The following post is based on the book Metamorphosis, written by Image stylist David Kibbe in the year 1987.

The Kibbe body types or archetypes were invented by an image consultant David Kibbe who published the book “David Kibbe’s Metamorphosis: Discover Your Image Identity and Dazzle as Only You Can,” in 1987. In this book, Kibbe focuses mainly on Bone structure, Body flesh and Facial features. Kibbe emphasizes the balance between yin and yang in a person and categorize them as 5 main families- Dramatic, Natural, Classic, Gamine and Romantic with 8 subtypes which gives a total of 13 body types.

Before we explore the 13 body types in detail, let’s start with a simple overview of what each type is and how they are grouped. I have written an introduction post – An introduction to Kibbe body types. You can read it first here to get a general idea on how Kibbe has grouped these body types and what was the criteria taken into consideration.

Now lets us explore all the 13 Kibbe body types along with their clothing lines and what suits them the best.

Dramatic

Extreme Sharp Yang

The Dramatic body types is defined by extreme sharp yang in terms of body structure, flesh and facial features. Your position in the Yin and Yang scale is to the extreme sharp yang and comprises of a strong, sharp physicality with bold and charismatic power.

A slight deviation from the following characteristics is always possible and should not be worried over as long as it does not upset the overall sharp yang balance.

Height: Height will be moderately tall, mostly 5 ft 5 inches and above

Body type: 

• Straight and angular, may tend to long or sleek musculature (sinewy or lithe).
• Long legs and arms, which are narrow in width.

Bone structure:

• Angular with sharp edges with usually square shoulders (which may be narrow).
• The hands and feet are usually long and narrow
• The facial bones are sharp or prominent (nose, jawline, cheekbones).

Hair Texture:

Extreme Texture-fine or silky either poker straight or with a bend, Very coarse and curly or wavy(wild).

If Overweight:

Weight usually collects around the hip and upper thighs as opposed to the upper torso.

A Dramatic will NOT

• Have an hourglass figure
• Have lush, full facial features (round eyes, fleshy cheeks, full lips)
• Have a broad or blunt bone structure or facial bones
• Be petite or extremely small in stature
• Be perfectly symmetrical
• Have short or fleshy arms and legs

Celebrities that are Dramatic body shape-(Verified by Kibbe):

Clothing styles for Dramatic:

The dramatics are characterized by straight and angular and are narrow in width. The clothes you choose to wear should complement your overall look.

If you are a dramatic you should :

• Keep your shape sharp and geometric like triangles, rectangles and anything sculpted, sleek and elongated with crisp edges.
• Long vertical lines are essential with straight elongated draping.
• Fabrics should be moderate to heavy weight with matte finish and smooth surface.
• Detail should always be clean and minimal.
• Bold and Geometric prints.
• Monochromatic color scheme especially pastels.
• Straight and long  tailored trousers, blouses, skirts, dresses and coats.

Avoid:

• Rounded, swirled, or overly draped styles.
• Delicately Intricate like ruffles, lacy frills, feathers etc or overly fragile.
• Soft flowy lines and broken or horizontal lines.
• Unconstructed silhouette and overly sheer, lightweight fabrics.
• Multicolor, mix n match approach to color.

Soft Dramatic

Bold Yang with Pronounced Yin

The Soft Dramatic body type is defined by bold yang that is dominant with yin undercurrent. Which means yang is dominant and yin is secondary .In other words a very bold sensual physical beauty combined with an air of powerful intoxicating essence.

A slight deviation from the following characteristics is always possible and should not be worried over as long as it does not upset the overall sharp yang with yin undercurrent balance.

Height: Their height will be moderately tall, mostly 5. 5 inches and above.

Body type: 

• Fleshy (unless ultra-thin), particularly through the bust and hip area.
• Usually have long legs and arms, which can become fleshy in the upper arm and thigh areas without exercise.
• Usually have moderate-sized waist, which can become thick.

