The other two that are repeated the most are your complementary essences. ), but Id be remiss not to mention that this is hindering your personal style. Can you pull them off without looking clownish?You probably have the angelic style essence. The further to the left of the spectrum we go, the more angular and sharper the essences get (as they become more influenced by the square or rectangle shape). Style essences are essentially the harmonious reflection of your inner and outer self and your style lines. However, in the 70s the fashion industry adopted the natural style lines and morphed them into what we know today as effortless, easy-going, and natural. Although this style essence is yang like the dramatic essence, it is a casual, relaxed essence as opposed to the BOLD theatricality of the Dramatic. One of the things that really trips people up when they're trying to figure out their Kibbe is the idea of essence. Now let's see how a tight-fitted dress looks on someone who does not have the romantic style essence. Feline jungle animals such as cheetahs and leopards best sum up this style essence. The same applies to their bodies, which tend to be neither very narrow and straight nor very curvy and rounded. Where other types would look outdated or stiff in such a style, a Classic portrays elegance and regality. Similarly, accessories should be delicate and dainty. The child is an adaptation of the "gamine" AND "ingenue" style essence as introduced by David Kibbe and John Kitchener. Now let's see how a man suit looks on someone who does not have the dramatic style essence. Shorter dresses and jackets, short skirts, and shorts are all better suited than long and narrow designs. Ingenue is distinguished from Romantic in that it's feminine but not overtly sexy. This site embraces fashion and finding confidence, self-assuredness, and internal beauty through style. Make sure the pattern is large-scale and asymmetrical as mentioned before. Yes, Zoe looks credible even in unconventional patterns. Quite the contrast to what she looks like in gamine clothing! At times they can even appear a bit more conservative in their style. Kitchener and Kibbe were both producing these systems during the late 1980s. The Angelic/Ethereal essence is characterized by fabrics, colors, shapes, and textures that conjure up images of fantasy world, fairies, mermaids, mythical creatures, the deep sea, and the archetypal Heavens above. Their features communicate innocence and a childlike playfulness. The plainer, the better. Their features may be beautifully exaggerated to the point where they start looking as if they came from another age or galaxy. But because fashion eventually commercialized this function it morphed into an effortless, easy-going style that we associate it with today. Learn more about the classic style essence. Whether a full outfit or just one garment or accessory, incorporate these into your wardrobe. I've yet to properly figure out my essence but its looking like I'm not fully a (Flamboyant) Gamine as I initially believed! This is only made easier by the cheap and accessible fast-fashion empire. This essence conjures up images of unspoiled, wild landscapes. Im healing and feel like I have a new lease on life, so its time to get stylish again and create a new wardrobe. So much information to process. Kate looks very natural and comfortable. The classic style essence is the balance between masculinity and femininity also known as the formal, traditional essence balancing yin and yang.. On the contrary, she looks nothing short of cool and self-assured. However, one could argue that the Soft Gamine Kibbe ID has some correlation to the ingenue essence. If you want to understand how style essences work, please refer to this article. The below slip dress is cut for curve- meaning it shapes in at the waist and hugs the hips, plus the very dainty straps, and the bust cups with lace, this slip dress leans much more Romantic or Ingenue Essence than it does a traditional Kibbe FN slip dress. Now let's see how a skirt suit looks on someone who does not have the classic style essence. However, for a full essence evaluation, you will need to take some videos, color photographs, and even try on the style lines. So the boyish clothes clash with her natural femininity and the result is a somewhat more masculine appearance. Ingenue is distinguished from Romantic in that it's feminine but not overtly sexy. Long and oversized garments will overwhelm this type. If anything, she looks very regal, elegant, and sophisticated. Ingenue is an essence relies heavily on facial features. Abstractly, we can associate the classic style essence with the themes of conservatism and aristocracy. The ingenue essence has a youthful appearance. For my romantic essence, I do well with lace and some seaming but cant pull off overly voluptuous silhouettes. To make the effect even more visible, let's look at Jennifer when she's wearing her essences: This is Jennifer at her best! Height is not a characteristic aspect of this style essence, it is their signature curves that lead the way. Not at all. look amazing on the natural style essence. Kate looks incredibly elegant and sophisticated in this kind of dress as