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Yes yes yes! Especially suiting for women! I want to know how to avoid looking like a child putting on her dad's suit even when I wear things that are my size!
Yes! I'm a soft classic but I think my style leans more dramatic in the office. I don't know if I do it to create an effect or because I love Ellie Jean's mountain/mushroom aesthetic best but it's interesting!
I wish I would have had this when I worked in an office. I wore a (what I know now as) a soft gamine style dress. Im a flamboyant natural. I must have looked like an idiot! I loved that dress though. Now I realize it was just because it was polka dots and had flowing draped fabric.
As a petite yin type living in a cold climate, I find winter looks to be so difficult! So many of the recommendations are for "winter" in name only; little dresses and bare legs aren't exactly practical when it's minus 30 out.
And a jacket that does not cover the butt as well. I specifically bought a huge and super long coat to finally feel really warm and have space for all the sweaters underneath. I might not look my best in it, but I am not freezing my butt cheeks off.
As a curvy Romantic, I’m resigned to just looking a bit shit when it’s super cold. Sometimes you have to choose between stylish and practical, unfortunately!
@@velmavlogs7693 girl I think that if we life in an environment where it's super cold, we all look a bit shit. Like those puffy jackets don't look flattering on anyone I've seen regardless of their body type😂 but I'd rather look unfashionable than freeze my butt off. It is what it is.
@@OzmaOfOzz big puffer coats do look okay in professional advertisement photos when models wear them OPEN to create a long vertical line (and to show that they are not actually shapeless underneath all that volume 😆). in real life everyone just zips those coats up to the chin, there is no way to look ad-level good.
As a FN I can definitely say that fall and winter are my absolute favourites for dressing. I have accumulated quite a collection of long coats, longer wool and cashmere blazers, very big and chunky sweaters and it’s time for them to shine 😃
My survival tips for winter as a TR: -tights with fur/fleece on the inside and then a second, dark pair on top to make it seamless -padded coats that are cinched at the waist -and yes, fur details! Soft earmuffs can be very cute, also high boots with fur on the top😊
I am 47. I have 3 young daughters; 2 tweens and a 8 year old. I have shared your videos with my eldest, she has always been so very good with colors, and putting together outfits for herself. She is long and lean, and still coming into her own. She loves your work. Thank you! As for myself, an older women, I've also found your knowledge to be helpful. I do love quirky patterns and certain colors, but as I matured and wasn't as long and lean (5ft. 11", but not 120lb any longer), my inclination to go towards bubble gum pink and checked scarfs diminished. 😆 I'm definitely a more refined Classic at this place and time. ❣️
Some tips from a dramatic classic that doesn't handle low temperature all that well: layer so it doesn't show (thin and fitted tank tops, long-sleeved shirts etc. underneath), really prioritise warm, quality materials if you can, colour-matching also can really help you look put together :)
Off the top of my head, I imagine mountain and mushroom roots would want things like wool blazers, natural knits for earth roots, and colorful layers for sun roots, but I'd definitely be interested in seeing more!
As a Romantic, I can assure how winter is the hardest! How can I find an extra long coat for winter days? If it’s small and wraps at the waist, can I make it work? Thanks for the videos, now I finally understand what’s been going wrong with my wardrobe choices haha ❤
Yes absolutely! Anything that highlights the waist will look great! Anything longer than below mid calf will start to drown you, but obviously there’s a point where it’s so cold that it doesn’t matter!
I would also recommend over the knee boots, so your coat doesn't have to be too long but you're still covered up! And thermowear, that's how I keep waist definition and tight outfits during winter. Blanket scarfs are also your friend
You can also get those fur/thermal tights that look like sheer tights. They are so cute but allow you to wear sweater dresses with ease in the winter months then it doesn’t matter as much how high your boot is. I got mine from someplace called “Belle at the Ball” but you can find them literally anywhere online.
Dear Ellie, Jreally like your approach!. I read Kibbes book back in the 80s as a young 23 yr old mom. I couldn't afford to buy it. I would push my baby in a stroller a 30 minute walk to the book store to read it. I actually bought a copy at a thrift store for a few bucks 15 years ago. Kibbe is way bigger today than it ever was in the 80s and it's fun to see all the modern expansion. The one thing I'd be very interested in is translating Kibbe types and modern fashion for women over 50. Most over 50 online stylists use the fruit shape styling if they use anything and stuck to classic styling. I prefer a more individual look. I'm lucky that most people guess me Stull in my 40s although I'll be turning 60 soon and don't have a perfect figure anymore after 7 awesome children. This is very useful in being able to work with people the age of my oldest kids. I discovered many adults I work with shied away from me when they discovered that I could be their parents. So I don't want to be in a style rut. Pretty sure I'm Romantic in Kibbe. I have been a closet lover of fashion all my life and used to sew a lot of my clothes.
This helped so much!! I committed to trying faux leather pants which have been a trigger for me just to imagine wearing- maybe I'll update and share how this advice has improved my overall confidence, especially since typical winter clothes make me look like the Pillsbury boy .
This is why I love fall. My body type shines in those outfits and fall colors are perfect for my skin tone :) all that said…I’m still not too sure which body type I am 🤣
Hi Ellie, I had a question about style roots. Let’s say in your essence you come across delicate wherever you go but actually you want to appear more powerful. Can you talk about such conflicts with what your essence is and how you want to appear?
Thank you Ellie-Jean for this video. I would definitely use some of your tips and tricks this winter to look stylish😎😙 Do you have any idea why do I look dressed up in a blazer? Blazer is the first thing that springs to my mind when I think od formal outfit. I always end up looking ridiculous. I have defined waist, round hips and rather full chest. I'm 163cm tall. I would love to know more about creating formal outfits for different body types. What rules should be followed, what to avoid.