Bone structure:

• Large and angular.
• Long limbs, and large hands and feet (may be long or narrow, or wide).
• Facial bones are prominent or sharp (nose, cheekbones, jawline).

If the bone structure is narrow (particularly the shoulders, hands, feet, wrists, or angles), may at first glance be perceived as delicate. However, this is not true, for the extreme length offsets the narrowness.

Hair Texture:

• Extreme textures.
• Coarse and Wavy, or fine and silky(wispy).

If Overweight:

Heaviness is usually seen in the fleshiest part of the body- the bust, hips, waist, thighs, upper arms and especially in the face.

A Soft Dramatic will NOT

• Have a boyish figure
• Have small hands and feet or a delicate bone structure.
• Be overly petite with small stature and short limbs.
• Have delicate or small facial features.
• Be symmetrical in body type or facial features.

Celebrities that are Soft Dramatic body shape(Verified by Kibbe):

Clothing styles for Soft dramatic:

Even though Soft dramatic has a yin element , it still comes under the category of Dramatic

• Bold geometric with soft edges.
• Create a “T” silhouette with elongated vertical that is draped.
• Light weighted fabrics that drape well, flows gracefully with waist emphasis.
• Draped neckline and sleeves with elongated and soft details.
• Bold and dramatic color scheme
• Large floral, splashy watercolors and animal prints, irregular shapes with soft edges
• Fabrics like silks, crepes, challis, handkerchief linen, jersey would work well.

Avoid

• Sharply tailored dresses and wide shapeless silhouette.
• Sharp edged geometrics.
• Rough and heavy knits.
• Small, minimal, symmetrical ,delicate details
• Overly fitted styles small prints, sharp geometrics. Animated “cute” prints
• Multi color splashes and mix n match approach.

Flamboyant Natural

Strong Yang with Blunt Edges

The Flamboyant Natural body type is defined by sharp yang with blunt edges of bold, strong physicality combined with a free spirit.

A slight deviation from the following characteristics is always possible and should not be worried over as long as it does not upset the overall Sharp Yang with Soft Yang undercurrent balance.

Height: Typically moderate to very tall, 5.5ft and over. Long vertical line.

Body type:

• Straight and angular (broad, not sharp).
• Arms and legs tend toward musculature.
• Bust and hips tend to be flat or straight (unless very overweight).

Bone structure:

• Large and angular with blunt edges.
• Broad and square bones.
• Wide shoulders.
• Long arms and legs.
• Large hands and feet (usually somewhat wide, but may also be narrow, with long fingers and toes).
• Broad or prominent facial contours (nose, cheeks, jawline-blunt and not sharp)

Hair Texture:

• Tends towards extreme textures: either very straight and fine or very thick and coarsely wavy/curly

If Overweight: Body tends to become square and stocky and face becomes fleshy and puffy. Extreme excess weight collect primarily from waist down.

A Flamboyant Natural will NOT

• Have a voluptuous body type with a curvy bust and hipline.
• Have an hourglass figure
• Have delicate facial features with small or sharp bones
• Have exotic facial features
• Be extremely petite
• Be symmetrical in body type, bone structure or facial features
• Have a sharp or extremely narrow bone structure

Celebrities that are Flamboyant Natural body shape (Verified by Kibbe):

Clothing styles for flamboyant natural :

• Bold geometrics with sweeping lines and round edges
• Oversized asymmetrics with rounded edges
• Texture of the fabric could be from very light to very heavy.
• Details should be bold, oversized, irregular and relaxed.
• Long and unconstructed
• Color and prints should be bold and vivid with rich vibrant tones that fade into each other
• Wild and unusual color combinations
• Wild animal prints, tropical prints or any earthy motif prints

Avoid

• Ultrasheer, flimsy or clingy fabrics
• Flouncy dresses with excess detail and fussy trim.
• Overly fitted blouses.
• Stiff flat fabrics and tightly woven fabrics
• Sharp edged geometrics
• Ornate and intricate shapes
• Symmetrical shapes

Natural

Soft Yang

The Natural body type is defined by soft yang and with slightly broad and angular physicality with fresh and open spirit.

