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I wish there was more information for the types when holding extra weight. When I'm not holding weight I enjoy being FN very much. But when I am I struggle, as I put it on around my midsection and tend to become a tall and imposing apple, and suddenly I'm not sure how to dress anymore.
The offical position for this is your weight doesn't change your ID and while this is true, strong under- and overweight or simply very huge boobs have an impact how cloth look and need xtra consideration.
I don’t like being Flamboyant natural too lol supermldels have more than being fn, practically all supermodels are flamboyant natural but most flamboyant natural are not supermodels. I feel imposing and masculine, I’ve always loved romantic body types , ingenue faces, yin features in general and I have none 😩
I am a Dramatic. Or at least, I think I am. All my life I've felt like clothes look "off" on me and now I know why. I was just wanting you to make a video on what Dramatics should wear on a casual day and you read my mind! Thank you so much. Your videos have been super helpful to me. Love your channel!
hillhouse designs same here!! I have very few clothes bc of this but the few pieces I actually love on me (very very few) all are very structured and sleek
Most clothes are made girly and for gamine lines. I’ve noticed this in a lot of stores, but when you do find the right pieces, Dramatics look absolutely amazing and quite noticeable. Some dramatics can pull off the gamine lines, Taylor Swift, Zendaya… both are relatively thin so I’m sure that is a factor there
I am just learning how to dress casual as a Soft Dramatic and I've noticed that many kinds of large detail under the neck and on the shoulders look great on me. Right now I'm wearing a sweater with some kind of darker, softened triangle fold-over collar with large buttons on it and it's just the best thing.
I second everybody requesting this type of video for Rs and TRs! It's so hard to look casual when unconstructed things make you seem boxy, frumpy, and heavier than you actually are. Wearing super fitted, feminine clothes isn't always the most comfortable and I have a hard time translating TR lines into super casual everyday clothes. Thanks for how detailed and thorough your videos are!
Don’t trust BTS baby faces - I’m a definite dramatic and I totally wanted to look more feminine all my life only to feel ugly with everything “girly” I try on. Because of this channel I finally realized there are things that will look good on me 😭😭😭
I get that. I've always wanted to be the small, delicate, sweet girl that everyone thinks is cute and all. Now I love being SD, though, because they look so mature and intriguing when they wear the right clothes!
I think I get what you’re saying about the lines more so now. I think it made more sense when you talked about the hair. Messy hair on me looks super casual, the minute it’s more manicured and put together I instantly look more glamorous. (SD) and even when wearing a more casual look I can manage to pull of bright red lipstick.
hammypie you’re not ugly, you’re really unique I’m a romantic and I’ve always tried to slim out by putting dramatic clothes on, because that’s what most descriptions say by “hide the features” stylists I hated my legs because they look wide and I’ve always wanted slim legs. Dramatics are definitely beautiful and when they grow older they look younger because they have taut skin, it remains with elasticity. So you’re beautiful
Love it! Maybe it goes without saying but I'd love to see this kind of video for the other body types as well. ;) In some ways casual seems easier for Dramatics and Naturals because when you think of casual you automatically think of baggy, loose lines and Romantics can look especially dumpy if they're not careful. Something else I'd like to see a video on is the words you use to describe features. For example, large eyes are a Yin trait but prominent features are a Yang trait. What is the difference between large and prominent in this case? Very visible cheekbones can give angles to the face (Yang), but they can also create round cheeks (Yin). When you say a wide jaw, what does that mean? Is a certain feature's quality only relative to other features on the body? Your most recent video comparing the body types created a lot of questions for me. Thank you for your hard work!
Yes, I really need to do a video just explaining the KIbbe body types test! I think that's where I'd be able to answer your questions. My 'favorite' term is 'symmetrical cheekbones' which I think Kibbe uses in his book. What?! He uses the word symmetrical to describe classic answers, meaning, symmetrical between yin and yang, balanced, not too angular, not too rounded, for example. Don't let the terms lead you astray too much. Anything rounded and dainty is yin (this is why round eyes are yin), and anything angular, long, or wide, is yang (this is why angular cheekbones which are prominent are yang). Hope that at least answers some of your questions until I make that video!!
@@merriamstyle Oh, yes! A video explaining the test would be very helpful. There are certain things I am just dreadful at telling. I have the most trouble telling types of shoulders and cheekbones apart. Besides some obvious answer B shoulders, most look "sloped and tapered" to me. As for cheekbones, I can only say when they are prominent, but that says nothing of the shape. Another quite interesting video-if I may be so bold as to make a suggestion-would be one in which you analyze members of a category who don't seem as though they fit, as you did with Charlize Theron (though I do believe she's a flamboyant natural on the list provided on Aly Art's facebook). For instance, Mila Kunis is a theatrical romantic, but I would have thought her a soft natural. And I would have thought Carol Burnett a dramatic, rather than a natural (though her face does look "natural", her body doesn't seem so to me). Obviously, you aren't beholden to these examples. I'll end by saying I admire your artistic eye.
@@theagaram9581 Since writing that comment, I have come to see Mila Kunis as Theatrical Romantic. Such progress, I think. I definitely agree that Madonna doesn’t seem the archetypal Romantic. Even her recreations of Marilyn Monroe’s looks seem to have more boldness to them. I suppose I would need to really look at Madonna before I could say whether I disagree with her type, though my first instinct is to do so.
I do not think the examples are very good expect SN with Selena and Soft dramatic. Just make sure honouring your vertical line and not too much ruffles, bows and small symetrical prints and not too stiff shiny fabrics. You can wear very feminin sweet looks just think about the recommended texture, pattern and lines.
I totally agree that being flamboyant natural literally sucks :D .. also hair suggestions for naturals are simply "have your hair tousled or in a messy bun" .. I love wearing ultra-short hair, so my style is eclectic mix of dramatic gamine - and that is super-weird combo most of the time :D
also .. FNs look good when they are literally model-like slim .. a gram above that and I feel like a giant powerlifter that can hardly fit into a door and has to buy L or XL clothes to even fit into anything, because most of the things nowadays are made for pixies to save up fabric .. frustrating indeed
@@xTeeak That is not true at all at least for the west. FN is hyped the last 3 years in sports wear fashion and gym trend. Also FN still looks good with medium weight because through the longer body and the blunt bones they can handle more weight way better a smaller types with sharp thin bones like TR or FG. This winter season most FN and DC fashion.
@@kidaria1333 well not everyone likes to/can wear gym clothes all the time - we do not live in an add .. and please define "medium weight" .. I am FN (I eat healthy, exercise most days) and most clothes ex. shirts and throusers I can´t fit under size 42, 12 or L and they are still most of the time too tight in shoulders, short in sleeves, fall above my ankle, huge in my waist and overall I look like I have 10 more kilos on me - that alone will not make you feel good about yourself believe me .. yeah, I could wear bikini everywhere (like those Victorias secret models) or gym clothes to work and I would be fine .. or I can spend months online trying to undertand how to dress myself to feel good and the only caveat is "most models are FN, be happy for what you have" .. :D
Thank you for putting so much effort into this. If I could make a wish, it would be a little more variety in style. I'm a flamboyant natural and never wear leggings or tight fitting jeans with long tops.To me it feels a bit dated and boring, even for the most casual day. (Personally I'm more into dresses and skirt/sweaters/jackets.) And I definitively feel that the whole flamboyant natural style is about NOT needing to " dress down" as we can actually pull off a more unique look, even when going grocery shopping. So while I naturally respect all who wants to wear this style, I wish for a little variety. So, please a few dresses, skirts and not so many yoga pants... But all in all, thanks for your effort and time!
Another awesome video Merriam! It's so obvious that you put a lot of effort into these videos and I really appreciate that. I'm a soft natural and I found it really interesting when you said that soft dramatic casual looks will look a bit more glamorous on soft naturals. Thanks.
