Can you maybe do something similar to this series for the seasonal color types? Like, how to dress edgy for light spring, or fun for soft autumn, or earthy for bright winter, or something like that. Cause I'd like to go edgy/goth a little but am a soft summer and black completely overpowers me.
As a soft summer I'd say: try light grey, smudgy eyeliner and silver jewelry. It gives a grungy vibe. If you go for goth black tights and religious inspired jewelry. Maybe chunky shoes would help too
Sun is definitely one of my style roots. I hated being a classic for so long because I felt like the looks I wanted to wear always looked costumey. But I’ve been really learning how to look really fun with one thing. Like novelty earrings or fantasy hair color, with an otherwise very DC lines.
As a dramatic/soft dramatic looking for ways to add quirky flair to my outfits without looking Off, this was really interesting! On the topic of style roots, have you considered making a video or series on combining difficult to combine style roots for people with eclectic taste who still want a cohesive wardrobe? (e.g, fire and mushroom, sun and moon) I figure series like creating an effect will probably take priority, but I think it could be helpful
You are a great teacher. You explain things well w/o resorting to jargon, and pairing that with visual examples provide so much clarity. Thank you for all the helpful vids.
i just got my personal color consultation and turns out my personal color is bright spring (which i love bcs it also match my personality) and this sun style root boost my confidence in styling. Thanks Ellie!
Hi Ellie-Jean I really love how you took such an original spin on the kibbe body types with your idea of creating an effect! Because honestly I feel this doesn't get talked about enough in the kibbe community. Oftentimes you are just kind of left with your type's recommendations wondering what the hell am I supposed to do with this, especially if the description and the style most suited for your body type has zero to do with how you would like to feel in your clothes or how you would like to be perceived. So I think your different way of thinking about it is really inspiring and also much more helpful in terms of practical application. Thank you so much! Could you please make a video on how to dress "sensual" for the body types, probably about implementing the fire root? I am a soft gamine with ingenue essence and I really struggle with not wanting to look like a little girl when I try to dress in a more mature and sensual way, so that would be very helpful! Also this has nothing to do with the content of your videos but from what I can tell you just seem to be such a kind and sweet person, it really makes me enjoy it even more to watch them!
I love this! The kibbe system can be super restrictive saying that you need to have a certain personal style just because of your body type. But it should truly just be a guide to how you can express your own style in the lines that are harmonious with your body. 🥰Hope you make one for moon fire or flower next ✨✨💗
This. I self identify as romantic and from what I've seen online, can't have any other style than what Marylin wore in 50s but that's just not something I gravitate towards. Actually, none of romantic examples have the style I like. Also, it's really hard finding clothes that fit first of all, because clothes that we here get are made for complete different side of the world, with completely different view on women's bodies (whole other can of worms) and are especially not made with large chested/hips girls in mind. Also, I have to worry that what fits me don't age me which is also an issue when all romantic examples are in their 30s and 40s and you have no other guide. It's only with her guide that I've managed to understand clothes and marry the two and to look my age while also dress according to my body and personal style. If I'd follow just Kibbie, I'd be much more restricted even than I already am. Edit:I also hope Ellie does this for moon, fire or for everyone really
Hello! She has a video up titled "how to look intimidating for your body type". I personally believe the intimidating/edgy aesthetic she refers to is the moon style root you're looking for. It's a pretty helpful video if you haven't watched it yet 😊
@@Silica-black Thanks, of course I've seen it, it was really helpful. I was just mentioning how restrictive Kibbie is. It's easy to fall into "oh,I have to wear just things like this and nothing else" mindset which I did at the beginning when I first discovered Kibbie because I was lost and that was my only guide but it didn't feel right. While I loved how stuff fitted me, right for the first time, I still didn't felt like myself. From Ellie's guide I've managed to marry my romantic body type and love for alternative styles just by paying attention to fabrics and cuts (and forcing my poor mom to alter some things for me (I really need to learn to saw and alter stuff 😂)) but that also comes from learning what I should be looking for in a garment. It becomes really easy to spot what could fit me when I know what actually works for me, but I didn't know that before and missed it while doing initial research into Kibbie
@@LeaveBritneyalone580 it's kind of ridiculous to be honest. If you are gamine you are the quirky girl, if you are dramatic you are edgy and wear suits, if you are romantic you are a 50s housewife. That's so grossly simplified 😵 I'm glad you found a way to incorporate your true style with your body shape :) 💗 that what's this should be for. Finding clothes that makes us feel good instead of putting on the I'll fitting, copycat fast fashion in the stores crying over why we don't look like the commercials 😭 personally I'm a dramatic/soft dramatic. But my face is super rounded and I like girly fairycore cottagecore style When i read kibbe first i was mortified about "tailored stiff suiit jackets". But now o have too find ways of honouring vertical line etc without having to look like a business man 😅
I don't think Kibbe or his methodology says that you should dress a certain aesthetic based on body type. He just described best suiting lines. The fact that recommendation on the Internet or aesthetic boards has only one/two aesthetics for each body type doesn't mean you have to dress yourself in those. Use your imagination and creativity.
Mountain is my main root. I’m a very structured person, always controlled and in charge. When I took the style root test, I didn’t feel sun described me at all. But after thinking about it I realized mountain is what I tend to and have to be a lot of the time, but it isn’t always what I want to be. I like to be fun and funny and silly. And I love putting fun details into my outfits, whether color or fun accessories. I’m a soft classic so it doesn’t take a lot. This video was really helpful.
