I love this concept for a video, so many of these kibbe/kitchener essences only focus on dressing 'within your type' which basically means never dressing alt ever. It's cool to see someone apply them to a dark aesthetic instead of just what's mainstream/trendy. Also omg finally someone else who knows helter skelter, I feel like no one ever talks about it!
Thank you 🖤 and agreed, also I was really inspired because I was tired of hearing that dressing dark or alt means dressing "disharmonious" with your essence - which absolutely is a valid method but you dont always have to dress against your essence to have a dark aesthetic 🖤
As a "white goth" with some ethereal essence, I take so much inspo from Tilda Swinton. If you have any more ideas for goths who don't do dark colors, I'd love to hear your thoughts :)
Yes absolutely! I love Tilda Swinton so much and can see her as amazing inspiration for goths - I will have more references when I do individual breakdowns of each of the Dark Essences that will show not just black 🖤
I think Bjork can be considered a good source of Ethereal inspo as well - I mean her latest era of space princess-worthy gowns and masks which look as if made of magical insects. Also, her face definitely is out of this world. And she once made a music video (for "Pagan Poetry") showing - among other interesting things - pearls being sewn onto her bare skin. What can be more Goth than some kinky stuff?
I love Bjork! Idk if she's considered goth music but I argue some of her albums are - nonetheless she is absolutely a Dark Aesthetic muse & I am doing individual breakdowns of each essence with more examples coming soon!
I've always wanted to have a goth or goth adjacent look when I was younger but couldn't because the family didn't approve it and I didn't have the money to create a wardrobe with that specific look. I feel this video is timely for me personally, since I'm older, have separated myself from family, and have adult money, I've been getting back into achieving a goth or goth adjacent aesthetic. Thank you for this video, excellent starting off point and inspiration for me.
Ohhh, I was about to write about her when I saw your comment! Just one thing: isn't she giving more of a classical vibe though? Well I guess I must wait for the stylist análisis 😊
Thank you for this video. As somebody who feels like she is soft, but not soft enought for pink and cute looks, but somehow edgy but not edgy enough for some super dark and serious looks i found this helpful. My angular-cute essence fits gamine pretty well! And the lowkey playfullness i been doing for years. Very cool video thank you
I loved this video! The common descriptions of ingenue like “sweet”, “delicate”, and “light” does not fit my personality or identity. This video was a great inspiration on how to incorporate dark aesthetics into my ingenue essence. Side note: I recently found your channel and am very happy to have found a fashion creator with a dark aesthetic. I would love to hear your take on how to dress in a dark aesthetic that honors your seasonal color palette (even if you’re not a winter).
Awww thank you and thank you for noticing all the little details! Yes more to come & especially dark aesthetics in different seasons, I think I'll start with Spring and go from there - its actually quite highly requested so def coming soon 🖤
Finally..... I've been waiting for a video like this, as a woman who is a soft natural and who dresses very dark, I am so glad someone finally made a video about this. Thank you sooo very much from my ruby red heart♥️
Thank you! And I agree! And if a dark aesthetic is mentioned its very broad or it feels like the person doesnt have a genuine love for a dark aesthetic based off of their references
This video was perfect. Im a ingenue and ethereal dominant and i've always loved the look of porcelain dolls. I admire the dark,soft,uncanny look and I'd say I have these traits. I have problems with dressing for my ethereal essence. I've always loved the etherealness of exotic dancers but im not sure how to make that into a style.
Thank you 🖤 and when taking inspiration from exotic dancers theres so many ways to go about it, whether its taking note of the glamour they incorporate or one of my favorite methods is buying vintage lingerie or slips and wearing them in a casual way - also look into VictoriaJade on instagram, shes a dear friend & a burlesque dancer who incorporates that glam into her everyday wardrobe 🖤
@@silkymochi thanks for the advice! I couldn't find VictoriaJade on Instagram but I've found other burlesque dancers and I found a lot of inspo, thanks!
my eyes are so oily, i don't do much eye makeup. my whole face is: brows, lashes, inner corner highlight & sometimes a lip. i loooove that you mention makeup like this can still be dark without literally being dark. more please! ♥️
Awww I so glad I found my people because YOU CAN still have a dark aesthetic without the makeup looks we typically see (I still love them) but I also have oily/sensitive eyelids so I relate 😞
It is different in some ways! I always love a darker take on things & felt like I couldn't resonate with some of the style suggestions I kept hearing but I do love watching other creators on essences 🖤
Besides those mentioned in the video and comments, Daphne Guinness is another great inspiration if you are into dark, high fashion, ethereal and somewhat fantasy like aesthetic. The core Alexander McQueen girl. She is just so iconic.
