Love your videos! You're so intelligent! I've learned about kibbe types through you! so fascinating! Thinking in a way to incorporate that in my art :D
ALY ART, This is excellent! What a refreshingly clear reminder to consider the SOURCE when styling oneself. Will you do a video on FRENCH STYLE? Spasiba! :D
You have such a wider perspective about style and fashion..its very inspiring..I love watching all your videos..everytime you teach us something new..and more importantly teach us to know our bodies better and create our own style accordingly..thank you so much aly.. 🙂
I never really liked this old school - body shape system. It always made me feel inadequate with my inverted triangle body. Kibbe's system makes me feel great in my skin. It's all about celebrating who you are, not trying to correct it.
Great comment ...I totally relate and for the same thing... does this mean with my broad shoulder narrow hips shorter legs I'm not feminine? Etc. I have had ED and struggled with body image my whole life, and now I have so much more appreciate for my body through the Kibbe system.. and obliquely it helped me discover and celebrate the essence I have. Which I don't label I. Not sure where it fits but I am more confident in my vibe! Amazingly when i was typing vibe that's what the lovely Aly said! Watching Aly for 18 months or more has been a huge help.
@@HumanimalChannel EXACTLY! I feel the same. Many stylists say you don't have to try to fix your body, but then they follow this statement with tips on how to make your body look more like an hour glass "just in case that's what you would like". But zero tips on clothes that would suit you well without changing your body shape. At the end of the day you just feel inadequate.
@@HumanimalChannel broad shoulders aren't feminine, I know cause I have them. Sometimes Kibbe can make you look even more alien or out of balance, it can be the purpose of it, but I like something that makes me feel good and serves to my advantage, not making me give up and say 'screw it, I will celebrate ugly'. Not that I consider myself ugly, I just like classic rules because they work even today and thriving for perfection is not for all, not all people have high standards and want to always improve themselves.
OnMyBucketList A savage brew served with a double slap across the face with perfectly coordinated velvet gloves and a command, or dare, to snap out of it, but with an accompanying satiating if not too sweet cookie should you need it to help you feel better and stop the hemorrhaging of the last bit of your self esteem. Sweetly savage and now Americanized. Be afraid. Be very, very afraid.😎
Thank you! Would you mind if I referenced your time stamps in a masterpost (with pros/cons) I'm making of this vid? I will be sharing the masterpost in the comments soon.
Dear Aly, would you do a video on what decade's fashion suits which body types best, and how to adapt it?? Like, the 50s hourglass silhouette clearly suits Romantics, but what does a FN or a FG girl do if she wants to use some 50s elements in her look?
The trick is to look beyond the stereotypical costume-y look of the decade and find something that works for you. While eras have defining silhouettes, it is never as homogenous as it might appear on first look, and the key to a true vintage look is more about tailoring, styling, material, etc, than any one specific element. Check out some of Audrey Hepburn's looks from the 50s (she was FG, according to google).
I also would like to hear Aly's take on the decades of ever 20th century fashion, but it is not her main area of expertise. All body types were accomodated in every era while some main ideal dominated. If you are interested in dressing more like in a certain decade just do some research and you will probably see styles that work for your body type. Also check out "the ultimate Fashion History" Channel for in-depth lecture style videos on every decade of the last century and even the centuries before... ruclips.net/p/PLgbG7OrLeM0BAWUtQaczDpS8I01w2FHbO
I used to follow many different 'old school' fashion and style RUclipsrs, but now I feel like I don't agree or connect with most of them anymore. Hearing that I should balance out my wide hips, or make my round face look more oval, or try to look taller... basically all to try to conform more to the old stereotypical beauty standards just made me feel inadequate and insecure about my body and very aware of all my 'flaws'. This changed when I stumbled upon your videos and the Kibbe system. You helped me realize that there is beauty in all kinds of different body features. Thanks to you I learned to love and appreciate my so-called 'flaws' and work with them, not against them. Thank you so much, Aly!
It's nice that you came to like the way you look but not all people are equally attractive and some rules from way back still work today. Sometimes I see wonderful girls dressed in now very popular ankle length pants that make them even shorter. As a petite myself, I find it irritating that I have to spend money and time on things that don't make me look good and don't help me feel good just because it's in fashion. I love learning about all systems because knowledge is power, the more you know - the more powerful you are. Combining new rules with old rules can work for some people, some people don't want to follow any rules and they look like it, that's nothing wrong if one feels in their skin. Classic or old school makes sense because they talk about cuts that flatter the body types, not personal styles, essences, and so on. FOr instance, I am really 'difficult' to style because I am petite (5'3.5'' or 164 cm, my face is like Minni Driver or Keira Knightley - pear shaped but not so angular, my body is athletic yet i have a defined waistline. I don't like Dramatic styles as per KIbbe but I am not Romantic either. Gamine looks too childish on me and Classic works the best, at least it doesn't work against me. And that's why Classic style fits all in a sense that it's neither too girly nor too stiff, neither too flamboyant nor too clean. Also, because I have pear shaped face, my necklines should always be v cut and never turtle necks but I can rock turtlenecks because my neck is much longer than average 4 fingers (according to faboulous50s youtuber). Every body can benefit from rules or breaking down some rules to accommodate their own specific features, wishes and styles.
I'm short . And watching both stylists and kibbe system helped me in having my own unique style for my body. We are so afraid of flaws and that flaws are bad. But accepting it is the key. I've noticed that i look taller when i dress for my body . Its not that i donot love my short body . But i think accepting who u are and gaining knowledge not just from 1 source but from multiple sources can really help someone to be flexible with styling oneself.
I like style systems like Kibbe because it’s a nuanced way of having “rules” that are based on some concept of design elements and isn’t just an arbitrary style ideology. It feels curated in a way that you have enough freedom in it to pursue your own preferences but narrows the options down enough so as not to feel overwhelmed by choices.