From the pt.1/2 videos pinpointing style aesthetic, my answers gave a mix of Sun&Moon. In Kibbe, I'm a Dramatic Classic. Color palette: True Summer. Conclusion: my obsessions with Betsey Johnson; Vivienne Westwood and Thom Browne are valid. 😁☀️🌜
I consider myself a dramatic and i love coloring my hair in extreme colors. It gives me the freedom to wear monochromatic, reduced outfits without going over the top, looking boring or having too many clothes. Bright shoes or painted toe nails is essential for me as well. As a creative person I used to get bored by colors and patterns so easily… Changing my hair every half a year consistently without judging myself for being „inconsistent“ and not „grown-up“ has calmed down my wardrobe immensly. I‘m 32 now and used to be called a chameleon, because I changed my style so often. Your channel, kibbe etc. has helped me so much to feel confident with my body and my clothing. Colour seasoning and bodytyping didnt help me at all. Thank you! (I was litterally always „afraid“ of marrying because I just feel off in dresses, light colors and romantic/femine/boho/dreamy stuff in general. It took me a lot of courage to break with other peoples expectations.) I haven‘t fully figured out my style roots yet. Reduced, bold, edgy, definetly playful, practical and a little bit of earthiness…
Zoey Deschanel is a highly debated lady. Some say she's a FG, others say that she's a SC and that's the only reason she's typed FG is because she wears a lot of stereotypical FG clothing, which she can wear because she has a lot of gamine essence, but if you look closely they're very SC linewise. Now that she's getting a bit older, she dresses less stereotypical gamine-ish and more romantic. Love to hear your thoughts about this
She’s verified FG and as far as I’m concerned kibbe’s opinion is the only one that matters ultimately - celebs like Zooey show the range in each of the 10 types, not each person will look like the “stereotype”! ♥️
Please keep going with the refine, focus, and follow method. I'm starting to get it! What would be helpful: words/graphics that define/explain each word as you bring it up. I think the viewers need more of a reminder. So good though. I'm loving what you're putting out there!
something I do as a soft gamine to give off a more quirky vibe is to deliberately go against my lines and wear something big and baggy, like an oversized relaxed jacket or a t-shirt. Then I'll combine it with something more structured like a collared shirt and or some pants or skirt with a pattern like tartan or something. I think it gives off a cute playful vibe, because I don't like looking too serious most of the time.
Huh, didn't know Kibbe believed Rihanna to be that short. There are really good photos of her standing next to Cara Delevingne, Katy Perry and Taylor Swift and I'd say she's around 5'8" (I think in metric system tho). Anyway, another great video, I love your style root videos.
I love this series! I would really love to see a video about how to look delicate, soft and cute for all body types. I'm a soft natural with quite some sharpness in my face. I love the ingenue style but on me it just looks childish and out of place.
Funny, I just asked for the complete opposite! I am a soft gamine with ingenue essence and I really don't like how I allways have to worry about not looking like a little girl and wanting to look more mature. But I guess that's really where Ellie-Jean's idea of creating an effect comes into play. It means, you don't have to dress like a stereotypical version of your body type. Instead you can have any style you like as long as you make it work for your features and I think that's just amazing!
Me too! I am a soft natural, but I'm pear shaped so all my curve is on my lower half. My upper body (including my face) looks lean and bony, but my lower body is rounded and curvy. I never know what to do! Lol
@@Goat.Cheese Hey. :) I couldn't let the thought go, so I researched a little more. I'm more of an apple shape, but I do have a big butt so maybe this is helpful to you, too. Here are some of my results, if you're interested. :) I think we could achieve a delicate, soft and cute look by combining the flower style root with our lines. For us soft naturals this could be midi length wrap dresses in the summer, maybe with a flowery print. Or drapey shorts with a camisole and maybe an oversized open Shirts tied in the waist on top. I feel like anything wrapped, gathered and draped will look good on us. A lot of ballet clothes look that way, too, this could be a good inspiration. My friend with a pear shaped body and a sharp face looks absolutely stunning in long dresses with waist emphasis and a loose skirt. Especially when her hair is long and flowy. Maybe that is something for you too. In colder months I like to wear loose, tapered trousers with an elastic or tied waist. Paperbag Trousers or mom jeans are an example of this and I think they work even better on a pear shaped body. On top I would wear a cashmere sweater. They are soft and drapey enough that it doesn't make me look like a square. 😄 To make it look soft and cute one can do a lot with accessories, like a dainty neclace or rings. Fabric covered buttons, straw Bags and hats. A wollen headband (i like thick ones with a twist or knot, as they make my narrow head look wider on top which makes my face look more like a hearshape than a long oval and thus a little more youthful). I also like blanket scarves as they are so big and long that they can make you look a little smaller, while being thin and drapey enough to not look odd. I think the rule of making it fit four our lines even goes for embellishments: Instead of puff sleeves opt for flutter sleeves, replace ruffles with volants. Both are more elongated instead of small and round. I think we could even get away with wearing a bow in our hair, as long as it's unconstructed, drapy, big enough but also thin enough. So maybe instead of a hairclip, we could use a scarf or a ribbon tied around the ponytail. If you want some more inspiration, I can recommend to search for 'soft natural with ingenue essence' on pinterest. :)
I loved this style of video! I feel like I understand way more about why certain flatter me or just why I lean towards certain details in my clothing.Thank you, can't wait to see more of this type of thing!!
fantastic!! what you said about flam gams is so true. i wear stripes and polka dots all the time and feel chill, but an all-black outfit makes me feel super bold and edgy. so fascinating. can't wait for more in this series!
I add red and plaid which is basically what the last example was showing. Except I don't wear it like that, I wear a red platform and black and white plaid pants, an artsy graphic Tshirt tucked into high waisted jeans etc. Bolder hoop earrings. I got baby bangs to sun up my normal romantic looks in general. I have a lot to say on this subject and many a Pinterest board lol.
I don't know why, but I struggle so much to find the right dress shape as a Soft Natural. Combining the sleeves, the neckline and the shape of the skirt to fit my SN without making it to boho or to classic/formal, is really hard. A guide for dress styles for the body types would be so appreciated!!! Thank u for everything you do.
