You can also subscribe without commenting. Similarly, choose maxi dresses with high necklines or turtlenecks; they will add height to your overall dress-up. Well, we did go over their general body shape differences, here. I will note that if you do want to add any “non-SG” vibe elements to your outfits your shoes are usually a good place to experiment. For Flamboyant Gamine and Soft Gamine body types, this means finding styles that highlight their delicate yet angular bone structure. Square or tapered shoulders (tend to narrowness, as opposed to broad). But, what is the truth? In last week's post we learned about about Kibbe's Flamboyant Gamine, which mixes the perkiness of a Gamine with the added sharpness of a Dramatic. Just because you are short, does not mean you are automatically a gamine or that you have a petite accommodation. And I’m not saying that height doesn’t matter, because of course it does, I’m just saying that based on what I’m seeing here, perhaps it doesn’t have to confuse us quite as much as it does. You’ll be able to properly see what is working, and what is not. When we are defining the word “shape” we are essentially looking at the garment or outfit’s overall outline, the full silhouette, and any focal points. You are so respectful of it. In conclusion, the Kibbe Body Type System is a comprehensive approach to personal style and image. The following information is a general guideline. In his original book, Metamorphosis, he presented it as an Image Identity System. So if SG is combination yin/yang with extra yin, then where does their yang show up? It’s endowed with a small frame but a curvy body. When it comes to clothing, flamboyant gamines should look for pieces that are tailored and fitted, with sharp lines and angles. This system is not meant to be used in tandem with the fruit body system or traditional body typing options. slightly square hands and feet (but still small and delicate). As someone who went to Parsons for Fashion Design and worked many years as a designer myself, the first thing you learn is to apply the right fabric for the silhouette and sewing techniques you want. I have a full guide on all the ID’s weight gain patterns and my own opinion on some mid-to plus size examples of each, here. Soft Gamine and Flamboyant Gamine are two subfamilies of the late pure gamine body types. Prints generally harmonize well with Soft Gamines, and they can embrace a lot of lively and animated prints with bright colors and high color contrast. Again, no official guidelines on t-shirts for the Soft Gamine ( or any ID) at this time. flamboyant: adjective affected , baroque, brave , braw, bright , colorful, dazzling , elaborate , extravagant , fancy , flashy , flowery , frilled, frilly, fussy . This is also why it’s difficult to directly pinpoint someone’s classic body type; yin and yang fuse and blend together. For instance, if you have “kibbe width” you cannot have a petite accommodation. Experiment with different textures and fabrics to add dimension to your outfit. In fact, most people have trouble taking their own bias out, and understanding Kibbe terminology and end up with a Theatrical Romantic answer. The combo yin/yang means not only do they look wider than a TR but they also have some more angularity in their frame. And he stresses that you need to include those extra doses of yin to really embrace that magnetic yin energy you possess. Height: Typically under 5 ft 5 inches and usually petite in frame. However, he did try to clarify where each ID might gain weight most easily. Notify me of follow-up comments by email. The Soft Gamine silhouette can be described as staccato, animated, and with clean curves. If you don’t want to cut your hair short, curly bob-length will compliment you, too! But they were exceptions. It’s a community for fashion aficionados and for the newly fashion-obsessed to come together on a shared love and interest. Avoid: Long, oversized sweaters, rough knits, or overly clingy knits. So whereas your makeup and hair being harmonious are more obvious, the shoes can be a little bit easier to “break the rules” and not feel disharmonious in my opinion. So, soft gamines- crisp curves with sharp edges. "Pure" refers to a balanced combination. First, let’s go over some of the similarities. They are just starting points, it’s up to you to tweak them for your style goals! If you’ve caught on to the “crisp curves” theme, you may be thinking how the heck do I translate that to accessories… Well, you are still going to do crisp and small-scale but here is where touches of your romantic undercurrent can come into play easily. From that book, the