A slight deviation from the following characteristics is always possible and should not be worried over as long as it does not upset the overall soft yang balance.

Height: Typically moderate to slightly tall, up to 5ft 8 inches.

Body type:

• Straight and muscular.
• Lean and slightly lithe.
• Flat hips and slightly flat bust line.
• Slightly long arms and leg with possibly long waisted.

Bone Structure:

• Slightly straight.
• Slightly angular with blunt edges (as opposed to sharp).
• Slightly squarish.
• Broad shoulders.
• Hands and feet are moderate to slightly large and squarish.
• Facial contours are bluntly angular( nose, jaw line, cheekbones)

Hair Texture:

Any texture is possible but hair is frequently moderate to thick . It also tends to have a slightly matte finish as opposed to silky sheen.

If Overweight:

The body tends to remain straight (as opposed to becoming curvy). Excess weight tends to broaden the midsection and make the body a little square in shape. Extreme excess weight gives a very stocky appearance.

A Natural will NOT:

• Have an hourglass figure
• Be extremely petite or extremely tall
• Have overly exotic or prominent features
• Be symmetrical with evenly spaced features
• Have extremely sharp features
• Have a boyishly thin figure with a lack of musculature in the arms and legs

Celebrities that are Natural body shape (Verified by Kibbe):

Clothing styles for natural:

• Geometric shapes which are soft edged with soft oblongs or rounded edges rectangles/squares
• Relaxed straight line which are softly tailored and unconstructed
• Detail should be kept minimal with simple necklines.
• Fabrics should be soft with moderate weight
• Small touches of lace or hand embroider for simple trims
• Simple shapes with easy fits and minimal detail.
• Lots of bolds, brights and pastels and wild color combinations.

Avoid:

• Sharp Geometrics, circles and ornate shapes
• Extremely tailored and constructed silhouettes
• Ornate intricate details and prints
• Sheer and flimsy fabrics
• Monochromatic color schemes
• Small prints and symmetrical prints
• Watercolor florals

Soft Natural

Soft Yang with Yin undercurrent

The Soft Natural body type is defined by soft yang with a yin undercurrent and is the overall combination of a slightly soft and fleshy body type on an angular frame combined with an appealing innocent essence.

A slight deviation from the following characteristics is always possible and should not be worried over as long as it does not upset the overall soft yang with yin undercurrent balance.

Height: Typically moderate to slightly small, up to 5ft 7 inches.

Body type: 

• Slightly soft, tends towards fleshiness.
• Slightly small waist in proportion to bust and hips.
• Slightly curvy, tends to an hourglass shape, but not extremely so.
• Slightly fleshy upper arms and thighs.

Bone structure: 

• Slightly angular bones. Slightly square or broad shoulders.
• Moderate to slightly short limbs (slightly leggy look also possible).
• Slightly blunt, or small and irregular facial contours (nose, cheekbones, and jawline).
• Hands and feet are moderate and fleshy, or slightly small and wide.

Hair Texture

Any texture is possible but it tends towards softness.If the hair is straight it is usually fine and wispy. If wavy/curly it is usually silky as opposed to coarse.

If Overweight: the body tends to become extremely soft and fleshy, with the waist thickening. The upper arms, thighs, and hips tend to collect excess weight and cellulite most rapidly.