David retyped Rihanna as SD a while ago, from what I’ve seen on Reddit, so you’re right. She doesn’t look like a TR, she has a lot of vertical in her frame.
interesting point about plain items being avant garde on gamines! would love if you could do a vid on styling for flamboyant gamines - how to convey different feels (feminine, elegant, edgy etc) while still honoring gamine lines! that'd be so helpful
can you please do a video on "how to dress when you hate the style of your kibbe profile" I am a flamboyant gamine but i don't like gamine style at all and i love classic, romantic style which is totally opposite of my profile
I so much relate! (Except for being a soft gamine so I guess I can allow myself to lean a little more in the romantic direction, but I feel that unfortunately it oftentimes makes me look more childish then sensual)
Such a high quality video yet again! The graphics really enhanced your explanations. I'm now even more convinced that I have a mix of classic and natural types. Looking forward to future videos
Soft classic seems to fit me best or true classic. I have a very similar body shape to you, long limbs, bit less rounded, and I'm a soft summer. However, I can veer off. Not into romantic, but into more soft natural or pared down ethereal. Lighter colours suit me. Have to be careful to have a flow and pare down details. When young, I was more 20s style ingenue. In going out of style, the secret, I think, is honour your particular body proportions and stick to them. Divide body into 8 parts that match head length, including head. Long body compared to legs, or short, high waist etc. Balance out proportions with clothing. Emphasise good points. I don't like large frills but small, dainty ones are OK. I also find I can do goth for example if it's flowy and feminine. Too many ales is bad.
As a romantic with mushroom, fire and flower style roots, i appreciate this video very much. On date nights, i like to swap mushroom for sun or moon. I took plenty of notes 😊🙏🏾
Thanks so much for this video! I'm a 'Flamboyant natural' and I adore sun styles, especially those of the 1960s. Yes the sixties is great for gamines but a good example of how to make the 60s work is a FN can be found in Megan from Mad Men. She's tall/statuesque but with broader shoulders and she still rocks those sixties styles so well! I also love your tip about bold accessories. I love making my more dainty feminine vintage inspired looks more chic (as a FN) with big hats and bold accessories!
Hmmm. I really appreciate the quick rundown of the dominate lines/features of each type at the beginning of each segment. I think I might actually be a Soft Dramatic. I had been thinking Dramatic Classic, as I have curves for sure but I also have some elongation but technically I'm just above the upper limit of the Classic body type. However, I honestly call pull off bolder things then the Classics can. Not, like, crazy neons or anything avant guard but more then what Classic seems to be able to pull off. But I'm not super angular like a Dramatic usually is as I do have legit, obvious curves. So when you said Soft Dramatic's main featues are angular but having curves on top, that felt more correct.
I‘m also a soft dramatic who used to think she was a classic because people would always say I looked very „proportional“ and I thought I was too skinny for SD. What really helped me was to put on a black bodycon dress and see, that I was truly length with curves on top :) SC usually looks quite delicate too imo
(as an FN or maybe Dramatic) and I like sun so I normally wear a lot of monochromatic , color blocking and layering looks soo I mainly wear suits and coats o matching sets
Love these videos - it makes it easier to visualize how to create the effect for a given body type. Regarding Rihanna: I do think she is actually TR; she's quite soft and rounded, and her height is also part of her yang undercurrent (I also think Taylor Swift is actually SD and not D - she's got sharper bone structure but with yin flesh on top). My take on it is that if Kibbe is meant to be a holistic system, then we shouldn't be eliminating possible image IDs based on absolute height alone - after all, SD is not just a really tall TR! :)
Hmm, SD is elongated *and* soft and round. Rihanna definitely has that elongation, you wouldn't think that she's petite. She also has a lot of softness and curve. Taylor swift is definitely not dry in her flesh but I wouldn't say that she's lush either, I think she has a balanced fleshiness to her which doesn't add or take away from her drama, and that sort of leaves her with being Dramatic. I think with height, it affects everything, you won't really have short arms and legs when you're quite tall, and images *can* distort how you look, and how you look in relation to the world.
@@nonjabulomangoro1871 Rihanna has some height, but it's not necessarily what you notice immediately - she lacks the prominent/sharp/chiseled bone structure of an SD and looks delicate, which an SD definitely doesn't. She (imo) looks much better in small, delicate ornateness, whereas large or oversized details tend to overpower her (though she carries them off through force of personality alone!). That's why I agree with Kibbe's typing of her as TR. I'm still on the fence about Taylor Swift - she actually does have quite a curvy figure when she gains a little weight, and I think she looks great with waist accommodation and ornatene glamor, but I get the argument for Pure D, too.
I feel like Zooey Deschanel is a soft classic (though I think she does have gamine essence). If you look at her "twee" looks, just the clothes themselves aren't THAT crazy looking when you compare those outfits to Cindi Lauper's outfits, who has to amp up the quirkiness to look more bold because she actually has a gamine body type (soft gamine, but still). In my opinion, on Zooey, they look quirky, cutesy, and/or bold on her because she doesn't have to do much to give off that vibe, but on a fg or possibly sg, hey'd probably look elegant on them. When I see Zooey in sc outfits though, I think she looks very elegant.
I’m looking at this a year later, but I’ll fight anyone who thinks Rihanna isn’t a SD! She’s literally 5’8-5’9… I follow your videos faithfully and im glad you said that.
Could you please do how to look classy but sexy maybe the fire root for the dody types? I have a hard time finding outfits to go out since i am a SN and fitted tight stuff look uncomfortable on me ☺️
I felt not covered as TR in the video because of Rihanna 😢 If I wear her outfits I would look funny not bold (some of them, some are awesome) 😂😂😂 I really see she is SD!