Kibbe Body Quiz was created. It adds sophistication to your look! Whatever you are, your outfit in the last photo is so cute! You can see that striking difference I mentioned between the hips of the Soft Dramatic and the Theatrical Romantic. Especially their facial features can be very similar. “Being visible narrow” is a Flamboyant Gamine’s major accommodation. As mentioned earlier, flamboyant gamines have square, broad shoulders, while soft gamines have tapered, narrow shoulders. Here you can see that even at the same height, the Soft Dramatic's head is much smaller and her center of gravity is much higher, leading to a greater overall impression of vertical, whether she is 5’10” or 5’5”. Whether you are a flamboyant gamine or a soft gamine, understanding your body type and how to dress for it can help you feel confident and stylish in any situation. F-leaning FGs are actually the FGs described in the book, and will probably find it easier to stick with the book recommendations for FG, without dipping into the Gamine section. You can also look for shaping details like soft pleaters or crispy gathers and tapered ankles. In Kibbe, you embrace and enhance your more dominant traits, and merge your inner and outer essence so that YOU shine. Your the first person to make it actually make sense, and I've been waiting for so long for FG! 455 1 Sep 14, 2011 #1 I've opened this new thread after reading what Jenny posted in the SG one: My clue to understanding SGamine is to first understand Gamine, then understand Romantic. If one of your traits “doesn’t fit” that doesn’t mean that you are not a Soft Gamine (provided that trait doesn’t disrupt your yin/yang balance). And states the line sketch is not tracing your body, it’s drawing what you see. However, I also think taking a proper ID photo to be helpful as well (or video). If we look at FG, he says that FG is nearly equal A and E answers (Dramatic and Romantic) with extra B answers (Natural). Opt for soft and flowing fabrics like silk and chiffon. Like the pure Gamine type, the Soft Gamine Kibbe body type is a combination of yin and yang features but with slightly more yin. NOTE: Throughout this article, you will see “avoid” categories. :). Intro to the Kibbe System: The Gamine Family: Soft Gamines and ... While this commitment of time may seem extensive, it is meant to help you connect and truly understand your style in a meaningful way. But they also have Yang characteristics in their visual appearance, such as angular shoulders, wide bone structure, pointed nose, etc. First guess is DC, second guess is FG, but probably not N. But I think long hair can work for some Soft Gamines (like Reese Witherspoon!). Be sure to pin this rather EPIC Soft Gamine Style Guide (if I do say so myself) . Here we have some overlays, and this is just another way to compare these types and see where the most notable differences are. Soft gamines should look for dainty, delicate pieces that complement their petite hands and feet. You can also add a bit of sparkle for evening looks. But I do think that it would be a really helpful tool to have so I am definitely working on it. . It is great though, to look in the mirror and really start to look at your body more objectively. They accommodate “petite” and “curve”… sometimes have “double curve”, which we will discuss shortly. These guidelines are pointless if they create outfits you don’t resonate with. You can never just take a lightweight silk and turn it into a structured blazer (unless you’re adding a ton of structure, lining, interfacing, and padding into it, which even then will not make it look like the same blazer made in heavy wool). If your handbag has thicker straps, that’s fine! When it comes to body types, Kibbe’s system has three gamine types: the gamine, soft gamine, and flamboyant gamine. Flamboyant gamines have angular, slightly muscular arms and legs, while soft gamines have delicate, slender arms and legs. He continues to this day to see people for in-person consultations in NYC, and you can get on his waitlist here. Jeans for each Kibbe type, which you can watch here. David Kibbe recommends self-exploration for your ID be a 6+ month process. Here is a list of verified Soft Gamines Celebrities. Contrarily, soft gamines have visible flesh on their bust and hip lines, including their arms and thighs. The 13 Kibbe Body Types & Their Clothing Lines When Winona Ryder was younger she went “against” a lot of the Soft Gamine style lines… But in actuality, she often defined her waist and kept some pieces close to her body. So to say, you can be anywhere between 5″ 2 to 5″ 7 (or shorter) in the family. I do