There were a lot of suitable dress and gown designs for the Theatrical Romantic style ID, as with Soft Dramatic I had to cut down my choices quite a bit. Rough, heavy, or ethnic pieces. She also looks beautiful with the tousled and soft hairstyles that are recommended for soft naturals. Circles, ornate swirls, and intricate flowing shapes in the form of ruffles, bows, and round necklines will add softness. I needed to hear from the horse's mouth what it was that I needed to do to enable me to reach a conclusion on my particular body type. A Theatrical Romantic will NOT: The Theatrical Romantic Kibbe body type is characterised by an hourglass figure just like the pure Romantic type, but with added sharpness or angularity (Yang influence). These are the celebrities with theatrical romantic Kibbe body type either mentioned in the Kibbe body type book or verified by Kibbe himself later on. So, whilst both of these body types involve a combination of Yin and Yang, the combination is closer to 50/50 for the soft gamine body type, whilst for theatrical romantics, the combination is more like 80/20 for Yin and Yang respectively. Aim for smooth, soft, symmetrical silhouettes with slight shaping. Candice Swanepoel, a South African model, is a great example of a flambyant natural, with her long limbs and some width to her facial features. Clothing can be slightly oversized, but not too baggy so as not to widen the silhouette too much. Moderate to thin lips (narrow or straight, as opposed to full). Some sharp contrast is exciting; however, you will always want some vivid color in your outfits.
Very Soft and glamorous effect. So, in order to get an idea of how theatrical romantic bodies look visually, here are some of the most famous faces that so happen to have theatrical romantic body types: - Joan Collins. French actress Audrey Tautou is a great example of a gamine. Rounded shapes that are smoothly formed, such as ovals, circles, elliptical shapes, chunky swirls, teardrops, crisp clusters are great. As you can see, she's wearing a dress with a lot of soft gamine elements in the photo on the right. Your Dramatic undercurrent should always be used in small doses to theatrically add high-fashion flair to your appearance. It has a bit more angularity (yang influence) than the pure Natural archetype. Their facial bones tend towards a more sculpted look with broad elongation as opposed to delicacy or roundness. She seems to embrace her soft dramatic lines a lot, and she looks stunning in them.
Physically, you are delicate in bone structure and soft in body type, with delicate and full facial features (eyes, lips, cheeks). Flamboyant Natural Example #3: Lizzo. Soft Gamine is the most yin of the Gamine types. Curved bust line and hips with natural waist definition. Meanwhile, Theatrical Romantic are those with a delicate bone structure with slight sharp features. Jewelry to Avoid: - Sharp, severe, or avant-garde pieces.
The following recommendations will be taken into consideration for each garment type listed below: SHAPE: Shapes should be rounded, intricate, and ornate. For and idea of my height when next to other people, please refer to photos peppered around this blog. Styling Theatrical Romantic Hair. All over-sized or unconstructed silhouettes. To match the roundness of the Romantic body, keep the overall shape of your clothing round and soft. Gathers, shirring, and draping at the waist are necessary for softness and intricacy. All long vertical lines that hide the waist.
Like yesterday's post, this one is more about my personal journey than it is about the intricacies of Kibbe's complex system. Necklines should be soft and draped or shirred and gathered. Level 3: There aren't many Level 3 options, but Theatrical Romantics can pull off evening tuxedo looks because of their added sharpness. The Gamine body type is defined by an even combination of yin and yang opposites and is the overall combination of a sharply delicate physicality along with a fresh and spicy essence. Soft Dramatic Example #5: Sofia Vergara. For theatrical romantics, hair that has volume is really important. Soft Natural Example #1: Viola Davis. As for my hips, they weren't round, they tended to look more triangular at the point where the hips ended and the thighs begun.
Natural Example #2: Priyanka Chopra. Very balanced lines and bone structure, with some added softness in flesh and facial features. Hands and feet are moderate and fleshy, or slightly small and wide. Opt for thick and heavy fabrics that are stiff and hold their shape well. A slight sharpness at the edge or a tendency to the slightly oversized is good. Upper arms, thighs, and face will become quite fleshy. Focus on creating a strict, geometric silhouette with straight lines, clear edges, and sharp corners. I love seeing her in that movie, because I think it provides a good look at what theatrical romantic lines look like in a classic 2000s style.
There should neither be too much angularity nor too much roundness in your outfits. It's better to look at the general energy with these two. I don't think this makes Theatrical Romantics "better" than the other categories, though I do think there is a certain truth to the idea that Theatrical Romantics showcase to some extent a more "stereotypical" sort of beauty than we might see in another style ID. Level 1: These looks would be appropriate for more casual events, but still have enough detail for a Theatrical Romantic.
To accommodate the delicately rounded and relatively "subtle" shapes of the Romantic, a soft and yielding fluid line must be honored. Facial Features: usually moderate to large eyes, moderate lips. The cut will require some layering for curve. Level 3: Sweaters are a bit too casual in general for a Theatrical Romantic look, but this Vogue pattern could go nicely over a fancy dress: Dresses: Dresses should always be feminine and shapely. Angular edges, particularly through the shoulders (square or tapered). I wanted to see how my silhouette would look if I did as Kibbe described and so, I treated it kind of like a school science experiment write-up. The waist was merely the point were the torso and the lower part of the body met. If overweight: the body tends to become extremely soft and fleshy, with the waist thickening. The overall shape of your clothing should be sharp and geometric - triangles, rectangles, and anything sculpted, sleek, and elongated with crisp edges. For a "feel" of the Yin aesthetic, I recommend watching Marie Antoinette directed by Sofia Coppola, a film ripe with lush, swirling, and intricate details like a watercolor dream.
Whilst it is a popular pastime to try to determine a celebrity's Kibbe body type, the nuances between them make it difficult for one to know for sure. If you're a flamboyant gamine, I highly recommend checking out some of Audrey Hepburn's best looks. Keeping the overall silhouette in mind helps take Femme Fatal Chic to a more casual level though. Jewelry: Jewelry is your most important accessory. Grace Kelly, Princess of Monaco, is David Kibbe's prime celebrity example in his book Metamorphosis, and I can really see why. Smaller and gentler shapes need more delicate fabric and cuts in order to be embraced.
Small, almond-shaped eyes; narrow, thin or straight lips; taut skin, especially around the cheek and jaw areas. A Romantic wil NOT: The Romantic Kibbe body type is defined by roundness and curves. Answers: mixture of A/B and D/E, with slightly more D/E answers. The Kibbe Gamine Family. If overweight: the body tends to remain straight (as opposed to becoming curvy). Slightly fleshy upper arms and thighs. Extremely oversized, bulky detail. Lightweight, supple leather.
Coats – Level 3: Level 3 coats are a bit more ornate; it would be hard to argue that any of these styles would work well as a casual look.
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