Omg I think I’m a classic! I’ve always put minimal effort into makeup and jewelry. Pearl necklaces and earrings. White sneakers. I can make chunky jewelry rings, chunky shoes, color pops, and dramatic pants/skirts/tops work but they have to be offset by something smaller and simple like you described. My style has always been simple which I thought was boring but I get the most compliments and it just feels right. I’m honestly relieved. This is permission to embrace my essence and classic look without feeling boring and knowing that I can still work with trends but in ways that work for my essence.
After trying a full classic outfit I realized that going full on classic will make any other essence be more noticeable. For me it is ingenue, that's my predominant essence and if I dress classic without any ingenue accessory/hair/makeup, i look like a baby or a kitten wearing a suit 😂. I would say a huge tell is if you do a full classic look and still look balanced and proportioned, then you have classic essence.
@@JaneDoe-st3gi mine was a simple turtle neck, an structured blazer (not too structured nor slouchy), trousers and moderately heeled boots. All in neutral colors. For my color season it's grey, navy and black on the boots (since those are far away enough from my face). I wore very understated stud earrings, simple makeup and a classic bun.
Regarding the makeup, my conclusion is that the opposite is also the case: if you have classic essence, any bold or overly romantic makeup will look off on you. I am SD with strong Classic essence, combined with Dramatic and possibly Ethereal (still exploring that one). I look best with minimal makeup, I can wear a bright red lipstick, and that's enough for me, my eyes have to have a neutral and minimal makeup. My formal or night out makeup is what Dramatics would consider their makeup prep step :D
Timestamps 0:00- Recap on style essences (kitchener's) 3:40 Introduction to the ‘classic’ essence (covers physical and behavioral characteristics/qualities) 21:43 important point & How to merge the essences with Kibbe Id 32:30 How to check/test for ‘classic’ essence 36:39 celeb examples 38:25 how essences can show up in an outfit *moodboards* Thank you Gabrielle for the work you put into these videos especially the history and just the variety of examples really helped me understand. Banger vid
I think if you have dominant classic then you have experienced how easy it is to throw off your balance your entire life. I have been removing details, garments, ornaments, etc. to keep it simple and balanced since forever!
Likewise here. Mom was essentially a Classic, or at least that is how she dressed and how she taught me to shop for clothes. That throwing off of balance has been a challenge my whole life to the point that I have ignored "fashion" and style for decades. At this point, I believe I am predominantly Classic with a hefty measure of Romantic thrown in, and a possible touch of Natural.
The only patterns I Look good in are Stripes so I own several Breton Shirts and the Rest of my wardrobe consists of Solid colors. Sometimes Polka dots are okay, too but in small amounts, only. Otherwise almost all prints are too much for me.
I think updos look SO good with this essence. Seems like the classy, rich bish energy allows for this essence to have the hair up without looking like they are going to a ball or a runway. Even if the hair is shorter I think having a swooped bang with a tapered cut looks phenom! Def devil wears Prada vibes for sure. Great video, thx for posting these and always showing inclusion across the board.
I rewatch this video when i'm struggling with self-image and feeling ugly haha. I've always felt like I had a really homely face and the idea that it's not, it's just ~elegant as it is~, is a sweet and encouraging thought. I love how your videos on the essences all emphasize that the goal is to embrace who you are, as you are, and find your own beauty.
This is such a thoughtful comment and means a lot to me. It's encouraging to know it can be the gentle reminder to love your elegant and refined look- which is stunning!!
As a dramatic classic body type and a classic natural type, this explains so much on how I can borrow dramatic and natural pieces to accent my classic look
Part of finding my essence has been observing my wardrobe over time. My tendency to hold on to something over time is highly dependent on how classic it is, which makes sense but took me a while to notice. I have a plain blue dress that I got when I was a teen and am still wearing 15 years later. I always get complements when I wear it even though it’s one of the most “boring” items I have.
While I'm not a TR, I just want to say thank you for offering TRs an example of clothing that doesn't require cleavage display! I know many women feel alienated from recommendations that don't align with their values/preferences in this area, similar with women of Romantic essence that have preferences for more coverage. So I appreciate you helping these women feel less boxed-in to skin-exposure, as if any woman should feel 'forced' to bare more skin than she's comfortable with, just because her body or face gets 'typed' into one of the 'romantic' categories! So, thanks again for being inclusive to the diversity of women's beliefs and preferences in this area. While some women may want to wear less fabric, other women may want to wear more, and shouldn't be shamed or excluded for that.
My struggle was tshirts but I caught on that it overwhelms my frame and throws off my figure. I’ve always been drawn to simple, classic designs and patterns. Always drawn to balance. You’re right, I can tell when something is off about an outfit I’ve put together. Never have really second guess why I can do the least but still look put together and “vougue” with minimal effort (thankfully, I’m pretty lazy when it comes to shopping) I gravitate towards simplistic, buildable items, with a staple piece or pop of color but always minimalistic accessories. I always thought my head being so big was why I stray away from large earrings (though I did wear large plain hoops back in the day) or really curly hair but your explanation makes sense. It’s throws off my balance. I can’t handle a lot of heavy makeup. I believe a classics super power is our body. It’s our greatest accessory. Everything else just makes it pop.
Wow I loved this video! I have a classic/ingenue/natural blend. My biggest challenge is incorporating ingenue elements because I am 62. I am 5'2", soft gamine, with a silver, wavy french bob. I have always looked 10 years younger than my age. I would love to see a video about dressing ingenue over 50.
This is perhaps unsolicited advice, but it might help if you substituted "coquette" for "ingénue". A coquette, after all, knows no age limit. (Source: Margaretta Byers's Designing Women.)
I think my husband’s mom has a tooon of ingenue lol. She keeps her hair bouncy, fluffy, and blonde, and she wear a lot of lighter colors. Her tops usually have delicate details, like ruffles, pintucks, embroidery, eyelet, etc. For our wedding, she wore a half updo with little braids, and it was sooo cute. So I think ingenue with age comes out in details in coloring, texture, and ornamentation.
when you said “when you’re throwing off your balance” my mind immediately went to “you’re throwing off my groove” which is now what i will definitely say when my head to toe isn’t cute 😂
Fabrics and textiles are so so important. I can't believe how much that passed me by before. The quintessential capsule wardrobe ideal always reminds me of the classic essence. High quality, intentional, timeless. I'd like to see Natural next, personally!
I completely agree that Meryl Streep is Classic with Angelic essence. You can really see it in her early movies to confirm it but it’s still there. I saw it with never hearing anyone say it. I am glad I am not the only one.
Her voice too, it’s so soft and composed. I love that her softness is shrewd and sophisticated . And when she smiles it’s so sweet and childlike or innocent especially her small but pronounced and round cheeks, I guess that’s the angelic parts of her? I’m going to check out some of her older films.
I can’t tell you how helpful these “ how to dress this essence for different body styles” are. I’m flamboyant Gemini and I have classic ( and dramatic ) essence. I look ridiculous with different patterns and quirky details. That’s why I always keep coming back to your videos. Please do dramatic essence!
I just *adore* your videos. I was so happy to see you uploaded something. I love the representation and the emphasis on these things being tools to find your own style, not categories to be restricted by. Really awesome. Thank you so much!
I genuinely love these videos. Such a diversity in examples and a complete vision of a style. I would love to for you do the NATURAL next l (since I believe being classic/natural/ethereal) but in every video we learn a lot. No matter the order, it's worth the wait. Thank you for the quality content, you're really helping to change our lives and appreciate what we have instead of always wishing for something else. ❤️ 🧡💛💚💙💜
This is so nice of you to say and really means a lot to me! I definitely want to give love to the natural essence (as a proud natural myself). I figure by the time I do it, it will be even more comprehensive since each video I make seems to get longer lol
@@Gabriellearrudadesign Oops. I kept interchanging classic with natural when watching kibbe videos bc i thought they were the same essence--- EDIT: I love your long videos btw. It just keep getting better, G!