not like to use "N-leaning" or "D-leaning." It is meant to be a time when you understand the terms, explore your own style currently, appreciate the history of fashion and style icons, and explore your personal essence. Whether you’re like “yes, that’s me!” or you’re like “hmm, no”, doesn’t really matter. ), Face shape tends to be rounded but can have a bit of sharpness in the jawline, Have moderate or symmetrical body type, bone structure, or facial features, Sharper shoulder definition ( gathers or shirring possible), Skirts can be flared or tapered in but should not have a lot of volume, Flouncy dresses can work if the fabric has some crispness, Blouson styles work if they have some tapered details, Fitted shapes with crisper fabrics and ornate trim, Pouffy cocktail dresses (make sure they have some crispness- the pouf holds its shape), Bustier dresses ( I know people think bustiers are only for romantics, but that’s simply not true! And this is also a good example of the limitations of what I am showing you here. I did this comparison because I read somewhere that Gamines and Classics were the most likely to be mistyped; Gamines because they have the most variation within the ID, and Classics because small variations from that balance and symmetry can easily be overblown and then seen as a reason for them to belong to another ID. Both flamboyant gamines and soft gamines have compact torsos, but flamboyant gamines tend to have a slightly longer torso in proportion to their height. Flamboyant Gamine has sharp and angular facial features, with a strong yang influence. So much helpful information. But with years of experience, google, and now social media, our ability to see how this piece or that piece looks on a Soft Gamine has expanded our understanding of the style lines. Collars are a great place to add some crispness and can look fantastic on you. However, if you look closely, their aura and flesh distribution are entirely different, creating two different silhouettes. Soft Gamine's beauty type can be described as the romantic Gamine type. When I last talked about FG, I discussed the physical guidelines that can help you decide you’re a curvy FG or a Soft Gamine. Their body doesn’t accommodate flesh in other areas either, such as their legs, hands, and whole body. And I’m a firm believer in dressing for your lifestyle, so that your clothes become a strength and an expression point, instead of a hindrance. Contrasting and colorful trim is going to be a staple to look out for (anywhere and everywhere!). So while these types do have a lot of similarities there are some very distinct differences that clearly mark them as separate IDs. Theatrical Romantics are soft yin with a slight yang undercurrent. Contrasting detail is good too (that little scarf) that says FG. Flamboyant Gamine is characterized by a petite frame with a blend of yin and yang features, resulting in a compact and dynamic silhouette. General Shapes can include circles, ovals, elliptical shapes, teardrops, and crisp clusters. You need something compact and geometrical that highlights your main accommodation, which is your visibly angular body. When dressing, flamboyant gamines should aim to balance out their broad shoulders with pieces that add volume to the lower half of their body, such as A-line skirts or wide-leg pants. Defined waistbands are key, and you can even look for small, crisp gathers along the waist. This is actually a huge change. Both body types are petite, with a height of 5 feet 6 inches and under. For tops, you still want “crisp curves” to be at play- and to honor your combo yin/yang. You also have curve to consider, so sharply tailored outlines around your waist will help you keep your waist neatly defined. So if you’re not an artist, I’m not sure how you’re supposed to accomplish an accurate reflection of your body. Powered by WordPress. Quick links: Metamorphosis: The Gamine Profile Metamorphosis: The Soft Gamine Profile (Coming soon) Disclaimer**Please note that this book was published in 1987. This is somewhat surprising to me after doing this exercise, because when I look at them side-by-side the differences seem pretty significant. Bonus points if the collar shape is also round. So, look at your body! Avoid: Severe cuts, blunt cuts, overly sleek or ornate hair, and lioness mane cuts. Wider bones. See more. Now, in Kitchener’s system, you can be a blend of pretty much any of the style essence options and be more than one or two essences. (Because that creates crisp curve silhouettes). However, they can have some angularity and even a little elongation of limbs. But you don’t want your collars