So much genius in one video. Watched for someone with a dark aesthetic - but was able to affirm my own essences within the video! My favorite was Rihanna's take on Romantic dark aesthetic
As soon as you brought up Yuko Ichihara *I lost my damn mind* . I LOVE this woman. LOVE her. I want EVERYTHING in her closet. I WISH I could be as stunning, smart and terrifying as her. I'm honestly not sure what essence I have. Not even 100% sure about my body type. I keep trying to figure it out, think I got it, then I backtrack :/
I am so excited for this! I have the hardest time explaining that I like ingengue, but in black sheer delicate layers, dark little ditsy prints, pearls and silver but no pastels, little white, and more "consumptive maidenhood" than "cute girlishness
Awesome breakdown of the essences 😻 to me Jenna Ortega leans more gamine as opposed to ingenue, not saying the ingenue is completely absent though..! Christina Ricci’s features have more of the dainty rounded-ness, doll like feeling - and would say the same of Devon Aoki too (though her personal style is not necessarily dark or gothic). Gamines have a more mischievous vibe (I think of Peter Pan) while ingénue gives more of sweet/innocent vibe?! Love that you included Gabriette as a muse, her style is so cool. 💕
Jenna Ortega absolutely has Gamine essence but I try not to repeat muses & really wanted to talk about Prudence for Gamine 🖤 but for the Ingenue it more so the idea of Wednesday - same thing with Gabriette! I used her as a Natural muse but she also has Romantic essence I love Devon Aoki so much didnt really include her because she doesn't necessarily feel like a dark muse Also thank you so much 🖤
Awww thank you! And remember you can have a different face essence from your kibbe but you can also be a SN with Natural essence! 🖤 I'm with you, I'm a soft natural too ☺️
Could you do a video on essence types and what kind of fantasy/ historical character or monster types they would look best in. Like vampire, cowgirl, fairy, etc. I think that would be super cool
And I mean it! Look how good Gabriette or Angelina looks, and I rarely wear eyemakeup because my eyes get irritated easy lol lips, brows, and your outfit can still exude a dark aesthetic 🖤
I've been NEEDING a video like this! Thank you so much! I want to know more, in depth about every essence and how to do the goth for every individual. If there is more to learn than I am very interested. This video helped me pinpoint a bit more on how I can do my own styling for a darker aesthetic. Thank you so much for posting! 🖤
I will definitely be doing an individual breakdown for each of the essences that I couldn't fit into this video! But it will be Dark Aesthetic emphasis since goth is a music subculture 🖤 you can dress however you want and be goth!
YEESS!! 🖤 🦇 💀 🥀 Would love to hear more about dark essence! I am an ingenue classic and my style has always been dark which is opposite to my essence. I’ve been trying to mix classic minimalism with short more compact silhouettes (I’m also FG), some delicate, intricate details, and an overall black-and-white color palette and it’s working for me. Please make more videos about dark essence in detail, I’ve been looking for this type of content since I discovered Kibbe and Kitchener. Love your videos!! 🖤🖤🖤
Thank you thank you! Yes, I'm thinking of doing an in depth breakdown of each Dark Essence, create a moodboard for each one & talk about more examples!
Amazing video as always! Every essence I was like "oh! That's me!" haha I'm sure that happens to a lot of us. I really enjoyed how you explained ethereal and how the explanation itself became ethereal on its own.
Thank you so much Jenny! And soon you'll find out your essence either way 🖤 I appreciate that so much, I was researching so many possible examples for Ethereal & eventually concluded if you really want to be ethereal you need to go for OUT THERE type of inspirations lol
Every single reference that you pulled for each essence and aesthetic has been inspirations for me for years of my lifetime so far. Especially Angelina, dita von teese, gabbriette and Morticia. I naturally enjoy a darker aesthetic and love pulling Inspo from different essences. I genuinely appreciated this video and will share with everyone that ik will appreciate it as well. I have never seen anyone discuss this ever and I think it’s actually such an important topic. Immediate subscribe. Loved this.
I love this video so much, im all about dark aesthetic and since getting into kibbe and essense i was struggling in how to incorporate dark styling as an ingenue
I don’t have a dark aesthetic but still loved this take. I think applying the essences in this way really helped to highlight the differences without relying on the stereotypical tropes too heavily and the same old images…
This video was SO fun to watch. I've always been drawn to the goth look. Gina Gershon is also a very sexy, dark, lush vibe. Check out the movie showgirls. To me she has a dramatic & romantic energy, but she looks so good with the dark aesthetic.
This helped a ton! Just the other day I was discussing essences with a friend and we were talking about how they show up in our styles. I have a hunch (and so does my friend) that I’m a gamine and ethereal dominant but I’m still learning how to work with my style and makeup
This video helped so much, I think I'm a mix of classic and gamine and you actually listed some of my favourite actresses and characters in both those parts so that explains a lot ❤
This was fantastic! I'd love deep dives for all of these tbh. I think I'm getting a better sense of the essences and my original instinct for myself was not far off
You mentioned how there's a short hairstyle for every essence, and that peaked my interest a lot. Would you be willing to talk more about it in the future?
I'm flamboyant natural with gamine essence, and I feel a mix between Winona Rider and Angelina Jolie in the '90 is a perfect mix for me. Like the a bit longer pixie cut that's almost a wolf cut, no makeup, boyish clothes but with a playful touch to it (like I love spooky campy shirt designs, like campy werewolf or vampire or skull prints, and fun and mismatched earrings, like bloody knives or swords or foxes, and always a stone hanger and moon necklace with anything). It's natural but with a mischievous energy :D
Wow this was fantastic I have been researching all of this for the past few weeks, it is fun to see that you have the dark aesthetic combined with the body types. I am a soft gamine. But I do have a dark aesthetic . I didn't know what I was because I have this dramatic look at the same time, I do have a pixie like a gamine would, I have white hair I am 55 years old but I have always been underneath a goth in spirit. I tend to wear a lot of black I have glasses similar to what you have on right now. And people say I have the personality of a gamine but the intensity of a dramatic. It's like "you're so fun and energetic but I wouldn't want to mess with you and get on the wrong side" like I'm very dominant. I always get put in managerial positions that I don't want to be in. The picture in my little bubble shows me with more hair but it is all gone now. But you can see the whiteness. I'm interested to know what you would cast me as? I am a little bit confused I am square and short 5ft1 1/2 square face square feet square hands square shoulders square everything and 155 lb. Am I truly a gamine?....
I feel it's both your essence but also them cheekbones that can cut through glass. Also, maybe the elongation of your face. You have a longer and rounded face at the end. Kind of ethereal- esk, I think.
Awww thank you! The cheekbone comment made me giggle lol 🖤 I get that a lot, my face is kinda big, broad and long and I look kind of off in Ingenue looks - I am so honored to be called Ethereal in Essence!