@@katujka Ahoj! :) I'm actually torn between soft dramatic and flamboyant natural.. I'm tall, with a lot of curves but at the same time lot of width and almost boxiness. The soft dramatic type fits me better in theory because of the curve, but I don't answer well to the very "feminine", sexy vibe.. it feels so overdone and too much on me.. It's awesome that you identified easily!! :) P.S. I loved the natural essence video!
I vote for Natural essence next! I love these essence videos, they are fun, well explained and packed with information, and I love the wide range of representation in your examples. Coming from a disabled person who has never actually seen disabled people being included in a style video before, thank you! 💛
I’ve apparently leaned heavily towards classic essence since I was small child. Basically ever since I started being allowed to choose my own clothing, I have been wearing pieces with classic essence. I did lean more ingénue as a little girl, but over the decades as I’ve matured I’ve moved into a classic/romantic fusion with nearly equal parts of each.
What a helpful video - and I enjoy your sense of humor! I am turning 70 this week but most people think I am about 50. I have always looked young and am 5' 1" tall. But I don't have the "spunky" essence of the gamine, don't have a big head, facial features are balanced, coloring is not high contrast. I think I have a classic essence, and am maybe a soft gamine? Or a soft classic? Also strong leanings of natural (outdoorsy, girl-next-door looks) and lifestyle (horses, dogs, hiking, beach, etc.). Right now my hair is a goldenish brown and down to my elbows. I tend to wear it back or braided, sometimes up, and have curtain bangs. Hair has always been my challenge (it is fine and mostly straight). I also love to dress in what I call an English Country style (tweeds, vests, wool or canvas jackets, boots). Trying to decide if I should bob my hair to just graze the collarbone? The classic thing of being balanced with little extraneous detail rings true (I look like I'm in a costume), as does the gamine thing of little girl wearing her mom's "classic" clothes. Still looking for that sweet spot! I'm now going to watch your natural and gamine essence videos. Would I be a classic at only 5'1"? Or a gamine with classic essence? Thanks.
OMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMG! Thank you thank you thank you! Watching now but can I just say YOUR opinions are the ones I wait for because you break them down so well and really connect these concepts exceptionally well with the more modern aesthetic, which makes your videos the most useful and helpful amongst the plethora of kibbe videos I see!
Gabrielle, thank you!! I feel like my comment made Classic essence jump the queue, so sorry everyone else! This was more than I could have hoped for. I'll be keeping in mind the aim for balance and prioritizing blended pieces and continuing to ignore the misguided advice that equates classic essence with conservative or traditional looks only. I also loved that you included hair in depth in this one-it made me realize how wearing my hair long and wavy is enough to honor the ethereal (and natural) in my blend, but going too classic with hair loses some of that sparkle with my more timeless wardrobe. I'll also be doing a deep dive into iconic Gwyneth Paltrow looks, especially from the 90s, since we have the same Kibbe ID, essence blend, and color season, but I hope someone will stop me if I get too Goop-y. Anyway, love these videos so much. The care and creativity and cinephile touches you put into them makes them a true delight to watch, and I can tell from the comments they mean a lot to the rest of your viewers, too :))
Ah, I'm so glad you liked it! And I think Gwyneth sounds like a great style inspo for you. You could also try taking the daily outfit photos to help pinpoint if you're "missing the sparkle" or one essence feels like its dominating too much. And thank you so much, it really means a lot to me to hear that🥰
Gabby thanks for this video. I am such a classic, even as a younger me. I suppose I gravitated to movie fashion and attending prep school, country clubs with my parents. In the 1990’s although I was a child. My mom had oodles of high fashion magazines and she would get ideas from there. So although we didn’t have goggle or social media back then, women would find inspiration through other sources. ❤
I wanna see the video about how to style if your body type (kibbe) is completely different from your face (essence) I have Kibbe Flamboyant Gamine body, despite I can handle color blocks and some details in pattern& accessories but I always struggle with too much contrast, quirky & funky elements in the clothing& ESPECIALLY FG makeup and hair recommendations. I figure out I might have a classic essence in my face(+ some ingenue and romantic). it’s interesting because I think classic and gamine are the kinda opposite. Classic is about blending and balance while gamine is contrast 😅 btw I really love all your videos❤
Have you seen the gamine essence video? That might help as well, and the kibbe section in this video! It's always going to take a bit of experimenting to find your balance points but i think classic and gamine can work beautifully together
Another banger!!! I don't know if I have "classic essence" but as a Gamine who prefers a little more of a refined look, I pull from Classic a lot. So this was great! Once more, I'm adding a vote for Gamine essence (kind of feels like you're moving in order from Yin to Yang, so Gamine would naturally come next 😊)
Yes I too as a gamine,(maybe even flamboyant still figuring it out) love a more classic vibe rather then a quirkier boyish look that gamines are told to follow.
I feel like at 66, and 5ft 9, I can safely rule out gamine and ingénue for type and essence. Although as I see the words I remember the joy of the pop of color with accessories, a short dress with dark tights or flowy pants and my insight into categories is blown. I really appreciate your videos - they help me consider how I wish to present myself and not be stuck in the past or simply what is in the closet. I have a small list of items to look for and try on. Thank you for your focus on this issue. 🙏🏼🦋☕️
This is superb. Every other video creator of essences or Kibbe barely breathes over the classic family. I have always wondered if I had it and for the first time I feel so much more confident in saying that I don’t. No other creator has been able to help me with this. I can’t thank you enough. These deep dives are obviously heavily researched and clear and concise. I know a lot of hard work goes into these videos and I’m grateful to you for it. I’m genuinely looking forward to seeing any other deep dives you might make. Thank you ❤
You mentioning Shirley Verrett gets an instant subscribe from me, she's one of my father's favorite opera singers! Thank you for the wonderful video! 🥰
before I understood classic essence I definitely knew I had ingenue, but there was something missing that I couldn't quite figure out. I think I have more classic than ingenue, but they're probably about evenly split. This makes so much sense now! It also matches a lot with my personal style already, which is cool that I never knew it was there!
This was really well done. I kept going back to replay parts of it because there was so much information and the visuals really helped clarify your points.
Thank you so much for this video, Gabrielle! I know I have the Classic essence and your interpretation made me feel so beautiful and seen! I especially love how you show ideas for combining different essence blends. My biggest struggles have been accessorizing (essence blends help with this) and finding brands that merge the right fit and style. I would love to see your take on the Dramatic essence next.
Yes, the video we all needed! I feel like Classic essence really hasn't really been described in depth like you've just done. Thank you so much! I *believe* I am mostly CRD with maybe a small sprinkle of E on a SC frame, but I definitely want to explore more before I feel confident in my Kibbe type and Essences.
I think my kibble type is soft classic, but my essence is a mix of ingenuity/classic/natural. I'm still trying of figure personal style but this type of videos definitely helps in the journey😅💖
I love your videos! You always find a way to celebrate the different ways we all look and help others see their beauty and differences in a new and wonderful way! 🌞
This was super helpful; the final piece of my puzzle! I have figured out that I am a dramatic classic type with a classic natural essence. But more importantly I came to terms with the fact that, try though I might, I just can't escape being classic...and that's OK lol. Thanks for helping me not feel boring:)
A friend gave me a beautifully simple grey dress which was so elegant and comfortable to wear everyday but a stylist told me it was the wrong colour for me and I gave it away. Now that I’ve let my natural hair grow out and realise I’m a true summer, dramatic classic, I regret losing this piece. It was just perfect for me 😢
I am binging your videos. I love how you provide so many examples as well as context for lifestyle, taste, color season. It makes so much sense to understand style with all of these different ingredients. I am a very visual person and seeing the different outfits for different types and essences is so valuable. I don't think anyone on the internet goes so into depth and gives so much context as you do. Plus, it is so relaxing to listen to you. Thank you. I appreciate your unique take on style and your balanced, well-rounded approach.
to my eyes, you look the most beautiful in this hairstyle, it draws attention to your admirable nose, deep eyes and plumpy lips. when you have your hair down, something is off. this classic hairstyle is revealing face features, you are so different than other mainstream faces that look all the same. i find it very beautiful, high class society-ish.