I believe I’m a soft classic too. Now I understand why I can’t pull off the boho prints and stuff but if it’s simpler and say one color family on a pair of pants I can get away with it
Appreciate the examples for Dramatic and Soft Dramatic! I will add two more possible examples for Dramatic: Tati Gabrielle and the late great Donyale Luna. (Soft Dramatic representation, perhaps, from Lee Da-hee? She has fabulous style inspiration for SDs as a whole, I would say.)
I really like the concept of style roots I'm personally unsure if I'm a romantic or a soft classic, my boyfriend things I'm a romantic, I wonder how groovy clown goth aesthetic would fit lol
I liked your detailed explanations for most of the types, but I think it started decreasing after Rihanna. I would love to see more of your style roots related content
I think I'm flower sun moon But isn't the last two a contradiction. The moon cause I'm a bright winter seems too dark. Im not into grave yards etc. But i like adding black & edgy to my bright colours and my flower details. Im just having trouble visualizing it can you go one with these three please.
I am certain I am a gamine type. But I have a hard time deciding between flamboyant and soft. I feel like I can take from both. I wish I could figure out how to figure it out lol.
@@c7326_ thanks 😊. I feel like depending on photos or angles I see a bit of both. But I'm sure I can try to look more objectively. I'm very bad at being objective regarding myself.
I’m am similar to you, I think I’m more flamboyant but not sure as a girly detail has always looked well on me, I would never consider myself curvy - I think it can come down to your face/personality essence as well as to weather the more feminine details are in harmony with who you are or whether the sharper ones are. I’m sure it’s ok go pull from both though, we wouldn’t want to be too restricted ☺️
These videos are great! I want to know with color as well, like what if you're a soft classic, with mushroom and flower root style, but you're also a winter. How do you keep the softness your frame (and personal preferences) needs when your coloring demands contrast.
Other good sun root example is Fran Dresher, particularly her outfits in "The nanny" there are a lot of playful elements. I am not very sure what kibbe id she is, but the big debate is between TR and SC.
Can you do a more in depth video about color seasons? I’m a summer and I truly don’t know what colors to wear, I’ve seen other videos but they are definitely not clear enough for me to understand?
I wanted to ask, why is there always only soft or flamboyant gamines? I'm petite-compact and very angular, it's probably just classic gamine by all measures - why is there nothing about them?
David Kibbe eliminated the pure Classic, Gamine, and Natural categories. If you thing pure Gamine suits you best, check out Aly Art’s older videos on RUclips or PDFs of Kibbe’s book online.
Hiya - love your videos, they're really helping me embrace a juicy short bod. I've seen Rihanna up close (worked at a festival) she's about 5 foot 6 - for reference look at pictures of her and Beyonce (same height) or Calvin Harris (waaaaay taller)
Haven’t watched all video, but i disliked the example for Soft Naturals. While it is educational, all the outfits in the video are for stage, not for normal life. Whereas other types got more practical outfits.
Love the video, but I'm really confused when it comes to gamins. I'm a soft gamin, and I honestly feel like patterns do look normal on me and not overwhelming, but it's not the style that I go for. I'm more into simple plain with some bold elements. It's very hard to not put gamins having the quirky type style, so sometimes I feel like it's the only style possible or available in videos that explain style. Would love to know someone else's opinion on this.
Can you maybe do something similar to this series for the seasonal color types? Like, how to dress edgy for light spring, or fun for soft autumn, or earthy for bright winter, or something like that. Cause I'd like to go edgy/goth a little but am a soft summer and black completely overpowers me.
^^^ I second this!!!
^^^Yes please!
Maybe try playing with different textures and fabrics within your coolours?
As a soft summer I'd say: try light grey, smudgy eyeliner and silver jewelry. It gives a grungy vibe. If you go for goth black tights and religious inspired jewelry. Maybe chunky shoes would help too
Have you thought about pastel goth/white goth looks? I love the pastel goth looks but I'm an autumn so I feel your pain!
Sun is definitely one of my style roots. I hated being a classic for so long because I felt like the looks I wanted to wear always looked costumey. But I’ve been really learning how to look really fun with one thing. Like novelty earrings or fantasy hair color, with an otherwise very DC lines.
As a dramatic/soft dramatic looking for ways to add quirky flair to my outfits without looking Off, this was really interesting! On the topic of style roots, have you considered making a video or series on combining difficult to combine style roots for people with eclectic taste who still want a cohesive wardrobe? (e.g, fire and mushroom, sun and moon) I figure series like creating an effect will probably take priority, but I think it could be helpful
I have to say, I really love your videos and the "Style Root" method you've created. These videos are fascinating!
You are a great teacher. You explain things well w/o resorting to jargon, and pairing that with visual examples provide so much clarity. Thank you for all the helpful vids.
This is such a great comment, thank you this is amazing feedback ☺️☺️☺️
i just got my personal color consultation and turns out my personal color is bright spring (which i love bcs it also match my personality) and this sun style root boost my confidence in styling. Thanks Ellie!
Hi Ellie-Jean
I really love how you took such an original spin on the kibbe body types with your idea of creating an effect! Because honestly I feel this doesn't get talked about enough in the kibbe community. Oftentimes you are just kind of left with your type's recommendations wondering what the hell am I supposed to do with this, especially if the description and the style most suited for your body type has zero to do with how you would like to feel in your clothes or how you would like to be perceived. So I think your different way of thinking about it is really inspiring and also much more helpful
in terms of practical application. Thank you so much!
Could you please make a video on how to dress "sensual" for the body types, probably about implementing the fire root? I am a soft gamine with ingenue essence and I really struggle with not wanting to look like a little girl when I try to dress in a more mature and sensual way, so that would be very helpful!