I can't tell you Aly, how many times I went to a salon and I received the same haircut as the person doing my hair OR if a stylist was popular and known for a certain result, ,they weren't able to produce results outside of their 'box'. Now I just cut my own hair usually. If i do get it cut at a salon, I always prefer my own styling of my hair. I have an oval/ long face and I'm very petite but also curvy and thin. No matter where I went (I tried different stylists all the time trying to find a favorite) I always asked them to leave some volume on top. Otherwise I looked dragged down, gaunt, tired and old. But they would always straighten my hair with an iron close to my roots despite my request. People definitely have a habit of following blindly to their education and preferences. It takes a wise person to see the bigger picture. Your pros and cons really put things in perspective. You are someone I would trust. In my dreams, I hope one day you can style me. I would be honored to learn from your perspective!
Dear Diana, I don't know if this may helps you but I have had the same problem. Since I go to a men's barbershop I don't have this problem anymore. Plus my hair is always fancy. ❤️
Id like to cut my own hair, but i believe my hair is quite complex to do. I also felt this way after listening to Aly. I wonder if european hairstylists are a bit better at seeing the bigger picture? You'd be hard pressed to find a talented, non trendy hairstylist where I live (Vancouver).
kibbe has really helped me put a finger on why i don’t feel pretty anymore (not entirely). even though i don’t fit any of the types perfectly, identifying myself as a dramatic classic has given me a sense of direction and ownership over my own look and vibe again!!
I feel like the further you get from your natural lines with surgeries (face and body) the less harmonious you’ll be able to look in general. Meaning your best looks will become less and less achievable because something will always be “off”.
I think it depends on the approach, you can see kpop stars where 90% of the girls have surgery done. You won't be able to tell from appearance, and some before and after surgery comparisons are not fair. But industry insiders or former kpop idol trainees (wannabes) say that everyone has surgery, even if if looks natural. Surgery methods are also less invasive these days - a desired nose shape can be achieved with minor tweaks and repeated visits over six months.
not necessarily. I mean, women naturally have long hair but in the case of Aly, short hair doesn't look bad on her, I still prefer her curly bob over this stiff one. And there are people born with the look someone wants to copy so if the surgery looks natural or in balance, it's no problem. I only say that because I myself love natural look but I get it, it's not for everyone. I am not a drop dead gorgeous woman and I came to accept that. I wish I were but now, having enough money for the surgery, I just enjoy my life so much better.
octopu5ie yes 90% of kpop girls have work done and it’s easy to see about 80% of the time. Some do very subtle work that goes along with the natural lines of their face but a lot of them are shaving down their noses and jawlines so severely that it’s often quite obvious and weird looking. Their faces get a tight disproportionate look that is usually a dead give away. Best case scenario they start to look oddly similar to each other... worst case scenario, you get a very uncanny valley look that doesn’t look natural or proportionate at all.
julijakeit women do not “naturally have long hair” 🤨 what an odd thing to say. Lol and yes, there are obviously women that naturally have the features that people get plastic surgery for... the two are not comparable in my eyes. It’s almost always pretty obvious what is natural vs man made.
Being a romantic type minimalistic style just makes me look sad, lost and completely downgrades my essence... There isn't a single style that would suit all body types, that's why it is extremely important to find your type and dress accordingly. Thanks for a gread video Aly!😘
@Nat Exactly! One of our strengths is looking totally effortless in frills, laces and pearls😉 In general we look so much better wearing more than less and I am not talking about showing bare skin, but richness of details, materials and accesories😁
@@leemythic4400 Hi! Anything that has waist emphasis, pencil dresses and skirts, clothing close to your body, rich details-ornaments, embroidery, frills, lace, gems...Somewhat a royal style😉
@@nastyfyme Thanks, but the type of feminine clothing that brings out the beauty in different body shapes is different😉 What will look very feminine on gamine for example will look quite simple on me (a romantic). What will look sophisticated on me will look like trying too hard on a natural-and so on... 😉
Mr Rogers advised us to just talk about the things that we love, that moves us. It just draws people to you, even if they never thought of that thing as a personal interest. Aly Art is a great example of this to me, I have never been enthusiastic about fashion and style before hearing her talk about it
I have a general question. I always feel like I don’t quite have it together with my appearance. Always have. Today, I watched a video of myself 5 years ago. I was stunning. Thick hair, tight figure, graceful. Why did I never feel that way in the moment? It’s 5 years later now. Will I look back in another 5 years to now and think the same thing? How can I be okay with the present me? I’m really struck by this.
Maybe you just need to change somerhing. Even just a period of our lives that is pretty static can make us feel unsatisfied. Or maybe there is some aspect of our lives that we don't associate with anymore. It can even be just a brow shape or the taste of the coffee brand we are used to. Tiny things that keep on annoying us like a mosquito. And sometimes it can be expressed through our appearance. I personally think that you should try to go out of your comfort zone or stop for a moment if you do that everyday, just to refresh the air in your mind. Don't feel forced by what I said though since I don't know your life situation. For example I have a hard time accepting that my style is changing, but at the same time I like 90% of clothing worldwide, so it wouldn't really be that hard if it wasn't that it's a more adult and feminine style that I'm just starting to get used to.
Yes! I've definitely had that experience. You know, for me it comes and goes (I'm in my 30s rn; my twenties were just a complete vacuum where self-confidence should have been). In my experience there are two ways that people feel beautiful in their own skin: the first is "innocence is bliss," meaning they were brought up with confidence that's never been shaken and they hold unquestioned assumptions that they're worthy. I'm happy for those people, but for the rest of us we've had that confidence destroyed and have to make a conscious decision to feel beautiful and admire ourselves. It really is that simple. When you choose to admire yourself, all sorts of reasons will pop up that you shouldn't, like shame, old comments from specific people, fear of being silly or vain, comparing yourself to some ideal, being afraid of others disagreeing, being unfamiliar with people who look like you. Whatever pops up when you dare to think you're hot, that's why you can't feel that way in the moment. And instead of listening to those voices, you observe them from afar. Chip away at it when you can. It doesn't always work but when it does it's very nice. I guess another way of putting it is, looking at the old you, you feel compassion for her; and feeling beautiful in your own skin is really just a mix of compassion and fantasy.