I can’t tell you how many “style” videos I’ve watched, and this is the first time I’ve ever felt completely seen and understood. You articulated every element of this essence so well, and I had so many moments throughout the video that just “clicked” and I realized this is what I’ve been looking for but just couldn’t find the words. Thank you for taking the time to provide so many examples and explain in-depth all the facets of this topic.
Great video! I was pretty sure I have a classical essence, but now I am convinced that it is in a very high percentage. I can handle almost no makeup, jewelry, or added elements, instead small details can tip the feeling of my outfit completely. And also, almost all the signature traits of a classic essence listed in this video were spot on, my sligtly longer than oval face and aquiline nose are apparently also on theme, who knew
Dude same for me regarding make up and jewellery. I don't wear any of that at all and the more classic leaning looks (that I thought were romantic silhouettes but are def not) look amazing on me too
I think I’m a blend of natural, romantic, and classic, probably a soft natural though I’m petite. I look best in simple lines but sometimes my look is boring. I’m still trying to figure out the balance that works.
I owned a dress exactly like that one! Back in 1992, my mom made it for me to wear at her third wedding, in Reno. I was 21. I really loved that style and color combo back then.
I just had my colors and essenses done by Kitchener. I thought I was just classic. I'm 40% classic, 20% romantic, 20% natural (that surprised me), 10% high spirited and 10% dramatic. It's actually easier for me to get how to add just a 10% touch to an outfit. I think I could even do ok with balancing the classic with either romantic or natural. Not sure how to incorporate the 3 main essences into a look as natural and romantic seem quite opposite.
ooh so i guess this is why when i first got into kibbe i thought i was a soft classic, i might just have this essence in my blend, bc overly relaxed clothes just look sloppy on me. thank you so much for this, the way you explain everything is really good and very well researched, definitely subscribing
Thank you so much for this video! I started it thinking I didn’t have any classic essence but now I think it must be 2nd or 3rd in my blend! Really enlightening. I look forward to the rest of this series.
Another great one! I definitely want to see the natural essence next because it's my dominant with 30% romantic and 10% classic. Seeing a Soft Dramatic with natural essence will be SO helpful.
These videos solidified my belief that I have a heavy dose of Classic, a splash of Ingenue, a dash of Romantic and a pinch of Natural. Just going by characteristics of the types and previous knowledge of what looks good on me.
This was an amazing video, thank you for being so thorough! I'm still finding my way, but I think I'm a blend of classic, romantic and dramatic. I love your suggestion of testing out each essence but doing classic last, and your visual examples of how you need something 'more' in the classic outfit.
Love that you offer more examples of both celebs and models of varying sizes and ethnicities, as well as outfits in the varying essences that incorporate a headscarf for those who wear them! Personally I struggle with figuring out my blend-- I have a LOT of natural, but also classic, but also something else-- maybe even 2 others! And as an FG, sometimes the natural/classic mood boards are just NOT in my lines, leaving me on my own to figure it out. I'm getting there!
This video has now cemented it for me. I am a mix of classic. Ingenue. And ethereal. You helped me realised it isn't romantic but instead classic. I have finally found myself! Edit* a perfect outfit for my blend is a semi high waisted structured skirt with a thick waist band. Fitted shirt (3/4 sleeves look amazing) and ballerina flats. I also like to now wear a scrub by with a organza? Thin see through fabric tie in a pony tail or braid. Very grace Kelly actually now that I think about it.
@@Gabriellearrudadesign scrunchy XD it got autocorrected. But I have begun now embracing the not boring classic and the essence suits me so well with that ethereal. Ingenue must not be that prominent since I can only really do one small item like shoes or accessories with it while the other two I could do a lot more. It's just so exciting finally knowing what looks best on me!
This was so helpful. I think I figured out that I'm a classic that leans romantic. What I mean is I have a round face and I'm curvy but I feel that if something is too frufru it overpowers me. I hope that makes sense.
This has been really eye-opening! I thought my only essence was gamine but upon listening and watching the examples my perspective has changed. I thought gamines could not be classic because the combination seemed a bit contradictory but I can totally see how it's possible. Thank you! Great video as always
I LOVE the mood boards at the end! It was super helpful to see how these essences overlap, because I always felt that my essence mix of “gamine” and “classic” wasn’t possible due to the opposite nature of these essences. As always, a wonderful video and I can’t wait for the next one!
I love gamine classic! There are a lot of fun, bright, preppy looks that you can incorporate (or dark academia looks if your color palette isn’t bright).
Great resources, thanks! I think I'm mostly natural, maybe 60-30% natural/classic and 10% dramatic. If I wear something wholly classic I look MASSIVELY dressed up. I can usually wear men's pieces without any problem, I think that's part of the dramatic essence in me. Looking at things through the essences and the Kibbe system really makes a lot of sense and explains many of the whys I've had with why some things compliment and some just don't look good! Plus color analysis, of course 😅
So glad you went over the history of “classic” look. When I finally discovered I’m TR and then romantic-ingenue-dramatic (from what I can decipher of essence 😅) I realized I didn’t have to look ridiculous wearing clothes that I thought makes me look timeless but that actually was disconnected on me. You can look timeless wearing what naturally vibes with your body and it doesn’t have to be the typical Audrey look
Based on this video (among other things), I now feel fairly certain I have Classic in my blend, though certainly not as dominant essence :) I was hesitant for a long time, as I don't feel that "sophisticated" most of the time (who does ;)), but e.g. my style has been called "posh" by some (as criticism - hah), though it's not in my opinion, just normal - I cant wear casual N style clothes without feeling (and looking) really, really sloppy ;), things easily beome "too much", and I like to look polished at all times if possible; all in all, the majority of things here fit me. (I go by Kitchener's system only, mainly as laid out by Truth Is Beauty, as Kibbe never made sense to me.)
Hi, Gabrielle-thanks for this great video! I think I’m a soft classic with a pretty petite frame, but I have always had muscular, short legs. My arms are long; I wear petite pants and regular tops. It’s confusing, but the Classic outfits are the ones that flatter me the most and the most comfortable. You clear things up so much, especially with the blends. I agree that all celebrities you show are very attractive, but they are also easy to find pictures of in different outfits. I’m 5’2”, so a little short for Classic. I’m following whatever you say!! ❤
The work you put in your videos- kudos to you!! I wasn't able to figure out my essence at all, I'm a dramatic classic and after going through your videos and understanding more about all body types I'm pretty sure I'm it. With this video you really just gave me an epiphany that I might just be a classic essence. I feel there are two reasons for that, first is that when I took the test I was mainly scored into the classic category due to my facial features, like my body has a dramatic natural undercurrent going on with a bit of classic but most of my face had answers as C bcz I really just fell into the middle, nothing too small, nothing too big, nothing too round, nothing too sharp either. It was pretty balanced and this is exactly the second reason, which is also the reason why I was so (stupidly) confused what essence I am cuz my face gives both a dramatic look but also a romantic look but then it's neither or both and i was so confused and wrecked up the internet when the answer was right fucking in front of me... I'll definitely follow up your advice on how to confirm this since I can't get myself typed professionally and also the description you gave of the features and the essence, it's exactly who I am and what I live by, been told I am like. Classic is probably my dominant essence but with a undercurrent of dramatic and romantic too.. thanks so much for clearing this up and giving me a guideline (more like lifeline lmao I was so confused for no real reason!)