Same. I'm a Soft Natural and flowy clothes isn't my style. I love the look of tailored clothes, blazers, and coats, more of a business or business casual style. I also like slightly simple clothes with small embellishments for a hint of glamour. I don't know how to wear those elements and make them look good on me 😖
Thanks for not hating on skinny jeans for these types, and showing how they can work! Because I really don't care what DK says, I'm keeping my skinnies 😝
This has cleared things up for me so much. I think I'm a Soft Dramatic, I feel like a SD, I resonate with SD style , but I barely tip that line towards FN on the Kibbe test. Yet FN style, worn as a true FN, looks sloppy and unfinished on me. However, when I tweak up the same look with SD elements, polished hair and more dramatic accessories, perhaps bolder makeup, I not only look casual, but finished. It also explains why my sister, who I think is an FN, and I look completely different in the same outfit, eventhough we wear the same size. Thank you!
Monochrome outfits like black top black bottom look amazing on dramatics, especially skin tight clothes, it highlights their delicate narrow frame making them look feminine. Also I agree there are not many dramatics in USA actually because it’s more of European type , there are many dramatics in Western Europe / Russia though.
This is super reassuring as I've just found out I'm some kind of natural and already seem to often choose long loose tops and skinny legs - and absolutely find I _need_ as much volume as possible with my hair - colours were a real struggle before though so your other videos have really helped with that!
Hi! Great video, as usual! However i would love to see that kind of video about other body types, because i feel like it is super easy for dramatics or natural to rock a casual look. When I discovered Kibbe' s theory about body types i was truly relieved because i understood why most of the clothes i wore were not great on me (i'm a romantic). But now it's even harder for me to buy clothes or dress myself because i don't have a clue of how i am supposed to dress to look great on an everyday basis, as if romantics belong to the 50s or the red carpet. I'm truly desperate for some advices!!
Thank you for embellishing. your video with picture examples. This was super helpful. There are too many video on Naturals where the content creators just chats but doesn't show examples. This video was fantastic.
This video makes me think I might be a dramatic vs. a Dramatic Classic. I definitely look my best with a long top and skinny pants. I never thought I was a Dramatic since I’m only 5’6” but I’m beginning to wonder here. I have a long fleece cape that I wear I wear in winter and feel really natural in. I’m going to explore this more.
I would be interested to find out more about hair. I belive to be SD and I don't wear my hair down. Big soft curls look super good on me, but I cannot do them for my self in a way that they would last the day. So braids, buns, scarfs, hats... How to get the line without hours of work. Links to CZcams hairtutorials would be super! Also casual dresses, jackets and shoes would deserve their own video. Living in a cold country, finding a flattering jacket is important, as that is what we wear daily for 4-6 months. Loving your videos!
I agree. Her vertical line is too short to be soft dramatic, her shoulders are way too wide for a dramatic, her legs are short (you can see that when she has that short denim skirt) and her face has literally zero sharpness in it, it's all rounded and fleshy.
Only dramatic suit me from all mentioned clothes. Your video helped me kibbe-type myself. Thank u! Again, would like to ask u to make a video about brands by kibbe type. E.g. Miu miu is mostly gamine in my opinion.
Thanks a lot for this video ! I am a flamboyant natural myself and i always thought i should be wearing a "total bag" look haha so your vision is really refreshing. However we already know that natural are "casual", and I would really like to know how dramatics and FN can look sexy or really elegant with their lines. For example i really like the romantic "look" and i would like to know if there's a way to achieve it but with FN lines.
Pretty sure I’m FN, but I hate the lines suggested for this type. The messy hair is right, but nothing else about works on me in my opinion. Unconstructed or loose shirts, even with soft/light fabrics, tend to make my shoulders/torso look more wide and I feel like a football player. No one wants that. lol
Could you please explain how Priyanka Chopra is soft dramatic? It doesn't look like she has any harsh edges. Her face and body are quite soft, with a slight hourglass figure.
@@merriamstyle If you look at her face, her cheekbones are not sharp and angular. Her jaw is not sharp. It's wide. Her features are prominent, but not prominent in a yang way. Her shoulders are pretty wide for her body. But she also has a small waist. I'd say she is a soft natural like Selena Gomez. But I'm not too sure, especially if you look at pictures from her early 20s, she has a pretty slim body, that doesn't seem particularly wide to me. On a side note, it'd be very helpful if you could do a color analysis on indian skin tones. :)
I’m dramatic. But I don’t have sharp angular face or jaw. It’s a mistake to look for each detail because everyone is unique. It’s misleading to think all dramatics have sharp faces. It’s important to look at the overall bone structure relative to the whole body and height. If I weren’t tall I’d be flamboyant gamine due to some softness in my face, but long narrow frame makes me a dramatic.
Loved the video, great job as usual :) I'd love to see a video talking about how weight affects types. I think this is a part where Kibbe seems to fall a bit short. Overall gaining weight seems to be only allowed for yin -spectrum of the types whereas yang types are portrayed as very skinny by nature. E.g. I think I probably have dramatic skeleton (tall frame, narrow shoulders, long thin arms and legs, longer face) but due to me not being very thin I look nothing like Keira and the other dramatics. If something, I end up looking closer to a natural type when gaining weight (which to be fair could be a possible typing for me too I suppose alongside flamboyant gamine). I currently type as soft dramatic 'cause of the similarities between Gwendoline and me (great video on her btw!) but I'm not sure if "dramatic with more bodyweight" would still be the better answer.
You could take a look at Jamie Lee Curtis. She's on Kibbe's list as dramatic and sometimes she puts on a little bit of weight (but not too much), but you can see how it affects her overall look. And she is still complimented by her dramatic lines at any weight. :)
Weight is tricky I find ~ I’ve deduced after mistyping as a soft classic then a theatrical romantic that I’m actually soft natural with a little ethereal in for good measure. I need to lose a stone so my hourglass (from the side not the front as much) waist returns!!
Nice. The Liv Tyler example at 12:15 would work, in my opinion, if her hair was up. Just a messy bun would make the difference. (Although ok, really the jeans should fit better!) Or a less boyish shoe could make the rest of the unconstructed look come across better. So I agree with you: balance!
Thank you Merriam. What if I’m FN and want to look cute or féminin ? I don’t really like loose clothes. Even at home I love having little bit structure or some cute elements. There is a CZcams named @Freddy my love which I adore for her style. I don’t know what is her body type but she’s tall and I would like to know if you can talk about intragramers and youtubers that we follow ? It would be sooo helpful 🙂♥️
I relate with this although I'm Soft Natural. I'm not really into the flowy, boho style for myself. I really like tailored looks, blazers, coats, a kind of business casual style. I also like simple, elegant clothing with a small bit of embellishments for glamour but I don't know how to make that work for me and it's so hard to find videos that don't recommend super flowy clothes for my type.
Great video! Coud you please do this kind of video for theatrical romantic? I am a TR and feel like I can look my best only wearing glamourous dresses... Would be nice to have some tips to look more casual and modern! Thank you :)
I’m a little bit confuse about Pryanka Chopra, i remembre her being used un Aly’s videos as a soft natural and she look like one to me, I mean she fit the description, the broad shoulders, a little bit of waist definition but not too much, she’s “leggy” too, I don’t understand how she can be soft dramatic, she doesn’t even look that tall?
to me she seems soft dramatic, especially when she is wearing clothes within those lines. They just fit her. Also height is only one element and she does looks taller than she actually is. It is all about how it seems rather than what it is. I saw a man who was tall in real life, 185 cm, and that shocked me cuz in pictures he look around 170 cm, and he is a theatrical romantic. Arnold schwarzenegger is also a great example since nobody ever believed him to be tall cuz he has a lot of yin elements in his body, especially his shoulders.