ALY ART 12 TYPES OF STYLIST MASTERPOST 1. Old school body shapes 0:22 - Techniques from the past e.g fruit. PROS - Correcting disproportion/asymmetry CONS - Doesn’t consider bone structure - Focuses on “imperfections” 2. Colour Analysis 4:26 - Colour science e.g. 4 seasons. PROS - Correcting colours on the basis of brightness/ashiness and colouration (warm/cool) is effective CONS - Can be applied to the exclusion of other vital style considerations e.g. grooming - Makeup etc can skew the results of colour analysis 3. 90s 12:08 - Fashion from the 90s period. PROS - Stimulus for women to consider style, providing historical basis CONS - Outdated, over-focus on being subjectively “interesting”, which has not persisted in modern times - “One-size-fits-all” mentality 4. High Class 13:41 - Focus on high society and looking wealthy PROS - Creates an expensive, well-groomed and put-together look - Uses timeless features to create a classic style - Can give women with previously little knowledge of grooming or style access to an effective, glamorous style, introducing them to considering the benefits of confident personal style CONS - Not suitable for all body types. - Can lead to overdoing it to achieve a certain “look”, such as excessive cosmetic surgery 5. Retro Lover 19:53 - Style curated from historical time periods. PROS- Due to solid base of historical knowledge, this can look very charismatic and expressive when paired with a complementary body type and personality. CONS - Not suitable for all body types (because historical style often flattered a single body type at a time) - Can appear out-of-touch or outdated 6. Shoppers 22:32 - People who professionally shop for clients, especially wealthy ones PROS - Modern and on-trend. Can give an extravagant vibe CONS - Short-life of clothes and trends leads to excess buying to keep up and single-use of expensive items - Little knowledge of fashion or style applied, with the focus being on “what’s trendy/cool right now” - Lack personal taste - Stylists can over-rely on personal institution with no back-up from reality 7. Minimalist 28:31 - Style based on the concepts of Minimalism; very basic, multi-use style e.g. the concept of a capsule wardrobe PROS - Very good basic wardrobe. - Everything works with everything else; you can put two items together without thinking and you are ready to go. - Good advice with regards to tailoring and fit. - Suitable for all body types - Time-conserving CONS - Unsuitable for loud, exploratory personalities who enjoy the game of clothes shopping and mixing and matching. - Can feel limiting or constricted 8. Young RUclipsrs 30:35 - Young stylists who gained prominence from vlog marketing and sponsorship, and who have a steady stream of different clothes/products to advertise/experiment with PROS - Can create an interesting, dynamic style that is ever-changing - Variety of styles that could conceivably suit all body types and colorations - Good for inspiration CONS - Not for people who want a structured route to style, or have particular style goals in mind e.g. comfortable, professional, particularly older women. 9. Rule Setters 32:04 - Big fashion personalities within the culture who dictate style by way of themselves and their mottos e.g. TV hosts, fashion editors, “a woman without high heels is like a cow without milk”. PROS - Their quotes and catchphrases can inspire women to consider fashion and style whereas before they were disinterested - Can have the effect of pushing people out of their comfort zones to embrace the ideals propagated by Rule Setters CONS - The subjectivity of their personal statements and ideas means that they have only a narrow point of access for style - there is no exploration or considerations otherwise. This leads to a complete unembracement of all the body types, personalities and otherwise that do not fit into their “ideas”. - Often inconsiderate of other basic, vital aspects of style, e.g body types and colouration. One woman will look good in heels - where another will look equally good in flats. However, that second woman is not taken into consideration. 10. Self taught 35:32 - Online or magazine stylists who research and consolidate style, may give various interpretations of it, and then propagate that to an audience e.g. Aly! PROS - Makes accessible to anyone concepts of style/fashion CONS - Large risk of error for Self-taught stylists to misappropriate/re-adapt information from the source for the purposes of passing it off as their own, at the consequence of massively overcomplicating or even misunderstanding the original information. - Large variation of quality. The end product can be too shallow or complex (as mentioned above, due to ST stylist changing terms etc to make themselves a new “source” of information. - All information has to pass through the subjective interpretation of even the most diligent ST stylist. 11. Porn Chic 39:00 - Opposite to minimalism. Focus on an exaggerated sexualized/glamorous style, which very often fits into a similar lifestyle. Latent from the 2010’s onwards. PROS - Can give the impression of a very groomed, expensive and glamorous style CONS - Lacks flexibility or nuance - appeals to a young generation with little knowledge of objective fashion/style, and so will ultimately disappoint the majority who do not naturally have PC attributes. - Can often appear without class or tastefulness. - Often relies on a very unnatural body image/lifestyle which leads to excessive cosmetic surgery. 12. Self made 41:49 - Self-educated stylists who take up styling professionally for clients, based on how they style themselves. PROS - Can help similar women look great due to the stylist having learned over experimentation and time what truly looks best on them. CONS - Not at all suitable for all body types or colorations, because the style is singularly that of the stylist.