Also this has nothing to do with the content of your videos but from what I can tell you just seem to be such a kind and sweet person, it really makes me enjoy it even more to watch them!
Please continue this series for all the style roots! Its so helpful ❤
I love this! The kibbe system can be super restrictive saying that you need to have a certain personal style just because of your body type. But it should truly just be a guide to how you can express your own style in the lines that are harmonious with your body. 🥰Hope you make one for moon fire or flower next ✨✨💗
This. I self identify as romantic and from what I've seen online, can't have any other style than what Marylin wore in 50s but that's just not something I gravitate towards. Actually, none of romantic examples have the style I like. Also, it's really hard finding clothes that fit first of all, because clothes that we here get are made for complete different side of the world, with completely different view on women's bodies (whole other can of worms) and are especially not made with large chested/hips girls in mind. Also, I have to worry that what fits me don't age me which is also an issue when all romantic examples are in their 30s and 40s and you have no other guide. It's only with her guide that I've managed to understand clothes and marry the two and to look my age while also dress according to my body and personal style. If I'd follow just Kibbie, I'd be much more restricted even than I already am.
Edit:I also hope Ellie does this for moon, fire or for everyone really
Hello! She has a video up titled "how to look intimidating for your body type". I personally believe the intimidating/edgy aesthetic she refers to is the moon style root you're looking for. It's a pretty helpful video if you haven't watched it yet 😊
@@Silica-black Thanks, of course I've seen it, it was really helpful. I was just mentioning how restrictive Kibbie is. It's easy to fall into "oh,I have to wear just things like this and nothing else" mindset which I did at the beginning when I first discovered Kibbie because I was lost and that was my only guide but it didn't feel right. While I loved how stuff fitted me, right for the first time, I still didn't felt like myself. From Ellie's guide I've managed to marry my romantic body type and love for alternative styles just by paying attention to fabrics and cuts (and forcing my poor mom to alter some things for me (I really need to learn to saw and alter stuff 😂)) but that also comes from learning what I should be looking for in a garment. It becomes really easy to spot what could fit me when I know what actually works for me, but I didn't know that before and missed it while doing initial research into Kibbie
@@LeaveBritneyalone580 it's kind of ridiculous to be honest. If you are gamine you are the quirky girl, if you are dramatic you are edgy and wear suits, if you are romantic you are a 50s housewife. That's so grossly simplified 😵 I'm glad you found a way to incorporate your true style with your body shape :) 💗 that what's this should be for. Finding clothes that makes us feel good instead of putting on the I'll fitting, copycat fast fashion in the stores crying over why we don't look like the commercials 😭 personally I'm a dramatic/soft dramatic. But my face is super rounded and I like girly fairycore cottagecore style When i read kibbe first i was mortified about "tailored stiff suiit jackets". But now o have too find ways of honouring vertical line etc without having to look like a business man 😅
I don't think Kibbe or his methodology says that you should dress a certain aesthetic based on body type. He just described best suiting lines. The fact that recommendation on the Internet or aesthetic boards has only one/two aesthetics for each body type doesn't mean you have to dress yourself in those. Use your imagination and creativity.
Mountain is my main root. I’m a very structured person, always controlled and in charge. When I took the style root test, I didn’t feel sun described me at all. But after thinking about it I realized mountain is what I tend to and have to be a lot of the time, but it isn’t always what I want to be. I like to be fun and funny and silly. And I love putting fun details into my outfits, whether color or fun accessories. I’m a soft classic so it doesn’t take a lot. This video was really helpful.
From the pt.1/2 videos pinpointing style aesthetic, my answers gave a mix of Sun&Moon.
In Kibbe, I'm a Dramatic Classic.
Color palette: True Summer.
Conclusion: my obsessions with Betsey Johnson; Vivienne Westwood and Thom Browne are valid. 😁☀️🌜
I consider myself a dramatic and i love coloring my hair in extreme colors. It gives me the freedom to wear monochromatic, reduced outfits without going over the top, looking boring or having too many clothes.
Bright shoes or painted toe nails is essential for me as well. As a creative person I used to get bored by colors and patterns so easily… Changing my hair every half a year consistently without judging myself for being „inconsistent“ and not „grown-up“ has calmed down my wardrobe immensly.
I‘m 32 now and used to be called a chameleon, because I changed my style so often. Your channel, kibbe etc. has helped me so much to feel confident with my body and my clothing. Colour seasoning and bodytyping didnt help me at all. Thank you!
(I was litterally always „afraid“ of marrying because I just feel off in dresses, light colors and romantic/femine/boho/dreamy stuff in general. It took me a lot of courage to break with other peoples expectations.)
I haven‘t fully figured out my style roots yet. Reduced, bold, edgy, definetly playful, practical and a little bit of earthiness…
Zoey Deschanel is a highly debated lady. Some say she's a FG, others say that she's a SC and that's the only reason she's typed FG is because she wears a lot of stereotypical FG clothing, which she can wear because she has a lot of gamine essence, but if you look closely they're very SC linewise. Now that she's getting a bit older, she dresses less stereotypical gamine-ish and more romantic. Love to hear your thoughts about this
She’s verified FG and as far as I’m concerned kibbe’s opinion is the only one that matters ultimately - celebs like Zooey show the range in each of the 10 types, not each person will look like the “stereotype”! ♥️
Please keep going with the refine, focus, and follow method. I'm starting to get it! What would be helpful: words/graphics that define/explain each word as you bring it up. I think the viewers need more of a reminder. So good though. I'm loving what you're putting out there!
Yay! I got my body style book from you and am so delighted you're doing Roots + Body Type videos! Keep 'em coming!
something I do as a soft gamine to give off a more quirky vibe is to deliberately go against my lines and wear something big and baggy, like an oversized relaxed jacket or a t-shirt. Then I'll combine it with something more structured like a collared shirt and or some pants or skirt with a pattern like tartan or something. I think it gives off a cute playful vibe, because I don't like looking too serious most of the time.