A Soft Natural will NOT

• Extremely straight body type
• Have extremely sharp features
• Have extremely sharp bone structure
• Be extremely tall
• Have an extremely large and broad bone structure
• Be symmetrical in body type and facial features

Celebrities that are Soft Natural body shape (Verified by Kibbe):

Clothing styles for soft natural:

• Assymetrical and irregular curves that are elongated ovals, wide circles etc.
• Easy swirls ,round edges and drapable fabrics.
• Unconstructed silhouettes with shaping particularly at waist.
• Soft textures or slightly rough finish
• Weight of the fabric should be light to moderate.
• Unconstructed, soft , flat on the waist and hip area
• Lightweight and slightly draped
• Dresses should be soft and flowing
• Colors should be vibrant and rich with brights and pastels.
• Prints should be softly rounded shapes, abstract and flowing.
• Simple and drapable fabrics with sheer fabrics

Avoid

• Stiff fabrics and flimsy fabrics
• Dull monochromatic schemes
• Small symmetrical prints and geometrics
• Severely tailored styles
• Plain symmetrical styles
• Wide shapeless silhouettes
• Sharp severe silhouettes

Dramatic Classic

Yang Bone Structure with Balanced Yin Influence

The Dramatic Classic body type is defined by balanced yin/yang leaning slightly more towards yang. It is the combination of a very striking physical beauty, along with powerful charismatic essence.

A slight deviation from the following characteristics is always possible and should not be worried over as long as it does not upset the overall yin/yang with yang undercurrent balance.

Height: typically moderate, up to 5ft 7 inches.

Body Type: 

• Fairly trim and compact.
• Slightly muscular when at an ideal weight.
• Bust, waist and hips are somewhat straight and in even proportion.
• Possibly slightly short-waisted.
• Legs and arms are average or slightly long.

Bone Structure:

• Symmetrical, with slightly angular edges.
• Straight and slightly wide.
• Shoulders are tapered or slightly square, usually narrow.
• Slightly squarish hands and feet.
• Slightly sharp, angular or squarish facial contours (jawline, nose, cheekbones).

Hair Texture:

May be thick and straight. Fine or silky but rarely coarse. Possibly wavy/curly.

If Overweight:

Excess weight shows up straight away and collects from the waist down. Weight collects primarily on the hips and thighs, rarely around the bust line. The heavier the body gets, the more pear-shaped it becomes.

A Dramatic Classic will NOT

• Have extremely long limbs.
• Have extremely lush facial features.
• Have extremely large bones or extremely large hands and feet.
• Have an hour glass figure.
• Have delicate bones or extremely small hands and feet.
• Have a boyishly straight figure.

Celebrities that are Dramatic Classic body shape (Verified by Kibbe):

Clothing styles for dramatic classic:

• Symmetrical geometrics which can be sharp or sculpted.
• Silhouette is always trim and tailored with sharp edges.
• Strong vertical and diagonal lines
• High quality fabrics in moderate weights with matte finish
• Simple tailored styles with pleats
• Sharp color contrasts in the details is excellent
• Elegant and tailored blouses with sharp edges and crisp details
• Dresses should be sleek and narrow with sharp edges and crisp details
• Prints should be geometric, slightly oversized and bold in color contrast.

Avoid

• Ornate, intricate or delicate shapes
• Frilly, ornate,flouncy styles with excess detail.
• Light weighted fabrics that cling or are ultrasheer.
• Stiff and bulky heavy weighted fabrics.
• Multicolor splashes. A mix n match approach to color
• All neutrals and monochromatic with no bold accents
• Flowery prints, soft flowing, animated cute prints, small symmetrical prints

Classic

Balanced Yin/Yang

The Classic body type is defined by a perfect (blended) balance between yin and yang. They share a very elegant and sophisticated beauty along with a refined and reserved essence.

A slight deviation from the following characteristics is always possible and should not be worried over as long as it does not upset the overall blended yin and yang balance.

Height: typically moderate, usually between 5 feet 4 inches  and 5 ft 7 inches.

Body type: 

• Evenly proportioned bust, waist, and hips.
• Slightly lithe and sinewy musculature.
• Moderate to slightly long limbs.

Bone Structure:

• Symmetrical, with a tendency towards slight sharpness.
• Slightly angular.
• Slightly straight.
• Tapered shoulders.
• Moderately sized hands and feet.