Hey! Thank you for these videos. I think I’m a dramatic classic with Kibbe, but since discovering the essences I realised why it felt like something was missing. I’m probably ethereal classic with a bit of dramatic in my essence. Still figuring out the exact proportions. It also feels big headed to say I’m ethereal but people use that word to describe me all the time 😊🤍
Gabrielle, thank you so much for these "deep dives". I adore your content and the way you explain it all. When I first discovered body-typing, I was leaning Classic, however, I have asymmetrical facial features and am 5'2. I don't move or speak with inherent grace and that pushed me into soft natural. If my hair is overly coiffed, it's a fail. I do feel Classic is part of my blend and love a tonal outfit. I need to feel comfortable and free in my clothes. Figuring out proportional balance has been key, a chunky shoe or large bag is a no for me. Simple make-up and hair with some volume works for me at 55. Thank you for all that you put into your videos, it's appreciated.
I've been waiting for thissss! I'm a Kibbe dramatic classic, but have a Kitchener classic-romantic-natural essence as far as how my facial features represent me. Interestingly enough, my personality is more of the vibes we get from the images of natural and ingenue with a good amount of romantic where applicable (not just walking around in my grown feminity in the hospital talking with patients, haha). I don't think many people would guess my actual personality from the Kitchener essence my face gives off. They would think I was more poised, graceful, and much softer than I actually am. I'm so grateful for discovering Kitchener. My answers to the Kibbe test puts me in the soft classic realm... however, something wasn't quite right... I understood that Kibbe doesn't include the face anymore, but it's still included in all tests you see online. Kitchener made me realize that it was my yin-leaning face that was throwing my results off! If I separate my ever so slightly yang-leaning body from my face, I am very clearly a dramatic classic. hHowever, my face is more of a superrr soft classic... BOOM - it all made sense!
I love your videos. They are so in depth and a new look on these systems that can be outdated and seem like a box. It has helped a lot to understand and use these tools. I think we all want at some point an easy recipe to follow and feel good in our clothes but It truly should be a journey of self awareness. And you provide the help with that.
Thank you SO much for such a clear guide. I am mostly classic essence and I fight it because I feel that it doesn't with my personality essence. But the reality is that I look SO much better when I respect my classic essence, and thus I feel better going about life. In my case my essence is classic, my body is a soft natural shape, and my season is deep autumn, but yet I feel that my personality is more fire (of course because I am Aries). So finding MY balance has been hard for me, but this video helps a lot. I will continue watching your videos. Thanks again!
This was really helpful with the blended essence outfits, mood boards and examples! Now I just have to figure out my percentages of dramatic romantic and classic essence!
These videos are so great. I can't for the life of me figure out my Kibbe, but I do feel these still help me to think about balance etc. I"m sure like everyone I'm a mix and that's part of it. And in general they are fun to watch. Also LOVE your blog. Thanks for all the great content.
Can you be flamboyant gamine but with a classic essence? I don’t look great in the geo prints that kibbe loves for FG. I am a deep autumn and FG, but look better in loafers, structured pieces, pearls, turtlenecks, blazers and thick materials Update: THIS VIDEO IS AMAZING! I wasn’t finished with it when I initially commented but wow! It completely explained everything to me. I def have classic essence as my dominant blend. Im sure that there is also gamine but I’m wondering what is my third one
Great video for classics. I can so easily look overdone. And when young, was probably ingenue. You look beautiful in this video though I can see it does not quite suit your style. I find natural also suits me, pared down a bit. Anyway, at 66,i find classic and pared down suits most older people but you can still have a lot of fun! Also love that you emphasise everyone is different and not to get stuck in a narrow box. Thank you.
I just found your channel and I’m glad! I’ve always dressed for my energetic balance which I guess can be translated to an essence without a label. I made a video on it last year but wasn’t sure how to articulate it because I’ve never heard anyone else talk about it! It’s something I’ve been doing for years. Then I found all of this content on kibbe etc! I’m not big on labels for anything but I appreciate the context of it all. I feel I’m a soft dramatic and it’s fun to dive into the history and examples. Love how you share it all❤
Thank you so much for validating my existence😭. I always believed I had to add add add. Bleach my hair, fillers, loud clothes, etc. Apparently I had everything I needed all along 😅
My life makes sense. I can’t pull off trends to save my life (even though I have a young face) and always look best in clean, simple lines. I’ve had several people tell me I remind them of Kate Middleton even though we don’t look alike, I’ve been told I strike them as reminding them of her because of the way I carry myself. Everything makes sense!!! All my makeup has to be natural and low key, same with jewelry and accessories.
I LOVE your videos! Thank you so much for including options for theatrical romantics that did not have plunging necklines. I didn’t request it but it was refreshing to see 🤎 not that I don’t wear those styles, just other examples are helpful too.
Thank you for this video series it has been incredibly helpful. I originally thought I was a gamine and natural, but after following your advice I discovered I have ingenue classic and gamine essences.
Omg I think I’m a classic! I’ve always put minimal effort into makeup and jewelry. Pearl necklaces and earrings. White sneakers. I can make chunky jewelry rings, chunky shoes, color pops, and dramatic pants/skirts/tops work but they have to be offset by something smaller and simple like you described. My style has always been simple which I thought was boring but I get the most compliments and it just feels right. I’m honestly relieved. This is permission to embrace my essence and classic look without feeling boring and knowing that I can still work with trends but in ways that work for my essence.
After trying a full classic outfit I realized that going full on classic will make any other essence be more noticeable. For me it is ingenue, that's my predominant essence and if I dress classic without any ingenue accessory/hair/makeup, i look like a baby or a kitten wearing a suit 😂. I would say a huge tell is if you do a full classic look and still look balanced and proportioned, then you have classic essence.
Any recommendation for staple of full classic ensemble?
@@JaneDoe-st3gi mine was a simple turtle neck, an structured blazer (not too structured nor slouchy), trousers and moderately heeled boots. All in neutral colors. For my color season it's grey, navy and black on the boots (since those are far away enough from my face). I wore very understated stud earrings, simple makeup and a classic bun.
That's an interesting and easy tip to know one's essence blends! :)
I might try that to be sure.
I’m going to have to try this. Currently I’m thinking that I’m romantic classic, but IDK.
Regarding the makeup, my conclusion is that the opposite is also the case: if you have classic essence, any bold or overly romantic makeup will look off on you. I am SD with strong Classic essence, combined with Dramatic and possibly Ethereal (still exploring that one). I look best with minimal makeup, I can wear a bright red lipstick, and that's enough for me, my eyes have to have a neutral and minimal makeup. My formal or night out makeup is what Dramatics would consider their makeup prep step :D
Love that you talked about the women who pioneered these ideas before kibbe and Kitchener!
Subscribed because of that!!! Love!
No idea germinates in a vacuum. Civilization was built on the successive ideas and work of our predecessors.
This is kind of a dumb comment - why drag Kibbe and Kitchener's names in here as if they are somehow trying to hide history?
@arpitakodagu9854 what are you on about?? Noone is dragging kibbe or Kitchener 🙄🙄
Timestamps
0:00- Recap on style essences (kitchener's)
3:40 Introduction to the ‘classic’ essence
(covers physical and behavioral characteristics/qualities)
21:43 important point &
How to merge the essences with Kibbe Id
32:30 How to check/test for ‘classic’ essence
36:39 celeb examples
38:25 how essences can show up in an outfit *moodboards*
Thank you Gabrielle for the work you put into these videos especially the history and just the variety of examples really helped me understand. Banger vid
Thank you!
Thank you!!!
I think if you have dominant classic then you have experienced how easy it is to throw off your balance your entire life. I have been removing details, garments, ornaments, etc. to keep it simple and balanced since forever!
Well said!
