Stiff materials and cuts are inappropriate here. Join. Disconcerting that petite women only fit into gamine or ingenue categories in your chart. Shorter dresses and jackets, short skirts, and shorts are all better suited than long and narrow designs. The Romantic Essence has a sensual deep yin essence. Can you pull them off without looking clownish?You probably have the angelic style essence. Abstractly, we can associate the ingenue style essence with the themes of innocence and childlike idealism. Therefore, Ingenues look best in compact, small-scale designs and shapes. Being of smaller height is what I mean when I refer to petite in the height section, just like the dramatic height is listed as tall (above 5 ft 7). This is a casual essence. Lets find strength through style, together! Lets go over some of these differences. On the contrary, they look nothing short of cool. Fairytale example: Hansel & Gretel. Similarly to the compact designs, prints are best when they are small-scale. The seven essences are ranked on a scale of Yin and Yang. A signature style of the romantic style essence are large, dreamy floral prints. Now let's see how a girly dress looks on someone who does not have the ingenue style essence. There is nothing unconventional or unexpected about the classic style essence. They can also have a tall, waif-life appearance, and sometimes an oval-shaped face. The Romantic Essence is all about indulgent fashion, and expensive-looking accessories. Web-shaped designs, sumptuous textures, and ornate details are common. You might have a hint of ingenue in there, but you're dressing fully ingenue and I think . Abstractly, we can associate the angelic style essence with the themes of mysticism and the cosmos. Leather jackets, dungarees, boy caps, boots etc all work well on this style essence. It also references a book that Kitchener recommends entitled Shopping for the Real You. He focuses heavily on color contrast and you can technically be a blend of all 7 essences (although this is thought to be more rare). As blend between square and circle, the classic silhouette is slightly fitted and is neither too long nor too short. 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. These dresses don't make Kristen Bell look goddess-like. The Ingenue style essence is the decorative small-scale yin essence. Sometimes people feel boxed in by Kibbes system. Although this style essence is yin like the ingenue essence, it is a mature sensuality as opposed to the cute, innocent prettiness of the Ingenue. Remember also what we said about the manifestation of yang. A signature style of the gamine essence is patterns and fits traditionally associated with boys' clothing. It is this appearance of strength that makes natural clothing look great on them. Let's take a look at another signature style of the ingenue style essence: delicate, playful patterns. Due to their playful and creative designs, retro and vintage styles work extremely well on the gamine style essence. Oh my word! Now let's see what activewear does to someone who does not have the natural style essence. Messy hair, relaxed clothing - a natural outfit, and it looks very comfortable on Jennifer. Either way, it's another great material to portray sensuality. But she looks even more comfortable in the girly dress on the left. Style essences that lean towards the Yin end of the spectrum have more feminine characteristics, such as roundness, softness, and fineness. If we are being frank I think the two systems need to work hand in hand. She looks elegant, regal, and very comfortable in the timeless, simple looks of this style essence. To achieve an eclectic look, bright colours and patterns are mixed and matched freely. This is one of the harder essences to pin down and is especially hard to integrate into your everyday style. Style essences can be a useful tool in exploring your personal style and the vibe you give off to the world. The prints don't have any flattering effect on her at all. Angelics are often oval-faced and waif-like. Signature patterns of the natural style essence are tribal and botanical patterns as well as bohemian patterns. They prefer their clothing to be functional, emphasising comfort. Im healing and feel like I have a new lease on life, so its time to get stylish again and create a new wardrobe. She has a different type of beauty. I think the youthfulness is coming from gamine rather than ingenue. Although the classic style essence looks best in plain outfits, patterns are wearable as long as they are subdued and not attention-seeking. Plain textures may look boring on this style essence, particularly if the shape of the garment does not follow dramatic principles. Both have a childlike appearance. If you look at the root of the Natural Style, youll see it did evolve in the 70s with beat and hippie culture, and it surrounds an effortless look. 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. Individuals of this style essence tend to have very symmetrical features, evenly blending masculinity and femininity. Style essences are a great way to guide yourself toward your most well-rounded image. Instead, it reads as gentleness, mildness, delicacy.]. Pay attention to how separate and disharmonious the clothes on look on Kim, whereas on Gigi they look like they belong there. While Kibbe has Nicole Kidman as a Flamboyant Natural. While jewellery is not really something that Gamines wear well, details are incredibly important. Anne, in contrast, doesn't look like she's serious. These themes will be reflected in ingenue clothing. Accessories should be similarly gathered or draped to provide softness. Heres my deep dive into the romantic essence if you want more information: The Ingenue Essence is a small-scale yin essence. One of the things that really trips people up when they're trying to figure out their Kibbe is the idea of essence. Individuals of this style essence tend to have a curvy and voluptuous body type with alluring eyes. For my romantic essence, I do well with lace and some seaming but cant pull off overly voluptuous silhouettes. On sites like Olga's that people rely on for essences, the photos of examples are celebrities and models who are in the top 1% of attractiveness and who have had professional interventions (surgery and injections, hair and makeup and wardrobe) to build and cultivate a particular aura and image. Because I have almost equal parts natural, romantic, and dramatic I can usually pull off full looks from each category. And my dramatic essence lends me to try more extreme silhouettes and trends. They also often have a distant look in their eyes, as if they were somewhere else entirely, again lending them that air of mystery. Consequently, individuals with the angelic style essence tend to create an overall visual impression of softness and otherworldliness or mysticism. And outside the Kibbe archetype system, we count seven pure style essences, which sit on the yin/yang spectrum, ranging from dramatic