I always have the feeling that in this types of videos, I never see real winter outfits. Right now it's 0 degrees where I live. I can't imagine wearing a pair of trousers, converse and a cardigan. We need to see puffed coats and snow boots as well.
These still may not work for areas with quite extreme winters, but can we at least appreciate that she did a lot better than most "winter fashion" videos? So many of them just throw on a crop top that happens to be in a ribbed fabric, put tights under their miniskirt, and call it good. With these outfits I could at least imagine surviving winters somewhere outside of southern California.
Yeah, girl… and it becomes even harder when it’s -50 degrees Celsius outside. There’s not much room left for anything but one wish: to put on as many layers as possible to stay warm. When people step indoor, they take off some layers, and you can easily guess that it creates limitations and makes everything a bit more difficult.
Can you do a video on how to cope with changes in body type after having a baby?? like how to tweak your wardrobe so you don’t have to buy all new clothes
Can confirm, big (faux or real) fur coats look amazing on me. I look like a rich socialite from NYC. It's the ONLY good thing about winter. I haaaaate winter. *I'm never warm enough* .
My question is how do you determine the difference in body type when the other is your essence, for example how can you tell if you’re a soft classic with romantic essence or theatrical romantic or romantic with a classic essence? I think it seems to be very difficult to discern what your “dominant” characteristic is, how do people determine this? I also read the size of your bust doesn’t determine what body Is you have? How is that possible ??
Kind of disagree with the romantic options if we look to marilyn as the romantic example you can see she wore long coats and furs but had her ankles/legs and wrists showing or had the coat worn open. While cropping can look good I think a longer line with a long coat can look better. Tailoring and fabric choices play a big role too soft light and well tailored at the shoulder point will make an oversized style like swing coats look better, princess coats follow the natural curve and belted coats are also always an option, especially the puffer style. also consider how the length plays in with the length of the pants or skirt generally it looks better I the coat is longer or the same length as under clothing but this can be difficult with pants so monochrome is good option to go. Always remember that style is less important than warmth if you are going to be outside for long periods of time. Invest in wools like merino, cashmere, mohair for warmth and don't forget the thermal layer
I get what I should wear as a theatrical romantic, but for the love of God, can someone recommend me things that I can actually FIND in stores AND aren't expensive af? I'm poor but I still want to look good 😫
Are there certain types that “can’t” wear tight fitted garments? In quotes because I simply mean it honors the body structure more or less. I think I’m a soft natural, and my husband likes the tighter ribbed sweaters on me but I just don’t feel like they honor my width. I may also be Flamboyant Natural.
As a small person who is presumably a romantic type, I am very happy with a very long, very heavy knit sweater (almost a mini dress) that drapes on my body. Its very warm and because its so heavy, it hugs my curves and if thats not enough, I can add a belt. It works well with tight pants.
I have a question, body wise, I am definitely a Dramatic but I notice am I drawn to Gamine styles and some do look quite good on me. They are supposed to be opposites, so I am quite surprised by this. Is there an in between type I am missing? I don't think I am a Classic due to them looking 'balanced' which I don't.
I think I'm a theatrical romantic. I thought as a short woman, harem pants would make me look even shorter, but that's not the case? Also, I currently live in a place with cold winters, so a short coat won't do it for me. Do you think it would be ok (not too overwhelming) for a theatrical romantic to wear a coat made of wool/cashmere blend, royal purple, with a waist tie, that hits just below the knee?
@@LeaveBritneyalone580 Thanks! I need to buy a new coat within a few weeks, and I have my eye on this particular one so this is super helpful to know yours works so well with you.
I’m confused by the harem pants suggestion too, since I’ve been told for 30 years that flared pants are balancing to an hourglass shape and full thighs
Can you do this for color seasons too? Bc I’m a light summer, and especially in fall i feel like I can’t find as many things in my color season that fit into the fall vibe
Ellie, Love your style and the work that you produce for us here on RUclips... But, I'm a dramatic and, I've noticed that you rarely go into much detail for us Dramatics. You only really mention top recommendations in this video, for example... Could you please show Dramatics a bit more
Eh, as an FN, I say this is just the generic 'Hide your body with oversized, shapeless potato sacks' again. It would be much better phrased, if you considered the details as well. Emphasizing vertical with colors,, loosely draped, luxurious fabrics, like silk shirts with v-neck cashmere sweaters, miniskirts with the same coloured tights, off the shoulder midi dresses, sweater dresses with OTK boots, overalls, knitted two piece sets, wool suit sets, etc. Layering has so many meanings, the pictures just show a very specific example, that's mostly for fashion editorials - like, who wears open coats in an actual winter climate😅 Also, it would be great, if we considered real-life as well: There are 3 basic occasions we dress for: office/work/school, errands/free time, party/special occasions/dating. Wearing a ton of oversized sweaters might be good for loungewear, but most people do not look for style advice there, just throw on whatever's comfy.
I’m a flamboyant natural but with a really large bust :( I’m slim but my bust makes loose and chunky clothes look so tentlike on me. It feels like none of this applies.
Are you sure soft gamine is a-line skirt? Maybe it's because I'm pear shaped soft gamine but a-line skirts have too much fabric on me. I look much better in knee legth or above pencil skirt with leggings. I just have to be careful of the print. Smaller pribts are better.
I was sure I was a flamboyant natural type, but chunky knits make me look horrible. They accentuate my wider shoulders and make my torso look bigger. Even when I was quite thin it was not a good look for me. Maybe I am not FN🤔
You absolutely can be an FN. Unfortunately there are a lot of misconceptions about FN-s, even in this video. FN-s are not meant to wear oversized everything! They just need to honor width and vertical properly, which absolutely can be done without the bulk. If you need inspiration, please look up Michelle Obama, Princess Diana, Blake Lively, Margot Robbie, etc. None of them wear shapeless sacks, yet they still look chic and honor their lines.