This was a great explanation and not a very talked about topic with gothic styles. I think Liv Tyler could also be included in natural essence. she can be heavily made up but she rocks the no eye makeup just luscious lips look and i belive she is a flamboyant natural
omg i was just thinking about how being ethereal doesn’t mean looking light and angel like and that i might have that essence but more looking like a dark being in a way! thank uuuu for this
@@silkymochiyess! and I also take so much inspiration from dark fantasy movies it was very interesting you bringing that up! I would LOVE if u dived deeper into this, I also have gamine and romantic essence and the more tips the better! thank u again
I loved this video. You have really great examples. I’m still not totally sure where I fall (maybe a mix of dramatic, natural, and romantic?? I’m not sure). It’d be really cool if you did a dark aesthetic series. I’ve always been drawn to the more goth/grunge/dark aesthetic look.
I’m a natural + ethereal but I struggle so much because my paleness and low contrast, whenever I try doing dark aesthetics it’s always wayyy too much and looks like I’m in a costume. Thank you so much for this video🫶🙏😭 I’ve learned I should go an unconventional yet almost more naturally occurring way. It’ll be interesting to explore to say the least!
i recently got typed as ingenue-classic-gamine which threw a wrench into the works of my current emo/grunge wardrobe. REALLY loved your video, so so helpful. would love to hear more !!!
Love the rose, very dramatic morticia! And i have a new appreciation for Cowboy goth, Cowpunk or dark cowboy aesthetic- i think they could be in any of the essences though just depends on
As a SN with dark essence, I utilize dark and flowy cardigans, flowy midi and maxi skirts or a dress with waist cinching, and a mostly black palette with different textures to better suit my frame.
Weirdly, this video has helped me clarify that even though I have classic essence, I also have gamine essence that needs to be considered, because many of the DVT looks wpuld look too 'adult' or even plain on me. Despite a more angular face (if i have gamine, its definitely soft gamine), the term 'dark fairy' has always resonated most with me, and i feel thats an easy one to achieve as a soft classic/soft gamine type.
I can already tell I'm going to reference and come back to this video a lot. 10s across the board. And thank you for declaring Rih a goth, she very much is and has been, loudly, since Rated R. And as a TR with Ingenue & Dramatic essence dominants and more importantly as a soft, edgy black girl Rihanna has always been my "Angelica Huston" lol.
This is the sweetest 🖤 And absolutely! How can she not be, she samples goth music in her own but also she has an amazing dark aesthetic 🖤 Youre so right she has an amazing mix of Romantic/Dramatic essence and overall a stunning muse Thank you again for the kind comment!
@@silkymochiInteresting. 🤔 She wouldn't be gothic, not goth? She's definitely had some gothic looks but I'm not sure if she's goth. I know she's sampled synthpop band Soft Cell but what goth music has she sampled? Edit: I see, you mentioned The Cure. I had no idea. Is she into any other goth music?
@@niellalien so I wouldn’t say her music is goth but she as someone who enjoys/likes goth music is why I referred to her as goth lol and as far as I know she's sampled The Cure I believe twice (not exactly sure the number) but this video is more of an emphasis on Dark Aesthetics and not just who are goth - when it comes to Kitchener Essences there is a misunderstanding that in order to have a dark aesthetic you have to dress disharmoniously with your essences and I wanted to those of us who like darker/spookier/alt looks that we fall under a large umbrella and you can dress harmoniously with your essences :)
I can actually listen to you for hours great video 💗💗 I’m glad you explained the different types so well because a lot just assume if you wear black you’re automatically emo
Please please please elaborate on these, I was DESPERATE for a video like yours, so glad i found you!!! My main essence is ethereal and as an alternative person I have such a hard time figuring it out and especially finding affordable pieces and types of clothing that actually work for me🥺
Newbie here! ✨🖤💅🏼🩷💜💙 I think I’m a natural classic ingenue ✨ Natural because I don’t wear makeup at all. My skin is too sensitive and reacts badly. Another point is my slight eye bags, they kind of go with my “dark look”. But I keep my face looking clean and fresh. Classic because I like dressing in black or dark business attire. Lace over coats, frills of lace on socks, old fashioned classy leather shoes. And, when I wear dresses, I always say: Collars and cuffs are a must! Ingenue- As someone who is 4’9”, who still gets asked for ID at the movies (despite being a quarter of a hundred years old lol), I’d say I look pretty youthful. I’d also say I’m ingenue because of my girly-girl taste in cutesy jewelry to accent my attire. (My obsession with flowers and floral patterns is rampant rn 💀) Anyways, this video was so lovely and eloquent 🖤 I will definitely be subscribing.
Loved this! Watching a second time :). You had mentioned there is a short haircut for every essence. That would be a really helpful video. Especially for some essence blends. I am a Kibbe TR (thought I was SG) with D/R/C essence blend. I have tried so many hairstyles. I am currently growing my hair back to a long bob. It has been my best bet so far. But would love to see your thoughts. I am an "Aries Sun Cancer Rising" .... I googled and found it was described as "The Empathetic Leader: Aries Sun Cancer Rising is a leader that nurtures those that follow them." This tracks because I am a therapist lol.
Thank you thank you! So I don't do requests in comments anymore since it's gotten overwhelming so I do Astrology Style Readings in my shop now or you can stick along because I plan on doing individual Astrology Style videos per sign 🖤 one day!
Finally, content specifically curated for me. Thank you, this was done beautifully and very informative. I'll fore sure check the rest of your content and subscribe. Content such as yours is extremely helpful for babybats. ❤️ I also love Jennifer Tilly's classic dark essence.
Awww thank you 🖤 so much love for baby bats or anyone with a dark aesthetic & is looking for community or inspiration! I feel like we can always use for dark content on CZcams especially in the fashion realm, thank you again!
I'm so glad I found your channel through my recommendations!! Truly a gift , very informative and I'm sure will help on my finding my preferred stile rodeo♡
Ahh thank you so much for this, please make more videos about those! I would say I'm somewhere between Gamine, Natural, and Romantic when it comes to my features and it's interesting that the clothing styles of those types are actually closest to my own sense of style.