Laura i can understand as to why she can be classified as a soft dramatic now bc she can look tall but now the line between soft natural and soft dramatic is blurred for me because she does have some muscle showing through and broad shoulders etc
Di :3 Well, it’s not surprising to me, shortness is one the yin elements that a soft natural can have and I think that is one of the main difference between soft dramatics and soft naturals
G. D.S.M. I thought the same thing but now I’m confused lol my sister is Soft dramatic though but I actually think those items could work for her. Idk 🤷🏾♀️😂
Last thing I want to do is create any pressure on you, your stuff is amazing! Can you make one for Theatrical Romantics? Our style is so "extra", I wish there was more info on how to avoid fancy things and still keep my lines. I'm almost a SN, and some of the lines look good on me, but not *perfect*. I can get away with a lot of SN things, but I'm a TR whether I like it or not 😂
So, I took the test and watched a handful of videos, and I really don’t understand the goal for soft natural? Like, we’re tall and narrow with few curves, and people are recommending clothing that makes you look like a rectangle? Wouldn’t creating a waistline and giving yourself some shape be more flattering?
Are you sure that you're a soft natural? I'm a soft natural and, from what I understand of the body type, we lack the sharpness of a soft dramatic and the delicate features of a romantic while keeping some fleshiness and curves. We have a wide bone structure not a narrow one. Even when we're underweight we're still wider than most other body types. I do agree that some of the tops recommended in this video would not flatter SNs at all. We do need some waist emphasis because we'd look like a shapeless blob without it.
I'm a dramatic (I finally accepted it even though I'm 5ft 2inches, I'm tall for my race)- and more yang. I wear a long V-necklace to make any non-dramatic piece look better. I had no idea I was doing a kibbe technique but if you have an eye - which we all have - then you know what looks good hehe I've also met another dramatic and you can tell because deep V's and v's look good on them
I'm not sure what I am but when you said 'extreme necklines' for soft dramatic a little bell rang: I've have never like 'medium' necklines on myself, so simple round necklines and medium v-necks. I really like turtlenecks on the contrary, and I also find deeper v-necks to be okay looking. I could also be some kidn of gamine though, I don't have a clue...
Flamboyant gamines also look good with either very high or very low necklines I believe (but will double check this). Extreme necklines are a yang characteristic from my understanding.
Merriam, I absolutely love your videos, and I think your amazing! I also have a question for you. I'm a romantic, i'm short, rounded, tiny shoulders, wider bones, short arms and legs, very delicate facial features, etc. But my style is very very different from the romantic lines that David Kibbe recomends, even though I "technically" might look my best in them, it's just not me. I like long draped clothing, long shapeless dresses, long wide pants, big sweaters, sharp edges, etc- kind of the opposite of the romantic lines. My style icons are Liv Tyler (natural) and Emma Stone (classic), I love their kind of relaxed, chic look. And in my own opinion, I look kind of good in that type of clothing (natural/soft natural lines). But i'm not sure... So I guess my question is; how do I wear/can I wear for example more natural lines as a romantic? How can I incorporate that type of style, without looking like i'm wearing... a bag and while still looking good? Because sometimes I feel like it looks good, but the kibbe-system is telling me different. Lots of love, Miranda
Hi Miranda! Maybe you're actually soft natural? There's sometimes a reason why we're drawn to the clothing we're drawn to. But if not, you can incorporate some of those elements into your romantic style. But remember something that may look quite tight on a natural may look baggy on you. Even a little less baggy will already give you the look you want to achieve. So you could go for those looks, but make small alterations (such as waist emphasis, and fittedness at the cuffs for example).
Thank you so much for replying, it means a lot! I’m pretty sure of being a romantic, so I will definatily try those things! Would love to see a video on this, i think it would be appreciated by many viewers :)
I would like to see more casual outfit choices made for the plumper and/or older woman: my friend is (probably) Soft Natural, but I she looks terrible in leggings or skinny jeans because her legs are very large and short. She looks better in long narrow skirts.
Hey Merriam, could you please make a video on the styles&types of Lady Gaga and Gwen Stefani? I get confused, because both seem to be types FG or wear FG styles a lot, but to me they look either SD or DC? :) Love your videos!
Thank you for the breakouts as this is so interesting. I'm pretty sure I'm a flamboyant natural w/ long fingers and toes although I'm 5'3" and Mexican so does my height move me into the soft natural. The SN video includes a comprehensive discussion. Could you discuss the FN with some celebrity examples of FN's with more tanned/darker skin tones?
I'm a little surprised that I dislike so many of the clothes in this video. I usually really like dramatic and natural styles, but something about these garments just seems... matronly? Or just super dated??
Oh, cool! I'm flamboyant natural, or just flamboyant. The first few photos are exactly what I have in my closet! I didn't see jackets here, but Almost any jacket seems to work well for me, as long as it's not too fitted or flaired. I can make a short jacket look good by wearing a longer shirt under it....I think?
Do you agree with Kibbe that Nicole Kidman is a flamboyant natural? I've been watching her movies for a few days with the body tipes in mind and I honestly think she couldn't be farther from flamboyant natural! She has zero broadness to her, her features are delicate, she's dainty all around, looks very funny and dishevelled with messy hair... I just can't imagine her being a FN.
I wouldn't use the word dainty especially if I compared her to a romantic. She has a lot of sharpness in her bone structure and very strong and bold features. She is very beautiful obviously and her features are quite symmetical which I think can result in the impression of delicateness when combined with the right styling but it is still in a dramatic/natural way. I mean she is a delicately and womanly beautiful FN, but still a FN.
I always saw her as more of a dramatic! Very, very long slender vertical line, narrow limbs, very sharp features, a lot of angles. I agree, I don't see her as FN, especially compared to other famous FNs!
@@blueiswrongforroses yes, I think she looks quite dramatic too! But also a bit too soft to be dramatic, so maybe that's why she's labeled FN? Well, one would have to take the test for her to find out for sure, but it's certain that she has a lot of yang!
Yes. I've always looked to her as a my style icon; almost same measurements, angles and hair. I get confused on whether I'm Dramatic of Flamboyant Natural. When I wear Dramatic clothing, it seems I'm too soft for it, but when I wear Flamboyant Natural, it seems to swim on me. Can you combine the two?
Soft naturals have broader shoulders (like swimmers' shoulders, you might say). SDs have longer legs, shorter torsos, whereas SNs have shorter legs and longer torsos.
Will there be a video like this discuasing casual looks for romantics? I'm TR and I'm struggling haha. I feel like most of my casual clothes are more gamine/natural than romantic but I do want to wear my lines more.
yes, there will be! I was making a 'casual looks for all body types' video but then had to split it because it was turning into a 3 hour workshop instead of a simple video!! You can imagine, I only covered five here and it's already so long, and these are the simple ones (like, it's not too difficult to explain how to do casual looks for naturals). When we get into romantics, that will have to be a separate video!
@@windylue6206 Yes, And more 'casual' natural fashion is also in fashion right now...I am some kind of gamine (I think, probably flamboyant gamine) and everything looks frumpy on me. I need tightness, please!
Is it me, or does it seem like all the styling tips are variations of "loose oversized baggy shirt paired with straight or skinny jeans/leggings"? Most of these have some width on their torso. Why add extra bulk there?
It's one of those things that's counterintuitive. The usual advice for body types is the exact opposite of Kibbe. For example, for flamboyant naturals, Kibbe recommends a strong vertical line as well as a strong horizontal line (a T-silhouette), when they usually have wider shoulders and already look quite tall. It's all about mimicking the shape of the body, not downplaying it. And it looks more amazing in my opinion+gives much better 'results.' For soft gamines and romantics, who tend to look shorter, he recommends cropped pants that show the ankle, while most others recommend that shorter ladies should try to 'look taller' by wearing longer pants with heels, or something of that nature. Kibbe+conventional advice doesn't usually mesh well.