well. However, this childlike look is not really cute or innocent. Katrina, in contrast, doesn't look very convincing. Sofia's best look, on the other hand, is the romantic style. Don't get hung up on them. This is a serious look, and she can pull it off comfortably. You may look different but still have this style essence. The romantic style essence is a yin essence. On the contrary, she looks even more classy. And therefore, any wing-like design or actual feathers will add to the majesty of this type. If you can carry off an elaborate outfit and you don't look like you're trying too hard, there's a good chance you have some romantic essence in you. To achieve this look in clothing, Classics look best when they incorporate the following style principles into their wardrobes: The classic style essence does not follow trends. And traditionally, a lot of casting directors use Black and white photos to get an immediate impression, which I thought would help simplify this. The romantic style essence creates a sensual, mature image. However, none of these systems are perfect and some people may find Kitchener more intuitive, while others may find Kibbe more helpful. She has been verified by Kibbe as Flamboyant Natural, and in Kitcheners system as having a Romantic/Natural essence. And so should its fabrics. Pay attention to how separate and disharmonious the clothes on look on Jennifer, whereas on Kate they look like they belong there. Individuals with the angelic style essence tend to be tall and narrow. The prints don't have any flattering effect on her at all. The ingenue style essence is another yin essence, but its type of yin is decorative small-scale yin. On Scarlett, again, these looks don't have the same effect. In Kitchener, Marilyn Monroe is said to have a 50/50 romantic/ingenue essence. Kim doesn't look very put together in these outfits, she looks a bit sloppy. Kitchener himself likes to view the yin/yang system as a circle instead of a linear method, which you can see here: The Dramatic Essence is defined as the most yang and theatrical essence. Adjectives like gentle, cute, and pretty could be used to describe people of the ingenue style essence. However, it's not a formal essence, but a playful one. Individuals of this style essence tend to be strong-looking with sturdy shoulders and broad faces, sometimes with uneven features. Angelic clothing styles are fine-textured, draped, wing-like designs. ), but I believe she has a Dramatic/Romantic split. Jourdan's best look, on the other hand, is the angelic style. This looks amazing on Jourdan. Bearing in mind the principles of asymmetry and oversized shapes, the best dramatic animal prints are large, bold, and asymmetrical. The natural silhouette is long like the dramatic, but its relaxed and slightly oversized rather than stiff. Katrina looks a bit like a comic stage character because she does not have the ingenue style essence. Accessories look best when they retain the original shape of the material they are made out of - such as stones for a necklace. While the romantic style essence portrays a woman's sensual femininity, the Ingenue style essence characterizes innocent and warm femininity. Learn more about the natural style essence. Compared to others, individuals with the angelic style essence tend to look otherworldly or mysterious. In the classic essence, yin and yang are blended evenly. The gamine style essence is another yang essence, but its type of yang is playfully dramatic yang. It is important to note that often yang is described as masculine, and yin as feminine. While still compact, garments are straight and narrow rather than rounded and soft. In my videos I go over this. Its silhouettes are long and flowing with draping and webbing. Notify me of followup comments via e-mail. Individuals of this style essence tend to have a curvy and voluptuous body type with alluring eyes. She looks comfortable and like herself. Natural Styles. This style essence communicates a youthful rebelliousness. A reader mentioned that Flamboyant Naturals can readily pull off slip dresses and that wasnt an indicator of the romantic essence. They tend to be energetic and impish and poke fun at fashion. If you can look pull off elegant, timeless looks without looking boring and old-fashioned, you probably have some classic style essence in you. Today. For the gamine style essence that means following the delicate, petite, rounded lines and soft curves of individuals with this style essence. They have long since been appropriated by the western world and in the case of body typing and harmonizing style lines represent two distinct concepts. Kibbe has Nicole Kidman as Flamboyant Natural because of her height and width, but Kitchener has her as a Classic with Ingenue. And their physical traits are listed similarly. The ingenue style essence creates a cute, innocent image. Zoe's best look, on the other hand, is the dramatic style. The classic style essence is a balanced essence. Here we can see a dramatic/romantic essence combo. The ingenue style essence is the combination of femininity with childlike innocence and delicacy, also known as the decorative, small-scale yin essence. 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