Huh, didn't know Kibbe believed Rihanna to be that short. There are really good photos of her standing next to Cara Delevingne, Katy Perry and Taylor Swift and I'd say she's around 5'8" (I think in metric system tho).
Anyway, another great video, I love your style root videos.
I love this series! I would really love to see a video about how to look delicate, soft and cute for all body types. I'm a soft natural with quite some sharpness in my face. I love the ingenue style but on me it just looks childish and out of place.
Funny, I just asked for the complete opposite! I am a soft gamine with ingenue essence and I really don't like how I allways have to worry about not looking like a little girl and wanting to look more mature.
But I guess that's really where Ellie-Jean's idea of creating an effect comes into play. It means, you don't have to dress like a stereotypical version of your body type. Instead you can have any style you like as long as you make it work for your features and I think that's just amazing!
Me too! I am a soft natural, but I'm pear shaped so all my curve is on my lower half. My upper body (including my face) looks lean and bony, but my lower body is rounded and curvy. I never know what to do! Lol
@@Goat.Cheese Hey. :) I couldn't let the thought go, so I researched a little more. I'm more of an apple shape, but I do have a big butt so maybe this is helpful to you, too. Here are some of my results, if you're interested. :)
I think we could achieve a delicate, soft and cute look by combining the flower style root with our lines. For us soft naturals this could be midi length wrap dresses in the summer, maybe with a flowery print. Or drapey shorts with a camisole and maybe an oversized open Shirts tied in the waist on top. I feel like anything wrapped, gathered and draped will look good on us. A lot of ballet clothes look that way, too, this could be a good inspiration.
My friend with a pear shaped body and a sharp face looks absolutely stunning in long dresses with waist emphasis and a loose skirt. Especially when her hair is long and flowy. Maybe that is something for you too.
In colder months I like to wear loose, tapered trousers with an elastic or tied waist. Paperbag Trousers or mom jeans are an example of this and I think they work even better on a pear shaped body.
On top I would wear a cashmere sweater. They are soft and drapey enough that it doesn't make me look like a square. 😄
To make it look soft and cute one can do a lot with accessories, like a dainty neclace or rings. Fabric covered buttons, straw Bags and hats. A wollen headband (i like thick ones with a twist or knot, as they make my narrow head look wider on top which makes my face look more like a hearshape than a long oval and thus a little more youthful). I also like blanket scarves as they are so big and long that they can make you look a little smaller, while being thin and drapey enough to not look odd.
I think the rule of making it fit four our lines even goes for embellishments: Instead of puff sleeves opt for flutter sleeves, replace ruffles with volants. Both are more elongated instead of small and round. I think we could even get away with wearing a bow in our hair, as long as it's unconstructed, drapy, big enough but also thin enough. So maybe instead of a hairclip, we could use a scarf or a ribbon tied around the ponytail.
If you want some more inspiration, I can recommend to search for 'soft natural with ingenue essence' on pinterest. :)
I could listen to this all day! I love thinking and analyzing and this is so fun. And there’s so much examples to study. I love it
Can you do this for the Moon style root? I'm a romantic body type and I'd like to know how to more like a Victorian ghost without getting weird looks.
I think she already did (although sadly not in a victorian ghost way). I think it's called 'how to look more edgy'.
I loved this style of video! I feel like I understand way more about why certain flatter me or just why I lean towards certain details in my clothing.Thank you, can't wait to see more of this type of thing!!
fantastic!! what you said about flam gams is so true. i wear stripes and polka dots all the time and feel chill, but an all-black outfit makes me feel super bold and edgy. so fascinating. can't wait for more in this series!
This is brilliant, I’m so pleased that someone relates to this part of the video because I felt it was a little bit of a hot take! Thank you ☺️☺️☺️
As a Romantic I was able to take absolutely nothing from the romantic section 💀
I add red and plaid which is basically what the last example was showing. Except I don't wear it like that, I wear a red platform and black and white plaid pants, an artsy graphic Tshirt tucked into high waisted jeans etc. Bolder hoop earrings. I got baby bangs to sun up my normal romantic looks in general. I have a lot to say on this subject and many a Pinterest board lol.
Also even things like a 70s style colorblocked T can look quite bold on us. Or a shirt with contrasting neck and sleeve bands.
I don't know why, but I struggle so much to find the right dress shape as a Soft Natural. Combining the sleeves, the neckline and the shape of the skirt to fit my SN without making it to boho or to classic/formal, is really hard. A guide for dress styles for the body types would be so appreciated!!! Thank u for everything you do.
David retyped Rihanna as SD a while ago, from what I’ve seen on Reddit, so you’re right. She doesn’t look like a TR, she has a lot of vertical in her frame.
interesting point about plain items being avant garde on gamines! would love if you could do a vid on styling for flamboyant gamines - how to convey different feels (feminine, elegant, edgy etc) while still honoring gamine lines! that'd be so helpful
can you please do a video on "how to dress when you hate the style of your kibbe profile" I am a flamboyant gamine but i don't like gamine style at all and i love classic, romantic style which is totally opposite of my profile
I so much relate! (Except for being a soft gamine so I guess I can allow myself to lean a little more in the romantic direction, but I feel that unfortunately it oftentimes makes me look more childish then sensual)
@@erikakljucak9721 soft gamine styles just look ugly af
Such a high quality video yet again! The graphics really enhanced your explanations. I'm now even more convinced that I have a mix of classic and natural types. Looking forward to future videos
Soft classic seems to fit me best or true classic. I have a very similar body shape to you, long limbs, bit less rounded, and I'm a soft summer. However, I can veer off. Not into romantic, but into more soft natural or pared down ethereal. Lighter colours suit me. Have to be careful to have a flow and pare down details. When young, I was more 20s style ingenue. In going out of style, the secret, I think, is honour your particular body proportions and stick to them. Divide body into 8 parts that match head length, including head. Long body compared to legs, or short, high waist etc. Balance out proportions with clothing. Emphasise good points. I don't like large frills but small, dainty ones are OK. I also find I can do goth for example if it's flowy and feminine. Too many ales is bad.