Likewise here. Mom was essentially a Classic, or at least that is how she dressed and how she taught me to shop for clothes. That throwing off of balance has been a challenge my whole life to the point that I have ignored "fashion" and style for decades. At this point, I believe I am predominantly Classic with a hefty measure of Romantic thrown in, and a possible touch of Natural.
The only patterns I Look good in are Stripes so I own several Breton Shirts and the Rest of my wardrobe consists of Solid colors. Sometimes Polka dots are okay, too but in small amounts, only. Otherwise almost all prints are too much for me.
I think updos look SO good with this essence. Seems like the classy, rich bish energy allows for this essence to have the hair up without looking like they are going to a ball or a runway. Even if the hair is shorter I think having a swooped bang with a tapered cut looks phenom! Def devil wears Prada vibes for sure. Great video, thx for posting these and always showing inclusion across the board.
I rewatch this video when i'm struggling with self-image and feeling ugly haha. I've always felt like I had a really homely face and the idea that it's not, it's just ~elegant as it is~, is a sweet and encouraging thought. I love how your videos on the essences all emphasize that the goal is to embrace who you are, as you are, and find your own beauty.
This is such a thoughtful comment and means a lot to me. It's encouraging to know it can be the gentle reminder to love your elegant and refined look- which is stunning!!
I’m with you!
As a dramatic classic body type and a classic natural type, this explains so much on how I can borrow dramatic and natural pieces to accent my classic look
Part of finding my essence has been observing my wardrobe over time. My tendency to hold on to something over time is highly dependent on how classic it is, which makes sense but took me a while to notice. I have a plain blue dress that I got when I was a teen and am still wearing 15 years later. I always get complements when I wear it even though it’s one of the most “boring” items I have.
Yes! This is why I use the personal style map methods to trace back your core style influences or pieces that have stood the test of time 🥰👍🏻
While I'm not a TR, I just want to say thank you for offering TRs an example of clothing that doesn't require cleavage display! I know many women feel alienated from recommendations that don't align with their values/preferences in this area, similar with women of Romantic essence that have preferences for more coverage. So I appreciate you helping these women feel less boxed-in to skin-exposure, as if any woman should feel 'forced' to bare more skin than she's comfortable with, just because her body or face gets 'typed' into one of the 'romantic' categories! So, thanks again for being inclusive to the diversity of women's beliefs and preferences in this area. While some women may want to wear less fabric, other women may want to wear more, and shouldn't be shamed or excluded for that.
My struggle was tshirts but I caught on that it overwhelms my frame and throws off my figure. I’ve always been drawn to simple, classic designs and patterns. Always drawn to balance. You’re right, I can tell when something is off about an outfit I’ve put together. Never have really second guess why I can do the least but still look put together and “vougue” with minimal effort (thankfully, I’m pretty lazy when it comes to shopping) I gravitate towards simplistic, buildable items, with a staple piece or pop of color but always minimalistic accessories. I always thought my head being so big was why I stray away from large earrings (though I did wear large plain hoops back in the day) or really curly hair but your explanation makes sense. It’s throws off my balance. I can’t handle a lot of heavy makeup. I believe a classics super power is our body. It’s our greatest accessory. Everything else just makes it pop.
Wow I loved this video! I have a classic/ingenue/natural blend. My biggest challenge is incorporating ingenue elements because I am 62. I am 5'2", soft gamine, with a silver, wavy french bob. I have always looked 10 years younger than my age. I would love to see a video about dressing ingenue over 50.
This is perhaps unsolicited advice, but it might help if you substituted "coquette" for "ingénue". A coquette, after all, knows no age limit. (Source: Margaretta Byers's Designing Women.)
@@AngryTheatreMaker Thank you! That's a great idea.
@@kathleenreese5010 Of course. Glad to be of help!
I think my husband’s mom has a tooon of ingenue lol. She keeps her hair bouncy, fluffy, and blonde, and she wear a lot of lighter colors. Her tops usually have delicate details, like ruffles, pintucks, embroidery, eyelet, etc. For our wedding, she wore a half updo with little braids, and it was sooo cute. So I think ingenue with age comes out in details in coloring, texture, and ornamentation.
Thank you. You gave me some great ideas. 😊
when you said “when you’re throwing off your balance” my mind immediately went to “you’re throwing off my groove” which is now what i will definitely say when my head to toe isn’t cute 😂
Haha, I love it!!!
Fabrics and textiles are so so important. I can't believe how much that passed me by before. The quintessential capsule wardrobe ideal always reminds me of the classic essence. High quality, intentional, timeless. I'd like to see Natural next, personally!
I completely agree that Meryl Streep is Classic with Angelic essence. You can really see it in her early movies to confirm it but it’s still there. I saw it with never hearing anyone say it. I am glad I am not the only one.
Her voice too, it’s so soft and composed. I love that her softness is shrewd and sophisticated . And when she smiles it’s so sweet and childlike or innocent especially her small but pronounced and round cheeks, I guess that’s the angelic parts of her? I’m going to check out some of her older films.
I can’t tell you how helpful these “ how to dress this essence for different body styles” are. I’m flamboyant Gemini and I have classic ( and dramatic ) essence. I look ridiculous with different patterns and quirky details. That’s why I always keep coming back to your videos. Please do dramatic essence!
I plan to! Gamine should be out soon and then dramatic!
Thank you for always trying to diversify your examples! It is much appreciated :)
Always!
I just *adore* your videos. I was so happy to see you uploaded something. I love the representation and the emphasis on these things being tools to find your own style, not categories to be restricted by. Really awesome. Thank you so much!
Thank you! It makes me so happy to hear this and that it's a helpful resource🥰
I genuinely love these videos. Such a diversity in examples and a complete vision of a style. I would love to for you do the NATURAL next l (since I believe being classic/natural/ethereal) but in every video we learn a lot. No matter the order, it's worth the wait.
Thank you for the quality content, you're really helping to change our lives and appreciate what we have instead of always wishing for something else. ❤️ 🧡💛💚💙💜
This is so nice of you to say and really means a lot to me! I definitely want to give love to the natural essence (as a proud natural myself). I figure by the time I do it, it will be even more comprehensive since each video I make seems to get longer lol
yes pls pls pls do natural next🤩
@@Gabriellearrudadesign Oops. I kept interchanging classic with natural when watching kibbe videos bc i thought they were the same essence--- EDIT: I love your long videos btw. It just keep getting better, G!
I have exactly the same essence blend!!! What is your kibbe type? I am Soft Natural :)
@@katujka Ahoj! :) I'm actually torn between soft dramatic and flamboyant natural.. I'm tall, with a lot of curves but at the same time lot of width and almost boxiness.
The soft dramatic type fits me better in theory because of the curve, but I don't answer well to the very "feminine", sexy vibe.. it feels so overdone and too much on me..
It's awesome that you identified easily!! :)
P.S. I loved the natural essence video!
I vote for Natural essence next! I love these essence videos, they are fun, well explained and packed with information, and I love the wide range of representation in your examples. Coming from a disabled person who has never actually seen disabled people being included in a style video before, thank you! 💛
You're so welcome!!🥰
I’ve apparently leaned heavily towards classic essence since I was small child. Basically ever since I started being allowed to choose my own clothing, I have been wearing pieces with classic essence.
I did lean more ingénue as a little girl, but over the decades as I’ve matured I’ve moved into a classic/romantic fusion with nearly equal parts of each.