@@merriamstyle Hmmm I have to consider that. Personally I find I tend to look fat if I don't follow conventional advice (I'm somewhere on this spectrum, not 100% sure where just yet). I was thinking you can mix kibbe with conventional advice? Long and baggy pants with thight tops should also work, right? As long as one thing is baggy, and it follows the long lines (and for dramatics, have stiffer fabrics)?
What would you recommend for a flamboyant natural who has a *very* long torso and inverted triangle body? I feel like wearing long shirts makes my legs look super short and my torso massive, and I would like to create the opposite effect
You are seeing it all wrong. She definitely stands out with Soft Dramatic look. Just because one part of her body looks like 'this or that' is not helpful. It's the overall appearance.
Tran Bao Le Tran Interesting 🤔 I didn’t know they existed as a type. It’s oxymoronic (as in she is a big little person). There is no gamine about me, but many kind thanks for your post 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
I cannot understand what my kibbe type is :( i tend to wear soft natural clothes a lot because i feel comfortable and still feminine but am not sure if this is me. Sometimes I see myself romantic type because i have some wideness but i have very soft flesh even when i work out. But am 5,5 tall...isn't that tall for romantics? and i have elongated fingers, not big hand but long fingers..How can i decide between soft natural and romantic? and is funny even more because romantic has the most yin whie soft natural, even soft, has quite a bit of yang...great videos, and like i said before, your voice, is angelic and so calming to listen to it! i need some tips :((
You could be romantic and a bit taller. Beyonce is on Kibbe's list as a romantic and she's 5' 7" :) You could also experiment with clothing (try pure romantic vs pure natural clothing) and see which looks better like I describe in my 'Confused by the Kibbe Test, try this!' video!
I thought I may be a dramatic but after watching this I must be a flamboyant gamine then, cos I look best in asymmetrical hems and cropped tops that accentuate my waist and lengthen my legs (I am 5 7 but with a long torso). These looks would be suuuper boring and bland on me!
Maybe Merriam can answer this but I think Naturals and Dramatics tend to have long limbs. I am a 5’ 2” Natural and I have short torso and long arms and legs. I wonder if the long torso shorter legs would immediately suggest gamine.
Selena is definitely SN--she has some yin facial features, some yin flesh, but a soft yang skeleton and facial bones (Aly typed her as this, and I agree). Liv Tyler is on Aly Art's facebook page of Kibbe confirmed types as Natural, so I used her as an example but haven't looked in detail myself!
@@ju2082 My hair is pass my shoulder but curls to the bottom of my neck. It is very fine. The curls are the size of a magic marker some the size of a pencil.
@@ju2082 Hi! So my hair curl is about the size of a magic marker in most spots and has some wave in other spots. It hangs to my shoulders when curly but is 6 inches longer when straight. I wear it curly all the time because I have come to love the curls. It would be amazing if you did a video with nothing but curly hair and the body shape!
Well it's interesting, sometimes I feel like they are wide, but at the same time, they're sharp, so I would say they're primarily answer A. I'm including my subscribers and their Kibbe types in my upcoming video, if you want me to use your photos in the video, and type you (wouldn't be a full consult, but I could tell you my thoughts), you can email me (merriamamani@gmail.com) some photos of yourself in different looks!!!
Yes! Lucy Liu is a Dramatic and she's only 5' 3". Be careful though because it is uncommon as far as I know. Types usually fall into their descriptions (such as romantics are short and dramatics are tall), but there are always exceptions. Just as Lily Cole is a soft gamine (I have a video on her if you haven't check it out). If you're someone who hasn't found her type yet after some time, it's possible that you aren't the 'stereotype' of the type (eg, a shorter soft dramatic). So that's a long answer for, it's possible! Try the clothing, and that's the real test. :)
I wish there was more information for the types when holding extra weight. When I'm not holding weight I enjoy being FN very much. But when I am I struggle, as I put it on around my midsection and tend to become a tall and imposing apple, and suddenly I'm not sure how to dress anymore.
The offical position for this is your weight doesn't change your ID and while this is true, strong under- and overweight or simply very huge boobs have an impact how cloth look and need xtra consideration.
A tall and imposing apple 😂 a contradiction in terms
I’m soft dramatic and this is very helpful as I don’t want to always look really dressed up like it’s my wedding day 😂 thank you! Xx
this made me laugh!! :P
Could you please make a video on how to feel womanly/cute as a flamboyant natural
Lol to my opinion, Flamboyant naturals are the most desirable body type. The majority of top models are FN, you look so effortlessly sophisticated!
Angel Heart that’s not true, almost all victoria secret are flamboyant naturals
Miranda Kerr, Candice, etc.
Angel Heart how can you even say that please
@@di3486 exactly, most women considered beautiful are FN...
I don’t like being Flamboyant natural too lol supermldels have more than being fn, practically all supermodels are flamboyant natural but most flamboyant natural are not supermodels. I feel imposing and masculine, I’ve always loved romantic body types , ingenue faces, yin features in general and I have none 😩
Your voice is so relaxing
I am a Dramatic. Or at least, I think I am. All my life I've felt like clothes look "off" on me and now I know why. I was just wanting you to make a video on what Dramatics should wear on a casual day and you read my mind! Thank you so much. Your videos have been super helpful to me. Love your channel!
hillhouse designs same here!! I have very few clothes bc of this but the few pieces I actually love on me (very very few) all are very structured and sleek
@@hammypie I'm in the same Dramatic boat. I'm slowly building a wardrobe of pieces I love. Wish I had figured this all out sooner! :D
Yes please!
Most clothes are made girly and for gamine lines. I’ve noticed this in a lot of stores, but when you do find the right pieces, Dramatics look absolutely amazing and quite noticeable. Some dramatics can pull off the gamine lines, Taylor Swift, Zendaya… both are relatively thin so I’m sure that is a factor there
It's so true that naturals look best with long shirts. 😎 😎 😎 I feel my best when I have some long loose shirt but also some tight elements. 😎
I am just learning how to dress casual as a Soft Dramatic and I've noticed that many kinds of large detail under the neck and on the shoulders look great on me. Right now I'm wearing a sweater with some kind of darker, softened triangle fold-over collar with large buttons on it and it's just the best thing.
Thank you Windy! This is such a great tip for all soft dramatics out there!!
@@merriamstyle Aww, I'll be glad if someone finds this helpful!
Stop peddling the misconception that Soft Dramatics can't wear short skirts! It is WRONG! The legs become the vertical!
I second everybody requesting this type of video for Rs and TRs! It's so hard to look casual when unconstructed things make you seem boxy, frumpy, and heavier than you actually are. Wearing super fitted, feminine clothes isn't always the most comfortable and I have a hard time translating TR lines into super casual everyday clothes. Thanks for how detailed and thorough your videos are!
Joining the casual and workwear TR bandwagon. I'd love to spend every day in party outfits personally but that just isn't the life I lead!
Welp, turns out Selena Gomez is a TR sooo there ya go.
Most of dramatics want to look more „feminine“ by putting on romanic or soft natural clothes.
But they look so majestic in their own lines
Don’t trust BTS baby faces - I’m a definite dramatic and I totally wanted to look more feminine all my life only to feel ugly with everything “girly” I try on. Because of this channel I finally realized there are things that will look good on me 😭😭😭
I get that. I've always wanted to be the small, delicate, sweet girl that everyone thinks is cute and all. Now I love being SD, though, because they look so mature and intriguing when they wear the right clothes!
I like gamine's clothes.
