Kibbe Simplified: Intro to the 5 Primary Body Types
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- čas přidán 12. 09. 2024
- After spending the past couple of years learning about Kibbe (and his lesser known predecessors) from @AlyArt and @Gabriellearrudadesign , I now understand it well enough to use this information as I make dressing and shopping decisions. This information is powerful and offers a way out of the endless maze that is chasing trends. I've enjoyed learning about it, and I hope this video adds something new to the conversation.
Also, I show examples of clothes for sale that I found on my Saks app. I chose this as a resource because Saks offers designer clothes, and I am certain that designers use this knowledge to design ready-to-wear as well; basically, I knew it would be easy to find great examples there, but you can find examples of these types of clothes in your own closet and anywhere else clothes are sold.
Dramatic: 1:49
Romantic 11:10
Natural 15:09
Gamine 20:17
Classic 26:10
I am thrilled to have found your channel. Now I need to binge your videos. My daughter is fully gray with a stylish cut and gets compliments all the time. After getting Covid and having some hair loss I decided to let my gray grow. No dye for 20 weeks and I am thrilled. I really enjoy your presentations and as a 70 yr old who has dyed her hair for 1/2 her life I feel the power and freedom.
Frannie, I am so happy you are here 💗 I hope you experience some of the increased hair growth that many of us have noticed when we ditched the dye. It was very noticeable to me at about the one year mark. You and your daughter sound so lovely! 🥰😘
Thanks. I’d appreciate you showing examples on non-celebs. And I’d especially appreciate seeing older and overweight models. Not necessarily plus size, although that’d be fine too. But like for many of us we are dealing with sagging from gaining and losing weight and having babies. I’ve seen a few older women with great style and amazing outfits and clothes. But most of us feel a little silly from all the attention and judgement if we are not wearing something frumpy and unremarkable.
I am 5ft 3, and not overweight. My body changed. I used to have very narrow hips, skinny long legs and a short torso with broad shoulders but now I have a curvy butt with thicker legs for the first time ever.
Also, even when I was young and very thin, I always had a round pot belly.
I’m not asking for clothes that will make me look thin or anything else impossible. But I would really like to see more examples of older overweight models so that I can get ideas of what I like and learn to develop my own style.
I really appreciate this feedback-it is important to see this theory applied to all shapes and sizes. When I make some more videos on this topic I will search for more and different images. Celebrities are the easiest group to draw from most of the time because there are so many images to choose from and they often are dressed by professional stylists.
Based on what you’ve said, it sounds like you might look fantastic in the gamine category, but I can’t say for sure.
@@InfinitegardenbyBethK thank you! I will be so exited to see these applied to average women who are not models. Yes I believe I was the gamine type.
In another video for gray hair I mentioned my 2 wardrobes (home and public). Actually I have 3. The frumpy ugly conservative socially acceptable one. The super soft and comfy one in pastels and rainbow colors for at home. And my fantasy one that I love the most and never ever wear. I buy wild things that bjork would wear. I have sequined Arabic beaded halter tops and skirts jackets and trousers with elaborate constructed architecture (wires hoops and padding). I have made some things myself by folding them and sewing them into unique shapes and I have been spray painting shoes and clothing since I was a teenager in the 80s. When I was younger I never wore ugly conservative clothes. I only wore either the soft comfortable or the stunning artistic styles. But now I have been beaten down by living with fearful people. I would like to emerge from these oppressive shrouds and let my colors shine again. I will look a lot like bjork looks. I think if bjork and Oprah had a 55 year old daughter together I would look like her twin.
I'm a classic, when I was younger, I straddled between romantic and classic. Thanks so much for this video. It was very informative and enjoyable!
I’m so glad you enjoyed it! It was so fun to make-I love the idea that we can learn what suits us best to be able to skip trends that don’t flatter us. 💗
Definitely going to give this a second watch, at least! I love how you did this presentation. Very creative! I can’t imagine the time and effort you must have put into this. Bravo!! 👏
I was pretty sure I’m a Dramatic, after watching your video, but wasn’t sure if I was maybe Natural. I did the Kibbe test, and it turns out I’m a “Soft Dramatic”. Very interesting.
Thank you!! I had a really fun time putting this together. It’s such an interesting way to see clothes and style. I personally found that it made the most sense once I tried on clothes from the five primary categories. In my head I was one category, but in reality I am another. It’s fun to try!
You have done a great job with this video Beth, one of the best on CZcams
That’s so kind, Karen! I wanted to share how I finally was able to absorb this confusing concept.
That was extremely good. Interesting to see these actresses compared in their categories and why.