This video actually helped me a lot understanding my essence... I never knew that you could have two types and not only one. Great inspo in this video. I always typed myself as a SN with Kibbe (I could not be anything else bc of my height but my body has a lot of flesh) but I still had childlike features and felt very uncomfortable with the Natural style as I hated the boho 2010s aesthetic and wanted to dress more punk and alternative while keeping a cute energy. I will take GREAT inspiration from Winona and will do my blunt lip look with confidence now that I dont have the pressure of the SN and keeping everything ...well natural :)
Yes exactly! It was always conflicting to me too that you are only your kibbe because we see it all the time that your essences can be different from your body type 🖤 so glad everything resonated!
If you are into a punk dark asthetic look up Brody Dalle, front singer of the Distillers. Not sure but she might be a soft dramatic or a natural and embodies both essences as well as some romantic essence.
I'm so sorry I offer this as a service in my shop 🖤 so I dont do kibbe readings on the fly but if youre interested please feel free to check out my shop but there is a long wait at the moment
I love these videos sm, and you have such good examples! I just wish there was examples for blonde goths😭 its so hard finding inspo as a light dirty blonde goth.
I think Helena Bonham Carter in Harry Potter series and most of her roles actually 😅 is a great example of ethereal dark essence . She exudes out worldliness and uniqueness in a very dark and witchy way .
A goth stylist? PERFECTION
More dramatic goth inspirations please!
🥹 thank you, and yes, I'll be doing individual dark essence breakdowns soon with more inspirations!
@@silkymochi ❤
she reminds me of edna mode
@@bauhausliker0 I am honored, we're also both fashion designers
Thank you for this. If darkness is ever acknowledged it’s always thrown into one category - no variation, no layers, no uniqueness..
Yes! And it frustrates me that when talked about in Kibbe or Essences its one category - dark/alt aesthetics is a large umbrella with variation 🖤
My aesthetic obsession with Eva Green and Dita von Teese suddenly makes more sense 😂
They are the same genre is some ways🖤 both so elegant and classic!
Same❤!
I love this concept for a video, so many of these kibbe/kitchener essences only focus on dressing 'within your type' which basically means never dressing alt ever. It's cool to see someone apply them to a dark aesthetic instead of just what's mainstream/trendy.
Also omg finally someone else who knows helter skelter, I feel like no one ever talks about it!
Thank you 🖤 and agreed, also I was really inspired because I was tired of hearing that dressing dark or alt means dressing "disharmonious" with your essence - which absolutely is a valid method but you dont always have to dress against your essence to have a dark aesthetic 🖤
for myself
6:54 gamine
10:36 naturals
18:10 romantics
time stamps are also in the video description!
As a "white goth" with some ethereal essence, I take so much inspo from Tilda Swinton. If you have any more ideas for goths who don't do dark colors, I'd love to hear your thoughts :)
Yes absolutely! I love Tilda Swinton so much and can see her as amazing inspiration for goths - I will have more references when I do individual breakdowns of each of the Dark Essences that will show not just black 🖤
I love what the angels wear in good omens (even though theyre angels theyre menacing)
Yes! Please do a video about dark aestetics with lighter colours
She leans more to the victorian style, but a white/light color goth inspo I love is Emilie Autumn!
How about Bjork and Kerli as well for white goths? Or they lean too punk?
I think Bjork can be considered a good source of Ethereal inspo as well - I mean her latest era of space princess-worthy gowns and masks which look as if made of magical insects. Also, her face definitely is out of this world. And she once made a music video (for "Pagan Poetry") showing - among other interesting things - pearls being sewn onto her bare skin. What can be more Goth than some kinky stuff?
I love Bjork! Idk if she's considered goth music but I argue some of her albums are - nonetheless she is absolutely a Dark Aesthetic muse & I am doing individual breakdowns of each essence with more examples coming soon!
Goth isn't about kink lmao
Imo the movie Practical magic and the girls’ aesthetics there just feels like Dark Natural! Earthy, carefree with plenty of mystique 🖤
I agree 🖤 definitely going to be talking about them in the individual breakdowns
Nicole Kidman in that green dress. Just stunning.
Need more content like this with a dark aesthetic focus.
I promise more coming soon! I have so much to gush about when it comes to dark aesthetics and essences, kibbe and astrology 🖤 oh and home
I've always wanted to have a goth or goth adjacent look when I was younger but couldn't because the family didn't approve it and I didn't have the money to create a wardrobe with that specific look. I feel this video is timely for me personally, since I'm older, have separated myself from family, and have adult money, I've been getting back into achieving a goth or goth adjacent aesthetic. Thank you for this video, excellent starting off point and inspiration for me.
I absolutely relate! Now that youre older look into goth music and deep dive into your personal style journey 🖤
Rooney Mara is also a great darker gamine essence
Oooo yes! I agree! I'll try to remember to include her when I do the individual breakdowns!
Ohhh, I was about to write about her when I saw your comment! Just one thing: isn't she giving more of a classical vibe though? Well I guess I must wait for the stylist análisis 😊
Thank you for this video. As somebody who feels like she is soft, but not soft enought for pink and cute looks, but somehow edgy but not edgy enough for some super dark and serious looks i found this helpful.
My angular-cute essence fits gamine pretty well! And the lowkey playfullness i been doing for years. Very cool video thank you
Yes you got it! Dark aesthetics is such a vast topic and there are many ways to go about it which is my goal on my channel 🥹
I loved this video! The common descriptions of ingenue like “sweet”, “delicate”, and “light” does not fit my personality or identity. This video was a great inspiration on how to incorporate dark aesthetics into my ingenue essence.
Side note: I recently found your channel and am very happy to have found a fashion creator with a dark aesthetic. I would love to hear your take on how to dress in a dark aesthetic that honors your seasonal color palette (even if you’re not a winter).
Awww thank you and thank you for noticing all the little details!
