I have a video on the concept of head-to-toe outfits and how they relate to the kibbe ID families, here. 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. Personal style can be slightly shifted from entirely natural to the side of elegant complexity. However, the verified Kibbe examples are all celebrities so that everyone could easily understand what he means, but thats all they are mere examples, and I too often see these self-proclaimed Kibbe experts taking one celebrity example out of the context and using them as a way to undermine the whole system. Flamboyant Natural. Im sorry for such a late reply, but I hope I could clarify this a little. This can be a great way to understand your style goals and can explain why your face may* not fit your Kibbe ID. Welcome to the deep dark hole that is the kibbe-verse. Moderate to slightly short limbs (slightly leggy look also possible). Thank you for taking the time to read and comment! THEATRICAL ROMANTIC - BODY - CHARACTERISTICS. *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). Youll want to loosely define your waist as opposed to cinched in or corseted. 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. The dress accommodates width and has light waist emphasis, and gives a flowing, free vibe. You dont want a peplum-style jacket that overly emphasizes the waist. Besides, everyone interested in his system can become their own personal experts and use this system. SNs can also do skirts that are straight in shape as long as the fabric is lightweight, draped, or slightly tapered. I have a more detailed article on Kibbe ID weight gain patterns with some mid-to-plus size examples, here. Please take each suggestion with a grain of salt. However, you are in the natural family and have to accommodate your kibbe width as one of your dominant traits. In the powder room scene we can see how Bettys shoulder line is stronger than Marilyns, while Marilyns shoulders look more delicate and smaller, even though shes a little taller than Betty: Seeing Betty and Marilyn side by side also shows the slightly wide and angular (thicker, broader bones) vs delicate and rounded features (smaller, more delicate bone structure): For the lack of a better word, Bettys bone structure seems more substantial as opposed to Marilyns delicate, small features, which is especially noticeable through the jawline and cheekbones. Now bare with me I know she looks kinda boyish at a young age, however I think its more due to the styling and the fact that shes always done a lot of dancing that shaped her body that way she looks a little taut, shes always watched her weight very carefully and always had a low body fat % (Ive read somewhere that when she was just starting, she didnt have any money to buy food and was eating out of garbage cans and still watched what she was eating the dedication of that woman is just unbelievable). love combining kibbes body ID suggestions with the Kitchener essence system. She's so timeless and she said so much with her eyes without saying. 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. They work well for accents or accessories. . Too much ornamentation such as excess gathers, tucks, and trim is overly busy and priggish for your free-spirited essence. * you asked about the lady in the pictures, Hermine Sterler. one can understand why she is a Soft Classic body type and she slots in perfectly among the other verified celebs. Typical NorthEastern Euro features. Minimal detail is best. Soft Dramatic - yang with yin undercurrent, vertical + curve. I personally think stocking trends change a lot over the years, and can severely date your outfit if you wear them incorrectly. Innately, you are spontaneously direct, open, logical, fresh and totally unaffected, although this is softened by an artistic sensitivity and a radiant charm that is wonderfully appealing. Slightly square or broad shoulders. Skirts can have details like slits, kick pleats, buttons, or trim as long as they arent overly restrictive or overly large. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. Avoid:Boldly theatrical colors (blue-black, platinum, or straw-yellow blond, firey red, etc.). 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. Jessica Brown Findlay (Lady Sybil) (maybe) *. If you choose a piece with glitzy trim, just make sure it doesnt overpower you. I see tall and curve-less bloggers call themselves SG because they confuse the Kibbe SG with the SG style and desperately want to be SGs (which is very wrong to go in the system already wanting to be something since the whole point is to learn to appreciate what you already are), I see people striving to be TR, or typing people as Classics just because they prefer the classic clothing styles. So any coloring is possible, but Kibbe states that Soft Naturals can sometimes have more blended coloring, although not always. 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). The beauty of the kibbe system is that it aims to harmonize clothes with your body, instead of hiding or disguising any flaws, we are attempting to let our best traits shine. So at times, you may relate to the romantic style ID recommendations as well. (note- this does not mean boho). 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. Avoid: Stiffly tailored or sharp blouses, fussy necklines, or overly baggy silhouettes. Press J to jump to the feed. FN is strongly Yang-dominated, while in case of SN Yang is very soft and Yin features are quite prominent. They can be slightly loose or billowy but shouldnt overwhelm your frame with the amount of fabric. Skinny rib textures also work nicely. Even after shes changed quite a bit due to exercises, she still didnt look athletic (e.g. I absolutely stand by this post of mine https://youandmeandcupofcoffee.wordpress.com/2020/01/03/10-myths-about-kibbe-that-ruin-it-for-you/ maybe that would be a good starting point. Kristen is quite a short Dramatic at only 5"5. Romantic Example #4: Gabourey Sidibe. Soft knits that are luxurious to the touch. Their weight gain will be seen most often in their upper arms, thighs, and hips. Today we look at Julianne Hough, a soft natural who really exudes that fresh, approachable, and free-spirited sensuality that makes this type so appealing! Thank you so much for the exhaustive reply! . Body type: Slightly soft, tends towards fleshiness. Despite the fact that Audrey and Lily share a striking resemblance, it turns out that they're not related by blood. So youve consumed ALL that Soft Natural guidance, and Im here to remind you its ok if it was a bit overwhelming. 