It would have been great if you'd have said faux fur for the SD, TR and R recommendations and used such pictures instead of real fur. Looking great in winter doesn't have to involve the absolute HELL that is Chinese fur farms and animals getting skinned alive, just so you can "honour your yin" or whatever.
faux fur and pleather are both horrible for the environment. just pure plastic. best case scenario is to get real fur secondhand, or even faux fur secondhand
Tbh I think when most people hear “fur” they’re realistically thinking of faux fur (at least in the US where I am.) Plenty of her pictures were absolutely faux fur as well. You have to try pretty hard to find actual fur on clothing these days unless you’re specifically looking for it and even if you do it’s guaranteed to be the more expensive option. I do have a few vintage pieces with fur from my great-grandmother that I am trying to figure out how to style. I think using these pieces is a better way to honor both our planet and the (long-dead) animals they came from than throwing them away and creating more waste buying something new that won’t be nearly as warm or beautiful.
@@vermiliongardens I love using vintage or second hand fur pieces, that is such a lovely idea. You have that memory to carry on from your grandmother too.
I find these lines for the kibbie body types videos a little annoying because judging by them i fit best in the reccomended lines for TR but by the kibbie rules i could only be SG and although i strongly relate to what you say about TR , judging by the lines recommended on this video i dont fit in any i.d lines at all. These kind of videos confuse me and make me second guess my kibbie i.d 🫣😬 boxy items are akways recommended for all gamines yet they leave me looking shapeless , shorter , wider and rectangular. My torso completely gets lost in boxy jackets and my hips join the width of the jacket making me look rectangular and wide this making me look shorter 🤦♀️ boxy crop tops/hoodies in thin fabric are better but decreases my curve and still has a shortening and squarish effect. The goal of kibbie is to reflect your own body, i get there are gamines with boxy shoulders but there are also gamines that don't have boxy shoulders and curve(s).
@@Kira_Martel I'm curious whether there has been much research on how pregnancy affects the body style and lines. I'm not sure if body types determine this, but I know not everyone carries pregnancy the same way. Some people carry very forward (think 'cant tell they are pregnant from behind') and others carry more balanced around. Some people gain a lot of boob. AND it's constantly changing.
@@hollylockhart9423 I know taller women (especially with longer torsos) tend not to show as much because they just have more space to accommodate the growing uterus! I think when someone is pregnant they would be going for comfort, weather and embracing their love of certain colors and accessories to stay “them” while their body is changing.
As a romantic who is always cold,you can take my chunky sweaters out of my cold dead hands 😂 I don't care about how I look when I'm cold cause If I look good but I'm cold I'll make that everyone's problem 😂
living in the indigenous lands called ‘canada’ the enormous coat is very much a need… but when i walk around uni the girlies still manage to turn looks by cropping or choosing statement jackets. as a soft gamine i look a lot to 60s winter wear and one of my fav looks is a beret with my faux fur car coat, a skirt and a turtleneck. boots have to be chunky but having tights w a short hem still looks really cute :3
As a TR, what helped me a lot when I lived in the north was thermo clothes (I dont know what they're called in english). Long sleeves shirt and leggings and socks made of thin and very warm fabric that you were as a first layer, then you can wear any sort of tight outfit, you won't be cold ! Just make sure to tuck your shirt and socks and cover your neck or/and ears
I love that you mentioned Mary Margaret from Once Upon A Time! Would you ever consider doing a style/body/color analysis of the characters namely Regina, Mary Margaret, Emma, and Belle? That would be a dream come true for me as someone who is watching the show again for the second time! Thank you for your thoughtful and fantastic content!
I'm a soft dramatic, and my favorite winter layer is this big, stiff, wool coat that my sister used to use for her Sherlock cosplay. It definitely leans into the dramatic elements of my figure, and I feel so imposing and cool. Some other favorites are a thin turtleneck that I use as an inner layer, and a long, fine, cashmere open cardigan that I just got recently and it's a lot warmer than it looks.
I should love winter as an FN, but I live in humid Houston wear it rarely gets below 30 degrees Fahrenheit. I would love to see some warm weather options for us since everyone talks about layering which isn't really an option here.
I find myself between soft natural, soft classic and romantic style. I am a pear so oversized anything without belt at my waist is a no-no, I also like neutral tones, little to no patterns and anything that adds up to my upper part of my body like baloon/puffed sleeves, frills with tight pencil or mid A skirt is my go to outfit. Edit: thanks guys, this is just an observation, I am not trying to be perfect :) I dress according to shape because I want to flatter my figure, style is another think that is not as important for me but good to know which one suits me best :)
You are combining kibbe body types, Kitchener essences, and the fruit system into one which makes it harder to pinpoint your exact 'needs'. Kibbe identifies people as one specific body type (soft classic, dramatic, romantic or co). The fruit system bases it's assessment differently, so these theories probably work against each other rather than together (I'm no expert so I'm echoing what if heard from others on this). Kitchener believes in essences (romantic, natural, ingenue, and co). Everyone is made up of a mixture of those, resulting in different 'auras'. The essences are most prominently focused on your face rather than your body (80 to 20 split). I hope this helps :)
Your style can be all kinds of things, but this is dressing for your lines based on your specific body type within this system, not the fruit system. Figure out what your body type is and this will make more sense.
I'm theatrical romantic and my winter coat is a red wool coat that falls around my knees with black fur trim around the bottom, cuffs, and neck, a corset back (with black string), and oversized hood and a detachable short cape that can drape over the shoulders when it's really cold. Very modern victorian. Only downfall is it doesn't have pockets haha. I have a fancier dark green brocade one with fur at the bottom, cuffs, and lapels, but I don't wear it often because A) I'm from a very cold area and it's got an open v neck and no hood, and B) I'm 5'2 and it was made for someone a few inches taller than me, so it drags in the snow haha.