Hair Texture:

Smooth and even surface texture. Maybe straight, wavy or slightly curly. Moderate thickness

If Overweight: The body remains symmetrical, and excess weight usually distributes evenly.

A Classic will NOT:

• Be extremely tall
• Have large bone structure, or large hands and feet
• Have prominent or exotic facial features
• Be extremely petite with extremely delicate features.
• Have an hourglass figure.
• Have full, lush facial features (extremely round eyes, full lips, fleshy cheeks).

Celebrities that are Classic body shape:(Verified by Kibbe)

Clothing styles for classic:

• Create a symmetry by blending the same shapes together whether slightly geometric or slightly curved.
• Smooth and symmetrical outline with the emphasis on controlled and even edges.
• Soft, straight lines or smoothly curved lines using moderate weighted fabrics.
• Very slight draping in constructed garments using lightweight fabrics.
• Beautiful, luscious and expensive fabrics.
• Clean, smooth, tailored styles.
• Clean, simple and minimal.
• Monochromatic schemes by blending the tones.
• Should be symmetrical with clean and elegant detail.

Avoid

• Extreme geometrics like round shapes, ornate shape, unconstructed shapes
• Heavy fabrics and rough textures.
• Extreme man-tailored pants, flouncy or frilly styles.
• Sharp color contrast. Multicolor splashes
• Overly flouncy and sharp silhouettes.
• Sheer or clingy fabrics
• Oversized prints, contemporary, avant garde prints

Soft Classic

Balanced with Yin Influence

The Soft Classic body type is defined by the balance between yin and yang, leaning slightly more towards yin. They give a radiantly elegant beauty, along with a graciously refined essence

‍A slight deviation from the following characteristics is always possible and should not be worried over as long as it does not upset the overall blended yin/yang with yin undercurrent balance.

Height: typically moderate, up to 5.6ft. Moderate vertical line.

Body type: 

• Slightly rounded, tends to slight fleshiness.
• Soft arms, thighs, and waistline.
• Evenly proportioned bust, waist, and hips.
• Possibility of being slightly short-waisted.
• Arms and legs tend to be moderately short (in proportion to height).

Bone structure:

• Symmetrical, with soft or slightly rounded edges.
• Straight and slightly delicate.
• May be small and slightly wide (but with soft edges, not square).
• Shoulders are tapered or slightly sloped.
• Facial contours are slightly small and wide (nose, cheekbones, and jawline).
• Hand and feet tend to be moderate to small and slightly wide.

Hair Texture: Any texture is possible, but it usually tends to be slightly wispy if straight.

If overweight: Body becomes very soft; facial features become very fleshy. A “thickish” look is usually the result of excess weight; the waist is the first to lose any definition.

A Soft Classic will NOT:

• Have a large or angular bone structure.
• Have exotic or prominent facial characteristics.
• Have a boyish or muscular body type.
• Have a true hourglass figure, with a waspish waist.
• Appear tall.
• Be extremely petite or small boned with extra delicate hands and feet.

Celebrities that are soft classic body shape (Verified by Kibbe):

Clothing styles for soft classic

• Soft curved shapes with rounded edges.
• Circles, ovals subdued swirls.
• Clean lines that are smooth, horizontal or diagonal draping.
• Smooth, soft, symmetrical silhouettes with graceful flowing.
• Softly tailored with curvy shaping.
• Flared shapes are best and waist definition is essential.
• Slightly ornate in detail.
• Lightweight, sheer and draped fabric.
• Soft and luscious color- pastels and moderately bright tones rae the best.

Avoid:

• Hard edged geometric silhouettes.
• Overly tailored and sharp edged.
• Multicolored splashes
• Long straight and sharply tailored skirts.
• Wide unconstructed baggy styles with sharp edges.