😍😍😍 You are THE best at this. I used to HATE shopping. I have ADHD - a blessing with clearity, and a curse without it, in any subject. You did the analysis part of fashion for me, so I could just absorb i, and skip to enjoying using my new clarity and direction while shopping. I was able to make confident decisions and got new clothes for the first time in EVER without the overwhelming choice overload. My open-mindedness and boxless thinking is something I like about me, but not when shopping, because I liked too many things and couldn't see why I couldn't make everything I "liked" work for me like I usually can. Now, I STILL like MANY things, but I can see what I like for me vs. what I prefer for others. That means PEACEFUL, TIMELY decision making, minimal second guessing that makes shopping FUN now. That is a GOD send for brains like mine. ALSO, the way you went about this video SHOULD BE THE template for videos on MANY subjects. I'm a multi-potentionalite, who is now an aspiring wellness coach, overcoming analysis paralysis and and impostor syndrome, who didn't know if, how, or where, to start creating content for sharing my wellness knowledge. THIS videos content structure IS the perfect way to dive into ANY subject, defining as many perspectice angles as you can. It establishes that you understand there are MANY contrasting IDEALS, and pros AND cons to them all, and that you are just diving deeper into a particular section, at THAT moment, from your current level. You can just say I know, have you seen (this video) where I discuss many perspectives? GREATNESS. Thank you for EVERYTHING you do, every peice of content you make. STUNNINGLY BEAUTIFUL VOICE TOO! 👏👏👏👏. I am an art, AND science, AND perspective APPRECIATOR too. 😍
My favorite kind of fashion bloggers: 1) You! And other Kibbe-style bloggers 2) Minimalists. The best thing about minimalism is that those ideas can be mixed with any fashion style, and can also be followed to a more or less extreme degree. So, for me, I can have a minimalist wardrobe with my Kibbe lines. Others can take a look at their closet and get rid of the things that aren't working for them, without following any strict numbers, and that can also help with one's style.
@@carolannf Instagram: matildatheminimalist, msminimalist, hollygoeslight, jennymustard, gittemary Blogs: bemorewithless.com/ (Project 333) RUclips: Aly Art, Merriam Style, Justine Leconte officiel, the Daily Connoisseur, mademoiselle, My Green Closet I'm sure there's tons more, but these content creators are just some that I like. :)
I decided some time ago that I'm going to choose 1. Function over fashion 2. Colors are important so I look glowing 3. Figured out what compliments my body shape and that's all. I don't say this because it's what I think everyone else has to follow, instead it's my steady medium, as in it's who I decided makes me feel ME. I don't value fashion over me being happy. Fashion has to make you happy but it's not what makes you happy -- only you can make you happy. So don't improve something or copy someone like an Instagram model when it's not who you want to me. We first discover who we really want to me, and the fashion and priorities will follow behind. It's just my 2 cents. I've been watching Aly and she inspired me. I'm following what works for me. Thanks so much for these videos they help 😘
I feel you on the makeup artists that do everyone's makeup the same. Anytime I'm going to get my makeup done, I specifically tell them about my eyes being slightly hooded and very round. That way they won't do the type of eyeliner that flicks upwards, and I tell them to make the liner as straight as possible.
I look like an 80 year old if I ask makeup artists (who do like the mainstream kinda makeup) do my make up because of my extremely hooded and droopy eyes even though I'm 17
Listening to you is so therapeutic. I really enjoy the chrystal-clear analysis you make about any theme, remaining allways free, objective, honest and openminded. I love intelligent people like you😘!
12xyes! Kibbe’s theory is real shit. It changed my life. As a pure classic, I’ve always struggled with everything:clothes, make-up, hair because none of the trends suited me. Since I’ve discovered your content, I feel I found myself. And you’re right. All the other vloggers have a limited perspective (theirs) on style. Keep up the good work!!!We love you!
I love that her videos are informative and she touches subjects that people are very emotional about, but it’s never hateful. She’s always kind about everyone and that’s such an amazing quality.
I find that doing things deliberately is really important to me. Seeing someone that consciously chose their aesthetic, each item they’re wearing, their hair and makeup. I always can tell when someone intended to look the way they do vs. when they wore a series of random things they like individually.
I have such an affinity for dry, European humor. It's an art form onto itself to be able to, in the same sentence, give one both a compliment and a teardown. 💚
Really amazing content! Thank you! I was so curious when you mentioned the "high class" type. I have sadly been exposed to such a content, and although I dont despise it, I belive when style is ONLY used to get the attention/commitment/resources of a MAN thats so bad... I understand various life paths/chances/life circumstances etc. but when an entire look is chosen for that one singular focus... while completely disregarding the personality - that "style type" should cease to exist. My opinion. I am sending you kind regards
some people naturally gravitate towards high end styles. I remember growing up watching the 80s and 90s supermodels and thinking how beautifully they were dressed and that beautiful hair, the elegance, they looked effortlessly timeless. This is what high end fashion means to me, effortlessly elegant and timeless. Even as small kid I never liked pink or cheap sequins, maybe I am just an old soul! Just kidding, I also love a bit of ethnic styles, some prints too, even as kid. But because of my family situaiton, I got dressed in the hand-me-downs and only now I can indulge my old passion. I do get complimented and I sometimes look out of place with my summer hat and matching summer gloves on but hey, I feel amazing, the fabrics feel amazing, I feel so comfortable, I can walk and I do love walking a lot in what I wear. Also, you know, I used to be picked by some jerk guys who would insult me if I refused them or even called ugly so the High End style helps protect against certain types of people. For those you want it, of course, and for those who feel good in it.
julijakeit if it means something different to you then that’s great. It’s definitely sad when the main focus is attracting a man but if it makes YOU genuinely happy then it’s perfect! Doing anything for others is always gonna hurt you badly in the end
I want a scarf to make my comment look more “interesting.” I’ve learned so much with Aly, been watching her for some time now and I’m glad to say I’m a Theatrical Romantic and shopping for clothes has become easier for me. Thank you, Aly 😘
I rarely watch a 45 min. long video, but I love the way you talk about body tipes. Please do more detailed about every single tipe. I watched all of your videos, and still would love to learn more.
Aly, you make me feel happy with my body type, bone structure, lines and vibes! You do come across as authentic in celebrating different people, which some other stylists don't. Many of them could be self-made and they're mainly focused on their own style, body shape, personality or lifestyle. Thanks Aly for clarifying the different types of stylists. Very helpful! 🙂
Aly could you do a video on hats for body types? with summer coming up it would be nice to know what styles work best for sunny warm weather or even the fall, spring and winter. Love your videos!
I agree completely whit what you said about colors, grooming & avoiding your worse colors will do a lot more for you. For example, I know that bright colors make me look dead no matter how I style them so I just mainly own clothes with muted colors. For me, it is most important to look put together so if I want to feel extra pretty I'll wear my best colors but it's too much work to do that on a daily basis
I agree. I'm a 'warm autumn' and I only really look good in warm and muted colors . Cool tones, true pastels and bright tones all look terrible on me. 90% of my wardrobe is warm and muted and these colors tend to coordinate well with each other which makes dressing a breeze. Warm, muted clothing and makeup is a must for me.