I am a theatrical romantic but I just hate the look of fur and am not at all interested in owning harem pants either. Not my style AT ALL. I constantly find this to be an issue with most of these outfit videos :-( I always wish I had another body type because of the clothing suggestions.
You could look for more of a tapered style, I don’t know too much about Romantics because I think I’m a SN, but you could go tapered without the “paper bag” style.
Just wear what you like. This are suggestions, not a must. Being on romantic side is absolutely not practical for low temperatures so better stay healthy than "looking good". Outfits she recommended are for autmn where I am, so I'd favour being warm over how I look any time. Also, mom jeans are kinda harem pants shaped so maybe try them if they are something that works with your style better
All of your reference pictures are always thin women. Can you please work on including more diverse weight and body representation. You said this theory was not about how much fat or muscle you have, and yet you don't use other bodies in your examples which makes it hard for some of us to see how these relate to our bodies.
I was really hoping you would do this type of video! I love your advice and it has already helped me to feel so much more confident and expressive of myself with much less stress and confusion ❤
this is so helpful. I am 5 10" tall girl, so I am defined by height. But also have some curves and definitely large shoulders/width..I noted that I am much better with winter fashion and as you say born to wear long winter coats, structured or oversize :)
I’d really like a video more focused on romantic types. I’m not going to wear fur, that’s not an option. Two reasons- it’s completely unethical and I live in the southern US where it was 70 degree F ( 21 C) today. Our weather is erratic and it does get below freezing with the occasional snow- although I live at the coast and we get less that even an hour or two inland. BUT! When the flurries happen I love to enjoy them.
my whole style is based on heavy knits, oversize clothes or tailored layering and woolen cloths so it's quite harder for me to feel well dressed in the heat than in the dead of winter ^^
I'm a soft natural and I was wondering if you were going to mention puffer coats and you did! Also off the shoulder is perfect, anything to avoid the dreaded "librarian" look.
Hi could you do a video on modest outfits for soft gamines, the only things I see suggests short dresses/shorts. Not many trousers or full coverage outfit options
I just love how the movie characters behave like Anne Hathaway isn't gorgeous even in the most "unflattering" clothes. Then act all surprised when the "glow up" happens 🤣
Hah… as I was watching the video I was thinking of how cool would it be for you to break down the body types in OUAT…. And then you mentioned Snow White 😂 it felt a bit eerie 😂 Always wondered, is Lana Parilla (Regina) a Dramatic classic? She looks so good in that office manager style.
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Can you please do office wear for body type. It's difficult to look chic but decent and taken seriously.
An amazing idea
Yes yes yes! Especially suiting for women! I want to know how to avoid looking like a child putting on her dad's suit even when I wear things that are my size!
Yes! I'm a soft classic but I think my style leans more dramatic in the office. I don't know if I do it to create an effect or because I love Ellie Jean's mountain/mushroom aesthetic best but it's interesting!
I wish I would have had this when I worked in an office. I wore a (what I know now as) a soft gamine style dress. Im a flamboyant natural. I must have looked like an idiot! I loved that dress though. Now I realize it was just because it was polka dots and had flowing draped fabric.
That's an awesome idea.
As a petite yin type living in a cold climate, I find winter looks to be so difficult! So many of the recommendations are for "winter" in name only; little dresses and bare legs aren't exactly practical when it's minus 30 out.
For real. I tried finding stuff on Pinterest but I often think those posts are done by people who live in warm places even in winter. Ridiculous
And a jacket that does not cover the butt as well. I specifically bought a huge and super long coat to finally feel really warm and have space for all the sweaters underneath. I might not look my best in it, but I am not freezing my butt cheeks off.
As a curvy Romantic, I’m resigned to just looking a bit shit when it’s super cold. Sometimes you have to choose between stylish and practical, unfortunately!
@@velmavlogs7693 girl I think that if we life in an environment where it's super cold, we all look a bit shit. Like those puffy jackets don't look flattering on anyone I've seen regardless of their body type😂 but I'd rather look unfashionable than freeze my butt off. It is what it is.
@@OzmaOfOzz big puffer coats do look okay in professional advertisement photos when models wear them OPEN to create a long vertical line (and to show that they are not actually shapeless underneath all that volume 😆). in real life everyone just zips those coats up to the chin, there is no way to look ad-level good.
As a FN I can definitely say that fall and winter are my absolute favourites for dressing. I have accumulated quite a collection of long coats, longer wool and cashmere blazers, very big and chunky sweaters and it’s time for them to shine 😃
My survival tips for winter as a TR:
-tights with fur/fleece on the inside and then a second, dark pair on top to make it seamless
-padded coats that are cinched at the waist
-and yes, fur details! Soft earmuffs can be very cute, also high boots with fur on the top😊
Really appreciate the validation for how difficult winter clothing can be as a romantic body type. 😂 Love these tips!!
Just go with fluff, waisted coats, lots of red details and tight boots. Us romantics can really pull-off glam winter
I am 47. I have 3 young daughters; 2 tweens and a 8 year old. I have shared your videos with my eldest, she has always been so very good with colors, and putting together outfits for herself. She is long and lean, and still coming into her own. She loves your work. Thank you!