So glad you enjoyed it. I loved working on it. 💖
This is my latest obsession! I discovered it by way of color seasons (I'm a true winter), and found it very easy to type myself with Kibbe. I know that's rare, but I'm 5'9", so I only had the first 3 subtypes available (D, SD, FN). I have a very pronounced hourglass shape, so it took me all of 5 minutes to type myself as an SD. Now I'm choosing some pieces that suit those lines and people have really noticed! I love the idea of dressing harmoniously with your features and not trying to fit into whatever is trendy, which may or may not work for you.
Yes to all of this! I’m in love with the idea of looking at ourselves with a studied eye and making choices based on how we want to look and feel rather than just following trends.
@@InfinitegardenbyBethK It also saves us money!
And the planet! (I hope)
I think I fall in the romantic/ classic styles. This was great and informative video 💖 ❤
I’m so glad you enjoyed it! It’s really fun to explore these different lines to see what you like. I think I straddle the lines, too. I feel as though we can move through the categories as we wish 💗
As you've said, the Kibbe system can be challenging to understand. But after watching the video, I think I get it now. I believe I fit the Natural definition. Thanks so much for putting effort into this video to make the Kibbe system easier to understand. 🦋🧡🦋
I’m so glad you found this helpful! I have read somewhere that the Natural category is one of the more common ones. It’s such a cool vibe. 🌾
We can all wear any of the lines from these categories, but we might find one category is more flattering. And every category is beautiful 💗
If you cannot handle assymetry close to the face, you are NOT dramatic, if you cannot handle draping and lose your frame, you are NOT natural, if you cannot handle embellishments and frills you are NOT romantic, if you cannot handle strong geometric print by your face, you are NOT gamine.
Great tips!
And thats why I am a classic 🤣
Hi Beth, thanks for this video! I thought I'd only watch what I think are my Kibbe types (tall classic, with a bit of natural), but was absorbed through the entire video. You made the overly complicated Kibbe model fun and interesting, especially the dress maker approach. Looking forward to your try-on follow up video.
I’m so glad you enjoyed it! It’s such a powerful tool to train your eye. Thank you for the kind compliment! 💗
This video was fascinating,Beth!! I’m going to watch it again and take notes. So glad that you’re going to do another video on this topic.
I’m so glad you enjoyed it! I know it’s dense, but I think it’s powerful information. 💗
New Sub! So glad to have found you, your video popped up in my feed. Eleven months into my grey hair journey and couldn’t be happier.
Welcome, Christine! 🥰😘 I’m so glad you’re here. 11 months in is so far! That’s when I felt ready to post my first video. 💖💖
This was SO fun and interesting! Loving your content! ❤️
Thank you, Tamara! You are so inspiring to me! 🥰💗
Wow Beth, this was an amazing presentation of the body types! There are so many videos on Kibbe, and yet you managed to bring something new to the table with both the customer/sculptural approach, and how to differentiate between the types. Also, it was a clever decision to leave out the soft/flamboyant versions (for now at least). For a moment I was unsure of me being gamine (due to the classic's "keep clothing simple with simple accessories"), but the Halle/Tina comparison cleared it up. I think (I'm 5'3) 😅 But I definitely need to dress "less is more" or I look and feel like a 🎄 Looking forward to your next video... I'm guessing you appear classic when you wear you hair straight and dress for work, but natural with curly hair and more relaxed outfits. Can't wait to hear what type you identify with 😊👗👖
Hello, Mai! 🥰😘🥰😘 thanks for your kind words. I think learning about all of the sub-categories at the beginning is too much. I hope the sculptures and vases help to reinforce the concept-I wasn’t sure if that would be confusing or helpful.
I know exactly what you mean about looking like a Christmas tree. At this point I’m not sure what I am, but I think a classic or maybe a dramatic classic. Possibly a soft dramatic. I know that if I dress with those lines, I usually feel good. So glad to hear you find this interesting, too!
@@InfinitegardenbyBethK It was super helpful with the vases etc. The 'error' most do when presenting Kibbe is information overload and being too specific. How you kept it at the overall outline was perfect... once you "see" the outline it's much easier to add more details. I also really liked how you did the "2 tall, classic, 2 short" and worked your way from the "edges" towards the middle. Most do "left to right". I have a feeling we have yet another thing in common... being structured, systematic and logical when teaching or learning 😁 I don't know if it was intentional, but I also really appreciated how you said "Amal's husband" (I bet that was a first for him 😅) and "earlier in her life" for Streisand. Such an empowering way of speaking of women👌 Loved it all! 😘😘❤️
Thank you - this was very helpful ❤
I’m so glad! 💖
I think an authentic style reflects something from inside of us - our likes and tastes. This typology is based on what a person looks like, while it may be flattering I'm not sure it's the right approach. The type that fits you according to this may be one that doesn't have anything in common with your taste and personality.
