Soft Natural Or Dramatic Classic? DC Try On
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- Опубліковано 6 чер 2022
- Hi Pals,
A lot of you have commented that there's a chance I'm a DC so in this video I try on DC lines from my wardrobe and descend further into Kibbe Konfusion.
Hope you enjoy!
I think you can pull off these outfits, they don't look particularly bad but the soft natural outfits still look better on you. As for colors and having contrast, I find that it's better to refer to color season analysis instead of the kibbe recommendations and just stick to kibbe for the lines and cuts of clothing.
Hi MM, thanks for your feedback. I appreciate it! The color season thing is something I've been meaning to do as well. Thats a good call, stick to kibbe for kibbe otherwise be even more confused ahah
I think she has a classic essence and feels more comfortable in those type of styles but it’s just my analyses 30 seconds in the video lol
100% for color season analysis! I'm a soft natural with true autumn undertones, which means I do well in dark reds, browns, ochre, olive, teal, peach, pumpkin orange, and other warm tones. I have medium contrast (dark brown hair, dark hazel eyes, but not TOO dark). I've never jived with the idea that naturals have to wear light and neutral tones. I think it's more "natural pigments" which can be rich and and interesting, just as long as they balance out with the person's skin tone, hair, and eyes.
As someone who is most likely soft natural, but finds that a lot of the "soft natural" outfits aren't really my style, or necessarily something that feels comfortable on me, this video was so great to watch. No matter what you're told you'd typically look good in, it doesn't matter if you still don't feel confident or true to yourself in it. Your wardrobe should be flexible and work for you. P.S. that last outfit with the brown coat is GORGEOUS on you.
Thank you for this kind comment! Sorry it took so long to reply. I’m glad this video helps, I feel like it’s so hard to find non boho inspired SN content. I hope more people start making it soon. Also thank you! I love that coat haha thrifting is just so good sometimes!
I think the soft natural lines with classic styling suits you best but your coloring is definitely leaning toward classic.
This is so helpful, thank you for saying so and for watching :)
I think you look better in the soft natural outfits.
This helps me, thank you!
Hair is a good indicator with classics and naturals. Tamed and neat hair is a must with a classic. Also midlenght. Naturals look best with lively and unconstructed hair and layers.
A natural can look very severe in a classic haircut.
The white shirt/leather jacket outfit looks GREAT on you! And the black dress too!
“Why are you dressed like a business woman?” is a walking billboard for a dramatic classic if I’ve ever heard one 🙈
I think the high neck + motorcycle jacket is maybe a little too much detail around the face for a DC, but the first outfit and (especially) the third one are really good examples, and I think you look fantastic in them! The brown jacket is perfect on you.
thank you for this nice feedback and im sorry it took so long to reply!
I prefer the softer brown on you! Brings out your eyes
I am struggling with similar issues, I have a broad bone structure and a vertical line (I'm 5'8), but my body is proportionate, slight hourglass, therefore I noticed that I need to honor my vertical line and slightly wide chest/back, but I drown in FN recs, therefore I follow DC recs with "adjustments". My face is completely SN, this translates in romantic essence, which means that I need to do make up and style my hair like SN and also I usually add a little waist emphasis. This way I created my own little style based on my specific lines (instead of trying to fit myself in a box).
Your body looks SN to me, but your facial features looks simmetrical, nothing stands out too much, which translates in classic essence. Also you have a quite striking color contrast between your eyes, skin, hair (clear winter I think) which is a Dramatic characteristic.
Therefore your personal style might be SN as general guide line (shoulder accomodation, waist emphasis), but more structured and symmetrical shapes (too much assymetry, or flowiness espetially arroud the face, might not work for you) and also have a look at your color palette, cool tones bring out the Dramatic and more bold side of you. Ofc this is just my own opinion, I'm not a stylist or anything 😅
Honestly this probably more helpful than a stylist haha
Thank you for the in depth feedback, it very much helps me. I like the idea that you came up with your own little style and think I’m going to head in that direction too.