As for myself, an older women, I've also found your knowledge to be helpful. I do love quirky patterns and certain colors, but as I matured and wasn't as long and lean (5ft. 11", but not 120lb any longer), my inclination to go towards bubble gum pink and checked scarfs diminished. 😆 I'm definitely a more refined Classic at this place and time. ❣️
Some tips from a dramatic classic that doesn't handle low temperature all that well: layer so it doesn't show (thin and fitted tank tops, long-sleeved shirts etc. underneath), really prioritise warm, quality materials if you can, colour-matching also can really help you look put together :)
With lots of Christmas dances and parties coming up, can you do a video on the best types of fancy dresses/silhouettes for each body type?
Soft gamine is one of THE most difficult body types to dress for, esp these days with every clothing retailer catering to Naturals (mainly FN).
I’d love to see winter styles based on the style roots!
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Off the top of my head, I imagine mountain and mushroom roots would want things like wool blazers, natural knits for earth roots, and colorful layers for sun roots, but I'd definitely be interested in seeing more!
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As a Romantic, I can assure how winter is the hardest!
How can I find an extra long coat for winter days? If it’s small and wraps at the waist, can I make it work?
Thanks for the videos, now I finally understand what’s been going wrong with my wardrobe choices haha ❤
As another romantic I second this. I'm one of those people that gives up on fashion when winter starts, winter clothes is not made for us
Yes absolutely! Anything that highlights the waist will look great! Anything longer than below mid calf will start to drown you, but obviously there’s a point where it’s so cold that it doesn’t matter!
I would also recommend over the knee boots, so your coat doesn't have to be too long but you're still covered up! And thermowear, that's how I keep waist definition and tight outfits during winter. Blanket scarfs are also your friend
@@MELLMAO it’s hard to find over the knee boots that look good at my height though 😅 but I’ll try knee length, that’s a good one
You can also get those fur/thermal tights that look like sheer tights. They are so cute but allow you to wear sweater dresses with ease in the winter months then it doesn’t matter as much how high your boot is. I got mine from someplace called “Belle at the Ball” but you can find them literally anywhere online.
Dear Ellie, Jreally like your approach!. I read Kibbes book back in the 80s as a young 23 yr old mom. I couldn't afford to buy it. I would push my baby in a stroller a 30 minute walk to the book store to read it. I actually bought a copy at a thrift store for a few bucks 15 years ago. Kibbe is way bigger today than it ever was in the 80s and it's fun to see all the modern expansion.
The one thing I'd be very interested in is translating Kibbe types and modern fashion for women over 50. Most over 50 online stylists use the fruit shape styling if they use anything and stuck to classic styling. I prefer a more individual look. I'm lucky that most people guess me Stull in my 40s although I'll be turning 60 soon and don't have a perfect figure anymore after 7 awesome children. This is very useful in being able to work with people the age of my oldest kids. I discovered many adults I work with shied away from me when they discovered that I could be their parents. So I don't want to be in a style rut.
Pretty sure I'm Romantic in Kibbe. I have been a closet lover of fashion all my life and used to sew a lot of my clothes.
This helped so much!! I committed to trying faux leather pants which have been a trigger for me just to imagine wearing- maybe I'll update and share how this advice has improved my overall confidence, especially since typical winter clothes make me look like the Pillsbury boy .
This confirms my penchant for long sweeping coats 😃
Perfect time for the winter vibe! Love this vid so much Ellie ❤
Thank you so much!
This is why I love fall. My body type shines in those outfits and fall colors are perfect for my skin tone :) all that said…I’m still not too sure which body type I am 🤣
Great video, I needed it as a soft dramatic, it's so hard not to look bulky in sweaters, gosh. Thank you!
Great video! My body shape is a romantic, but I like a more sleek look. It's always such a challenge... 😅
Definitely love the lace look for romantics!
Hi Ellie,
I had a question about style roots. Let’s say in your essence you come across delicate wherever you go but actually you want to appear more powerful. Can you talk about such conflicts with what your essence is and how you want to appear?
@elliejeanroyden
So helpful. I'm a soft gamine and a lot of coats and stuff just swallow me up. I'll definitely look into pea coats
You are chef ramsay when it comes to style❤
Thank you Ellie-Jean for this video. I would definitely use some of your tips and tricks this winter to look stylish😎😙 Do you have any idea why do I look dressed up in a blazer? Blazer is the first thing that springs to my mind when I think od formal outfit. I always end up looking ridiculous. I have defined waist, round hips and rather full chest. I'm 163cm tall. I would love to know more about creating formal outfits for different body types. What rules should be followed, what to avoid.
I always have the feeling that in this types of videos, I never see real winter outfits.
Right now it's 0 degrees where I live. I can't imagine wearing a pair of trousers, converse and a cardigan.
We need to see puffed coats and snow boots as well.
These still may not work for areas with quite extreme winters, but can we at least appreciate that she did a lot better than most "winter fashion" videos? So many of them just throw on a crop top that happens to be in a ribbed fabric, put tights under their miniskirt, and call it good. With these outfits I could at least imagine surviving winters somewhere outside of southern California.
yeah... I saw the outfit and thought: oh, nice fall outfits - I feel like they are meant for inside the room or the car, but not for going outside
Would love to see prom dresses for the body types 🌸💕
Yeah, girl… and it becomes even harder when it’s -50 degrees Celsius outside. There’s not much room left for anything but one wish: to put on as many layers as possible to stay warm.
When people step indoor, they take off some layers, and you can easily guess that it creates limitations and makes everything a bit more difficult.
Can you do a video on how to cope with changes in body type after having a baby?? like how to tweak your wardrobe so you don’t have to buy all new clothes
Can confirm, big (faux or real) fur coats look amazing on me. I look like a rich socialite from NYC. It's the ONLY good thing about winter. I haaaaate winter. *I'm never warm enough* .