What a helpful video - and I enjoy your sense of humor! I am turning 70 this week but most people think I am about 50. I have always looked young and am 5' 1" tall. But I don't have the "spunky" essence of the gamine, don't have a big head, facial features are balanced, coloring is not high contrast. I think I have a classic essence, and am maybe a soft gamine? Or a soft classic? Also strong leanings of natural (outdoorsy, girl-next-door looks) and lifestyle (horses, dogs, hiking, beach, etc.). Right now my hair is a goldenish brown and down to my elbows. I tend to wear it back or braided, sometimes up, and have curtain bangs. Hair has always been my challenge (it is fine and mostly straight). I also love to dress in what I call an English Country style (tweeds, vests, wool or canvas jackets, boots). Trying to decide if I should bob my hair to just graze the collarbone? The classic thing of being balanced with little extraneous detail rings true (I look like I'm in a costume), as does the gamine thing of little girl wearing her mom's "classic" clothes. Still looking for that sweet spot! I'm now going to watch your natural and gamine essence videos. Would I be a classic at only 5'1"? Or a gamine with classic essence? Thanks.
Oh, re the shortness - in a photo by myself, I don't look short. But in a photo with other people, I definitely do.
OMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMG! Thank you thank you thank you! Watching now but can I just say YOUR opinions are the ones I wait for because you break them down so well and really connect these concepts exceptionally well with the more modern aesthetic, which makes your videos the most useful and helpful amongst the plethora of kibbe videos I see!
This is soo wonderful to hear, and thank you! I hope this one is helpful!
I just want to appreciate your intros, they are all so fun. And I also think you kinda look good in all of those essences 🎉😂❤
Haha thank you! I have a lot of fun with the intros
omg i finally found my dominant essence. all the clothes you showed, i figured out by myself during the years that they 100% work on me !! thank you
Gabrielle, thank you!! I feel like my comment made Classic essence jump the queue, so sorry everyone else! This was more than I could have hoped for. I'll be keeping in mind the aim for balance and prioritizing blended pieces and continuing to ignore the misguided advice that equates classic essence with conservative or traditional looks only. I also loved that you included hair in depth in this one-it made me realize how wearing my hair long and wavy is enough to honor the ethereal (and natural) in my blend, but going too classic with hair loses some of that sparkle with my more timeless wardrobe. I'll also be doing a deep dive into iconic Gwyneth Paltrow looks, especially from the 90s, since we have the same Kibbe ID, essence blend, and color season, but I hope someone will stop me if I get too Goop-y. Anyway, love these videos so much. The care and creativity and cinephile touches you put into them makes them a true delight to watch, and I can tell from the comments they mean a lot to the rest of your viewers, too :))
Ah, I'm so glad you liked it! And I think Gwyneth sounds like a great style inspo for you. You could also try taking the daily outfit photos to help pinpoint if you're "missing the sparkle" or one essence feels like its dominating too much. And thank you so much, it really means a lot to me to hear that🥰
Gabby thanks for this video. I am such a classic, even as a younger me. I suppose I gravitated to movie fashion and attending prep school, country clubs with my parents. In the 1990’s although I was a child. My mom had oodles of high fashion magazines and she would get ideas from there. So although we didn’t have goggle or social media back then, women would find inspiration through other sources. ❤
I wanna see the video about how to style if your body type (kibbe) is completely different from your face (essence) I have Kibbe Flamboyant Gamine body, despite I can handle color blocks and some details in pattern& accessories but I always struggle with too much contrast, quirky & funky elements in the clothing& ESPECIALLY FG makeup and hair recommendations. I figure out I might have a classic essence in my face(+ some ingenue and romantic). it’s interesting because I think classic and gamine are the kinda opposite. Classic is about blending and balance while gamine is contrast 😅 btw I really love all your videos❤
Have you seen the gamine essence video? That might help as well, and the kibbe section in this video! It's always going to take a bit of experimenting to find your balance points but i think classic and gamine can work beautifully together
I love how you emphasize it nor being boring because i've had a hard time accepting my classic essence for fear of looking boring 😅❤
Another banger!!! I don't know if I have "classic essence" but as a Gamine who prefers a little more of a refined look, I pull from Classic a lot. So this was great! Once more, I'm adding a vote for Gamine essence (kind of feels like you're moving in order from Yin to Yang, so Gamine would naturally come next 😊)
Yes I too as a gamine,(maybe even flamboyant still figuring it out) love a more classic vibe rather then a quirkier boyish look that gamines are told to follow.
Same love wearing classic elements as a gamine 😊
You explained everything perfectly, especially about how to find the "classic" in modern trends. Thank you 💛🧡❤
I'm so glad it was helpful!☺️
I feel like at 66, and 5ft 9, I can safely rule out gamine and ingénue for type and essence. Although as I see the words I remember the joy of the pop of color with accessories, a short dress with dark tights or flowy pants and my insight into categories is blown. I really appreciate your videos - they help me consider how I wish to present myself and not be stuck in the past or simply what is in the closet. I have a small list of items to look for and try on. Thank you for your focus on this issue. 🙏🏼🦋☕️
This is superb. Every other video creator of essences or Kibbe barely breathes over the classic family. I have always wondered if I had it and for the first time I feel so much more confident in saying that I don’t. No other creator has been able to help me with this. I can’t thank you enough. These deep dives are obviously heavily researched and clear and concise. I know a lot of hard work goes into these videos and I’m grateful to you for it. I’m genuinely looking forward to seeing any other deep dives you might make. Thank you ❤
You mentioning Shirley Verrett gets an instant subscribe from me, she's one of my father's favorite opera singers! Thank you for the wonderful video! 🥰
Thank you!! 🥰🥰
I literally just spat out my water! That was hysterical. Great video!
i love that you added the mom-friendly outfits, it was an amazing video, thank you, i learned a lot! 🥰
before I understood classic essence I definitely knew I had ingenue, but there was something missing that I couldn't quite figure out. I think I have more classic than ingenue, but they're probably about evenly split. This makes so much sense now! It also matches a lot with my personal style already, which is cool that I never knew it was there!
This was really well done. I kept going back to replay parts of it because there was so much information and the visuals really helped clarify your points.
So glad to hear this! I know they are long, but it's great to hear the information and visuals is helping!
Thank you for the seasonal color analysis too! Best one I've ever read. I think I'm cool summer. I look best in dark blue. 👍
Gabrielle, you’re fantastic. You should have a million subscribers. I just subscribed and will be watching more.
Thank you so much for this video, Gabrielle! I know I have the Classic essence and your interpretation made me feel so beautiful and seen! I especially love how you show ideas for combining different essence blends. My biggest struggles have been accessorizing (essence blends help with this) and finding brands that merge the right fit and style.
I would love to see your take on the Dramatic essence next.
Yes, the video we all needed! I feel like Classic essence really hasn't really been described in depth like you've just done. Thank you so much! I *believe* I am mostly CRD with maybe a small sprinkle of E on a SC frame, but I definitely want to explore more before I feel confident in my Kibbe type and Essences.
so appreciate your inclusivity with the models! thank you x
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There was plenty of access to fashion in the 1980s, hence why so much interest in personal styling and colour theory.
Yes- I reference this in another video. But the internet has definitely exponentially expanded it
@@Gabriellearrudadesign Agreed.
I think my kibble type is soft classic, but my essence is a mix of ingenuity/classic/natural. I'm still trying of figure personal style but this type of videos definitely helps in the journey😅💖
Sounds beautiful! Glad this video helps!!
I think I have the same blend overall, but I'll be trying to figure out the amounts
Love this humoresque in the beginning
You're doing it great!
Haha thank you! I love making fun intros 🙃
I love your videos! You always find a way to celebrate the different ways we all look and help others see their beauty and differences in a new and wonderful way! 🌞
Thank you so much! I'm so glad to hear that, that is exactly my goal!!
This was super helpful; the final piece of my puzzle! I have figured out that I am a dramatic classic type with a classic natural essence. But more importantly I came to terms with the fact that, try though I might, I just can't escape being classic...and that's OK lol. Thanks for helping me not feel boring:)
I think I’m a Dramatic+Classic with both ingenue and gamine. Not sure of the proportions. Thanks for your videos! :)
Wow your white dress classic balance examples at 34 minutes have you go from cute wallflower to absolute bombshell, great demonstration!