Have looked into the color palette recently and thinking I am a winter of some kind as well (have a video coming about that) so you confirming it helps.
I appreciate your in depth feedback and hope you enjoyed the video!
@@welltrying I'm glad I could help you to head in the right direction in finding your own best style/lines!
To me it just seems very unlikely that every woman could fit precisely in one of the 10 categories and every tall woman in one of only 3 categories (for example I don't see Jennifer Lawrence and Blake Lively as similar body type/body lines besides height), but the system is still nice to start to understand different beauty types 😊
With that said, I'll continue following your journey, watching these kind of videos helps me understand my own lines even better.
@@agnezickaite thank you! That all made lots of sense to me also.
@@preciousypenguino oh so happy it's helpful! 😍
Maybe look into essences. Many people dissappear in the style of their Kibbe ID, eg a FN person without Natural essence
You are SN. You may like classic clothes and that's your essence - perfect- but the moment I saw that leather jacket fit definitely SN
I think you're totally right! Thank you for the feedback :)
I also go back & forth lol but pretty sure I’m a SN with classic in my essence blend. This shows up for me in a similar way: looking more harmonious with solids (still wear some patterns when I just love them, but it definitely isn’t my best look), looking better in more high quality fabrics, more contrast than my seasonal color type would suggest, etc. So, now I am trying to use SN lines but with classic elements in mind and let some of my bohemian eclectic spirit show up in other ways. 😂 it’s a messy and fun process but wow do I envy actual classics.
Same
I have the same struggle - though maybe we are in the same boat. I found more recently that I have a soft natural body, but with a classic essence. Maybe you also have a soft natural body type with a dramatic and classic essence. (Gabriella Arruda did a great video explaining harmonizing the kibbe body system with essences)
Your leather jacket and brown coat look AMAZING on you and I think it strengthens this idea of having a soft natural body type with a more classic and dramatic essence. The brown colour and the texture of the coat as well as the leather align with your the soft natural body, while the cuts of the garments themselves harmonize with your classic and dramatic essence (slightly sharper and tailored but not so much that it constricts your soft natural body type).
Thank you for this comment and for taking the time to write it! I think the SN with a classic essence is totally the way forward. I wish there was more content related to that type of dressing as opposed to the drapey boho stuff. I think Margot Robbie is another great example of a classically essenced SN and I steal looks from her a lot haha
I appreciate your kind words! Thanks for watching :)
You also definitely have a seasonal color palette in Winter, possibly Clear Winter.
Also, look into David Zyla's work on one's individual colors based on your veins, natural flush, eye colors, etc.
That dress is stunning on you ( and coats) . Your cheek bones literally get sharper! With your darker hair . Thanks for doing these videos Btw . Really good to see the process
Thank you for taking the time to write a comment, sorry it took me so long to reply but I appreciate it!
This is very intriguing and fascinating thank you for sharing and caring it's very entertaining and helpful appreciate it ma'am! 💜💙💜
I was typed as a natural, but never found I looked good with the outfits. I'm thinking I'm a DC, I agree with you, you look great wearing those DC clothes
Thank you for the nice comment! I’m glad to know there’s someone in the same boat.
Woow this outfits look stunning on you!! And your confidence skyrocketed, I could really see that you were feeling yourself hahahaha I need to try this because at the moment I'm in-between SN and SC but I'm not so sure about either.
haha thank you! I think it was the color, have always just been more confident in black. Definitely confusing and the types seem so similar. Have you tried getting ID'd on the reddit page?
That dress looks amazing on you, as does the brown coat - and they look great together! The shorts are also v. cool with those pockets. I prefer you in a sleeve, like on the dress.
You could be a soft natural kibbe body type with a classic essence (which is Kitchener's essence system that is used with kibbes system. I'm also exploring my kibbe type and getting into this stuff. I think I'm a Dramatic Classic, since I'm 5'7" I can only be so many things but I don't ever dress with classics in mind. I usually dress as a Natural, so I probably have natural essence, and I look fine when I dress with a natural piece, but compared to a full DC outfit, I look better in a DC outfit than a natural outfit).