Flamboyant Gamine

Combination of Yin/Yang Opposites with Extra Yang

The Flamboyant Gamine body type is defined by a combination of yin and yang opposites with added yang. It is the overall combination of a smallish, broadly angular physicality, along with a youthfully bold and brassy essence.

A slight deviation from the following characteristics is always possible and should not be worried over as long as it does not upset the overall combination of yin and yang opposites with additional yang balance.

Height: Typically 5ft 6 inches and under.

Body type: 

• Very defined musculature (unless overweight).
• Lean and strong.
• Straight lines (flat bust line and hips) unless overweight.
• Tendency toward a leggy look.

Bone structure: 

• Broadly angular.
• Square shoulders and slightly wide bones.
• Large hands and feet in proportion to height (if very petite, hands and feet tend to be short, but wide and square).
• Slightly sharp or broad facial contours (nose, jawline, cheekbones).
• Arms and legs may be long (if very petite, they appear to be slightly squarish).
• Facial contours tend to be broad (nose, cheekbones, jawline)

Hair Texture:

Any type of hair is possible, but texture seems to be extreme-either very fine and straight or very thick and wavy/curly

If Overweight: Body tends to become stocky and square. Excess weight usually collects from the waist down, rarely above. Arms and legs tend to become thick, as do the waist and hip area. The face may become very puffy and fleshy.

A Flamboyant gamine will NOT:

• Appear tall
• Have extremely exotic facial characteristics (except for extremely large eyes).
• Have a delicate bone structure with small hands and feet (in proportion to height).
• Have an hourglass figure with a waspish waist and curvy hips and bustline (even when overweight, the bone structure gives a more squarish shape).
• Be symmetrical, in body type or facial features.

Celebrities that are flamboyant gamine body shape (Verified by Kibbe):

Clothing styles for Flamboyant Gamine

• Assymetrical and irregular shapes.
• Short and wide geometrics with sharp or soft edges.
• Wearing opposite shapes works well for you.
• Broken , staccato silhouettes.
• Assymetric and irregular silhouettes with severely straight lines or softly straight lines
• Fabrics should be light weight to moderate.
• Opposite textures in fabrics work well.Example very rough or heavy fabric jackets with tailored light fabric.
• Dresses should be sculpted, tailored and short.
• Colors used should be electric, bold and vibrant with wild color combination.
• Prints should be bold and animated.
• Smooth fabrics with narrow and geometric edges.

Avoid

• Overly blended watercolor prints.
• All unbroken silhouettes.
• Shapeless silhouettes and overly draped flowing lines
• Overly delicate flimsy and ultra sheer fabrics.
• Symmetrical, plan detail. Wide unconstructed detail.
• Minimal detail.

Gamine

Even combination of Yin/Yang Opposites

The Gamine body type is defined by an even combination of yin and yang that has sharply delicate physicality along with a fresh and spicy essence.

‍A slight deviation from the following characteristics is always possible and should not be worried over as long as it does not upset the overall even combination of yin and yang opposites.

Height: Typically 5.5ft and under.

Body type: 

• Straight. Lithe and lean, tends toward sinewy musculature.
• Tends toward flatness in bust and hips (unless overweight).
• May be very leggy.
• Possibility of being slightly short-waisted.

Bone Structure: 

• Angular, sharp, narrow – sometimes described as delicate.
• Square or tapered shoulders (tend to narrowness, as opposed to broad).
• Delicately sharp facial contours (nose, jaw, cheekbones).
• Hands and feet are moderate to small, and tend to narrowness.
• Arms and legs tend to be long.

Hair Texture:

Any type is possible, but frequently hair is fine and silky.

If Overweight: excess weight tends to show up in the hip and waist areas, rarely does it appear above the waist. If a Gamine is extremely overweight, the body tends to get square or stocky shapes as opposed to curves.