to be overly large or sharp. But Soft gamines do not have width. But if you want to see how I would play with the Soft Gamine style recommendations, here are a few outfits to potentially use as inspiration. For this particular Kibbe body type, you can also take notes from Kitchener’s gamine style guideline. But perhaps he means this exercise to be more theoretical and simply to reflect on your body in a less biased way. This week we will look at the other Gamine subtype, Soft Gamine. So how does that show up in clothes? Too long vertical lines, i.e., maxi dresses with no color blocking or separation, dull you down; vertical lines look too heavy on you because they hide your verticality (your limbs). —. 58. r/Kibbe • 21 days ago. If you look at my photo below ( I’m a Flamboyant Natural) you can see that I have a long vertical line and “kibbe width”. Whereas dramatics and yang-leaning IDs benefit from embracing their long vertical line, the gamines are going to break up their shorter vertical line. Man, if I had a dollar for every post about Kibbe and waist emphasis, I feel like I could probably retire. Fitted sweaters that define your waist and have tapered cuffs and necklines are excellent on you. Nonetheless, ankle-length pants do really look on flamboyant gamines. Find style tips, outfit inspiration, and fashion trend updates here. Staccato is typically a term in music that means “ a note of shorter duration” or “marked by short clear-cut playing or shining of tones or chords”. But, you put it on and something just isn’t working. In Kibbe’s system, Soft Gamine and Flamboyant Gamine sit proudly between the yin and yang spectrums. Kibbe also emphasizes the importance of “accommodations,” or adjustments to clothing and styling to suit an individual’s unique features and preferences. Overly light or flimsy fabrics, overly clingy fabrics. Remember, width “beats” petite (rock, paper, scissors shoot). It consists of 13 different body types, each with its own unique set of characteristics and style recommendations. He generally recommends the length to be shorter and that longer hair will “drag you down”. And for fabric weight, you could opt for a lighter cotton or stretch cotton that allows your curves to be embraced. So if you’re really struggling between Soft Gamine and Theatrical Romantic, put the “labels” aside and start exploring the lines. Wider body. So, some of her choices may not look good on you if you are anywhere below 5″ 7. Now, DK does NOT agree with this. For example, a V-neckline can elongate the neck and create a vertical line, while a fitted jacket can balance out wider hips. It’s important to note Audrey Hepburn was a bit taller for her flamboyant gamine body type. I can't tell you how to do a line sketch, but I think I can show you where your shoulders are and how I figured out I don't have double curve. Full affiliate policy, here. But we will get into the Soft Gamine style suggestions shortly. Remember, this is a holistic view, so don’t get too hung up on any one trait not matching up. For Flamboyant Gamine body types, flamboyant natural styles, such as bold patterns or asymmetrical hemlines, can highlight their angular bone structure and add a touch of drama to their look. While I find this all incredibly fascinating, I just want to caution you against relying solely on an outline such as this to determine your ID. Flamboyant gamine and soft gamine (Flamboyant Gamine vs Soft Gamine) are two of the ten Kibbe body types, which categorize individuals based on their bone structure, facial features, and overall appearance. As mentioned Kibbe has generously given the Strictly Kibbe group a set of exercises to start evaluating how fabric works on your body and what your body lines are already saying (which is essentially the key to uncovering your ID). So, their height is a yin characteristic. But just know that Kibbe is not supposed to be about limitations; enjoy yourself, have fun with your clothing, love your body, and I will talk to you all next time! I probably don’t have to tell you all the misconceptions and confusion about waist and kibbe. But now that G has been eliminated, those of you who have more D than R, with no N, would still end up in Flamboyant Gamine. This subtle flesh is also why soft gamines appear girlish and doll-like. They give your shoulders a geometrical appearance and add vertical length to your upper body. The Flamboyant Gamine compared to other IDs - Blossom Styling Soft Gamines can have pronounced curves, while TRs have more trim, delicate curves. The Kibbe types have three gamine body types, the gamine, soft gamine and the flamboyant gamine