on the yang end to angelic on the yin end. Here we can see a dramatic/romantic essence combo. And yin colours are lighter and softer, as these essences are gentler. A signature style of the dramatic essence is the skirt suit (or a dress in combination with a blazer). Red roses best sum up this style essence. The essence yin is warm, friendly, and inviting. This essence conjures up images of expensive jewellery, candlelit dinners, and red roses. In total, there are 7 style essences (based on John Kitchener's system).Each style essence is defined by whether it is yin (soft, round) or yang (sharp, angular), and which kind of yin and yang it is.In this section, you can learn more about each style essence and access the comprehensive guide to each one. To make the effect even more visible, let's look at Anne when she's wearing her essences: This mix of romantic with classic and natural looks so amazing on Anne. This is a serious look, and she can pull it off comfortably. Cheap materials are not appreciated here. Yes, delicate, playful patterns work on Aja. Learn more about the angelic style essence. For instance, while my Kibbe ID is a Flamboyant Natural- My essence would be romantic, dramatic, and natural. Compared to others, individuals with the angelic style essence tend to look otherworldly or mysterious. Consequently, individuals with the natural style essence tend to create an overall visual impression of relaxed sportiveness. He aims to have the true you shine, and for you to embrace the person youve always dreamed of. Individuals with the romantic style essence may have dark and very full hair (if they haven't, there is a good chance, they would look good in dark hair). Now let's see how a man suit looks on someone who does not have the dramatic style essence. The symbol of the dramatic style essence is the feline jungle animal, so it only makes sense that Dramatics look good in animal prints. Unusual and creative patterns are one of the hallmarks of the dramatic style essence. This essence conjures up images of unspoiled, wild landscapes. They included 5 main families: The wildly popular Kibbe System is composed of 10 different IDs that fit into 5 main styles families. For style, they often embrace irreverent colors with pattern mixes, menswear influences, and whimsical accessories. So why do boyish clothes do this to Scarlett but not to Emma? She looks stiff and a bit boring. The angelic style essence is closely linked to mythical creatures - and those creatures often have wings. This is a gorgeous look, and she can pull it off comfortably. Similar to romantic clothing, ingenue clothing features flowing, rounded shapes. And the themes that this essence communicates are boldness, danger, exoticism, poise, dignity, and extravagance. Adjectives like intense, dignified, poised, theatrical could be used to describe people of the dramatic style essence. The romantic style essence creates a sensual, mature image. Ingenue clothing lines are large, rounded with delicate, ornate, and often childish detailing. Consequently, it cannot be missing in a romantic wardrobe. Although this style essence is feminine like the romantic essence, it is a childlike, innocent cuteness as opposed to the mature . Dramatic, gamine, and natural essences fall under Yang, featuring more striking looks. The complete guide {seriously, everything} to the i. Buying a bunch of clothes because they look nice in the shop is not a good strategy for building a wardrobe. Where other types would look out of place or 'clownish' in such a style, a Dramatic portrays poise and self-assurance. Kitchener and Kibbe were both producing these systems during the late 1980s. This doesn't necessarily mean that only short people can have the gamine style essence, but the body is compact in a way that makes long and oversized clothing overwhelming. Delicate and flimsy designs won't work on this type because they often have prominent physical features, which are much more flattered by equally prominent accessories. This essence is all about a mature, sensual image (not to be confused with the innocent prettiness of the Ingenue). In a similar vein, naturals also often have broad shoulders and tend to be tall (over 5'7). This addition plus his insistence that ingenue remain a part ultimately rounded out the identity system itself to be more inclusive. 49 Ingenue Classic Mature Ingenue Style ideas | style, color analysis, gamine style Ingenue Classic Mature Ingenue Style 49 Pins 4y D Collection by Deborah M Face Shapes Body Shapes Up Hairstyles Straight Hairstyles Energy Profiling M Makeup Dress Body Type Carol Tuttle Live Your Truth Correlating face shape to personality is not new! I am a Flamboyant Natural in the Kibbe system and often look best with relaxed, effortless hair and pieces that honor my vertical line. John Kitchener says that all the world is a stage for this type.Dramatics and their clothing styles can be associated with the themes of wildness, exoticism, boldness, and extravagance. Lets take a look at the seven essences now. And honestly, I dont know how helpful that would be in finding my best overall outfits and style. Consequently, individuals with the romantic style essence tend to create an overall visual impression of sensuality and glamour. Romantic clothing styles include lots of wrapping and ruching, luxurious, tactile textures, tight-fitted garments and sensuous accessories. The child is an adaptation of the "gamine" AND "ingenue" style essence as introduced by David Kibbe and John Kitchener. For accessories this means materials from the earth that are rare and iridescent - such as pearls but in their natural shapes. The result is an understated look, and timeless designs are characteristic of classic clothing. They appear almost magical in their essence, like a fairy, mermaid, or goddess. Kibbe has Nicole Kidman as Flamboyant Natural because of her height and width, but Kitchener has her as a Classic with Ingenue. If you feel you have an ethereal essence start by adding small ethereal details like luxurious fabric choices and draping to your outfits. Natural habitat: A spooky forest . However, one could argue that the Soft Gamine Kibbe ID has some correlation to the ingenue essence. Consequently, individuals with the gamine style essence tend to create an overall visual impression of rebelliousness and playful boldness. It is important to note that often yang is described as masculine, and yin as feminine. Its type of yin is ethereal yin. Soft curly hair - romantic. This is not quite the same effect that we got on Jourdan. Let's take a look at another signature style of the gamine style essence: compact clothing and playful, creative patterns. Even when its pulled back it needs some softness/volume to it. Anne's features, however, don't portray that same intensity. Their fashion style is elegant, formal, and timeless. No colour better relays sensuality than red. -Daughters of India. 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