Aside from you my favourite fashion RUclipsr is Merriam Amani from Merriam Style. She uses the Kibbe system and has her own colour system which is ingenious! It helped me so much to understand and find my Body Type and my best colours and it's not complicated!
Just that she does not understand Kibbe correctly and was bot trained by him. With Aly I feel, she learns with time and does not try to make money with a system that was not her own. There is a Facebook group, if you want to learn from David Kibbe, how to find your correct body type in his system. It's called strictly Kibbe for beginners.
Merriam has rejected Kibbe's body typing system, much like she rejected the seasonal color system earlier. She made her own adaptation of both systems. Personally, I do not find her own versions any better than the original systems they were based off of. I have yet to find a color theory that is 100% accurate.
@@kirstenbakker839 yes, but the types and the information are still related to Kibbe and people still talk about Kibbe types, or translate to them. That's misleading for everybody, who learns about Kibbe through RUclips (which are a lot of women) and leads to a lot of misinformation about the work and view of a real person, namely Kibbe. Lot of the women get confused, dress for a wrong type and don't feel good and blame his work later on, without ever having contacted him, also they stay unhappy with their looks, cause it does not work, if some things are getting denied.
She made her own theory and she needs more experience and practice, so confusing and doesn't work sadly. She needs more formal training. And ridiculous how much she charges lol
@@Dragking38 The most confusing phase to me was when she still used Kibbe's theory to categorize celebrities into *his* 13 body types, but at the same time disagreeing with so many of David Kibbe's views and opinions.
I’d love to hear you talking about dresses for bridesmaids. Obviously people are different and often the one style and colour won’t be flattering on all of the bridesmaids, so what’s the best way to go about it so everyone looks amazing yet consistent.
I'm a big fan of stylists like DearlyBethany, Audrey Coyne, Fashion Over 40, Jenny Mustard or even sometimes School of Affluence (when I feel like having a dose of sarcasm/laughter). My own personal style is more Luxe Tomboy/90s Femme fatale like Tina Chow/Sade meets Jennifer Connelly/Rooney Mara. I find many stylists have almost IDENTICAL styles and recommendations but I have quite exotic/eccentric tastes so its not that helpful to me but interesting nonetheless.
completely agree with you that many of those stylists on youtube recommend exactly the same things and are totally interchangable. total fashion victims. your own style sounds great. I love audrey coyne because of her upbeat, sweet vibe. and fashion over 40. i cannot stand deerlybethany because she is always, and I mean always, a walking talking ad for everlane. super boring. i don't know jenny mustard but will look into it. and am a huge sade fan style wise. tina chow is goals too!
My least favourite stylists are definitely shoppers and self made because they would always tell you how to dress in order to look more like this : for ex more feminine or more clean cut or more tall which might suit certain body types and lifestyles but I'm a Flamboyant gamine so trying to look taller is gonna do worse and making me look more feminine would make me look ridiculous The worst part of it I think is the idea that looking masculine is not a good fashion choice because as a FG I've always been told I look like a tiny boy with high pitched voice and I was always told to wear my hair longer and dress in pink skirts and wear more make up in order to look less boyish and it made me lack confidence and I always wanted to change stuff in my body( more boobs, smaller nose) but the only thing that made me feel great in my body for the first time ever was The Kibbe System and YOU Aly So thank you for making me realise that I can embrace my vibe what ever it is and feel awesome ❤
I agree. Nothing is better than looking like you take care of yourself. Looking clean, groomed and healthy is the #1 way to increase your beauty. The rest comes after.
I think your list is amazing and complete. I am personally not really into shopping, but fashion itself and style YES. Is that an oxymoron? haha. I am mostly putting effort into grooming, hair style and color, skin care and EXCERCISE. I am a big fitness girl & I personally think people should first get fit and than worry about hiding undesired aspects in their bodies. But I know that what you talk about is not only about that. I personally love getting these very observant, deep insights from you & I wish from the bottom of my heart that you become very rich and even more successful than what you are! I think you absolutely deserve it and I think people with this mindset and honesty and self-reflection should be on the top! Sending kind vibes from Budapest, Hungary
Aly - Hi! I appreciate how you reach out to us as a human being. You are so right! There isn't a static answer to Art or Fashion. It is so easy to get into a "rut" and just keep dressing, and THINKING in a habitual manner. The truth is, we are always changing along with everything else that is in the Time-Space continuum! I like Fashion and Art because it gives me an escape into the Creative aspect of Life - which is very important for our well-being. Thank you so much for sharing your ideas and opinions! I know you are a true Creative, because you are interested in music, fashion, and art. You are not a "one trick pony" - and your audience benefits from your honesty.
Great video Aly. When I was younger, I decided (mistakenly) that I was 'pear shaped' and all the magazine articles said I should be wearing wide-legged trousers to disguise my bottom half. I look TERRIBLE in that style. Now, thanks to you, i dress to my kibbe type (soft classic ) and I've never felt more confident or bought fewer mistakes 😊
Aly PLEASE make a video about rings for different hand shapes!!! I want my fingers to look slimmer and longer, please suggest ring styles and shapes! 💖
What bothers me in general about stylists, most I've met or seen online, is how they found what suits THEM, and sell it as how it works for you as well. It's what I like about the Kibbe system, and even the colour seasons, is that the focus is more on what fits YOU. Also that the focus isn't as much on this is what you should wear, but more understand the components that you're working with. I don't do my make up, and don't feel comfortable in it, but I once went to a makeup shop where you can ask for explanation and try outs. I went because I wanted to learn how to do my makeup if necessary. I looked like a clown when I left, because the woman just did to me what suited her. Definitely one of the reasons I stopped caring about make up at all (now I'm a bit curious again, just to be able to do my makeup if necessary).
the best example is oneself. if the stylist wore 'bad colors' or 'styles' for themselves, would you listen to their advice if they looked out of place? No. They use either pictures or concentrate on the color scheme and style that suits themselves the best. Also, not many are really that literate when it comes to seeing the best things for different ethnicity, even different skin undertone.