A Gamine will NOT:

• Be over 5.5ft (and is usually even more petite).
• Have extremely large bone structure.
• Have prominent or exotic features (except for large eyes).
• Have large hands and feet.
• Have an hourglass figure, with a waspish waist and full bust and hips.
• Be symmetrical in body type or facial features.

Celebrities that are gamine body shape:

Clothing styles for Gamine

Yin/Yang balance-Both sides are of equal importance

• Small, sharp geometrics.
• Outline should be sharp and straight with several short vertical or horizontal lines.
• Fabrics must be crisp, holds a definite shape and tailored easily.
• Details should always be small, sharp and call for attention.
• Short, sharp and straight with extreme tailoring and construction(jackets, pants, blouses etc).
• Very tailored and sharp edges with lot of crisp details.
• Color usage should be bold and sassy with high and sharp contrast.
• Smooth fabrics with tailored edges.
• Small geometrics and angular assymetries are excellent.
• Prints should be contemporary, sharp, colorful and animated.

Avoid:

• Watercolor prints, intricate prints, symmetrical prints ,realistic prints.
• Elongated lines, curved lines and flowing lines.
• Oversized or unconstructed silhouettes.
• Long, large geometrics and unconstructed shapes.
• Minimal clean detail.
• Oversized drapable fabrics.
• Monochromatic color schemes.

Soft Gamine

Combination of Yin/Yang with extra Yin

The Soft Gamine body type is defined by a combination of yin and yang opposites with additional yin with a curvy body type and features on a delicately angular frame, along with a playful and spirited essence.

A slight deviation from the following characteristics is always possible and should not be worried over as long as it does not upset the overall combination of yin and yang with additional yin balance.

Height: Under 5.5ft (usually very petite).

Body type: 

• Soft, curvy body tends toward fleshiness.
• Curved bust line and hips with natural waist definition.
• Arms and legs tend to be soft and fleshy, particularly in the hip and thigh areas.

Bone Structure: 

• Delicate and small, yet slightly broad and angular.
• Angular edges, particularly through the shoulders (square or tapered).
• Small hands and feet (may be slightly wide or fleshy).
• Delicately broad facial contours (nose, cheekbones, and jawline – which may have extra bits of angularity).
• Arms and legs tend to be shortish (in proportion to height).

Hair Texture:

Any type is possible, but texture is usually soft -silky if fine, wispy if thick curly/wavy

‍If Overweight: the body tends to get very rounded, as weight collects mainly in the bust and hip areas. Arms and thighs may get very soft, and face tends to become fleshy. May feel overweight, even when at ideal weight because of the extreme round shape of the body paired with the short limbs.

A soft gamine will NOT

• Appear tall.
• Have a rail-thin or extremely straight body type.
• Have a large or broad bone structure.
• Have large hands and feet or exotic facial characteristics.
• Be symmetrical in body type, bone structure, or facial features.
• Have a sharp bone structure.

Celebrities that are soft gamine body shape:

Clothing styles for Soft Gamine

• Crisp curves with sharp edges.
• Rounded shapes that are smoothly formed.
• Animated staccato silhouette.
• Broken, curved lines.
• Fabrics should be light weight and crisp so it holds a defined shape.
• Details should always be animated , lively and energetic.
• Short, trim and shaped well.
• Color should be bright and sparkling with vivid , rich and intense shades.
• Fitted shapes with crispy ornate trim.

Avoid

• Sharp, small geometric.
• Overly intricate delicate shapes.
• Wide unconstructed silhouette.
• All strong horizontal lines.
• All smooth severe straight lines.
• Severe tailored, unconstructed dresses and styles.

Theatrical Romantic

Soft Yin with slight Yang undercurrent.

The Theatrical Romantic body type is defined by an extreme yin foundation where you have a delicate physicality that is dominant, and a slight yang undercurrent that gives slight sharpness to your bone structure.

A slight deviation from the following characteristics is always possible and should not be worried over as long as it does not upset the overall combination of yin with yang undercurrent.

Height: Typically moderate to petite, usually 5.5ft and under.