I was literally going to ask you to make this video! Thank you so much 🤍❄️
My question is how do you determine the difference in body type when the other is your essence, for example how can you tell if you’re a soft classic with romantic essence or theatrical romantic or romantic with a classic essence? I think it seems to be very difficult to discern what your “dominant” characteristic is, how do people determine this? I also read the size of your bust doesn’t determine what body Is you have? How is that possible ??
FNs are so lucky, for all the seasons !!!! im jealous !!!!!
Kind of disagree with the romantic options if we look to marilyn as the romantic example you can see she wore long coats and furs but had her ankles/legs and wrists showing or had the coat worn open. While cropping can look good I think a longer line with a long coat can look better. Tailoring and fabric choices play a big role too soft light and well tailored at the shoulder point will make an oversized style like swing coats look better, princess coats follow the natural curve and belted coats are also always an option, especially the puffer style. also consider how the length plays in with the length of the pants or skirt generally it looks better I the coat is longer or the same length as under clothing but this can be difficult with pants so monochrome is good option to go. Always remember that style is less important than warmth if you are going to be outside for long periods of time. Invest in wools like merino, cashmere, mohair for warmth and don't forget the thermal layer
Can you do one for more mature/chic and serious looks please? I'm a gamine so it's hard for me to look more adult rather than a child trying too hard
I wish there was a regular Natural category included, But still a great video! Thank you
I get what I should wear as a theatrical romantic, but for the love of God, can someone recommend me things that I can actually FIND in stores AND aren't expensive af? I'm poor but I still want to look good 😫
Are there certain types that “can’t” wear tight fitted garments? In quotes because I simply mean it honors the body structure more or less. I think I’m a soft natural, and my husband likes the tighter ribbed sweaters on me but I just don’t feel like they honor my width. I may also be Flamboyant Natural.
SG please add your tips for coats ! It's so hard to find a good one for us 😭
As a small person who is presumably a romantic type, I am very happy with a very long, very heavy knit sweater (almost a mini dress) that drapes on my body. Its very warm and because its so heavy, it hugs my curves and if thats not enough, I can add a belt. It works well with tight pants.
Great video! Have you ever thought of doing this for essences (ethereal, romantic,dramatic,etc.)?
I have a question, body wise, I am definitely a Dramatic but I notice am I drawn to Gamine styles and some do look quite good on me. They are supposed to be opposites, so I am quite surprised by this. Is there an in between type I am missing? I don't think I am a Classic due to them looking 'balanced' which I don't.
Have you checked your essence? You might have gamine essence and that's why you are drawn to it
Aside from the essence, it might just be the sharpness. Flamboyant gamines also work with sharp lines.
Just found you and this is so helpful!!
Where is the cardigan from in the soft dramatics section?
I think I'm a theatrical romantic. I thought as a short woman, harem pants would make me look even shorter, but that's not the case? Also, I currently live in a place with cold winters, so a short coat won't do it for me. Do you think it would be ok (not too overwhelming) for a theatrical romantic to wear a coat made of wool/cashmere blend, royal purple, with a waist tie, that hits just below the knee?
I'm romantic and I own a coat like that (mine is white) and it's best fitting coat I own so I'd say you're good
@@LeaveBritneyalone580 Thanks! I need to buy a new coat within a few weeks, and I have my eye on this particular one so this is super helpful to know yours works so well with you.
I’m confused by the harem pants suggestion too, since I’ve been told for 30 years that flared pants are balancing to an hourglass shape and full thighs
Can you do this for color seasons too? Bc I’m a light summer, and especially in fall i feel like I can’t find as many things in my color season that fit into the fall vibe
Ellie, Love your style and the work that you produce for us here on RUclips...
But, I'm a dramatic and, I've noticed that you rarely go into much detail for us Dramatics. You only really mention top recommendations in this video, for example...
Could you please show Dramatics a bit more
how to look put together as a flamboyant natural instead of carefree? love both but for professional reasons the former is necessary :)
Eh, as an FN, I say this is just the generic 'Hide your body with oversized, shapeless potato sacks' again. It would be much better phrased, if you considered the details as well. Emphasizing vertical with colors,, loosely draped, luxurious fabrics, like silk shirts with v-neck cashmere sweaters, miniskirts with the same coloured tights, off the shoulder midi dresses, sweater dresses with OTK boots, overalls, knitted two piece sets, wool suit sets, etc. Layering has so many meanings, the pictures just show a very specific example, that's mostly for fashion editorials - like, who wears open coats in an actual winter climate😅
Also, it would be great, if we considered real-life as well: There are 3 basic occasions we dress for: office/work/school, errands/free time, party/special occasions/dating. Wearing a ton of oversized sweaters might be good for loungewear, but most people do not look for style advice there, just throw on whatever's comfy.
I guess historical fashion is the thing to copy for romantics in a real winter then :3
I’m a flamboyant natural but with a really large bust :( I’m slim but my bust makes loose and chunky clothes look so tentlike on me. It feels like none of this applies.
by any chance, do you have a public Pinterest profile where you would make mood boards for different body types? i often go to Pinterest for inspo 😭
Are you sure soft gamine is a-line skirt? Maybe it's because I'm pear shaped soft gamine but a-line skirts have too much fabric on me. I look much better in knee legth or above pencil skirt with leggings. I just have to be careful of the print. Smaller pribts are better.
I was sure I was a flamboyant natural type, but chunky knits make me look horrible. They accentuate my wider shoulders and make my torso look bigger. Even when I was quite thin it was not a good look for me. Maybe I am not FN🤔
You absolutely can be an FN. Unfortunately there are a lot of misconceptions about FN-s, even in this video. FN-s are not meant to wear oversized everything! They just need to honor width and vertical properly, which absolutely can be done without the bulk. If you need inspiration, please look up Michelle Obama, Princess Diana, Blake Lively, Margot Robbie, etc. None of them wear shapeless sacks, yet they still look chic and honor their lines.