I think I get what you’re saying about the lines more so now. I think it made more sense when you talked about the hair. Messy hair on me looks super casual, the minute it’s more manicured and put together I instantly look more glamorous. (SD) and even when wearing a more casual look I can manage to pull of bright red lipstick.
hammypie you’re not ugly, you’re really unique
I’m a romantic and I’ve always tried to slim out by putting dramatic clothes on, because that’s what most descriptions say by “hide the features” stylists
I hated my legs because they look wide and I’ve always wanted slim legs.
Dramatics are definitely beautiful and when they grow older they look younger because they have taut skin, it remains with elasticity.
So you’re beautiful
Love it! Maybe it goes without saying but I'd love to see this kind of video for the other body types as well. ;) In some ways casual seems easier for Dramatics and Naturals because when you think of casual you automatically think of baggy, loose lines and Romantics can look especially dumpy if they're not careful. Something else I'd like to see a video on is the words you use to describe features. For example, large eyes are a Yin trait but prominent features are a Yang trait. What is the difference between large and prominent in this case? Very visible cheekbones can give angles to the face (Yang), but they can also create round cheeks (Yin). When you say a wide jaw, what does that mean? Is a certain feature's quality only relative to other features on the body? Your most recent video comparing the body types created a lot of questions for me. Thank you for your hard work!
Yes, I really need to do a video just explaining the KIbbe body types test! I think that's where I'd be able to answer your questions. My 'favorite' term is 'symmetrical cheekbones' which I think Kibbe uses in his book. What?! He uses the word symmetrical to describe classic answers, meaning, symmetrical between yin and yang, balanced, not too angular, not too rounded, for example. Don't let the terms lead you astray too much. Anything rounded and dainty is yin (this is why round eyes are yin), and anything angular, long, or wide, is yang (this is why angular cheekbones which are prominent are yang). Hope that at least answers some of your questions until I make that video!!
@@merriamstyle Oh, yes! A video explaining the test would be very helpful. There are certain things I am just dreadful at telling. I have the most trouble telling types of shoulders and cheekbones apart. Besides some obvious answer B shoulders, most look "sloped and tapered" to me. As for cheekbones, I can only say when they are prominent, but that says nothing of the shape.
Another quite interesting video-if I may be so bold as to make a suggestion-would be one in which you analyze members of a category who don't seem as though they fit, as you did with Charlize Theron (though I do believe she's a flamboyant natural on the list provided on Aly Art's facebook). For instance, Mila Kunis is a theatrical romantic, but I would have thought her a soft natural. And I would have thought Carol Burnett a dramatic, rather than a natural (though her face does look "natural", her body doesn't seem so to me). Obviously, you aren't beholden to these examples.
I'll end by saying I admire your artistic eye.
@@unneighborlyarcades6356 and what about Madonna being a romantic? More like a gamine.
@@theagaram9581 Since writing that comment, I have come to see Mila Kunis as Theatrical Romantic. Such progress, I think. I definitely agree that Madonna doesn’t seem the archetypal Romantic. Even her recreations of Marilyn Monroe’s looks seem to have more boldness to them. I suppose I would need to really look at Madonna before I could say whether I disagree with her type, though my first instinct is to do so.
Being Flamboyant Natural sucks so much, I am never attracted to the clothes with the FN lines. I wish I was a romantic
I do not think the examples are very good expect SN with Selena and Soft dramatic. Just make sure honouring your vertical line and not too much ruffles, bows and small symetrical prints and not too stiff shiny fabrics. You can wear very feminin sweet looks just think about the recommended texture, pattern and lines.
I totally agree that being flamboyant natural literally sucks :D .. also hair suggestions for naturals are simply "have your hair tousled or in a messy bun" .. I love wearing ultra-short hair, so my style is eclectic mix of dramatic gamine - and that is super-weird combo most of the time :D
also .. FNs look good when they are literally model-like slim .. a gram above that and I feel like a giant powerlifter that can hardly fit into a door and has to buy L or XL clothes to even fit into anything, because most of the things nowadays are made for pixies to save up fabric .. frustrating indeed
@@xTeeak That is not true at all at least for the west. FN is hyped the last 3 years in sports wear fashion and gym trend. Also FN still looks good with medium weight because through the longer body and the blunt bones they can handle more weight way better a smaller types with sharp thin bones like TR or FG. This winter season most FN and DC fashion.
@@kidaria1333 well not everyone likes to/can wear gym clothes all the time - we do not live in an add .. and please define "medium weight" .. I am FN (I eat healthy, exercise most days) and most clothes ex. shirts and throusers I can´t fit under size 42, 12 or L and they are still most of the time too tight in shoulders, short in sleeves, fall above my ankle, huge in my waist and overall I look like I have 10 more kilos on me - that alone will not make you feel good about yourself believe me .. yeah, I could wear bikini everywhere (like those Victorias secret models) or gym clothes to work and I would be fine .. or I can spend months online trying to undertand how to dress myself to feel good and the only caveat is "most models are FN, be happy for what you have" .. :D
Thank you for putting so much effort into this. If I could make a wish, it would be a little more variety in style. I'm a flamboyant natural and never wear leggings or tight fitting jeans with long tops.To me it feels a bit dated and boring, even for the most casual day. (Personally I'm more into dresses and skirt/sweaters/jackets.) And I definitively feel that the whole flamboyant natural style is about NOT needing to " dress down" as we can actually pull off a more unique look, even when going grocery shopping. So while I naturally respect all who wants to wear this style, I wish for a little variety. So, please a few dresses, skirts and not so many yoga pants...
But all in all, thanks for your effort and time!
Can you do another video for flamboyant naturals please? 🙏🏻
❤
Another awesome video Merriam! It's so obvious that you put a lot of effort into these videos and I really appreciate that. I'm a soft natural and I found it really interesting when you said that soft dramatic casual looks will look a bit more glamorous on soft naturals. Thanks.
oh yes, I also love when Merriam compares how the same looks affect the final result on different types! that's another level!
Could you maybe do a video on which jeans would look best on what body type?
I think that would be really helpfull!
Yasss team Naturals! This was great Merriam, thank you for your hard work❤️
How do I implement these while staying trendy? All of the soft natural stuff is like from 2009 or stuff you find in Ross rn...
Yes I hate boho 😭
I recommend pinterest, I also hate Boho but I've found a few mood boards on pinterest which are nice
Same. I'm a Soft Natural and flowy clothes isn't my style. I love the look of tailored clothes, blazers, and coats, more of a business or business casual style. I also like slightly simple clothes with small embellishments for a hint of glamour. I don't know how to wear those elements and make them look good on me 😖
5:25 SOft Dramatic
Thanks for not hating on skinny jeans for these types, and showing how they can work! Because I really don't care what DK says, I'm keeping my skinnies 😝
You are so talented and have a deep understanding of Kibbie’s style. Thanks for this video.
This has cleared things up for me so much. I think I'm a Soft Dramatic, I feel like a SD, I resonate with SD style , but I barely tip that line towards FN on the Kibbe test. Yet FN style, worn as a true FN, looks sloppy and unfinished on me. However, when I tweak up the same look with SD elements, polished hair and more dramatic accessories, perhaps bolder makeup, I not only look casual, but finished. It also explains why my sister, who I think is an FN, and I look completely different in the same outfit, eventhough we wear the same size.
Thank you!
Can someone be a shorter (5'4) FN? Could you please do a video on tall Gamines and short Flamboyant Naturals and Dramatics?
Monochrome outfits like black top black bottom look amazing on dramatics, especially skin tight clothes, it highlights their delicate narrow frame making them look feminine. Also I agree there are not many dramatics in USA actually because it’s more of European type , there are many dramatics in Western Europe / Russia though.
That was just great Merriam, thank you x
Hi Lesley!!
This is super reassuring as I've just found out I'm some kind of natural and already seem to often choose long loose tops and skinny legs - and absolutely find I _need_ as much volume as possible with my hair - colours were a real struggle before though so your other videos have really helped with that!