A friend gave me a beautifully simple grey dress which was so elegant and comfortable to wear everyday but a stylist told me it was the wrong colour for me and I gave it away. Now that I’ve let my natural hair grow out and realise I’m a true summer, dramatic classic, I regret losing this piece. It was just perfect for me 😢
Yes! Why do people think classics are boring?! I hope I am a classic! Thank you for this video 😊
You're so welcome!
I am binging your videos. I love how you provide so many examples as well as context for lifestyle, taste, color season. It makes so much sense to understand style with all of these different ingredients. I am a very visual person and seeing the different outfits for different types and essences is so valuable. I don't think anyone on the internet goes so into depth and gives so much context as you do. Plus, it is so relaxing to listen to you. Thank you. I appreciate your unique take on style and your balanced, well-rounded approach.
This is so so kind, thank you! I’m so glad it resonated with you 🥰
to my eyes, you look the most beautiful in this hairstyle, it draws attention to your admirable nose, deep eyes and plumpy lips. when you have your hair down, something is off. this classic hairstyle is revealing face features, you are so different than other mainstream faces that look all the same. i find it very beautiful, high class society-ish.
I can’t tell you how many “style” videos I’ve watched, and this is the first time I’ve ever felt completely seen and understood. You articulated every element of this essence so well, and I had so many moments throughout the video that just “clicked” and I realized this is what I’ve been looking for but just couldn’t find the words. Thank you for taking the time to provide so many examples and explain in-depth all the facets of this topic.
For me it’s January Jones😍
Great video! I was pretty sure I have a classical essence, but now I am convinced that it is in a very high percentage. I can handle almost no makeup, jewelry, or added elements, instead small details can tip the feeling of my outfit completely. And also, almost all the signature traits of a classic essence listed in this video were spot on, my sligtly longer than oval face and aquiline nose are apparently also on theme, who knew
I'm so glad it helped you confirm this!
Dude same for me regarding make up and jewellery. I don't wear any of that at all and the more classic leaning looks (that I thought were romantic silhouettes but are def not) look amazing on me too
I think I’m a blend of natural, romantic, and classic, probably a soft natural though I’m petite. I look best in simple lines but sometimes my look is boring. I’m still trying to figure out the balance that works.
Always love your videos. Natural essence next!
natural essence deserves some love, I think it might be next!
I owned a dress exactly like that one! Back in 1992, my mom made it for me to wear at her third wedding, in Reno. I was 21. I really loved that style and color combo back then.
It’s a gorgeous style!
I just had my colors and essenses done by Kitchener. I thought I was just classic. I'm 40% classic, 20% romantic, 20% natural (that surprised me), 10% high spirited and 10% dramatic. It's actually easier for me to get how to add just a 10% touch to an outfit. I think I could even do ok with balancing the classic with either romantic or natural. Not sure how to incorporate the 3 main essences into a look as natural and romantic seem quite opposite.
That’s great! I have deep dives on natural and romantic and I think they go really well together. But glad it clarified your blend and he helped 🥰
ooh so i guess this is why when i first got into kibbe i thought i was a soft classic, i might just have this essence in my blend, bc overly relaxed clothes just look sloppy on me. thank you so much for this, the way you explain everything is really good and very well researched, definitely subscribing
Oh my I wouldn’t have thought of Salma as Classic but I totally see it now
Its interesting to see how Kibbe and KItchener use yin/yang differently! And agree!
Yesss a video on classics!!! Love your videos so much- every minute is worth watching ❤
Thank you so much for this video! I started it thinking I didn’t have any classic essence but now I think it must be 2nd or 3rd in my blend! Really enlightening. I look forward to the rest of this series.
Glad it was helpful! and thank you!
Another great one! I definitely want to see the natural essence next because it's my dominant with 30% romantic and 10% classic. Seeing a Soft Dramatic with natural essence will be SO helpful.
I will definitely include this an example! I think natural is coming next
These videos solidified my belief that I have a heavy dose of Classic, a splash of Ingenue, a dash of Romantic and a pinch of Natural. Just going by characteristics of the types and previous knowledge of what looks good on me.
Thats a great blend! It’ll be fun delving into how those all mix together 😊
This was an amazing video, thank you for being so thorough! I'm still finding my way, but I think I'm a blend of classic, romantic and dramatic. I love your suggestion of testing out each essence but doing classic last, and your visual examples of how you need something 'more' in the classic outfit.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Thank you so much. I definitely feel I have a blend of natural, classic and dramatic essences.
Wonderful!
Love that you offer more examples of both celebs and models of varying sizes and ethnicities, as well as outfits in the varying essences that incorporate a headscarf for those who wear them! Personally I struggle with figuring out my blend-- I have a LOT of natural, but also classic, but also something else-- maybe even 2 others! And as an FG, sometimes the natural/classic mood boards are just NOT in my lines, leaving me on my own to figure it out. I'm getting there!
This video has now cemented it for me. I am a mix of classic. Ingenue. And ethereal. You helped me realised it isn't romantic but instead classic. I have finally found myself!
Edit* a perfect outfit for my blend is a semi high waisted structured skirt with a thick waist band. Fitted shirt (3/4 sleeves look amazing) and ballerina flats. I also like to now wear a scrub by with a organza? Thin see through fabric tie in a pony tail or braid. Very grace Kelly actually now that I think about it.
I'm so glad!! And that sounds like a great outfit. I'm not sure what a scrub by with organza is? but it sounds very pretty!
@@Gabriellearrudadesign scrunchy XD it got autocorrected. But I have begun now embracing the not boring classic and the essence suits me so well with that ethereal. Ingenue must not be that prominent since I can only really do one small item like shoes or accessories with it while the other two I could do a lot more.
It's just so exciting finally knowing what looks best on me!
This was so helpful. I think I figured out that I'm a classic that leans romantic. What I mean is I have a round face and I'm curvy but I feel that if something is too frufru it overpowers me. I hope that makes sense.
This has been really eye-opening! I thought my only essence was gamine but upon listening and watching the examples my perspective has changed. I thought gamines could not be classic because the combination seemed a bit contradictory but I can totally see how it's possible. Thank you! Great video as always
So glad it’s helped you see that’s possible 👍🏻
I LOVE the mood boards at the end! It was super helpful to see how these essences overlap, because I always felt that my essence mix of “gamine” and “classic” wasn’t possible due to the opposite nature of these essences. As always, a wonderful video and I can’t wait for the next one!
I feel the same way!
I love gamine classic! There are a lot of fun, bright, preppy looks that you can incorporate (or dark academia looks if your color palette isn’t bright).
thank you! I'm so glad it was a helpful addition to these videos, I'll make sure i add that section to future videos too!
Essence makes such a difference! I’m a kibbe natural but easily look messy in traditional natural clothing
Great resources, thanks! I think I'm mostly natural, maybe 60-30% natural/classic and 10% dramatic. If I wear something wholly classic I look MASSIVELY dressed up. I can usually wear men's pieces without any problem, I think that's part of the dramatic essence in me. Looking at things through the essences and the Kibbe system really makes a lot of sense and explains many of the whys I've had with why some things compliment and some just don't look good! Plus color analysis, of course 😅
I love the amount of confidence you give us TT
So glad you went over the history of “classic” look. When I finally discovered I’m TR and then romantic-ingenue-dramatic (from what I can decipher of essence 😅) I realized I didn’t have to look ridiculous wearing clothes that I thought makes me look timeless but that actually was disconnected on me. You can look timeless wearing what naturally vibes with your body and it doesn’t have to be the typical Audrey look
Based on this video (among other things), I now feel fairly certain I have Classic in my blend, though certainly not as dominant essence :) I was hesitant for a long time, as I don't feel that "sophisticated" most of the time (who does ;)), but e.g. my style has been called "posh" by some (as criticism - hah), though it's not in my opinion, just normal - I cant wear casual N style clothes without feeling (and looking) really, really sloppy ;), things easily beome "too much", and I like to look polished at all times if possible; all in all, the majority of things here fit me. (I go by Kitchener's system only, mainly as laid out by Truth Is Beauty, as Kibbe never made sense to me.)