Yes more to come & especially dark aesthetics in different seasons, I think I'll start with Spring and go from there - its actually quite highly requested so def coming soon 🖤
@@silkymochigreat! look forward to it 🖤
Finally..... I've been waiting for a video like this, as a woman who is a soft natural and who dresses very dark, I am so glad someone finally made a video about this. Thank you sooo very much from my ruby red heart♥️
Aww Im glad you found me then! I make lots of dark aesthetic content, plus astrology stuff!
@@silkymochi awesome👏
I love this! its so hard to find Dark aesthetic representation in Kibbe & Kitchener culture!
Thank you! And I agree! And if a dark aesthetic is mentioned its very broad or it feels like the person doesnt have a genuine love for a dark aesthetic based off of their references
This video was perfect.
Im a ingenue and ethereal dominant and i've always loved the look of porcelain dolls. I admire the dark,soft,uncanny look and I'd say I have these traits.
I have problems with dressing for my ethereal essence. I've always loved the etherealness of exotic dancers but im not sure how to make that into a style.
Thank you 🖤 and when taking inspiration from exotic dancers theres so many ways to go about it, whether its taking note of the glamour they incorporate or one of my favorite methods is buying vintage lingerie or slips and wearing them in a casual way - also look into VictoriaJade on instagram, shes a dear friend & a burlesque dancer who incorporates that glam into her everyday wardrobe 🖤
@@silkymochi thanks for the advice! I couldn't find VictoriaJade on Instagram but I've found other burlesque dancers and I found a lot of inspo, thanks!
I would live to learn more about dark essence's, what ever there is to learn. I want to learn it, lol. 🖤🖤🖤🖤
I definitely will delve into more dark essences soon 🖤
my eyes are so oily, i don't do much eye makeup. my whole face is: brows, lashes, inner corner highlight & sometimes a lip.
i loooove that you mention makeup like this can still be dark without literally being dark. more please! ♥️
Awww I so glad I found my people because YOU CAN still have a dark aesthetic without the makeup looks we typically see (I still love them) but I also have oily/sensitive eyelids so I relate 😞
The dark essence is a new concept to me. However, I definitely see how it's different from other essences. Good video.
It is different in some ways! I always love a darker take on things & felt like I couldn't resonate with some of the style suggestions I kept hearing but I do love watching other creators on essences 🖤
Besides those mentioned in the video and comments, Daphne Guinness is another great inspiration if you are into dark, high fashion, ethereal and somewhat fantasy like aesthetic. The core Alexander McQueen girl. She is just so iconic.
YEESS IVE BEEN DIGGING FOR SOMETHING LIKE THIS FOR MONTHS
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I have Dramatic and Natural essences. I was shocked when I wore a black lipstick at how casual it looked on me. 😅
Absolutely not surprised! It may also work with your color season but Dramatics definitely can work those extreme hues in makeup
So much genius in one video. Watched for someone with a dark aesthetic - but was able to affirm my own essences within the video!
My favorite was Rihanna's take on Romantic dark aesthetic
Aww thank you!
As soon as you brought up Yuko Ichihara *I lost my damn mind* . I LOVE this woman. LOVE her. I want EVERYTHING in her closet. I WISH I could be as stunning, smart and terrifying as her.
I'm honestly not sure what essence I have. Not even 100% sure about my body type. I keep trying to figure it out, think I got it, then I backtrack :/
Yuuko is my favorite ethereal muse! And same!
If youre truly stumped on kibbe or essence I do offer it as a service in my shop!
I am so excited for this! I have the hardest time explaining that I like ingengue, but in black sheer delicate layers, dark little ditsy prints, pearls and silver but no pastels, little white, and more "consumptive maidenhood" than "cute girlishness
One of my favorite channels. I look forward to your videos.
this is literally the sweetest, thank you so much!
Awesome breakdown of the essences 😻 to me Jenna Ortega leans more gamine as opposed to ingenue, not saying the ingenue is completely absent though..! Christina Ricci’s features have more of the dainty rounded-ness, doll like feeling - and would say the same of Devon Aoki too (though her personal style is not necessarily dark or gothic). Gamines have a more mischievous vibe (I think of Peter Pan) while ingénue gives more of sweet/innocent vibe?! Love that you included Gabriette as a muse, her style is so cool. 💕
Jenna Ortega absolutely has Gamine essence but I try not to repeat muses & really wanted to talk about Prudence for Gamine 🖤 but for the Ingenue it more so the idea of Wednesday - same thing with Gabriette! I used her as a Natural muse but she also has Romantic essence
I love Devon Aoki so much didnt really include her because she doesn't necessarily feel like a dark muse
Also thank you so much 🖤
I really love your break down. I’m a “soft natural” and really resonate with the way you described the style 🖤
Awww thank you! And remember you can have a different face essence from your kibbe but you can also be a SN with Natural essence! 🖤 I'm with you, I'm a soft natural too ☺️
Could you do a video on essence types and what kind of fantasy/ historical character or monster types they would look best in. Like vampire, cowgirl, fairy, etc. I think that would be super cool
This sounds fun and super lighthearted! I will add it to my queue and will give you a shoutout 🖤
I've been needing a video like this
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As someone who cannot wear eye makeup currently, when you said no eye makeup can work for dark aesthetics 🥲
And I mean it! Look how good Gabriette or Angelina looks, and I rarely wear eyemakeup because my eyes get irritated easy lol lips, brows, and your outfit can still exude a dark aesthetic 🖤
So good ❤ those glasses are cute. ❤
Awww thank you! Theyre called Diamond from Eyebuydirect & I got the clear ones!
FINALLY WE HAVE A VIDEO ABOUT THIS, THANK YOU THANK YOUUUU
And I will be expanding on each one in individual videos - all about dark aesthetics here ✨
Very cool video! I love wearing dark clothes but I gravitate from a very rocker look to a very classic look and it was interesting.