Hi! Great video, as usual! However i would love to see that kind of video about other body types, because i feel like it is super easy for dramatics or natural to rock a casual look. When I discovered Kibbe' s theory about body types i was truly relieved because i understood why most of the clothes i wore were not great on me (i'm a romantic). But now it's even harder for me to buy clothes or dress myself because i don't have a clue of how i am supposed to dress to look great on an everyday basis, as if romantics belong to the 50s or the red carpet.
I'm truly desperate for some advices!!
Thank you so much!
BTW; youTuber Jenny Mustard is a great example of a Dramatic who understands her own look.
Thank you for embellishing. your video with picture examples. This was super helpful. There are too many video on Naturals where the content creators just chats but doesn't show examples. This video was fantastic.
This video makes me think I might be a dramatic vs. a Dramatic Classic. I definitely look my best with a long top and skinny pants. I never thought I was a Dramatic since I’m only 5’6” but I’m beginning to wonder here. I have a long fleece cape that I wear I wear in winter and feel really natural in. I’m going to explore this more.
Thank you so much for this video! It was really helpful seeing all those styles and outfit inspirations, especially with your explanations added.
Hello Merriam, great video! ☺ Can you please make a video about how to dress as a soft classic? What dresses, jeans and hair cut work for this type?
I would be interested to find out more about hair. I belive to be SD and I don't wear my hair down. Big soft curls look super good on me, but I cannot do them for my self in a way that they would last the day. So braids, buns, scarfs, hats... How to get the line without hours of work. Links to CZcams hairtutorials would be super!
Also casual dresses, jackets and shoes would deserve their own video. Living in a cold country, finding a flattering jacket is important, as that is what we wear daily for 4-6 months.
Loving your videos!
Priyanka Chopra is a soft-dramatic!! 😱 I always thought she may be a natural as she looks so 'broad'.
I agree. Her vertical line is too short to be soft dramatic, her shoulders are way too wide for a dramatic, her legs are short (you can see that when she has that short denim skirt) and her face has literally zero sharpness in it, it's all rounded and fleshy.
Only dramatic suit me from all mentioned clothes. Your video helped me kibbe-type myself. Thank u! Again, would like to ask u to make a video about brands by kibbe type. E.g. Miu miu is mostly gamine in my opinion.
Thanks a lot for this video ! I am a flamboyant natural myself and i always thought i should be wearing a "total bag" look haha so your vision is really refreshing. However we already know that natural are "casual", and I would really like to know how dramatics and FN can look sexy or really elegant with their lines. For example i really like the romantic "look" and i would like to know if there's a way to achieve it but with FN lines.
Me too, how can we look sexy already😭
Pretty sure I’m FN, but I hate the lines suggested for this type. The messy hair is right, but nothing else about works on me in my opinion. Unconstructed or loose shirts, even with soft/light fabrics, tend to make my shoulders/torso look more wide and I feel like a football player. No one wants that. lol
I'm a FN too. You could wear loose pants but a more structured, tight top.
Mina That’s pretty much how I dress. :) I love palazzo pants and fitted tanks. I’m in Costa Rica so weather dictates style to a large degree.
Could you please explain how Priyanka Chopra is soft dramatic? It doesn't look like she has any harsh edges. Her face and body are quite soft, with a slight hourglass figure.
What do you think Priyanka is? It appears she has soft edges because of her soft flesh, which covers her larger, sharper bones, narrower, bones.
@@merriamstyle If you look at her face, her cheekbones are not sharp and angular. Her jaw is not sharp. It's wide. Her features are prominent, but not prominent in a yang way.
Her shoulders are pretty wide for her body. But she also has a small waist. I'd say she is a soft natural like Selena Gomez. But I'm not too sure, especially if you look at pictures from her early 20s, she has a pretty slim body, that doesn't seem particularly wide to me.
On a side note, it'd be very helpful if you could do a color analysis on indian skin tones. :)
I’m dramatic. But I don’t have sharp angular face or jaw. It’s a mistake to look for each detail because everyone is unique. It’s misleading to think all dramatics have sharp faces. It’s important to look at the overall bone structure relative to the whole body and height. If I weren’t tall I’d be flamboyant gamine due to some softness in my face, but long narrow frame makes me a dramatic.
Loved the video, great job as usual :)
I'd love to see a video talking about how weight affects types. I think this is a part where Kibbe seems to fall a bit short. Overall gaining weight seems to be only allowed for yin -spectrum of the types whereas yang types are portrayed as very skinny by nature.
E.g. I think I probably have dramatic skeleton (tall frame, narrow shoulders, long thin arms and legs, longer face) but due to me not being very thin I look nothing like Keira and the other dramatics. If something, I end up looking closer to a natural type when gaining weight (which to be fair could be a possible typing for me too I suppose alongside flamboyant gamine). I currently type as soft dramatic 'cause of the similarities between Gwendoline and me (great video on her btw!) but I'm not sure if "dramatic with more bodyweight" would still be the better answer.
You could take a look at Jamie Lee Curtis. She's on Kibbe's list as dramatic and sometimes she puts on a little bit of weight (but not too much), but you can see how it affects her overall look. And she is still complimented by her dramatic lines at any weight. :)
Weight is tricky I find ~ I’ve deduced after mistyping as a soft classic then a theatrical romantic that I’m actually soft natural with a little ethereal in for good measure. I need to lose a stone so my hourglass (from the side not the front as much) waist returns!!
Thanks for a very interesting and detailed video! Wonderful stuff!
Nice. The Liv Tyler example at 12:15 would work, in my opinion, if her hair was up. Just a messy bun would make the difference. (Although ok, really the jeans should fit better!) Or a less boyish shoe could make the rest of the unconstructed look come across better. So I agree with you: balance!
I'd looove it if you could do that type of video for gamines and romantics too..
Please do this for romantics! I would love that, i love your channel
thank you very much , Merriam:) your lessons (body type and color) come with a level of logics and structure, so it's easy to understand and apply!
I'm happy to hear that! That's my goal!!
Great job! Much needed, much appreciated. I also wanted to say that I really liked the varying degrees for a casual look for Dramatics. Thank you!
Thank you Olithea!!
Thank you Merriam. What if I’m FN and want to look cute or féminin ? I don’t really like loose clothes. Even at home I love having little bit structure or some cute elements.
There is a CZcams named @Freddy my love which I adore for her style. I don’t know what is her body type but she’s tall and I would like to know if you can talk about intragramers and youtubers that we follow ? It would be sooo helpful 🙂♥️
I relate with this although I'm Soft Natural. I'm not really into the flowy, boho style for myself. I really like tailored looks, blazers, coats, a kind of business casual style. I also like simple, elegant clothing with a small bit of embellishments for glamour but I don't know how to make that work for me and it's so hard to find videos that don't recommend super flowy clothes for my type.
Great video! Coud you please do this kind of video for theatrical romantic? I am a TR and feel like I can look my best only wearing glamourous dresses... Would be nice to have some tips to look more casual and modern! Thank you :)
I’m a little bit confuse about Pryanka Chopra, i remembre her being used un Aly’s videos as a soft natural and she look like one to me, I mean she fit the description, the broad shoulders, a little bit of waist definition but not too much, she’s “leggy” too, I don’t understand how she can be soft dramatic, she doesn’t even look that tall?
to me she seems soft dramatic, especially when she is wearing clothes within those lines. They just fit her. Also height is only one element and she does looks taller than she actually is. It is all about how it seems rather than what it is. I saw a man who was tall in real life, 185 cm, and that shocked me cuz in pictures he look around 170 cm, and he is a theatrical romantic. Arnold schwarzenegger is also a great example since nobody ever believed him to be tall cuz he has a lot of yin elements in his body, especially his shoulders.