I think this can be true-you’re right that someone might not love the clothes of their type, but by trying on examples of all types you might notice that you like how you feel and look in a type that you hadn’t experimented with. I’ve found that understanding the categories’ vibe is more important than locking yourself into one of the categories for this very reason.
I'm a Dramatic and love the recommendations.for Romantics and Naturals. Now I see that those are not flattering on me, rather the opposite. When I use the Dramatic recommendations for hair and clothes, I feel better and people treat me differently. Every style can be worn by every type and still look our best if we follow the Kibbe or similar line recommendations. For a more romantic look I may choose a long, red dress without waist emphasis,, for lace I could wear a thicker fabric with larger details, if I wanted a more romantic style sometimes.
Here I may add that mostly Jamie Lee Curtis wore Dramatic lines in this video. Many of the long dresses shown were more the Natural type in flow imo. and the fabric was Romantic in many cases.
Great information, thank you!
Thanks for watching, Brenda! 💖
I was getting really excited to find my type - TR - only to find nothing?!! Did I miss it? still, a fantastic video but also still disappointed lol especially as you select more modern clothing and I can't take the TR vintage inspiration anymore. I started Kibbe's journey 18 months ago, it's so much fun to find a style this way :)
Hey there! Thanks for watching. I wanted to start first with just the main five types for those who were getting confused. I’ll be happy to talk more about the different subtypes! I just wanted to simplify the concept as a starter.
Also Salma Hayek is typed as TR! Lots of gorgeous outfit inspiration there.
I just stumbled upon your video, and I must say that I love your presentation style and analysis 💐 Just wanted to mention that I did notice that other than the detail at the pocket, as you mentioned, there are colourful lines at the cuffs of Tina Fey's blazer. That brings more interest in my view. It would be so helpful to know how Eartha Kitt ended up in the Romantic category (which is not hard to believe) when Kibbe originally called her a Soft Gamine. Lastly, just wondering how Lucy Lui is now a Classic, even though Kibbe verified her as a Flamboyant Gamine. Did he change his mind of late? 😉
Hello! I love this comment- I learned so much. When I was doing research for this video, I saw one analysis that put Eartha in the romantic category, but I totally see her as a soft gamine now that you point it out. Much of what she wore leans on romantic lines, which honor that softness. I’ve also seen Lucy categorized both ways-but I’m not the last word even remotely.
@@InfinitegardenbyBethK Certain aspects of the Kibbe framework, ends up leaving the total outcome in the eye of the beholder. It's not mathematic, but based on perception. I really appreciated your creative and artistic walk through. Cheers!
I’m probably late to the part but I’m 5’1 and my measurements are
5 bust: 42.5 in
9 waist: 34in
11 hips: 43in
I feel like I’m on the yin. My face is round but idk what I could possibly be 🥲
Hi Breanna! You’re very like one of the short types. I found for me the easiest way to learn was to try on clothes from the types. Do you like how you look in color blocking? Bold geometric prints? You might be a gamine. Do you prefer curving lines and more ornate prints? Maybe a romantic. I like the idea of worrying less about putting yourself in a category and more about learning the clothing styles and playing. 😁
What would you type Grace Van Dien?
Interesting question! I’m not an expert and I don’t have the authority to type anyone-but there are some clues. She’s between 5’2” and 5’3”, so she’s likely either gamine or romantic-and I see her styled in both types. She might be a soft gamine like Halle Berry. I say that because she appears lithe and not overtly curvy but she has strong romantic undercurrents that are flattered by lace. My guess is that she’s one of the gamine types.
I’m deffo apple shape
I don't get it. I don't fit. I appear tall and I'm 5'6 with thick limbs, narrow round shoulders and elbows, narrow waist and ribcage, wide thiccccc hips and bottom. But tiny bust and my stomach is not flat.
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Yeah, it can be hard to type after celebrities who usually have personal chefs and trainers, etc. I have another video showing me trying on the main principles of each type. I think the best way to find out what these principles can do for you is to try on clothes! You might have examples in your own wardrobe. It can be fun to try this at a store, too. Doing that helped me understand that I am a classic.
Okay, i understand, you Just presented the 5 main types...
Yes, I think it’s kind of hard to grasp with the subcategories. As an intro, I think the broad categories are easier to identify
Diana didn't actually wear the red cape dress, but it's a photoshop.
I didn’t know that!
@@InfinitegardenbyBethK it's a Ralph Lauren from a few years ago, which Lupita Nyong'o wore. The photoshop is from the show with a model. If you really examine the Diana photo, you'll see that the arms are a bit thin and whiter than her shoulders, and the hands are smaller than Diana's.