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. This site embraces fashion and finding confidence, self-assuredness, and internal beauty through style. To emphasize the natural body waist, draped details highlight curves without looking bulky. Soft Natural accommodate their kibbe width and curve, unlike the Flamboyant Naturals who accommodate their kibbe width and vertical line. Again, it is a personal journey and will require some experimentation on your part. NOTE: This information is taken from David Kibbes original book Metamorphosis: Discover Your Image Identity., and over the years he has made comments or changes in the Strictly Kibbe Facebook group. Here is a list of verified celebrity Soft Naturals. Not only theres room for it you absolultely have to question everything the certain bloggers say if you want to understand the system and use it. I find mom-style jeans a great option for the SN. They may not hit every single guideline mentioned above, but from a holistic point of view, they honor the Soft Natural accommodations of width and curve. is the person petite/moderately tall/tall? Why Soft Natural vs Romantic? 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. Ive always liked having Carole Lombard as an SN, because most of the other examples are of actresses with very short limbs. Audrey Hepburn / Lily Collins You can also implement a drop-waist silhouette as long as the silhouette flows easily (no harsh breaks) . 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. A bias cut skirt/dress is the only SN clothing that seems to suit me. This look accommodates the curve and width of the Soft Natural, is easy to throw on, yet still has that effortless chic quality. *YES 110% theres room for interpretation!! You can opt for a jacket that has light shaping through the waist (meaning it shape of the jacket naturally curves in at the waist), or you can opt for a jacket that is relaxed, loose, and soft which allows the waist to show underneath. He suggests Soft Naturals keep a fresh face with only a hint of color and soft blended techniques/colors. The whole idea of comparing two image identities thereby can be considered nonsensical because how can one compare incomparable things? and any detail (shirring, draping, etc.) I've searched google using those descriptors but nothing quite matches. Ah yes, they also say that David Kibbe doesnt do anything to update the system, deliberately not mentioning the fact that hes been active in the said Facebook group for years and hes actually altered the system in a way to make it easier to use. Pilates enthusiast. Soft Natural will always have a broader, thicker, and/or more angular bone structure than a Romantic. Eyes are big and round, lips are very full and cheeks are 'apple-shaped.'. Maybe thats why these fake experts just put anyone they cant evaluate into this image identity. Yin/Yang Balance: Soft Yang with yin influence. Overall, I think Madonna invested a LOT of effort to fight her natural shape. The archetypes are mapped along the yin/yang spectrum as well as the contrast/blend spectrum and arranged into five main types or families: Dramatic, Natural, Classic, Gamine and Romantic, plus eight . The waist should be defined, but loosely so, as opposed to tightly cinched. Skinny, ribbed knits can be fun, especially in dresses that your belt. Tights or hosiery are an easy styling technique to use to update or change the look of an outfit, so I would use your gut or modern influences for this category. Reddit and its partners use cookies and similar technologies to provide you with a better experience. As you can see, Soft Naturals can look very polished. When I wear anything unstructured, it looks scruffy on me. I have a video on jean options for each Kibbe ID. However, the Soft type can be distinguished by the pronounced influence of the female Yin element. Lets find strength through style, together! In Kibbe's system, there are 5 main types ranging from all Yang to all Yin as follows. So if youre a gorgeous free-flowing Soft Natural, rock those effortless outfits like only a fresh and sensual lady could. When mixing colors within an outfit you could try light/bright or bright/dark combos instead of something more stark like light/dark. I find it creates a more personal approach to your style guidelines to evaluate these things separately. Slightly blunt, or small and irregular facial contours (nose, cheekbones, and jawline). r/Kibbe Soft Natural Hairstyles for Black Women - Goddess/Boho Locs/Braids. They can be flared or slightly full, but should generally be flatter (or shaped ) around the hip area. Then you can work from there. When Soft Naturals gain weight they tend to appear softer and fleshier, and their waist can sometimes thicken a bit. and that is unconstructed, soft, and showing the waist. It manifests in a more fleshy body structure and full facial features. While the Soft Natural and the Flamboyant Natural style guidelines do NOT mean boho, they can incorporate elements of it, if they choose to. Weights should be light to moderate so fluid movement is possible. To be exact, Ive realized that every image identity can get Yin and Yang from slightly different features IF the overall Yin-Yang balance is maintained. This can be a jacket that is shaped through the waist, or it can be a jacket that is unstructured and very lightweight or flimsy, so that it drapes around the body but still reveals the waist. But instead, you just want to see your waist, have subtle definition, or allow your curves to breathe and be seen. 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. But I have a perplexity: I found some photos of Madonna before she modified her body through exercises: she was really flat and without any curves, nothing at all. Avoid:Heavy sweaters that hide the body. The appearance of these girls is believable. A Kibbe natural looks fantastic in geometric shapes similar to a Kibbe dramatic body type. Heck, I probably thought so too. Overall, if something just doesnt seem right to you, you feel like theres no logic behind it question it. * 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*). walking on the street, etc. w/Examples+FAQ, How I got to know & love Kibbes Metamorphosis: My story (feat. Occasionally - movie and book reviewer. But I tend to stick to TR lines. Avoid: Super heavy weight fabrics, stiff fabrics, flimsy fabrics, or fabrics with a very matte/flat appearance. Now, exploring and landing on a kibbe ID is recommended to be a 6+ month process. Neutrals (too tired and aging). 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. By accepting all cookies, you agree to our use of cookies to deliver and maintain our services and site, improve the quality of Reddit, personalize Reddit content and advertising, and measure the effectiveness of advertising. This is a good example of how the flamboyant natural ID can vary in style and type. If youd like to get notified every time I post, subscribe to my blog below. And while he did his best to make evergreen suggestions, adjusting your makeup to your lifestyle needs, makeup skill, and current methods is the most successful approach in my opinion. Kim Kardashian Doja . 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