Laura i can understand as to why she can be classified as a soft dramatic now bc she can look tall but now the line between soft natural and soft dramatic is blurred for me because she does have some muscle showing through and broad shoulders etc
Sometimes it’s more tricky than you think. I am a 5’ 2” soft natural.
Di :3 Well, it’s not surprising to me, shortness is one the yin elements that a soft natural can have and I think that is one of the main difference between soft dramatics and soft naturals
G. D.S.M. I thought the same thing but now I’m confused lol my sister is Soft dramatic though but I actually think those items could work for her. Idk 🤷🏾♀️😂
Last thing I want to do is create any pressure on you, your stuff is amazing! Can you make one for Theatrical Romantics? Our style is so "extra", I wish there was more info on how to avoid fancy things and still keep my lines. I'm almost a SN, and some of the lines look good on me, but not *perfect*. I can get away with a lot of SN things, but I'm a TR whether I like it or not 😂
So, I took the test and watched a handful of videos, and I really don’t understand the goal for soft natural? Like, we’re tall and narrow with few curves, and people are recommending clothing that makes you look like a rectangle? Wouldn’t creating a waistline and giving yourself some shape be more flattering?
Are you sure that you're a soft natural? I'm a soft natural and, from what I understand of the body type, we lack the sharpness of a soft dramatic and the delicate features of a romantic while keeping some fleshiness and curves. We have a wide bone structure not a narrow one. Even when we're underweight we're still wider than most other body types. I do agree that some of the tops recommended in this video would not flatter SNs at all. We do need some waist emphasis because we'd look like a shapeless blob without it.
I'm a dramatic (I finally accepted it even though I'm 5ft 2inches, I'm tall for my race)- and more yang. I wear a long V-necklace to make any non-dramatic piece look better. I had no idea I was doing a kibbe technique but if you have an eye - which we all have - then you know what looks good hehe I've also met another dramatic and you can tell because deep V's and v's look good on them
I'm not sure what I am but when you said 'extreme necklines' for soft dramatic a little bell rang: I've have never like 'medium' necklines on myself, so simple round necklines and medium v-necks. I really like turtlenecks on the contrary, and I also find deeper v-necks to be okay looking. I could also be some kidn of gamine though, I don't have a clue...
Flamboyant gamines also look good with either very high or very low necklines I believe (but will double check this). Extreme necklines are a yang characteristic from my understanding.
Love your videos Merriam, please do romantics next! :* :* :*
This is really helpful :)
Thank you so much for making this video Merriam, i found to very helpful!
Merriam, I absolutely love your videos, and I think your amazing!
I also have a question for you. I'm a romantic, i'm short, rounded, tiny shoulders, wider bones, short arms and legs, very delicate facial features, etc. But my style is very very different from the romantic lines that David Kibbe recomends, even though I "technically" might look my best in them, it's just not me. I like long draped clothing, long shapeless dresses, long wide pants, big sweaters, sharp edges, etc- kind of the opposite of the romantic lines. My style icons are Liv Tyler (natural) and Emma Stone (classic), I love their kind of relaxed, chic look. And in my own opinion, I look kind of good in that type of clothing (natural/soft natural lines). But i'm not sure...
So I guess my question is; how do I wear/can I wear for example more natural lines as a romantic? How can I incorporate that type of style, without looking like i'm wearing... a bag and while still looking good? Because sometimes I feel like it looks good, but the kibbe-system is telling me different.
Lots of love,
Miranda
Hi Miranda! Maybe you're actually soft natural? There's sometimes a reason why we're drawn to the clothing we're drawn to. But if not, you can incorporate some of those elements into your romantic style. But remember something that may look quite tight on a natural may look baggy on you. Even a little less baggy will already give you the look you want to achieve. So you could go for those looks, but make small alterations (such as waist emphasis, and fittedness at the cuffs for example).
Thank you so much for replying, it means a lot! I’m pretty sure of being a romantic, so I will definatily try those things! Would love to see a video on this, i think it would be appreciated by many viewers :)
I would like to see more casual outfit choices made for the plumper and/or older woman: my friend is (probably) Soft Natural, but I she looks terrible in leggings or skinny jeans because her legs are very large and short. She looks better in long narrow skirts.
All the example outfits look like they were taken off Nordstrom and
Anthropologie. I want to see items from H&M or Uniqlo or even Urban
Outfitters.
Hey Merriam, could you please make a video on the styles&types of Lady Gaga and Gwen Stefani? I get confused, because both seem to be types FG or wear FG styles a lot, but to me they look either SD or DC? :) Love your videos!
Thank you for the breakouts as this is so interesting. I'm pretty sure I'm a flamboyant natural w/ long fingers and toes although I'm 5'3" and Mexican so does my height move me into the soft natural. The SN video includes a comprehensive discussion. Could you discuss the FN with some celebrity examples of FN's with more tanned/darker skin tones?
I'm a little surprised that I dislike so many of the clothes in this video. I usually really like dramatic and natural styles, but something about these garments just seems... matronly? Or just super dated??
hello merriam i was wondering if you could do a style report on lana del rey? I can never seem to figure her out. thank you :)
interesting! I think she may be some kind of natural, but would have to double check. what do you think she is?
i also think she might be a natural but what confuses me most is that she seems to also look good in romantic and classic lines
I am also thinking she is in the N family, either natural or soft natural
Thank you for another amazing video 🙌🏻
Oh, cool! I'm flamboyant natural, or just flamboyant. The first few photos are exactly what I have in my closet! I didn't see jackets here, but Almost any jacket seems to work well for me, as long as it's not too fitted or flaired. I can make a short jacket look good by wearing a longer shirt under it....I think?
Can you do a video on theatrical romantic vs soft natural?
Do you agree with Kibbe that Nicole Kidman is a flamboyant natural? I've been watching her movies for a few days with the body tipes in mind and I honestly think she couldn't be farther from flamboyant natural! She has zero broadness to her, her features are delicate, she's dainty all around, looks very funny and dishevelled with messy hair... I just can't imagine her being a FN.
I wouldn't use the word dainty especially if I compared her to a romantic. She has a lot of sharpness in her bone structure and very strong and bold features. She is very beautiful obviously and her features are quite symmetical which I think can result in the impression of delicateness when combined with the right styling but it is still in a dramatic/natural way. I mean she is a delicately and womanly beautiful FN, but still a FN.
I always saw her as more of a dramatic! Very, very long slender vertical line, narrow limbs, very sharp features, a lot of angles. I agree, I don't see her as FN, especially compared to other famous FNs!
@@blueiswrongforroses yes, I think she looks quite dramatic too! But also a bit too soft to be dramatic, so maybe that's why she's labeled FN? Well, one would have to take the test for her to find out for sure, but it's certain that she has a lot of yang!
maybe dramatic classic??
Yes. I've always looked to her as a my style icon; almost same measurements, angles and hair. I get confused on whether I'm Dramatic of Flamboyant Natural. When I wear Dramatic clothing, it seems I'm too soft for it, but when I wear Flamboyant Natural, it seems to swim on me. Can you combine the two?
Please do GLAMOUR for Soft Naturals
i can’t choose between soft dramatic and soft natural, help :(
Phodilus same
Soft naturals have broader shoulders (like swimmers' shoulders, you might say). SDs have longer legs, shorter torsos, whereas SNs have shorter legs and longer torsos.
Am I the only person who thought that 90% of those looks were really bad and unflattering?
Dear Merriam can you please do such videos for dramatic classics and classics? We will highly appreciate if you can..