Can you do one for ethereal
What about Ethereals?!? And Ingenues? Winter as an Ethereal is SO difficult 🙈🙈
Im brazilian, do you have summerlooks as well???
Does anyone have a link to that chocolate brown coat from the Flamboyant Natural section?
even until this second i still don't know my body types
i know my essences (romantic, ingenue, ethereal) but idk what body type am i
Would've been nice to see a bit more info for pure romantics. We're always kinda thrown in passing at the end.
Can someone spell the name of that "quirky" FG in the video? I'd like to check for more outfits of her :)
I really really need that cardigan at 4:00 anyone have any idea where I can find it? Looks like a shein pic of an asian clothing store
How can classics and naturals wear more interesting clothing?
Fur?
Faux, duh 😀
Real is so outdated and cruel
Disheartened that as a dramatic classic we look best in plain stuff.
🤝🤝🤝🙏👍👍🥰❤️❤️
Oh dear, I hate all of the styles for TR…. Which is what I am 🙃
Ha ha ha a skirt and tights for soft gamine in a Massachusetts winter???? Lol I'll be frozen before I get to the car!
It would have been great if you'd have said faux fur for the SD, TR and R recommendations and used such pictures instead of real fur. Looking great in winter doesn't have to involve the absolute HELL that is Chinese fur farms and animals getting skinned alive, just so you can "honour your yin" or whatever.
Animal cruelty is awful. Super hate to see it. Also hate to see all the waste that faux fur creates. Js. I think people can have preferences.
faux fur and pleather are both horrible for the environment. just pure plastic. best case scenario is to get real fur secondhand, or even faux fur secondhand
Tbh I think when most people hear “fur” they’re realistically thinking of faux fur (at least in the US where I am.) Plenty of her pictures were absolutely faux fur as well. You have to try pretty hard to find actual fur on clothing these days unless you’re specifically looking for it and even if you do it’s guaranteed to be the more expensive option.
I do have a few vintage pieces with fur from my great-grandmother that I am trying to figure out how to style. I think using these pieces is a better way to honor both our planet and the (long-dead) animals they came from than throwing them away and creating more waste buying something new that won’t be nearly as warm or beautiful.
@@vermiliongardens I love using vintage or second hand fur pieces, that is such a lovely idea. You have that memory to carry on from your grandmother too.
I immediately think of second hand fur coats. So many old fur coats in vintage shops… None of us could even afford an actual fur coat lol
All the poor classics and romantics are gonna be cold!
Everytime i hear "peplum looks great on this type" i just think nope peplums look bad on everyone 😅😭
I find these lines for the kibbie body types videos a little annoying because judging by them i fit best in the reccomended lines for TR but by the kibbie rules i could only be SG and although i strongly relate to what you say about TR , judging by the lines recommended on this video i dont fit in any i.d lines at all. These kind of videos confuse me and make me second guess my kibbie i.d 🫣😬 boxy items are akways recommended for all gamines yet they leave me looking shapeless , shorter , wider and rectangular. My torso completely gets lost in boxy jackets and my hips join the width of the jacket making me look rectangular and wide this making me look shorter 🤦♀️ boxy crop tops/hoodies in thin fabric are better but decreases my curve and still has a shortening and squarish effect. The goal of kibbie is to reflect your own body, i get there are gamines with boxy shoulders but there are also gamines that don't have boxy shoulders and curve(s).
I'd love to see some ideas for maternity clothes for the different body types!! 😍
Omg yesss 26 weeks pregnant and I’m like “great tips noted…for when I have my body back” 🥲 would love maternity styling
Ooh, yeah, maternity is hard because you're always accommodating curve regardless of your body type.
Yes!! I find it so difficult to look flattering - currently 25 weeks and struggling with what to wear!
@@Kira_Martel I'm curious whether there has been much research on how pregnancy affects the body style and lines. I'm not sure if body types determine this, but I know not everyone carries pregnancy the same way. Some people carry very forward (think 'cant tell they are pregnant from behind') and others carry more balanced around. Some people gain a lot of boob. AND it's constantly changing.
@@hollylockhart9423 I know taller women (especially with longer torsos) tend not to show as much because they just have more space to accommodate the growing uterus!
I think when someone is pregnant they would be going for comfort, weather and embracing their love of certain colors and accessories to stay “them” while their body is changing.
As a romantic who is always cold,you can take my chunky sweaters out of my cold dead hands 😂 I don't care about how I look when I'm cold cause If I look good but I'm cold I'll make that everyone's problem 😂
Just yesterday I googled “soft natural winter outfits” and didn’t find much so this is perfect timing!!! So helpful.
living in the indigenous lands called ‘canada’ the enormous coat is very much a need… but when i walk around uni the girlies still manage to turn looks by cropping or choosing statement jackets. as a soft gamine i look a lot to 60s winter wear and one of my fav looks is a beret with my faux fur car coat, a skirt and a turtleneck. boots have to be chunky but having tights w a short hem still looks really cute :3
That is such a good tip! This sounds like a really cute look, that I will definitely have to try out as a fellow SG in a cold climate (Scandinavia) 😊
As a TR, what helped me a lot when I lived in the north was thermo clothes (I dont know what they're called in english). Long sleeves shirt and leggings and socks made of thin and very warm fabric that you were as a first layer, then you can wear any sort of tight outfit, you won't be cold ! Just make sure to tuck your shirt and socks and cover your neck or/and ears
In the US, we call them long johns
Just called Thermals in Australia :)
Thermals. And it's my ankles & neck that freeze but my my tummy so I cut my thermal tops
I love that you mentioned Mary Margaret from Once Upon A Time! Would you ever consider doing a style/body/color analysis of the characters namely Regina, Mary Margaret, Emma, and Belle? That would be a dream come true for me as someone who is watching the show again for the second time! Thank you for your thoughtful and fantastic content!