I think thats totally the case for me because I can't pull off an unbroken long vertical. I like that essences factor in because its easy to get put into a box (that you feel doesn't suit you with kibbe) and the essences kind of give you another opportunity to express yourself. Good luck on your journey and thanks for your comment!
You look amazing in all outfits. They really suit you!
I think you look great in both styles! I do disagree and think that your lighter hair suits you better than darker hair. (I'm not a professional haha) but I think you might be a summer season, I feel like black is a little too deep for your complexion. You looked great with the brown coat tho. I do struggle with kibbe myself, but it is good to remind that body ID doesn't necessarily relate to your personal style, always wear what you like and what makes you feel good! For me, the most important thing to respect about your ID even if you don't know it is your vertical line. The clothes themselves are a little bit tricky to analyze by ourselves, we need to try and see maybe the fabrics that look better and the cuts - types of cleavage, for example. Anyways, I love your videos! Your face does look a bit like a DC, to be honest. You are gorgeous, don't worry too much about fitting in a little box, body ID is very broad and people can look very different within the same ID. Take care :)
Luiza, you made my day. What a great and totally inspirational comment. It is so easy to literally box yourself in with Kibbe and start to hate all the clothes that you feel dont fit. I am so happy to hear that you love my videos and very much appreciate your feedback!
You look really good in all of those outfits! Thank you for the ideas!! Your lovely face looks symmetrical to me, especially bc you can part your hair in the middle and it looks really good! (When I part mine in the middle, it highlights my crooked nose, heehee.) The Kibbe sustem is so confusing, but it’s possible you are a dramatic classic. I thought I most closely fit the soft natural description too, but now I’m not so sure. I’ve heard that soft naturals are often closest to romantics, but as soon as I think I’m sure, I find a reason to doubt my assessment when it comes to Kibbe. I think it’s possible to try to reverse engineer your type, if all else fails, like you are doing by trying on a different type’s styles.
The thing I have started doing when looking for clothes is noting my first impression when trying something on and only selecting items that make me go “wow 🤩” in the mirror bc I used to try to talk myself into items that I liked the idea of rather than how they looked, and then have to go back and return them. Also, you seem to be like me in not liking the drapey, flowy, boho styles usually suggested for the soft natural, pleh! All that fabric would swallow me up. I read this advice somewhere: Make sure you are wearing the outfit, and not the other way around. 😎 Soeven if we are not totally sure what type we are, we can figure out which styles look good, then maybe it will eventually fall into a specific type more clearly.
Hi Laurel, thank you for the kind words! It actually is so confusing and the more I learn the more confused I get haha. I think that advice is fabulous though, find clothes that you are wearing, it makes total sense. As someone who may be SN who also doesn’t enjoy drapey boho, are there brands that you purchase from that fit for you? I struggle sometimes to shop lol
@@welltrying yes dear, shopping can be frustrating! But I got some excellent tips from you and after seeing you try things on, I am understanding better what looks good on me too! For instance, you made me realize I have wide shoulders and how to accommodate them better, thank you so much! Also, open necklines look much better. (I also like boat necks, those may look good on you too!) Plus, cinching at the waist and a smoother, closer fitting line always look best, and of course, not too much fabric.
I like to shop at Nordstrom Rack and have been putting styles I like and think will probably look good on me (even if they are too expensive) on a wish list in the app/on the site. Then I might look for similar but cheaper items on that site or maybe Poshmark. I do like natural fabric and look for cotton,open necked dresses mostly, so I like the brands Melrose and Market, Prouenza Schouler (expensive but some of the styles are a guide!) and Vince, to name a few from Nordstrom Rack. Sometimes I will find a gem or two from Gap on clearance,but no thick stripes, and nothing preppy. You just have to look awhile, ha. Oh and I also meant to say, I love your current hair color, and if you are a SN, depth/dimension in the form of highlights and maybe low lights is supposed to be good for hair color, and making your eyes pop, as they do so gorgeously! Thank you for your videos, they are so interesting and helpful!