Hi, Gabrielle-thanks for this great video! I think I’m a soft classic with a pretty petite frame, but I have always had muscular, short legs. My arms are long; I wear petite pants and regular tops. It’s confusing, but the Classic outfits are the ones that flatter me the most and the most comfortable. You clear things up so much, especially with the blends. I agree that all celebrities you show are very attractive, but they are also easy to find pictures of in different outfits. I’m 5’2”, so a little short for Classic. I’m following whatever you say!! ❤
Becky I so relate to your body frame description and being confused! I use a lot of classic in my style as well- in addition to gamine style
The work you put in your videos- kudos to you!! I wasn't able to figure out my essence at all, I'm a dramatic classic and after going through your videos and understanding more about all body types I'm pretty sure I'm it. With this video you really just gave me an epiphany that I might just be a classic essence. I feel there are two reasons for that, first is that when I took the test I was mainly scored into the classic category due to my facial features, like my body has a dramatic natural undercurrent going on with a bit of classic but most of my face had answers as C bcz I really just fell into the middle, nothing too small, nothing too big, nothing too round, nothing too sharp either. It was pretty balanced and this is exactly the second reason, which is also the reason why I was so (stupidly) confused what essence I am cuz my face gives both a dramatic look but also a romantic look but then it's neither or both and i was so confused and wrecked up the internet when the answer was right fucking in front of me... I'll definitely follow up your advice on how to confirm this since I can't get myself typed professionally and also the description you gave of the features and the essence, it's exactly who I am and what I live by, been told I am like. Classic is probably my dominant essence but with a undercurrent of dramatic and romantic too.. thanks so much for clearing this up and giving me a guideline (more like lifeline lmao I was so confused for no real reason!)
Hey! Thank you for these videos. I think I’m a dramatic classic with Kibbe, but since discovering the essences I realised why it felt like something was missing. I’m probably ethereal classic with a bit of dramatic in my essence. Still figuring out the exact proportions. It also feels big headed to say I’m ethereal but people use that word to describe me all the time 😊🤍
Gabrielle, thank you so much for these "deep dives". I adore your content and the way you explain it all. When I first discovered body-typing, I was leaning Classic, however, I have asymmetrical facial features and am 5'2. I don't move or speak with inherent grace and that pushed me into soft natural. If my hair is overly coiffed, it's a fail. I do feel Classic is part of my blend and love a tonal outfit. I need to feel comfortable and free in my clothes. Figuring out proportional balance has been key, a chunky shoe or large bag is a no for me. Simple make-up and hair with some volume works for me at 55. Thank you for all that you put into your videos, it's appreciated.
I've been waiting for thissss! I'm a Kibbe dramatic classic, but have a Kitchener classic-romantic-natural essence as far as how my facial features represent me. Interestingly enough, my personality is more of the vibes we get from the images of natural and ingenue with a good amount of romantic where applicable (not just walking around in my grown feminity in the hospital talking with patients, haha). I don't think many people would guess my actual personality from the Kitchener essence my face gives off. They would think I was more poised, graceful, and much softer than I actually am.
I'm so grateful for discovering Kitchener. My answers to the Kibbe test puts me in the soft classic realm... however, something wasn't quite right... I understood that Kibbe doesn't include the face anymore, but it's still included in all tests you see online. Kitchener made me realize that it was my yin-leaning face that was throwing my results off! If I separate my ever so slightly yang-leaning body from my face, I am very clearly a dramatic classic. hHowever, my face is more of a superrr soft classic... BOOM - it all made sense!
I love your videos. They are so in depth and a new look on these systems that can be outdated and seem like a box. It has helped a lot to understand and use these tools. I think we all want at some point an easy recipe to follow and feel good in our clothes but It truly should be a journey of self awareness. And you provide the help with that.
This is so amazing to hear and makes me so happy. Thank you so much for sharing!🥰
Thank you SO much for such a clear guide. I am mostly classic essence and I fight it because I feel that it doesn't with my personality essence. But the reality is that I look SO much better when I respect my classic essence, and thus I feel better going about life.
In my case my essence is classic, my body is a soft natural shape, and my season is deep autumn, but yet I feel that my personality is more fire (of course because I am Aries). So finding MY balance has been hard for me, but this video helps a lot.
I will continue watching your videos. Thanks again!
This was really helpful with the blended essence outfits, mood boards and examples! Now I just have to figure out my percentages of dramatic romantic and classic essence!
These videos are so great. I can't for the life of me figure out my Kibbe, but I do feel these still help me to think about balance etc. I"m sure like everyone I'm a mix and that's part of it. And in general they are fun to watch. Also LOVE your blog. Thanks for all the great content.
Hello Heather
Can you be flamboyant gamine but with a classic essence? I don’t look great in the geo prints that kibbe loves for FG. I am a deep autumn and FG, but look better in loafers, structured pieces, pearls, turtlenecks, blazers and thick materials
Update: THIS VIDEO IS AMAZING! I wasn’t finished with it when I initially commented but wow! It completely explained everything to me. I def have classic essence as my dominant blend. Im sure that there is also gamine but I’m wondering what is my third one
I'm so glad it helped!! You don't always have three, if two are working for you, go with that!
This is genuinely helpful. I’ve been trying to rediscover my style post kids/pandemic and your videos are great guidance.
Great video for classics. I can so easily look overdone. And when young, was probably ingenue. You look beautiful in this video though I can see it does not quite suit your style. I find natural also suits me, pared down a bit. Anyway, at 66,i find classic and pared down suits most older people but you can still have a lot of fun! Also love that you emphasise everyone is different and not to get stuck in a narrow box. Thank you.
Love how you break this down! I’m new to all of this and you’re really helping me wrap my head around it.
I just found your channel and I’m glad! I’ve always dressed for my energetic balance which I guess can be translated to an essence without a label. I made a video on it last year but wasn’t sure how to articulate it because I’ve never heard anyone else talk about it! It’s something I’ve been doing for years. Then I found all of this content on kibbe etc! I’m not big on labels for anything but I appreciate the context of it all. I feel I’m a soft dramatic and it’s fun to dive into the history and examples. Love how you share it all❤
Thank you so much for validating my existence😭. I always believed I had to add add add. Bleach my hair, fillers, loud clothes, etc. Apparently I had everything I needed all along 😅
You got this! Classic essence is beautiful!
Hello Julia
Gabrielle, your video and views are amazing. THANK YOU SO MUCH for such a complete overview of the classic type and essence. Love your work.
Ty for working so hard on these & making it a point to diversify the examples!! So well done & I learned a lot!
You're so welcome!
My life makes sense. I can’t pull off trends to save my life (even though I have a young face) and always look best in clean, simple lines. I’ve had several people tell me I remind them of Kate Middleton even though we don’t look alike, I’ve been told I strike them as reminding them of her because of the way I carry myself. Everything makes sense!!! All my makeup has to be natural and low key, same with jewelry and accessories.
I LOVE your videos! Thank you so much for including options for theatrical romantics that did not have plunging necklines. I didn’t request it but it was refreshing to see 🤎 not that I don’t wear those styles, just other examples are helpful too.
I'm so glad it's helpful! I think it's good to include a variety of options for each ID because a kibbe id doesn't have to box you in
Thank you for this video series it has been incredibly helpful. I originally thought I was a gamine and natural, but after following your advice I discovered I have ingenue classic and gamine essences.
Let me just say I think your nose is one of the coolest parts of your face. My boyfriend has one just like yours and I love it!