Love that combination 🖤
@@silkymochi thanks! 😊
I've been NEEDING a video like this! Thank you so much! I want to know more, in depth about every essence and how to do the goth for every individual. If there is more to learn than I am very interested. This video helped me pinpoint a bit more on how I can do my own styling for a darker aesthetic. Thank you so much for posting! 🖤
I will definitely be doing an individual breakdown for each of the essences that I couldn't fit into this video! But it will be Dark Aesthetic emphasis since goth is a music subculture 🖤 you can dress however you want and be goth!
YEESS!! 🖤 🦇 💀 🥀 Would love to hear more about dark essence! I am an ingenue classic and my style has always been dark which is opposite to my essence. I’ve been trying to mix classic minimalism with short more compact silhouettes (I’m also FG), some delicate, intricate details, and an overall black-and-white color palette and it’s working for me. Please make more videos about dark essence in detail, I’ve been looking for this type of content since I discovered Kibbe and Kitchener. Love your videos!! 🖤🖤🖤
Thank you thank you! Yes, I'm thinking of doing an in depth breakdown of each Dark Essence, create a moodboard for each one & talk about more examples!
I'd love some deep dive into these essences ! Especially if you can add the hair and makeup factors too 💜
I can and Ill be starting the deepdives next week 🖤
Amazing video as always! Every essence I was like "oh! That's me!" haha I'm sure that happens to a lot of us. I really enjoyed how you explained ethereal and how the explanation itself became ethereal on its own.
Thank you so much Jenny! And soon you'll find out your essence either way 🖤 I appreciate that so much, I was researching so many possible examples for Ethereal & eventually concluded if you really want to be ethereal you need to go for OUT THERE type of inspirations lol
Every single reference that you pulled for each essence and aesthetic has been inspirations for me for years of my lifetime so far. Especially Angelina, dita von teese, gabbriette and Morticia. I naturally enjoy a darker aesthetic and love pulling Inspo from different essences. I genuinely appreciated this video and will share with everyone that ik will appreciate it as well. I have never seen anyone discuss this ever and I think it’s actually such an important topic. Immediate subscribe. Loved this.
Awww thank you!
I love Prudence's style! 🖤🖤🖤
She looked so so good in all episodes!
I love this video so much, im all about dark aesthetic and since getting into kibbe and essense i was struggling in how to incorporate dark styling as an ingenue
Definitely more to come on dark essences! And thank you!
I don’t have a dark aesthetic but still loved this take. I think applying the essences in this way really helped to highlight the differences without relying on the stereotypical tropes too heavily and the same old images…
I really appreciate this! Thats why I started my content, I resonated with the information but not the style recommendations
Goth here and GOD I needed this video. Thank you!!!
I appreciate you 🖤🖤🖤 Im glad you enjoyed it 🥰
This video was SO fun to watch. I've always been drawn to the goth look. Gina Gershon is also a very sexy, dark, lush vibe. Check out the movie showgirls. To me she has a dramatic & romantic energy, but she looks so good with the dark aesthetic.
I can't express loud enough how happy I am to have found this video!! 🖤🖤
Im so happy youre happy and it resonates 🥹🖤
I had watched kibbe types videos and I had never seen something like this. I'm here to stay❤
You just mentioned all of my favourite celebrities and style icons. I feel like i found my tribe🖤
This helped a ton! Just the other day I was discussing essences with a friend and we were talking about how they show up in our styles. I have a hunch (and so does my friend) that I’m a gamine and ethereal dominant but I’m still learning how to work with my style and makeup
Getting a second opinion always helps! And more individual breakdowns of the dark essences coming soon so hopefully it helps 🖤
This video helped so much, I think I'm a mix of classic and gamine and you actually listed some of my favourite actresses and characters in both those parts so that explains a lot ❤
I'm glad you mentioned Rihanna, she's a perfect muse. Not a fan a traditional Gothic looks on me.
I love how vast dark aesthetics are and how so many styles have branched off from one another & Rihanna is such a stunning example of that 🖤
This was fantastic! I'd love deep dives for all of these tbh. I think I'm getting a better sense of the essences and my original instinct for myself was not far off
Same! I love deep dives and havent heard much dark aesthetic + kibbe or kitchener so Ive been enjoying sharing my takes 🖤
You mentioned how there's a short hairstyle for every essence, and that peaked my interest a lot. Would you be willing to talk more about it in the future?
Absolutely! I can do a whole hair for the different essences video one day 🖤
I'm flamboyant natural with gamine essence, and I feel a mix between Winona Rider and Angelina Jolie in the '90 is a perfect mix for me. Like the a bit longer pixie cut that's almost a wolf cut, no makeup, boyish clothes but with a playful touch to it (like I love spooky campy shirt designs, like campy werewolf or vampire or skull prints, and fun and mismatched earrings, like bloody knives or swords or foxes, and always a stone hanger and moon necklace with anything).
It's natural but with a mischievous energy :D
Love all these dark inspirations!
❤❤❤❤omg i love this 😍💕 subscribed
thank you so much 🖤
Wow this was fantastic I have been researching all of this for the past few weeks, it is fun to see that you have the dark aesthetic combined with the body types. I am a soft gamine. But I do have a dark aesthetic . I didn't know what I was because I have this dramatic look at the same time, I do have a pixie like a gamine would, I have white hair I am 55 years old but I have always been underneath a goth in spirit. I tend to wear a lot of black I have glasses similar to what you have on right now. And people say I have the personality of a gamine but the intensity of a dramatic. It's like "you're so fun and energetic but I wouldn't want to mess with you and get on the wrong side" like I'm very dominant. I always get put in managerial positions that I don't want to be in. The picture in my little bubble shows me with more hair but it is all gone now. But you can see the whiteness. I'm interested to know what you would cast me as? I am a little bit confused I am square and short 5ft1 1/2 square face square feet square hands square shoulders square everything and 155 lb. Am I truly a gamine?....