P. S. I think you might look good in a white or black or brown satin skirt or shorts possibly, w other textures on top, like white or black cotton w Swiss dots on top. Also, maybe you would look good in alizarin crimson (cool red)? Just a few random thoughts, ha!
@@laurelb4193 Love these random thoughts! Thinking of picking up a satin skirt soon to see :)
the black dress is very beautiful and the coat too !!
def, DC, the last coat is fantastik!
Thank you for this video! I’ve been going back and forth between the 2 for some time now.
Thank you for your comment! Have you landed on one more than the other?
Love this video! You look amazing in these looks! Perhaps some of the other SN outfits you've been styling have more DC potential since things are such a spectrum. Also, as a DC I think flowy stuff can still work just flowy with solid colors or bolder patterns rather than small/ditsy. Like a long pleated skirt is good for DCs for example. And then long symmetrical fringe or something of that nature.
this is awesome. i wonder how soft classic would compare with soft natural. i always fluctuate between these two for myself. i also feel best with a leather jacket and a little edgy. Feels confident. thanks for your videos!
Thank you for the kind comment! Something about a leather jacket just makes me feel nice. Glad you enjoyed!
I think You are a Natural.
My vote is some kind of classic.
I'm seeing very Jackie O vibes in OP's physical structure and then the lines that look naturally suited.
We can wear lines outside of our favored/top suggestions.
A flowy scarf with a structured coat isn't forbidden for classics or dramatics
You look great in those edgy constructed outfits!
Thank you! Still uncertain whether I'm an SN or DC but always prefer edgy! Thanks for watching :)
You can have any style you want (eg DC inspired): Kibbe is about the cut, lines and silhouette of the clothes
I I’m confused too I like how dramatic classic dresses … too but we like different things too … I prefer dress how we feel comfortable on …. and dress for our body shape…
I think you’re right!
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also, you have nice eyes and can pull off all these looks! Very beautiful in all!
Your eyes are stunning!
aw thats very nice thank you!
Broad shoulders are beautiful and sexy. Show them off. Whatever you are be proud of your
self and show confidence. Please remember girls, there is only one of you ever. Be the best
you can be.
You look a lot like Lana Wood, the original Soft Natural Architype, in your face, coloring, and essence (IMO). Looking at her you'll see she was not particularly "soft" or "boho". Also, look into Kat Dennings and Jessica Brown. They are Soft Naturals with similar coloring and style to yours. Remember that KIBBE and STYLE are NOT the same thing. Kibbe is really just about lines. Meaning, if a shirt needs to be cut wider or slimmer in order to fit and flatter your torso. Those lines can fit within any style or aesthetic. Either way, play is how you'll find out what you like so I'm down to see more. You could do a series about you in different Kibbe Type lines for the week even if you wanted.
Thank you for this comment, it’s very enlightening! I think I will do a video like that :)
You remind me of…. well…. Me 😂 we have such similar styles…. Gee I wonder why lol! Maybe because we’re soft naturals 😆 the high neck line, shoulders showing top that you weren’t sure about, I totally relate!!! I bought 5 just like that but in different colors after not showing my upper arms for years and actually discovering I love the look of the cut of the shirt on my body shape, no matter if my thicker arms are showing 😂
I love that you embrace it and I am going to start too! Thank you for your nice comment and glad you're here!
It can be so confusing!! I'm not sure what I'd guess either, but I've thought you looked great in all the SN looks you've worn in your videos AND the DC looks in this video. So I'd definitely say go with what makes you feel best!!
Thanks Loelli!
DCs "can be chameleons" so it can be hard to ID but - welcome to the club!
Haha thank you for the warm welcome!