Body type: 

• Soft and voluptuous, although trim and smallish (as opposed to wide and bulky).
• Hourglass figure; curvy bust line and hips with a waspish waist.
• Soft, fleshy arms and legs.

Bone structure: 

• Small and delicate.
• Slightly sharp edges (shoulders, jawline, cheekbones, or nose).
• Small hands and feet (in proportion to height).
• Facial bones are small, delicate, and slightly sharp.

Hair Texture

Soft and Luxurious ,maybe silky and wispy or thick and wavy/curly.

If Overweight: the figure will remain hourglass, with a defined waist. Upper arms, thighs and face will become quite fleshy.

A Theatrical Romantic will NOT

• Be extremely tall.
• Have large or wide bones.
• Have large hands and feet.
• Have extremely prominent facial bones or features.
• Have small, narrow eyes, and thin or straight lips.
• Have a boyishly straight figure devoid of a defined waist.

Celebrities that are theatrical romantic body shape (Verified by Kibbe):

Clothing styles for Theatrical Romantic:

• Rounded, intricate and ornate with the slight sharpness at the edge.
• Silhouettes should be hourglass, emphasizing the curves.
• Waist and shoulders should be crisply and sharply defined.
• Lines should be soft, draped, flowing and intricate showcasing your curvy figure.
• Dresses should be feminine and shapely.
• Color should be bright and lush.
• Sharp contrast with some vivid color in your outfits.
• Pastels can also be quite elegant.
• Vivid and luscious prints with emphasis on watercolor blend.
• Size should be moderate to large.

Avoid

• Geometrical and symmetrical shapes.
• Oversized or unconstructured silhouettes.
• All straight, sharp lines.
• All wide or horizontal lines.
• Small, symmetrical styles, stripes and plaids.

Romantic Body Type

Extreme Soft Yin

The Romantic body type is defined by extreme soft yin with a magnetic, charming and sophisticated essence along with your outer yin physical attributes.

A slight deviation from the following characteristics is always possible and should not be worried over as long as it does not upset the overall lush yin balance.

Height: typically moderate to petite, usually 5.5ft and under. Short vertical line.

Body type: 

• Soft and voluptuous.
• Hourglass figure; curvy (bust and hips, with a small waist (in proportion to the curves).
• Fleshy arms and legs.

Bone structure: 

• Delicate and smallish.
• Usually on the wide side.
• Rounded or sloped shoulders.
• Small hands and feet (may be slightly wide).
• Facial bones are small, delicate and may be slightly wide or lush (nose, cheekbones, jawline).

Hair Texture: Soft and Luxurious. Maybe silky and wispy, or thick and wavy/curly.

If Overweight:

The body only looks more rounded, the face gets very full.

A Romantic will NOT

• Be extremely tall.
• Have large bone structure or large hands and feet.
• Have a straight or boyish figure.
• Have angular or sharp feature.
• Have prominent nose or angular chin.
• Be symmetrical.

Celebrities that are romantic body shape (Verified by Kibbe):

Clothing styles for Romantic:

• Keep your shapes rounded with soft edges.
• Circle, ornate swirls and intricate flowing shapes.
• Light weighted fabrics that are soft and drape easily.
• Details should be soft, intricate, ornate and feminine.
• Soft , draped styles with emphasis on your luscious curve
• Dresses should be feminine and flowing with waist emphasis.
• Color should emphasize a watercolor palette of soft pastels and luscious brights.
• Rich, luxuriously blended colors with pale neutrals are your best accents.

Avoid:

• All straight lines with angular edges and tailored silhouettes.
• Stiff, rough textures, heavy weight fabrics.
• Severe details sharp edges, geometric and crisp details.
• Straight or tailored pants, jackets, blouses.
• Dark or neutral monochromatic color schemes. Sharp color contrast.
• Geometric, contemporary styles.
• Animated prints, stripes, plaids.