I feel it's both your essence but also them cheekbones that can cut through glass. Also, maybe the elongation of your face. You have a longer and rounded face at the end. Kind of ethereal- esk, I think.
Awww thank you! The cheekbone comment made me giggle lol 🖤 I get that a lot, my face is kinda big, broad and long and I look kind of off in Ingenue looks - I am so honored to be called Ethereal in Essence!
I’m so so grateful I found your channel
Whimsigothical is my aesthetic, soft ethereal with dark tones thank you so much for making this video
Of course! And whimsigoth is so beautiful and is definitely complemented in that ethereal essence 🖤
This was a great explanation and not a very talked about topic with gothic styles. I think Liv Tyler could also be included in natural essence. she can be heavily made up but she rocks the no eye makeup just luscious lips look and i belive she is a flamboyant natural
Agreed! I think Liv Tyler would be great for Natural and even Ethereal for her Arwen role 🖤
It can be your bright winter like skintone and hair skin contrast.😊
Angelica, Angelina and Eva. Yes. That's right 🖤
The queens 🖤🖤🖤
omg i was just thinking about how being ethereal doesn’t mean looking light and angel like and that i might have that essence but more looking like a dark being in a way! thank uuuu for this
Exactly! In the end ethereal is an outworldly essence like Tilda Swinton & she was the branch that lead me to my other examples 🖤
@@silkymochiyess! and I also take so much inspiration from dark fantasy movies it was very interesting you bringing that up! I would LOVE if u dived deeper into this, I also have gamine and romantic essence and the more tips the better! thank u again
I loved this video. You have really great examples. I’m still not totally sure where I fall (maybe a mix of dramatic, natural, and romantic?? I’m not sure).
It’d be really cool if you did a dark aesthetic series. I’ve always been drawn to the more goth/grunge/dark aesthetic look.
Definitely more dark aesthetic videos to come! Going to do color seasons next and still figuring out how I want to format others 🤔
And thank you 🖤🖤🖤
I have been looking for osmethung like this foreverrr
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I’m a natural + ethereal but I struggle so much because my paleness and low contrast, whenever I try doing dark aesthetics it’s always wayyy too much and looks like I’m in a costume. Thank you so much for this video🫶🙏😭
I’ve learned I should go an unconventional yet almost more naturally occurring way. It’ll be interesting to explore to say the least!
I've loved the dark ethereal essence, feels like some ✨️ghostly little creature✨️. I think Heike Langhans fits in this (maybe?)
I’m so looking forward to this one! You have such fun and informative videos and they’re always my fave to watch!
I hope you enjoyed it and thank as always, I always appreciate your comments!
i recently got typed as ingenue-classic-gamine which threw a wrench into the works of my current emo/grunge wardrobe. REALLY loved your video, so so helpful. would love to hear more !!!
Awww thank you! Im going to start the individual breakdowns this week!
ughhh !!! ur mind !!!! i had to subscribe immediately
Thank you thank you 🥹
It was great!🌹 thank u! I am dramatic, with soft dramatic body type. ❤ Also I really like to incorporate dark-cowboy aesthetic in my outfits😄
Love the rose, very dramatic morticia! And i have a new appreciation for Cowboy goth, Cowpunk or dark cowboy aesthetic- i think they could be in any of the essences though just depends on
I LOVE Angelica Houston as Morticia
She was an absolute goddess 👌🏼
As a SN with dark essence, I utilize dark and flowy cardigans, flowy midi and maxi skirts or a dress with waist cinching, and a mostly black palette with different textures to better suit my frame.
Weirdly, this video has helped me clarify that even though I have classic essence, I also have gamine essence that needs to be considered, because many of the DVT looks wpuld look too 'adult' or even plain on me.
Despite a more angular face (if i have gamine, its definitely soft gamine), the term 'dark fairy' has always resonated most with me, and i feel thats an easy one to achieve as a soft classic/soft gamine type.
Makes sense! And also thank you 🥹🖤
Lol I'm a natural dark essence, thank u so much, some people don't really get my aesthetic and now thanks to this video I feel appreciated hahaha 💗💗💗💗
Awwww I appreciate you 🖤
I can already tell I'm going to reference and come back to this video a lot. 10s across the board.
And thank you for declaring Rih a goth, she very much is and has been, loudly, since Rated R.
And as a TR with Ingenue & Dramatic essence dominants and more importantly as a soft, edgy black girl Rihanna has always been my "Angelica Huston" lol.
This is the sweetest 🖤
And absolutely! How can she not be, she samples goth music in her own but also she has an amazing dark aesthetic 🖤
Youre so right she has an amazing mix of Romantic/Dramatic essence and overall a stunning muse
Thank you again for the kind comment!
@@silkymochiInteresting. 🤔 She wouldn't be gothic, not goth? She's definitely had some gothic looks but I'm not sure if she's goth. I know she's sampled synthpop band Soft Cell but what goth music has she sampled?
Edit: I see, you mentioned The Cure. I had no idea. Is she into any other goth music?
@@niellalien so I wouldn’t say her music is goth but she as someone who enjoys/likes goth music is why I referred to her as goth lol
and as far as I know she's sampled The Cure I believe twice (not exactly sure the number)
but this video is more of an emphasis on Dark Aesthetics and not just who are goth - when it comes to Kitchener Essences there is a misunderstanding that in order to have a dark aesthetic you have to dress disharmoniously with your essences and I wanted to those of us who like darker/spookier/alt looks that we fall under a large umbrella and you can dress harmoniously with your essences :)
I can actually listen to you for hours great video 💗💗 I’m glad you explained the different types so well because a lot just assume if you wear black you’re automatically emo
Thank you 🥹🖤 and yes! Not all dark aesthetics are the same, its such a large umbrella!
perfect Friday the 13th watch
So honored youre watching it on Friday the 13th 🖤 honestly its my favorite time of year
Would love to hear more about dark ethereal and dark natural please!