Yupe, totally DC. 🎉
I’ve only just found this video today and well I sort of understand where you’re coming from. I’m currently really overweight so I look extremely soft now and a lot of ppl in Kibbe online spaces say I’m soft natural. But I just never really identified with it as much. Now I don’t think I’m very edgy or anything but tailored chic sort of seems to fit me better than fresh and sensual lady. I’m not at all fresh or sensual 😂 and I don’t think it’s the first thing people notice about me either. (Also I gain weight the same way as described in the book.)
I would say though that the DC silhouette is sort of like an upside down triangle. A bit more emphasis on the shoulders and a tapered silhouette. (So if A-line doesn’t really work for you then you could be DC!)
I watched this because I have done the test 2ce, the first time I came out as dramatic classic and 2nd time soft natural! I’m new hear but I feel like you definitely have a dramatic or edgy undertone. Both descriptions fit!
I’m not deep in to the types. Just looking for some guides, but I definitely have long limbs and feel great in dramatic classic clothing. “Business casual “ vibe. But keen to learn more about the natural.
I hold all my weight my in tummy “apple” shaped.
Does anyone else have a similar issues? Confused if they are more DC or SN with an apple body shape?
I’m so glad I found this video because I know I’m not alone now! The first time I took the test, I thought I was a soft natural, and a couple weeks later, thought - wait, DC? buuut everything I read said those two were complete opposites, so it basically wasn’t possible. Then I thought maybe FN, and I was just underestimating my vertical? Looking at our bodies objectively is SO HARD.
Anyway, I’ve just kind of accepted that I don’t fit perfectly into any category, but probably lean more natural, and I’ll just take my favorite bits and pieces from those three for now, as long as tops aren’t pulling in the shoulders or too constraining. I’ve found that its easier for me to go full soft natural in the summer, but I like to dress with a bit more ‘tude in the colder months, and that’s where I borrow from dramatic (and wear a lot of black even though I’m an autumn 😂)
You look awesome in all of these, and if you feel good in them too, that’s the most important part!
Anyway- I love your videos and it’s so fun and helpful to see a fellow (possible) natural navigating personal style!
Thank you so much for the kind comment Rachel, I’m so happy to hear the video helps and that I’m also not the only one struggling lol
You do look edgy and classic in the black jacket/white shirt. And I have a Fender just like yours 😎
I'm biased because I consider myself a dramatic classic body shape, but the way you're wearing your clothes in this video makes sense to me. As much as I like the drapey stuff, I look much better with upper body structure with maybe some drape or swing from the thighs down. I'm also cool toned and wear a lot of black with jewel tone accents that're very minimal. I'm currently all over boat neck and high halter necklines, which I'd previously avoided because I thought they'd make my shoulders look too broad.
You could try on classic family! the leather jacket was very structured, it looks like it put you inside a box! it made me think that the balance in the pieces is better for you. the top of the dress and blouse that you start the video are balanced and sober, they were very good!
This is a great idea, I think I will make a classic family try on soon! Thank you!
I haven’t seen you in SN outfits. I just came here because this is a question. I ask myself a lot as a DC (I think haha). When I saw you in the first outfit, my first thought was oh okay, there is a bit of lovely width there so maybe she is a SN, but then you put on the last black dress and I audibly gasped. Then the brown coat too and you looked Amazing! I’m going to watch more of your videos and if you’re not DC, please don’t get rid of those items from your wardrobe. You look stunning!
Thank you for this comment and I'm sorry it took me so long to reply! Have settled on being an SN with a classic essence haha
Keeping the DC clothes but resigning myself to my likely SN fate, thanks again for the feedback! Take care!
Loving this video! I’m an SN myself without a natural essence but def dramatic essence with less romantic & a touch of ethereal. I actually find I look the most myself in SD style but I’m still figuring it out. I’ve been typed but I dunno if I buy it. It took me forever to accept SN bc I look like a garbage can when I wear casual wear. I think you look GREAT in classic - I’m not sure if it’s your essence or if you’re indeed DC.
Thank you for this message it made me laugh. So glad you liked the video! May I ask who typed you? I’m still on the fence myself and might actually get typed but the essence thing helps. Anyway thanks for watching!