Will there be a video like this discuasing casual looks for romantics? I'm TR and I'm struggling haha. I feel like most of my casual clothes are more gamine/natural than romantic but I do want to wear my lines more.
yes, there will be! I was making a 'casual looks for all body types' video but then had to split it because it was turning into a 3 hour workshop instead of a simple video!! You can imagine, I only covered five here and it's already so long, and these are the simple ones (like, it's not too difficult to explain how to do casual looks for naturals). When we get into romantics, that will have to be a separate video!
@@merriamstyle looking forward to that! Thank you for replying :)
Love,love,love!
Naturals do casual so well! As for Dramatics/SD and R/TR not so much
When I look at clothing magazines, I feel that almost all of the normal stuff is for the Naturals, haha
@@windylue6206 Yes, And more 'casual' natural fashion is also in fashion right now...I am some kind of gamine (I think, probably flamboyant gamine) and everything looks frumpy on me. I need tightness, please!
My favorite!
Soft natural:
Balanced (not oversized top and bottom)
Waist emphasis
Loose, free, tousled hair (rounded edges)
Unconstructed, draped top, textured leggings
Yin ( fitted, intricate details, draping, open neck, waist emphasis, lighter fabric)
Long lines
Is it me, or does it seem like all the styling tips are variations of "loose oversized baggy shirt paired with straight or skinny jeans/leggings"?
Most of these have some width on their torso. Why add extra bulk there?
It's one of those things that's counterintuitive. The usual advice for body types is the exact opposite of Kibbe. For example, for flamboyant naturals, Kibbe recommends a strong vertical line as well as a strong horizontal line (a T-silhouette), when they usually have wider shoulders and already look quite tall. It's all about mimicking the shape of the body, not downplaying it. And it looks more amazing in my opinion+gives much better 'results.'
For soft gamines and romantics, who tend to look shorter, he recommends cropped pants that show the ankle, while most others recommend that shorter ladies should try to 'look taller' by wearing longer pants with heels, or something of that nature. Kibbe+conventional advice doesn't usually mesh well.
@@merriamstyle Hmmm I have to consider that. Personally I find I tend to look fat if I don't follow conventional advice (I'm somewhere on this spectrum, not 100% sure where just yet).
I was thinking you can mix kibbe with conventional advice? Long and baggy pants with thight tops should also work, right? As long as one thing is baggy, and it follows the long lines (and for dramatics, have stiffer fabrics)?
Great video! Thank you
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it's really hard to find good outfits being a FN and a teenager because the options always make me look older
what to do if i have very sharp and dramatic face, but 100% soft natural body? what hairstyle to choose
What would you recommend for a flamboyant natural who has a *very* long torso and inverted triangle body? I feel like wearing long shirts makes my legs look super short and my torso massive, and I would like to create the opposite effect
Are your arms and legs short?
How abou having more fitted shirt, like top/t-shirt with some lycra to show your waist. On top more loose gardigan or vest to create the lines?
High waisted (looser) long pants/skirt (to elongate the lower body) with bolder colour or pattern (to bring attention there), with simpler top ?
Is it possible to be flamboyand natural and being small person like 160 cm?
Priyanka Chopra has blunt bones. She is wider and has a natural waist. She is not a soft dramatic. Her shoulders are heavier and wider.
You are seeing it all wrong. She definitely stands out with Soft Dramatic look. Just because one part of her body looks like 'this or that' is not helpful. It's the overall appearance.
I can’t figure out whether I am a Soft Dramatic or a Dramatic Natural. I’m 5’10”..does this automatically dictate a Dramatic type?
Wednesday Misener not necessarily. Merriam has made a video about Taylor swift. She has the same height as you, but she is a tall gamine.
Tran Bao Le Tran Interesting 🤔 I didn’t know they existed as a type. It’s oxymoronic (as in she is a big little person). There is no gamine about me, but many kind thanks for your post 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
@@dittopoop1915 David Kibbe has verified Taylor Swift as a dramatic, so Merriam is wrong
What's the difference between a dramatic and a natural? Idk which one I am :/
Can i be dramatic even i am only 1,65 cm?
What about body types changing with age? I still have my yang bones but have lost a lot of juicy flesh!
This is cute but all of this fashion is from early 2010's era... don't know what to do with this infomation in 2022 lol
I cannot understand what my kibbe type is :( i tend to wear soft natural clothes a lot because i feel comfortable and still feminine but am not sure if this is me. Sometimes I see myself romantic type because i have some wideness but i have very soft flesh even when i work out. But am 5,5 tall...isn't that tall for romantics? and i have elongated fingers, not big hand but long fingers..How can i decide between soft natural and romantic? and is funny even more because romantic has the most yin whie soft natural, even soft, has quite a bit of yang...great videos, and like i said before, your voice, is angelic and so calming to listen to it! i need some tips :((
You could be romantic and a bit taller. Beyonce is on Kibbe's list as a romantic and she's 5' 7" :) You could also experiment with clothing (try pure romantic vs pure natural clothing) and see which looks better like I describe in my 'Confused by the Kibbe Test, try this!' video!
I thought I may be a dramatic but after watching this I must be a flamboyant gamine then, cos I look best in asymmetrical hems and cropped tops that accentuate my waist and lengthen my legs (I am 5 7 but with a long torso). These looks would be suuuper boring and bland on me!
Maybe Merriam can answer this but I think Naturals and Dramatics tend to have long limbs. I am a 5’ 2” Natural and I have short torso and long arms and legs. I wonder if the long torso shorter legs would immediately suggest gamine.
@@di3486 The thing is Keira Knightley is super long torsoed with long arms but shortish legs, and yet viewed as a dramatic?
I thought that Selena Gomez was a natural and that Liv Tyler was FN??
Selena is definitely SN--she has some yin facial features, some yin flesh, but a soft yang skeleton and facial bones (Aly typed her as this, and I agree). Liv Tyler is on Aly Art's facebook page of Kibbe confirmed types as Natural, so I used her as an example but haven't looked in detail myself!
Can you make a video for soft naturals?!
I have a 30 minute video all about soft naturals!!!!!
9:20 this is what I looked like before but with my hair too straight
Can you make a video on casual clothing for romantics? :)
What about natural curly hair on soft dramatic??
Would you mind sharing your curl type and hair length so I could try and find an example photo for you?
@@ju2082 My hair is pass my shoulder but curls to the bottom of my neck. It is very fine. The curls are the size of a magic marker some the size of a pencil.
@@ju2082 Hi! So my hair curl is about the size of a magic marker in most spots and has some wave in other spots. It hangs to my shoulders when curly but is 6 inches longer when straight. I wear it curly all the time because I have come to love the curls. It would be amazing if you did a video with nothing but curly hair and the body shape!
Boat neck? For naturals?? I don’t agree, because we have broad shoulders.
Who’s the celebrity on right with bun at 2:24
Rooney Mara! :)
what answer cheekbones does Sofia Loren have please?
Well it's interesting, sometimes I feel like they are wide, but at the same time, they're sharp, so I would say they're primarily answer A.
I'm including my subscribers and their Kibbe types in my upcoming video, if you want me to use your photos in the video, and type you (wouldn't be a full consult, but I could tell you my thoughts), you can email me (merriamamani@gmail.com) some photos of yourself in different looks!!!
Merriam Style Will you be doing this again please...I’m really unsure and would be happy to be an example!
Unconstructed long lines, textured. Draped tunic. Touseled hair. Asymmetric lines.
Can a soft dramatic woman be 5'4?
Yes! Lucy Liu is a Dramatic and she's only 5' 3". Be careful though because it is uncommon as far as I know. Types usually fall into their descriptions (such as romantics are short and dramatics are tall), but there are always exceptions. Just as Lily Cole is a soft gamine (I have a video on her if you haven't check it out). If you're someone who hasn't found her type yet after some time, it's possible that you aren't the 'stereotype' of the type (eg, a shorter soft dramatic). So that's a long answer for, it's possible! Try the clothing, and that's the real test. :)