I am very into thrifted fashion RUclips videos, thrift hauls, that sort of thing. It is a hobby and a form of unique self expression to me. I like seeing how other people cultivate their own sense of fashion in this way too. Another awesome video. Ty for your great content! Be blessed, be safe.
I really l9ve what you say about grooming Aly. If a woman is feeling down and low, doesn't have a sparkle, it's sometimes very clear that they could feel so great if they paid attn to their looks. Its OK to have a nice haircut, to put makeup on, particularly basics like good brow care, even skin tone and a little colour. Natural is lovely of course. But if you're feeling flat..take the time to work with what you have!and spend a little time on oneself.
Hi Aly! Could you do a video on makeup for the cameras vs makeup for every day? I've never seen a tutorial distinguish between the two and I think two problems occur: 1. People wear too much makeup for every day. 2. With all the social distancing, many of us will try out talking to cameras for the first time (on Zoom or whatever), and want to look our best, but aren't sure how.
I love your videos so much! Whenever a notification pops up I look forward to watching it and it’s one of the highlights of my day. Your way of explaining things is so detail and unique! After watching many of your videos now I understand why I feel so uncomfortable in certain types of clothing/hairstyles (even though other people say it looks good), and it looks/feels ‘separate’ to me. E.g. curly hair doesn’t suit me at all I feel totally weird in super frilly styles. I recently discovered that I feel better in more ‘geometric’ shapes
Hi! I so appreciate all of your thoughtful and kind spirited videos. Something that comes up for me with styling are the supposed ‘age appropriate’ rules that have been floating around over the years. I am 62 and am struggling a bit with where I fit in with this. I don’t want to try to look 25 but at the same time I’m not ready yet to give up longer hair, plunging tops and shorts or crop tops. I am soft natural body type and have been experimenting at home with different clothes. I want to accept aging naturally while at the same time being the best me I can be with nutrition, self grooming, moderate exercise etc. I also don’t want to be shamed by other women in my age bracket who might not see this as a priority. Have you done, or could you do a video about over 60 year olds and the different kibbie types still rocking (and I don’t mean rocking chair) their best features? Thank you.
I've been having a lot of fun learning about personal style the past several months! I honestly feel that learning myself in this way has opened up my life to a greater fullness. Vanity is a no go, but it's another thing to move throughout the world feeling fully myself and embodying what God has created me to be. I think it's a gift we should give ourselves if we have the time and the means! Some of us are beautiful like the rainfall, others like the Sahara desert, others like light beaming between trees, etc. It's stepping into our own unique construction and essence that brings out our wholeness and radiance in my opinion. Love your videos Aly!
This is year 3 of my ‘fashion journey’. I have gravitated towards different RUclipsrs over time. The ones I absolutely cannot stand are the ‘don’t do this’/you look terrible videos. I have found your videos informative and liberating. It is a wonderful feeling to dress yourself as you are and not what you think you should wear. BTW, I think your English is amazing!
I was doing the "self-made" with my daughters (10 and 13) but it just wasn't right and they didn't feel very confident. We all 3 have different body types. I'm hourglass and I was trying to get my apple-shaped daughter to accentuate her waist which left her feeling dejected. I tried putting flouncy ruffles on my tubular daughter when she looks better in more constructed styles. They have darker skin so they look good in bright colors but I was pushing pale colors and neutrals on them because that's what I do for me. I'm figuring it out now though. Medium colors and neon pop on their medium skin. My apple-shaped daughter loves wearing empire waists while accentuating her legs and my tubular-shaped daughter loves wearing structured form-fitting pieces with stripes and geometric patterns. We're all feeling much better now.
the biggest right point is that most of stylists promote what is good for their body without thinking deeply about other body types. Only things they can tell is "surely this type of closing is not for all" and "this type of closing will not be good for you if you are of small height"
I have very deep set eyes - my brow bone is very prominent. The lady who did my wedding makeup put thick black eyeliner all over eye lid and into my inner corners and my eye looked so heavy and closed I was so upset 😔 Moral of the story: a true artist should not do the same routine on everyone and needs to be able to recognize the different needs of every individual
I love minimalistic style but knowing bright colors suits me . Its not that im going full on with colors. Ive found a middle line , that balance between what i like and what suits me. You can be a shopper , vintage lover , minimalist , can love elegant style but blending with what suits u is the key. Follow what u like and what suits u . Balance it out.
The thing about high class fashion is if you have to try that hard to look elegant are you actually elegant? Also high class fashion can sometimes look and feel so bland, boring and stiff. Like there is no room for individual style.
@Aly, I have a REQUEST: you mentioned early in this video how camera and lighting affect how something looks on us, how we look on camera. You have lots of experience with that - and I’d love to hear your recommendations /tips, or just pointers on what to consider, to make sure I can look well and together on camera. Now that many more of us are in front of a camera than before, for work online meetings as well as for personal interactions online, it would feel very relevant to learn these things from you. Thanks!
You nailed it!! from time to time I follow fashion and design videos because I perform publically music, so I want to look good. I watch many different stylists and "influencers" (with some of them I don't necessarily agree, I watch them because I am curious what different people are interested in), and haha I must say that I remembered some of them as you were describing the types. Also I personally prefer your type of stylist, besides you it is Justine Leconte, both of you, according to me, are trying to look at styling holistically and objectively (which is very difficult) and you both are emphasizing rooting in natural and healthy looks, not trying to over-create anything on a body. Thank you for this and other videos, I really enjoy it!
I really love the topics you cover, Aly! On your channel you're always delivering your own original ideas or at least your personal take on an existing idea, rather than just regurgitating the same old rules/theories we've heard a hundred times. Will you be making more videos in the colour theory series? I would absolutely love if you covered "Would you look good with red/copper hair", as a continuation from the videos about blonde/dark hair. Thank you for everything you do!