@@welltrying sorry for the late reply but I just saw this! I was typed by Ellie Jean (it was actually a REALLY good breakdown) but I just couldn't make the signature SN lines work on me so I did indeed decide that I'm SD. I'm 5'6" which doesn't automatically give me vertical but since accommodating vertical + curve, I'm getting compliments literally every time I walk out of the house and feel so damn good. Wishing you well!
The last look was the best, to my eye! I don’t think you look good in black, but with the camel coat, it was really nice. I would not say the first look was a classic one. I must admit I thought it was a leisure suit.
Honestly I think most DC’s can wear SN lines and vice versa. I think if you want to style your hair curly or big, wearing wider looser lines is more flattering - if you want to dress more simply or corporate, keep your styling minimal and chic and you’re good to go
This is good advice, I’m still super struggling with defining which I actually am and maybe I’ll just be both haha
0:37 the hair looks so good on you
Thank you!
How would you feel about pure N lines? Pure N can often borrow from DC. Something about the DC it's like almostttttt ideal but too restricted, which make me feel that pure N might be your sweet spot. Idc what kibbe says, pure types still exist haha.
Haha I don’t trust him anymore after he took the pure types away! They exist, he’s a denier haha
I think you may be on to something though, will have to research a bit more :)
Pure N was the first thought I also have! I believe in pure N, because my friend is one a she doesn't fit in SN, because she is more yang in her features than me (I think I am soft natural) and looks more like Jennifer Aniston - you see it in her face, her chin and facial features are more sharp, than SN. :)
Hair color is more to do with your color season than your body type. Your hair looks more reddish in the video and I think you might be dark winter or bright winter ( maybe) and cool hair might work for you better, not necessarily darker. Also body type and essence are two different things. Even if your body type would be soft natural but you give out different essence ( like classic or dramatic) those DC clothing might look great on you. After all, wear what makes you feel good :)
Absolutely perfect advice!
Dark academia aesthetic might be great for you
You really remind me of Jodi Lyn O'keefe, very pretty!! :)
Not my character from my favorite teen rom com She’s all That! You’ve made my day :)
It's hard to tell without seeing it head to toe, but as soon as you put on that black dress you popped. Those more classic lines definitely bounced off of the bone structure in your face much more harmoniously. The jacket seemed a little too boxy. Maybe more FN in its oversized fit. But that dress was on point.
Thank you for watching and for giving feedback! It’s very helpful as I struggle along this kibbe journey :)
First time watching Your channel. I would never consider You SN. DC is better choice for You.
I love the structured looks on you, I feel like more rounded corners and edges would work best - lapels, pocket plackets etc. More softness to the line, but not to the fabric. I'm no expert, just an opinion. I've been typed as Flamboyant Gamine and Dramatic Classic by two different stylists and I'm leaning towards DC as FG feels too dynamic for my character.
Have you considered pure classic?
Sorry for the extremely late reply! I haven't considered pure classic just because of my width but I might do a try on video soon just to make sure! thanks again for your feedback, I appreciate it!
You may just have a dramatic/classic essence. I definitely see dramatic in your face.
I think once you know the rules, it's good to break the rules in favor of something you like and feel good in. My $0.02
I think you are 100% right!
It seems i have a simulair problem with finding my kibbe type ,i am regular with slightly broader schoulders ,a suare face ,and a have doubt about DC ,SD ,FG and pure Natural ,a yes dont know ,i have contrast in my skin/hair colour ,maybe thats my drama? i love simpel clothes with accent colours ,and paterns (flouwers ,lace ,combat.polkadot etc) dificult to find i think ,i have bigger boobs ,but the SN vibe doesnt suit me,its a journey for some of us i think gr Sigrid
I think so too, it can be really challenging if your recommendations look off on you. Have you checked out your essence? It seems to help!