Can you do a hair tutorial? I know it's not a normal part of your content but I so admire how you style it
As a romantic with mushroom, fire and flower style roots, i appreciate this video very much. On date nights, i like to swap mushroom for sun or moon. I took plenty of notes 😊🙏🏾
It helps a lot to reduce the type to their main feature. It help to clarifie what's every type about and where you fit in it! Thanks 🙂
Thanks so much for this video! I'm a 'Flamboyant natural' and I adore sun styles, especially those of the 1960s. Yes the sixties is great for gamines but a good example of how to make the 60s work is a FN can be found in Megan from Mad Men. She's tall/statuesque but with broader shoulders and she still rocks those sixties styles so well! I also love your tip about bold accessories. I love making my more dainty feminine vintage inspired looks more chic (as a FN) with big hats and bold accessories!
i pulled nothing from sn, but ill be looking at verified sn’s for bold inspo. ty!
Yes, I was waiting for this series to return! Great job as always!
Hmmm. I really appreciate the quick rundown of the dominate lines/features of each type at the beginning of each segment. I think I might actually be a Soft Dramatic. I had been thinking Dramatic Classic, as I have curves for sure but I also have some elongation but technically I'm just above the upper limit of the Classic body type. However, I honestly call pull off bolder things then the Classics can. Not, like, crazy neons or anything avant guard but more then what Classic seems to be able to pull off. But I'm not super angular like a Dramatic usually is as I do have legit, obvious curves. So when you said Soft Dramatic's main featues are angular but having curves on top, that felt more correct.
I‘m also a soft dramatic who used to think she was a classic because people would always say I looked very „proportional“ and I thought I was too skinny for SD. What really helped me was to put on a black bodycon dress and see, that I was truly length with curves on top :) SC usually looks quite delicate too imo
Hey Ellie Jean, i absolutely love your videos! They have completely changed my mindset about how I dress
(as an FN or maybe Dramatic) and I like sun so I normally wear a lot of monochromatic , color blocking and layering looks soo I mainly wear suits and coats o matching sets
Love the videos about adapting an essence to our body type.
unknowingly by me, you've answered my question from another video, thank you!
Love these videos - it makes it easier to visualize how to create the effect for a given body type.
Regarding Rihanna: I do think she is actually TR; she's quite soft and rounded, and her height is also part of her yang undercurrent (I also think Taylor Swift is actually SD and not D - she's got sharper bone structure but with yin flesh on top). My take on it is that if Kibbe is meant to be a holistic system, then we shouldn't be eliminating possible image IDs based on absolute height alone - after all, SD is not just a really tall TR! :)
Hmm, SD is elongated *and* soft and round. Rihanna definitely has that elongation, you wouldn't think that she's petite. She also has a lot of softness and curve.
Taylor swift is definitely not dry in her flesh but I wouldn't say that she's lush either, I think she has a balanced fleshiness to her which doesn't add or take away from her drama, and that sort of leaves her with being Dramatic.
I think with height, it affects everything, you won't really have short arms and legs when you're quite tall, and images *can* distort how you look, and how you look in relation to the world.
@@nonjabulomangoro1871 Rihanna has some height, but it's not necessarily what you notice immediately - she lacks the prominent/sharp/chiseled bone structure of an SD and looks delicate, which an SD definitely doesn't. She (imo) looks much better in small, delicate ornateness, whereas large or oversized details tend to overpower her (though she carries them off through force of personality alone!). That's why I agree with Kibbe's typing of her as TR.
I'm still on the fence about Taylor Swift - she actually does have quite a curvy figure when she gains a little weight, and I think she looks great with waist accommodation and ornatene glamor, but I get the argument for Pure D, too.
I feel like Zooey Deschanel is a soft classic (though I think she does have gamine essence). If you look at her "twee" looks, just the clothes themselves aren't THAT crazy looking when you compare those outfits to Cindi Lauper's outfits, who has to amp up the quirkiness to look more bold because she actually has a gamine body type (soft gamine, but still).
In my opinion, on Zooey, they look quirky, cutesy, and/or bold on her because she doesn't have to do much to give off that vibe, but on a fg or possibly sg, hey'd probably look elegant on them. When I see Zooey in sc outfits though, I think she looks very elegant.
These are my favorite videos of yours! With each new Style Roots video I feel like I'm starting to actually understand its application :)
I’m looking at this a year later, but I’ll fight anyone who thinks Rihanna isn’t a SD! She’s literally 5’8-5’9… I follow your videos faithfully and im glad you said that.
Would love to hear more about a rock/edgy style
16:55 this one really sticks out 👌🏻
Hoping you do these on each style root. I'm excited to see earth
Could you please do how to look classy but sexy maybe the fire root for the dody types? I have a hard time finding outfits to go out since i am a SN and fitted tight stuff look uncomfortable on me ☺️
The DC outfits looked quite dainty and yin! As a TR I would comfortably wear them!
I felt not covered as TR in the video because of Rihanna 😢 If I wear her outfits I would look funny not bold (some of them, some are awesome) 😂😂😂
I really see she is SD!
Could you do boho chic for all body types please
I believe I’m a soft classic too. Now I understand why I can’t pull off the boho prints and stuff but if it’s simpler and say one color family on a pair of pants I can get away with it
off topic but your hair is so stunning!!! such a dreamy blowout look✨
I love these videos! I would love to see a video for each of the style roots with examples for each body type ❤
Love this. Hope you do one for each style root!!!