type. It will often have strategic tailoring to accommodate your sharper elements but also accommodate your curves. Natural or Flamboyant Gamine? : r/Kibbe At one point in the Kibbe refers to vertical line as “appearing tall”, however, I think the majority of readers misunderstood his point and so he adjusted it to be shoulders to knees. If you’re confused about what he means by “staccato”, let’s break that down. You want sweaters that have a fluffiness or a soft pile and you want to avoid heavy, coarse, or rough knits. Deciding between two Kibbe categories: : r/Kibbe Flamboyant Gamine should avoid heavy, thick, or bulky fabrics and opt for lightweight, soft, and clingy fabrics. Any ID can be sexy, and ID can wear bodycon dresses, so don’t feel like you have to be a yin type to rock those. Their flesh also allows them to have a visible waist definition despite having a wide bone structure. Kibbe Image ID Comparisons: Surprising Similarities and Differences, I find these outlines most useful because you can adjust for height. What's the difference between Soft Gamine and Flamboyant Gamine ... So you can’t just throw a big belt on something to make it an SG look. That is partially why Kibbe doesn’t overly focus on the waist as a body trait factor. In terms of hemlines you want to go slightly shorter or cropped, and ideally show your ankle. In conclusion, while flamboyant gamines and soft gamines share some similarities, there are also some key differences that set them apart. It’s my stance that he created a wonderful system and my goal is to help you understand its benefits, debunk some myths, and modernize some of the styling options. But, David Kibbe attempted to make his system more accessible to the DIY-er, by using the term “accommodations”. Let’s compare some verified Soft Gamine and see some distinctions. They are shorter in height, and so are their torso and limbs. Nonetheless, here are the highlighted differences between the Gamine sub-families, and they are worth noticing. But, in the meantime, here’s my own interpretation. You’ll also hear the term “juxtaposition”, which as far as I know is not an official Kibbe terminology but can be helpful in understanding the yin/yang combination. This can also create a lot of confusion between gamines and the classics. When it comes to opposites, Flamboyant Gamine can play with contrasting textures like leather and lace or denim and silk. Furthermore, it will help you understand why certain silhouettes might work for you, what fabrics make your body look its best, and help you understand the relationship your body has with clothes. Avoid: overly geometric or sharp prints, symmetrical prints, abstract or oversized prints, and watercolor prints that are blended. Body type is very curvy, but trimmer and more taut. I could wear that outfit! Flamboyant Gamine style inspo with Fran Fine : r/Kibbe Gather at the waist are excellent if they are small and crisp (as opposed to deep and soft)” (Metamorphisis, page 147). The Kibbe Body Type System is a method of categorizing body shapes based on a combination of physical features, personality traits, and personal style. Soft Gamine vs. Soft Classic Wardrobe Staples for Soft Gamine Body Types The key to balancing proportions Soft Gamine Style: Dressing for Different Occasions Casual outfits for Soft Gamine Work and professional attire for Soft Gamine Elegant and formal occasions for Soft Gamine Soft Gamine Style: Seasonal Dressing Summer Autumn Winter Spring Audrey’s pixie haircut is still the talk of the town. I find leaning on your own seasonal color palette, which you can learn about here, to be the most effective strategy. - project to identify common structural traits within the Image IDs. After geometrical outfits, irregular shapes are another great choice for FGs. Flamboyant Gamine has a broad and angular bone structure, with square shoulders and slightly wide bones. And while Kibbe’s classic family was more like a blend of yin and Yang, pure Gamine represented contrasting ratios of both the spectrums, yin and Yang. Here’s a detailed explanation of FG’s physical characteristics. Short, pixie hair is an iconic hairstyle for flamboyant gamines; your body type and style are all about experimenting with unconventional fashion choices. When he says “avoid strong horizontal lines,” I think he means sharper breaks that disrupt your crisp curves or pieces that extend off from the body that might be overwhelming on your petite build. You will rarely find the perfect SG outfit and the exact SG bag without having to sacrifice your own personal preferences.
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