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What about soft classic?
oooh would never even think of that one myself
Having gone down a rabbit hole looking at too many videos of DC body types with heaps of celebrity examples, my opinion is that you probably have some sort of Natural Kibbe body type (I'm seeing some width in your body and fullness in limbs from this vid & your other vids). However you're likely to have a moderate amount of Classic in your essence-blend to feel and look as good as you do in classic lines. Color-wise, I'd type you as a warm-and-delicate, similar to Emilia Clarke, going by Merriam Style's color-theory system. That's based on how good the brown jacket looks on you here, and how lovely you look in the cream knit sweater in another vid, and how your muted black Blondie T-shirt in the other vid seems to work better on your skin than full-on black, in your other outfits. It just seems to me that pure black or optic white doesn't necessarily look bad on you, since you're gorgeous, but they don't look to me like they're quite your best colors. I think too that the warm cherry-red jacket and also cherry-red dress from another vid is a trifle bright for you and seem to pull focus from your (beautiful) face.
Thank you so much for this informative feedback. Im sorry it took me so long to reply but I definitely appreciate what you're saying here. I think this does make the most sense for me. Warm and delicate is interesting and I will definitely look into Merriam Style's color system. Thanks again for taking the time to help me out!
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So I think this outfit 4:47 is dc. There is accents, colour blocking with the white and black, your hair is sleek, covering the broad shoulders, you rock it. Soft naturals could not wear something so closed off in the chest.
6:39 This outfit is too dramatic, as in colour, for a dramatic classic, you would have to break it up with texture or shape.
But when I see your face I see a cool sterile sophistication. Also, hairstyling for DCs can be a huge game changer. A sleek bun with hair pieces at the front. Or midlength, sleek and down is good to. Dcs can wear square or triangle necklines but not too servere. Its extremley hard finding the balance between classic, and not looking too soft and shapeless, to too dramatic and too unfitted, untainted, unsophisticated with natural lines.
Classics are hard to define, because its all about minimalism, balance, its about features that are subtle, so sometimes you end up mistaking yourself for a natural because they are defined by what they arent. But I would say if you look good with a belt, sleek hair, red lipstick for a light look, or sultry eyes with a nude lip, tailored clothing, geometric lines but not too extreme, moderate shirts that meet below the hip bone, straight skirts or straight leg pants look great on you or coats just really make you shine, not too heavy, EVERYTHING IN DRAMATIC CLASSICS IS MODERATE, its hard but if you shine in these certain styles, than you are definitley a classic.
Also that romper you wore, those are very much dc lines
You have to accommodate for the broadness of the shoulders
Whilst naturals have to accommodate for their shoulders, chest and narrow hips.
If your shoulder are slightly wider than you hips, than you are a dc.
I can't see you wearing flowy, unconstrained pieces. For me, they make me look more blunt, squarish and extremley unpolished. As a fellow dc, I loved your dc outfits. Also, dcs can lean into more natural lines, they dont look bad, but they dont make our cool sophisticated, chic, tailored, sterile, balanced, moderate essence shine.
7:23 woah that outfit is beautiful. Oh its the hair. I see, yes for dcs, you may have to change your hairstyle for certain outfits, and also, we tend to need some hair pieces at the side of our forehead.
7:32 and you have the belt, this is the most dc outfit I've seen. It suits you really well. The colour coordination, the styling, really enhances the outfit.
You look gorgeous in all of them. As for the ones that show a lot of skin on top, try a long necklace, not too dainty, gold with some sparkle for the spaghetti strap dress. And try long-stranded vintage pearls for the pink one
These will break up the width and make the eye go vertical. Remember soft naturals have great legs and arms, can pull off an hour glass and usually look pretty good from behind
Just think your shoulders make you strong and sexy, halter tops, cuts are also good
This is so helpful! Thank you :)
You definitely have dramatic in your blend but I think that style of black leather jacket overwhelms you a bit. (Like you are drowning in it)
I wonder if there is a less edgy leather jacket you should look for…
It makes you feel good because it's BadAss. LOL I'm also a SN with high contrast but can't stand the recommendations (draping sucks!). I think the edgy look suits you 😉
maybe you are a chameleon
😄 Joke !!!