This is the absolute best video. It is so psychological and deep, I really appreciate how you go into all the pros and cons of these stylist points of view. I totally agree with you, and I loved what you said about how a minimal wardrobe can be kind of lonely for a very expressive person! That is exactly true for me - and yet those minimal base pieces are the backbone of any flamboyant and creative wardrobe.
I feel like some of the high class stylists just throw examples of famous people like Marilyn Monroe, Diana, Audrew Heburn and their styles and fashion, and then telling people to just dress like them and not adapt their style into their body types. It's like they cannot understand the differences between copying a style or taking inspiration from it and adapting it into your style. Copying only works if everything in your body type structure matches the person you are directly copying.
Can you do a video about nail shapes and colors for skin tones or body types? Like if I do anything but almond or oval I think I look silly and over the top and would love to see what you think of other types!
ALY, you're wonderfully adorable! I'm really pleased about your appreciation for the beautiful human body and I love your fresh take on working With the body, and NOT just trying to cover or hide it.
I really like your approach to beauty. You are stylish, pulled together but casual. No need to buy designer items, wear office style or get your "flaws" fixed. You`ve got an incredible eye for shapes and colours!
My mom is some kind of dramatic, mayyybe flamboyant gamine. Wide shoulders, angular features. She went with the classic office style of the 80's, and could pull the boxy male suit style well. The problem is that I am a softer type, and she figured her style would work on me too since "classical styles work for everyone". Plot twist: no they don't. I looked like I was in a costume borrowed from dad.
classical styles work for everyone. not everything what is styled as classy is actually classic, especially on the cheaper side the manufacturers cut corners. Also, my mom is a art teacher but I looked like charity girl with the clothing and shoes she used to buy me. Kids should have saying in what they like. I know my kids have the opposite skin tone than me, they are bright and warm, I am cool and delicate. Also, kids don't pull off grown up clothing - just look in the Elizabethan era when kids were dressed in mini versions of their parents - ridiculous! No matter how expensive. Yet I feel classic style, when one really knows what it is, can be so comfortable yet elevated. I so have some clothing from my highschool days, wow, and I am a mother myself now. That said aside, I would love to hear your tips at when I take my daughters shopping, how should I know if they like something or not, what signs they would send if they felt too shy to tell me.
I'm a theatrical romantic. I'm 22 and finding it difficult to transition out of my younger style. Logically, I know that I look good in the clothes for my type, but sometimes I feel like I can't quite carry the energy, or perhaps like I'm playing dress up.
Hi Alyona! Do you do personalised consultations? You should definitely start doing them, many people would love to get some help figuring out what hairstyle/fashion style fits them more
Hi Aly, I have been looking at some different stylists work on youtube and I am sometimes disatisford as I feel like they are all showing the same sort of very dull, safe basic minimal looks and I am looking for some kind of more exciting inspiration. I wish I could have the cleverness and originality that some very stylish people have and would love to think about clothing in some new and exciting ways. In the 60s people were expressing their political and social views through their personal style and I feel like as a culture we have lost some of that. I think we are almost seeking to hide ourselves in our clothes rather than express ourselves. What do you think?
I think a high emphasis on color theory made sense in the 50s and for some decades because there was less variation in silhouette. It also works for people who use a minimalist wardrobe and design. But recent fashion is truly all over the place (boho, sporty, lounge, business, business casual, feminine, tom boy, throwbacks to every era of the 20th century, and more), so that makes color theory a factor to consider, but it isn't the whole picture or that simple because there are so many options to choose from.
I completely agree with everything you said about colour analysis. I have had my colour and style ‘done’ and personally think that has helped me a lot. I love the system. The thing I don’t like about it though, is like you said, wearing particular colours with a bright lipstick just isn’t enough. In the style class they advise you make sure your grooming is on point, e.g. regular haircuts. My main gripe is that a lot of the stylists themselves look dated somehow, and just using their service doesn’t make you ‘stylish’ even though it helps. There’s one self-made stylist I found on Instagram that’s just ‘got it’ somehow. All her clients look stylish after seeing her, but I can’t put my finger on what the difference is!
Do you have a full video on how to do the moth/powdered look in 2020 successfully? If not may you create one and create a term for it. I love the look and have a very muddy and muted look but I have the same bone structure as young Angelina Jolie and no how to get my hair to flow more into it. Also it's just very beautiful. And... how to look feminine with a strong bone structure
I love the concept of a minimalist wardrobe but it's hard to find ones with colours and that cater to eclectic style. Your suggestion to use a minimalist wardrobe as a base makes sense.
I make colour analysis, I know my colours are light and soft, but don't feel confortable. After learning about the kibbe system and watched a lot of your videos, I know that's because I need a bit more drama, as a dramatic classic. Thanks for your excellent work!
I was the self made minimalist before but now I'm transforming to self taught and I can totally see how imp it is to capture the yin yang vibe through your lifestyle. It was amazing have this ride with you. I'm always intrigued by you and how functional you are on a broad spectrum.
I think it’s high time we did away with the stereotypes surrounding different kibbe types. No, a FG is not a small boy and SG are not little girls, they are both grown ass women. Take one look at Halle berry or Lisa Bonet and you’ll know that it’s true. I have observed that so many women feel belittled by this kind of terminology. Let’s not make women feel like less of a woman just because they don’t have the exact body type of a classically “womanly” woman. We already have enough people and the media telling us already how we are not perfect or even good enough. Let’s please take this into consideration when discussing body types.
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Love your videos! You're so intelligent! I've learned about kibbe types through you! so fascinating! Thinking in a way to incorporate that in my art :D
ALY ART, This is excellent!
What a refreshingly clear reminder to consider the SOURCE when styling oneself.
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You have such a wider perspective about style and fashion..its very inspiring..I love watching all your videos..everytime you teach us something new..and more importantly teach us to know our bodies better and create our own style accordingly..thank you so much aly.. 🙂
This is actually a lesson in psychology in fashion. Really nice!