I'm a soft dramatic, and my favorite winter layer is this big, stiff, wool coat that my sister used to use for her Sherlock cosplay. It definitely leans into the dramatic elements of my figure, and I feel so imposing and cool. Some other favorites are a thin turtleneck that I use as an inner layer, and a long, fine, cashmere open cardigan that I just got recently and it's a lot warmer than it looks.
LOL this came just in time! I was complaining about how I can only wear hoodies during this weather. Thanks for sharing ❄️
I should love winter as an FN, but I live in humid Houston wear it rarely gets below 30 degrees Fahrenheit. I would love to see some warm weather options for us since everyone talks about layering which isn't really an option here.
So great! So useful!
I find myself between soft natural, soft classic and romantic style. I am a pear so oversized anything without belt at my waist is a no-no, I also like neutral tones, little to no patterns and anything that adds up to my upper part of my body like baloon/puffed sleeves, frills with tight pencil or mid A skirt is my go to outfit.
Edit: thanks guys, this is just an observation, I am not trying to be perfect :) I dress according to shape because I want to flatter my figure, style is another think that is not as important for me but good to know which one suits me best :)
Those 3 are very different things, and style/essence is very different from your actual kibbe body type. You are very confused right now.
You are combining kibbe body types, Kitchener essences, and the fruit system into one which makes it harder to pinpoint your exact 'needs'. Kibbe identifies people as one specific body type (soft classic, dramatic, romantic or co). The fruit system bases it's assessment differently, so these theories probably work against each other rather than together (I'm no expert so I'm echoing what if heard from others on this). Kitchener believes in essences (romantic, natural, ingenue, and co). Everyone is made up of a mixture of those, resulting in different 'auras'. The essences are most prominently focused on your face rather than your body (80 to 20 split). I hope this helps :)
Most Dramatic Classics fall into the “pear” shape, and it sounds like you’re already dressing as such!
Those aren't styles, those are body types.
Your style can be all kinds of things, but this is dressing for your lines based on your specific body type within this system, not the fruit system. Figure out what your body type is and this will make more sense.
I'm theatrical romantic and my winter coat is a red wool coat that falls around my knees with black fur trim around the bottom, cuffs, and neck, a corset back (with black string), and oversized hood and a detachable short cape that can drape over the shoulders when it's really cold. Very modern victorian. Only downfall is it doesn't have pockets haha.
I have a fancier dark green brocade one with fur at the bottom, cuffs, and lapels, but I don't wear it often because A) I'm from a very cold area and it's got an open v neck and no hood, and B) I'm 5'2 and it was made for someone a few inches taller than me, so it drags in the snow haha.
I am a theatrical romantic but I just hate the look of fur and am not at all interested in owning harem pants either. Not my style AT ALL. I constantly find this to be an issue with most of these outfit videos :-( I always wish I had another body type because of the clothing suggestions.
You could look for more of a tapered style, I don’t know too much about Romantics because I think I’m a SN, but you could go tapered without the “paper bag” style.
Just wear what you like. This are suggestions, not a must. Being on romantic side is absolutely not practical for low temperatures so better stay healthy than "looking good". Outfits she recommended are for autmn where I am, so I'd favour being warm over how I look any time. Also, mom jeans are kinda harem pants shaped so maybe try them if they are something that works with your style better
All of your reference pictures are always thin women. Can you please work on including more diverse weight and body representation. You said this theory was not about how much fat or muscle you have, and yet you don't use other bodies in your examples which makes it hard for some of us to see how these relate to our bodies.
I was a bit disappointed that there wasn't as many recommendations for dramatic classics as the others. Still found the video very useful.
I was really hoping you would do this type of video! I love your advice and it has already helped me to feel so much more confident and expressive of myself with much less stress and confusion ❤
this is so helpful. I am 5 10" tall girl, so I am defined by height. But also have some curves and definitely large shoulders/width..I noted that I am much better with winter fashion and as you say born to wear long winter coats, structured or oversize :)
I’d really like a video more focused on romantic types. I’m not going to wear fur, that’s not an option. Two reasons- it’s completely unethical and I live in the southern US where it was 70 degree F ( 21 C) today. Our weather is erratic and it does get below freezing with the occasional snow- although I live at the coast and we get less that even an hour or two inland. BUT! When the flurries happen I love to enjoy them.
my whole style is based on heavy knits, oversize clothes or tailored layering and woolen cloths so it's quite harder for me to feel well dressed in the heat than in the dead of winter ^^
I'm a soft natural and I was wondering if you were going to mention puffer coats and you did! Also off the shoulder is perfect, anything to avoid the dreaded "librarian" look.
Thanks for the video! Being a soft gamine dwarf is so disappointing, when the winter becomes too tough to wear a shortened coat(
Thank you so much!!
me being a soft classic with romantic essence 💔😢 but thank you for all these tips they're great !!🥰💞
I need more info on this season for romantic☹️
Hi could you do a video on modest outfits for soft gamines, the only things I see suggests short dresses/shorts. Not many trousers or full coverage outfit options
I just love how the movie characters behave like Anne Hathaway isn't gorgeous even in the most "unflattering" clothes. Then act all surprised when the "glow up" happens 🤣
Hah… as I was watching the video I was thinking of how cool would it be for you to break down the body types in OUAT…. And then you mentioned Snow White 😂 it felt a bit eerie 😂
Always wondered, is Lana Parilla (Regina) a Dramatic classic? She looks so good in that office manager style.
Can you do a video on wedding dresses for body types? I just got engaged and am feeling a little overwhelmed by the array of options...
Could you do a video on wedding dress styles?