Dark Naturals coming soon & I already have a Dark Ethereal video on my channel 🖤
I appreciate your content so much. When will you reopen your Astrology Style Readings. I was going to purchase today for a bday gift to myself. 💙
Yes I would love a deep dive and to learn more about the dark essences!
Yes! Individual breakdowns coming soon!
Please please please elaborate on these, I was DESPERATE for a video like yours, so glad i found you!!! My main essence is ethereal and as an alternative person I have such a hard time figuring it out and especially finding affordable pieces and types of clothing that actually work for me🥺
Yes yes yes! Ill be doing individual breakdowns soon and also most of my style videos will almost always be a dark aesthetic until I'm old & gray lol
Newbie here! ✨🖤💅🏼🩷💜💙 I think I’m a natural classic ingenue ✨
Natural because I don’t wear makeup at all. My skin is too sensitive and reacts badly. Another point is my slight eye bags, they kind of go with my “dark look”. But I keep my face looking clean and fresh.
Classic because I like dressing in black or dark business attire. Lace over coats, frills of lace on socks, old fashioned classy leather shoes. And, when I wear dresses, I always say: Collars and cuffs are a must!
Ingenue- As someone who is 4’9”, who still gets asked for ID at the movies (despite being a quarter of a hundred years old lol), I’d say I look pretty youthful. I’d also say I’m ingenue because of my girly-girl taste in cutesy jewelry to accent my attire. (My obsession with flowers and floral patterns is rampant rn 💀)
Anyways, this video was so lovely and eloquent 🖤 I will definitely be subscribing.
Awwww thank you! And being called eloquent is such an honor 😭
Loved this! Watching a second time :). You had mentioned there is a short haircut for every essence. That would be a really helpful video. Especially for some essence blends. I am a Kibbe TR (thought I was SG) with D/R/C essence blend. I have tried so many hairstyles. I am currently growing my hair back to a long bob. It has been my best bet so far. But would love to see your thoughts. I am an "Aries Sun Cancer Rising" .... I googled and found it was described as "The Empathetic Leader: Aries Sun Cancer Rising is a leader that nurtures those that follow them." This tracks because I am a therapist lol.
Thank you thank you! So I don't do requests in comments anymore since it's gotten overwhelming so I do Astrology Style Readings in my shop now or you can stick along because I plan on doing individual Astrology Style videos per sign 🖤 one day!
Finally, content specifically curated for me. Thank you, this was done beautifully and very informative. I'll fore sure check the rest of your content and subscribe. Content such as yours is extremely helpful for babybats. ❤️ I also love Jennifer Tilly's classic dark essence.
Awww thank you 🖤 so much love for baby bats or anyone with a dark aesthetic & is looking for community or inspiration! I feel like we can always use for dark content on CZcams especially in the fashion realm, thank you again!
I was literally JUST saying someone needs to make this video
🥹🥹🥹 glad you found me
10 seconds in I know this is the content I crave ❤ love this analysis
Awww thank you 🖤 more like this coming soon
I'm so glad I found your channel through my recommendations!!
Truly a gift , very informative and I'm sure will help on my finding my preferred stile rodeo♡
Im so glad you found me and I hope you like more of the content to come 🖤
Ahh thank you so much for this, please make more videos about those! I would say I'm somewhere between Gamine, Natural, and Romantic when it comes to my features and it's interesting that the clothing styles of those types are actually closest to my own sense of style.
I absolutely will and I appreciate you! More individual breakdowns coming soon 🖤
This video actually helped me a lot understanding my essence... I never knew that you could have two types and not only one. Great inspo in this video. I always typed myself as a SN with Kibbe (I could not be anything else bc of my height but my body has a lot of flesh) but I still had childlike features and felt very uncomfortable with the Natural style as I hated the boho 2010s aesthetic and wanted to dress more punk and alternative while keeping a cute energy. I will take GREAT inspiration from Winona and will do my blunt lip look with confidence now that I dont have the pressure of the SN and keeping everything ...well natural :)
Yes exactly! It was always conflicting to me too that you are only your kibbe because we see it all the time that your essences can be different from your body type 🖤 so glad everything resonated!
If you are into a punk dark asthetic look up Brody Dalle, front singer of the Distillers. Not sure but she might be a soft dramatic or a natural and embodies both essences as well as some romantic essence.
Also short hair inspo there for a non gamine, longer, stronger face!
Thank you! I will look into her! 🖤
Wow. Im so glad I found your channel 🖤 bless
Aww thats so sweet thank you 🖤
This was such a thoughtful video that really showcases your love of dark aesthetics. Thank you for posting!
Awww thank you 🖤🖤🖤🥂
This is interesting 🦋
Thank you 🖤✨
@silkymochi This may be a funny question, but what is my kibbe type based on my picture? 😂 🩵
I'm so sorry I offer this as a service in my shop 🖤 so I dont do kibbe readings on the fly but if youre interested please feel free to check out my shop but there is a long wait at the moment
I love these videos sm, and you have such good examples! I just wish there was examples for blonde goths😭 its so hard finding inspo as a light dirty blonde goth.
Coming soon, literally aiming for monday 🖤
Okay I love this theme. I was looking for a similar guide for so long
Im glad you found me 🖤
i am so glad i found this channel holy crap this is amazing
Aww thank you 🥰
oh my gosh I didn’t know I needed this - immediately subscribed!!
I believe I’m more of a natural and a bit of classic
Awww thank you 🖤🖤🖤
Awesome Video! I've been waiting for someone to do a dark aesthetic / goth essences video. Loved it!
Awww thank you, glad it resonated 🖤
i’m super biased because i love our post punk queen siouxsie but i’m def not ethereal/angelic so the advice you gave at the start is rlly good
I think Helena Bonham Carter in Harry Potter series and most of her roles actually 😅 is a great example of ethereal dark essence . She exudes out worldliness and uniqueness in a very dark and witchy way .