Your face seems more classic- symmetrical, elegant, slightly sharp - and very pretty! You have a neatness to you that isn’t a natural’
If you read the book, Metamorphosis, I think you fit DC much better. I don’t Natural at all, especially in your face, which is very chisels and symmetrical.
Have been grappling with this a bit, leaning towards flamboyant gamine more and more. Interesting though, thanks for your comment
Your colouring is Spring and you are a DC.
You are a DC because of your strong vertical line and you are not so fleshy, so no romantic undercurrent to make you SC.
Your eyes are very sparkly and you can wear black. That is high contrast Bright Spring, warm.
The brown coat is magnificent but too muted, a bit of summer, an autumn could wear it. Wear a high contrast vanilla white shirt or a another neutral but you need brightness close to your face to give yourself your natural freshness.
I'm an SC Bright Spring.
If you were an SC you would put on weight evenly all over when overweight and have shorter limbs with more roundness.
A natural has more bluntness, and a less defined waist. You look best with a center line because you're symmetrical face and body are perfect, harmonious and no one feature dominates except your bright sparkly eyes.
You could investigate your essence, you would have at least three, like most people. Essences are a video you could explore in another video.
Have been thinking about this comment since you wrote it and wanted to say that you’ve totally changed my opinion on both my kibbe type and color season. Thank you for taking the time to write it, I appreciate it.
I disagree with spring as in one of her other Videos she said she has no warm undertone. For me she is Winter or Summer.
For the body type - I am also SN and I definitely see parallels to my body - Hight, Waist, Shoulders. I think she is SN but - same as me here also, prefers other lines, that is personal taste and it is just not 100% fitting to the recommendations for the body type.
For her face, I definitely see there the classic essence which might be the reason where the confusion comes from.
Just found your videos. Kibbe is very limited and misses a lot of combinations. think you are on the overlap between the two categories. You don't suit very draped and boho or very structured sharp, high contrast. Whether you are classic natural or natural classic the look will be similar.
I think you are right and I appreciate the feedback!
Hmmm.. The leather jacket was not you, and I would add some v necks, so your neck looks longer and you dont look so square. I would still say you are a natural. But drop the leather :) it is too rich for you. I am a dramatic classic, and I can never pull off leather. Try more sleek styles. :)
I think you are FN. Where you even saw softness in your body? Also, unfortunately I don't think you are DC either because you don't have balance, not just shoulders but your torso is much more prominent then hips, and you can clearly see that wideness and straightness in your chest area.
Yeah and also you feeling edgier has to do with that flamboyant in your natural, as FN is actually natural mixed with dramatic. So there you have it.
Aslo you can wear whatever you want, as you see Sarah Jessica Parker is FN but she always wears so girly dresses. It's because we can't really classified all bodies in just 13 categories, all bodies are different m
No no no, your bones are just too blunt for classic. But your face I can see why you have classic essence
Totally think that’s the case, thanks for watching!
DC looks better
I think you look amazing in both, and I have been debating if I too am a SN. I do think my body looks SN, but the flowy bohemian style is just not me. I like me some structure. Your videos really help btw. I am new to kibbe, so I am still playing around, so I know nothing yet but the SN looks are great on you and I think that last jacket was so nice with the dress. What I have figured out until now is that necklines, puff or other types of sleeves, waist definition, and drape/fun fabrics are a soft naturals best friend. I personally think square necklines look good on me, and spaghetti straps but that seems like an unpopular opinion? Anyway I love you videos they really seem genuine! Well wishes from another kibbe confused soul, haha.
Thank you so much Barbara! Love to hear that you enjoy these videos and they help. Definitely wish more people would make them, or if Kibbe himself would actually make some content on UA-cam to make it easier. I'm so with you on waist definition and fun fabrics! Need to play around with puff sleeves a bit more and see if they work for me too.