The body will seem to radically change when you gain even a little weight. Candice Swanepoel, a South African model, is a great example of a flambyant natural, with her long limbs and some width to her facial features. Shoes: Delicate, feminine styles. Moderate to full lips. Theatrical Romantic is the slight yang version of the Romantic. So, in order to get an idea of how theatrical romantic bodies look visually, here are some of the most famous faces that so happen to have theatrical romantic body types: - Joan Collins. ACCESSORIES: Should always be feminine, intricate, and ornate. Soft Gamine vs Soft Natural. Waistline should always be emphasized. A Classic will NOT: The Classic Kibbe body type is first and foremost symmetrical. Evening Wear: Fitted shapes with ornate trim and waist emphasis. The Kibbe Gamine Family.
Perhaps we should call it Harriet style? To accommodate the bold and statuesque silhouette of the Dramatic, an approach that seeks to extend their strong lines is prioritized. Overall, a Soft Dramatic is still a Dramatic and therefore your clothing lines should be clean and long but with some added softness which can be achieved through draping lines and waist emphasis. And so, I felt that the only available option for me was a Kibbe soft Gamine. The posts in this series will be picture heavy and quite lengthy. However, the theatrical romantic bone structure is similar for all people with this Kibbe body type. Arms and legs tend to become thick, as do the waist and hip area. Long lines and sharp bone structure, but with softer flesh and/or facial features. Level 1: These looks would be appropriate for more casual events, but still have enough detail for a Theatrical Romantic. Styling Theatrical Romantic Hair. Or something else altogether? Minimal makeup (not a chance, you ornate jewel! Angular edges, particularly through the shoulders (square or tapered).
To match the roundness of the Romantic body, keep the overall shape of your clothing round and soft. Work with textured fabrics and materials with a natural feel, such as linen, wool, and suede, and prints with soft-edged geometrics (plaids, stripes, paisleys, etc. ) Usually have a broad or long facial shape (may be very round or slightly oblong). What is Yin and Yang in the Kibbe System? How Not to Dress Modern Soft Gamines and Flamboyant Gamines. Facial bones are small, delicate and may be slightly wide or lush (nose, cheekbones, jawline). David Kibbe Paraphrased. So, it is obvious to see why I may have a hard time figuring out which one I am for sure.
Soft Dramatic Example #4: Megan Thee Stallion. Romantic Example #4: Gabourey Sidibe. When comparing the Soft Gamine and Flamboyant Gamine, pay attention to bone structure and the upper limbs. A Flamboyant Gamine in a wide, loose, unconstructed, and overly round and blended ensemble is also working against their innate beauty. Jackets: Jackets should be short and nipped at the waist. Overly dark shades and heavy contouring (too stark). Moderate to slightly long limbs. Zooey Deschanel is often associated with a very specific aesthetic thanks to her wardrobe in 500 Days of Summer and New Girl (she jokingly referred to it as "twee") but she truly shines in more sleek and sculpted looks that honor the geometrics and contrast needed for her Flamboyant Gamine ID.
The Soft Dramatic is Yang in size and frame, with perhaps a bit more narrowness and a bit less sharpness compared to a Dramatic's skeleton. Their body skimming ensembles ideally have some vertical or diagonal emphasis. This means that while the presence of masculine and feminine qualities has more combination for the soft gamine type, the theatrical romantic is usually defined as being mostly feminine with some masculine ornate trim. This would be done using different items of clothing, a professional photographer, a good camera and lighting. Romantic Example #3: Marilyn Monroe. To complement the natural lines of this body type, your clothing lines should create long and unconstructed silhouettes, and relaxed, unstructured outlines. Let's take a look at the other members of the Romantic and Dramatic families. This gives a very slight angularity to the extreme lushness of the Romantic. Jewelry to Avoid: - Sharp, severe, or avant-garde pieces.
Long hemlines (except on uneven hems that drape or flow). We all have hang-ups but mine were left in the past…. How could I possibly be a romantic Kibbe body type if I didn't have curves? The Dramatic body types is defined by sharp yang and is the overall combination of a strong, sharp physicality, a cool reserve and charismatic power. As you can see, she was width to her bone structure, and bluntness to her angles, which makes her a beautiful example of a natural.
The Flamboyant Gamine will look more streamlined, elongated, and a bit more muscular and defined. Natural Example #2: Priyanka Chopra. When it comes to the theatrical romantic Kibbe body type, you really have it all. Sheer fabrics and shiny fabrics are all excellent. If overweight: the body remains symmetrical, and excess weight usually distributes evenly. Level 2: These styles have a bit more formality to them, and would work well as part of an office ensemble. It is the overall combination of a delicately radiant physicality combined with a powerfully magnetic essence. I think Amal Clooney is a wonderful example for how someone can wear dramatic lines in an elegant and feminine way.
It all comes back to the idea that Kibbe's recommendations are a tool, and it is how you want to utilize that tool that will help you create an individual, unique style. This is unlike the essence set that I discussed yesterday, as I was able to define that much easier. Her Yang undercurrent comes from the slight bit of sharpness, elongation, and tapering on a majorly Romantic bone structure. Rough, heavy, or ethnic pieces.
Soft arms, thighs, and waistline. Soft and draped necklines; tapered wrists; and a tapered hemline if short, flared hemline if long. As always, you may want some tea. Facial features: Eyes may be very large and open or very straight and small. Detail is imperative to your look.
The cut will require some layering for curve. As overweight at the time of my decision and did not look particularly like a Romantic body type. Salt and pepper hair, unless the base color is very dark and the streaks are silvery white. An excess of detail and trim is important to help frame and focus the face. It provides elegance, glamour, and sophistication. Deep, smudged outer lid color with bright orbital bone and colorful highlighter. I think her dress on the right is a great look on her too. If overweight: excess weight shows up straight away and collects from the waist down. A lot of width to their bone structure and lines, with blunt angles as opposed to sharp ones. Again, with your inner nature, the Yin is dominant, the Yang secondary. This may confuse you at times; the Yang qualities may seem to be such strong characteristics that your might be seduced into believing they are your major qualities as well as the source of your strength. Facial features: full and rounded. It is not a substitution. Moderate to slightly short limbs (slightly leggy look also possible).
Tendency toward a leggy look.