamine, and Romantic. But, if you want to know what kibbe officially suggests. Avoid: Small, symmetrical prints. He suggests Soft Naturals keep a fresh face with only a hint of color and soft blended techniques/colors. Soft Naturals look great in skirts that have a soft outline. So I find the more delineated name can help remove some of those natural assumptions. Severe blouses. 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