I agree with you, NO WAY Rihanna has double curve. She is either soft dramatic or soft natural
I love this series! Creating an effect is the next level of knowledge. Thanks!
Could you do this video for all of the style roots? I would find this incredibly helpful!
So annoyed that Natural is suddenly gone. I’m so neither Flamboyant nor Soft🙁 Kibbe first did a great job then screwed up…
Please do this for every one
Rihanna I 5'8" she has soft dramatic body type for sure.
i’m a theatrical romantic and i’m still a bit confused on what i should be wearing for my body type. any suggestions would be a big help!
Appreciate the examples for Dramatic and Soft Dramatic! I will add two more possible examples for Dramatic: Tati Gabrielle and the late great Donyale Luna. (Soft Dramatic representation, perhaps, from Lee Da-hee? She has fabulous style inspiration for SDs as a whole, I would say.)
I love this series so much! Thank you 🙌🏻
What about style videos for Mountain and stone??
I really like the concept of style roots I'm personally unsure if I'm a romantic or a soft classic, my boyfriend things I'm a romantic, I wonder how groovy clown goth aesthetic would fit lol
How would you advise someone to mix moon and sun roots?
I liked your detailed explanations for most of the types, but I think it started decreasing after Rihanna. I would love to see more of your style roots related content
Yeeeees this is the video I've been waiting for. I THIN I'm a DC... IT'S so boring
If you are doing this for each of the style roots sign me up cause I love the whole system
How can I look more like a pixie/fairy/ elven as Soft Natural or Flamboyant Natural?
Can you break down all style roots? I think I'm Fire and Flower, but I can't pick the last root.
I think I'm flower sun moon
But isn't the last two a contradiction. The moon cause I'm a bright winter seems too dark. Im not into grave yards etc. But i like adding black & edgy to my bright colours and my flower details. Im just having trouble visualizing it can you go one with these three please.
I am certain I am a gamine type. But I have a hard time deciding between flamboyant and soft. I feel like I can take from both. I wish I could figure out how to figure it out lol.
@@c7326_ thanks 😊. I feel like depending on photos or angles I see a bit of both. But I'm sure I can try to look more objectively. I'm very bad at being objective regarding myself.
I’m am similar to you, I think I’m more flamboyant but not sure as a girly detail has always looked well on me, I would never consider myself curvy - I think it can come down to your face/personality essence as well as to weather the more feminine details are in harmony with who you are or whether the sharper ones are. I’m sure it’s ok go pull from both though, we wouldn’t want to be too restricted ☺️
could you maybe cover more on dramatic body types with soft facial features?
Could you make one on more coquette, cottagecore, mermaid core? How can we incorporate it😊
AGREE WITH YOU ABOUT RIHANNA, please... Great video! Thank you!!!
So mines is
moon sun and fire which I'm having a hard time looking at inspos. Can you drive into styles?
I have soft curve and I'm 5"5 but I have longer legs and arms so I'm not sure where I place
This i very interesting, i had not considered sun for myself at all, but I use this current in my style already through this examples
Your skin is beautiful 👌🏼 This light foundation shade suits you very well
Love these!!
The gloves in Zooey Deschanel's look are from the handbell ringing episode of New Girl - they're not actually part of the outfit haha 😀
These videos are great! I want to know with color as well, like what if you're a soft classic, with mushroom and flower root style, but you're also a winter. How do you keep the softness your frame (and personal preferences) needs when your coloring demands contrast.
Other good sun root example is Fran Dresher, particularly her outfits in "The nanny" there are a lot of playful elements.
I am not very sure what kibbe id she is, but the big debate is between TR and SC.
A lot of fire elements in the Nanny's outfits, too!
@@Aqualyraagree
Hey, I have a question. Can I still be a SN, if I am 4 ft 9?
Can you do a more in depth video about color seasons? I’m a summer and I truly don’t know what colors to wear, I’ve seen other videos but they are definitely not clear enough for me to understand?
I wanted to ask, why is there always only soft or flamboyant gamines? I'm petite-compact and very angular, it's probably just classic gamine by all measures - why is there nothing about them?
David Kibbe eliminated the pure Classic, Gamine, and Natural categories. If you thing pure Gamine suits you best, check out Aly Art’s older videos on RUclips or PDFs of Kibbe’s book online.
I loved this! please do moon too! 🖤🖤
Very good, thanks!
Mountain!!! Please!
Thanks, now I know a soda can dress would suit me best :)
Rihanna claims to be exactly 5’8 so you’re right!
Pls make a video about palettes like in the last shorts . Winter etc . How to know which I am
Hiya - love your videos, they're really helping me embrace a juicy short bod. I've seen Rihanna up close (worked at a festival) she's about 5 foot 6 - for reference look at pictures of her and Beyonce (same height) or Calvin Harris (waaaaay taller)
Haven’t watched all video, but i disliked the example for Soft Naturals. While it is educational, all the outfits in the video are for stage, not for normal life. Whereas other types got more practical outfits.
When you look at Katy's more casual every day looks, her sun roots are still there. I think she should've used those pictures instead.
Great video!!
Can you make one about how to look modest/elegant when you're an hourglass Ith really pronounced curves
Love the video, but I'm really confused when it comes to gamins. I'm a soft gamin, and I honestly feel like patterns do look normal on me and not overwhelming, but it's not the style that I go for. I'm more into simple plain with some bold elements. It's very hard to not put gamins having the quirky type style, so sometimes I feel like it's the only style possible or available in videos that explain style. Would love to know someone else's opinion on this.
Can you please do moon style roots for all body types?🙏🏼🥺
She has a video called “how to dress edgy for each body type” that covers this I believe 🌙