@@martinfitz3927 Exactly! This reminds me of her video on the different makeup styles.
I never really liked this old school - body shape system. It always made me feel inadequate with my inverted triangle body. Kibbe's system makes me feel great in my skin. It's all about celebrating who you are, not trying to correct it.
Great comment ...I totally relate and for the same thing... does this mean with my broad shoulder narrow hips shorter legs I'm not feminine? Etc. I have had ED and struggled with body image my whole life, and now I have so much more appreciate for my body through the Kibbe system.. and obliquely it helped me discover and celebrate the essence I have. Which I don't label I. Not sure where it fits but I am more confident in my vibe! Amazingly when i was typing vibe that's what the lovely Aly said! Watching Aly for 18 months or more has been a huge help.
@@HumanimalChannel EXACTLY! I feel the same. Many stylists say you don't have to try to fix your body, but then they follow this statement with tips on how to make your body look more like an hour glass "just in case that's what you would like". But zero tips on clothes that would suit you well without changing your body shape. At the end of the day you just feel inadequate.
And one thing is that inverted triangles have the biggest issue about their bodies out of all the types.. ugh
Body shape still works for inverted triangle, I am one and I like body shape theory as it helps me look in harmony, Kibbe suggestions too.
@@HumanimalChannel broad shoulders aren't feminine, I know cause I have them. Sometimes Kibbe can make you look even more alien or out of balance, it can be the purpose of it, but I like something that makes me feel good and serves to my advantage, not making me give up and say 'screw it, I will celebrate ugly'. Not that I consider myself ugly, I just like classic rules because they work even today and thriving for perfection is not for all, not all people have high standards and want to always improve themselves.
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@@farahzamir2138 yes you can use it. I appreciate you asking.
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Dear Aly, would you do a video on what decade's fashion suits which body types best, and how to adapt it?? Like, the 50s hourglass silhouette clearly suits Romantics, but what does a FN or a FG girl do if she wants to use some 50s elements in her look?
Omg that would be such a cool idea 😍😍
Excellent question
From what I've learned in her videos, I would say:
- 1920s: gamine
- 1940s: dramatic
- 1950s: romantic
- 1960s: classic
- 1970s: natural
The trick is to look beyond the stereotypical costume-y look of the decade and find something that works for you. While eras have defining silhouettes, it is never as homogenous as it might appear on first look, and the key to a true vintage look is more about tailoring, styling, material, etc, than any one specific element. Check out some of Audrey Hepburn's looks from the 50s (she was FG, according to google).
I also would like to hear Aly's take on the decades of ever 20th century fashion, but it is not her main area of expertise.
All body types were accomodated in every era while some main ideal dominated. If you are interested in dressing more like in a certain decade just do some research and you will probably see styles that work for your body type.
Also check out "the ultimate Fashion History" Channel for in-depth lecture style videos on every decade of the last century and even the centuries before...
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I used to follow many different 'old school' fashion and style RUclipsrs, but now I feel like I don't agree or connect with most of them anymore. Hearing that I should balance out my wide hips, or make my round face look more oval, or try to look taller... basically all to try to conform more to the old stereotypical beauty standards just made me feel inadequate and insecure about my body and very aware of all my 'flaws'. This changed when I stumbled upon your videos and the Kibbe system. You helped me realize that there is beauty in all kinds of different body features. Thanks to you I learned to love and appreciate my so-called 'flaws' and work with them, not against them.
Thank you so much, Aly!
Jenny K. I see the same , glad Aly started her series 🌺😌
It's nice that you came to like the way you look but not all people are equally attractive and some rules from way back still work today. Sometimes I see wonderful girls dressed in now very popular ankle length pants that make them even shorter. As a petite myself, I find it irritating that I have to spend money and time on things that don't make me look good and don't help me feel good just because it's in fashion. I love learning about all systems because knowledge is power, the more you know - the more powerful you are. Combining new rules with old rules can work for some people, some people don't want to follow any rules and they look like it, that's nothing wrong if one feels in their skin. Classic or old school makes sense because they talk about cuts that flatter the body types, not personal styles, essences, and so on. FOr instance, I am really 'difficult' to style because I am petite (5'3.5'' or 164 cm, my face is like Minni Driver or Keira Knightley - pear shaped but not so angular, my body is athletic yet i have a defined waistline. I don't like Dramatic styles as per KIbbe but I am not Romantic either. Gamine looks too childish on me and Classic works the best, at least it doesn't work against me. And that's why Classic style fits all in a sense that it's neither too girly nor too stiff, neither too flamboyant nor too clean. Also, because I have pear shaped face, my necklines should always be v cut and never turtle necks but I can rock turtlenecks because my neck is much longer than average 4 fingers (according to faboulous50s youtuber). Every body can benefit from rules or breaking down some rules to accommodate their own specific features, wishes and styles.
Robert Welsh has a really great channel. He's a make-up artist.
I'm short . And watching both stylists and kibbe system helped me in having my own unique style for my body.
We are so afraid of flaws and that flaws are bad. But accepting it is the key. I've noticed that i look taller when i dress for my body . Its not that i donot love my short body . But i think accepting who u are and gaining knowledge not just from 1 source but from multiple sources can really help someone to be flexible with styling oneself.
@@julijakeit Absolutely i do agree on this one. It has also helped me.
I like style systems like Kibbe because it’s a nuanced way of having “rules” that are based on some concept of design elements and isn’t just an arbitrary style ideology. It feels curated in a way that you have enough freedom in it to pursue your own preferences but narrows the options down enough so as not to feel overwhelmed by choices.
Your sarcasm on "more interesting" is why you're my favorite youtuber 🤣🤣🤣
I can't tell you Aly, how many times I went to a salon and I received the same haircut as the person doing my hair OR if a stylist was popular and known for a certain result, ,they weren't able to produce results outside of their 'box'. Now I just cut my own hair usually. If i do get it cut at a salon, I always prefer my own styling of my hair. I have an oval/ long face and I'm very petite but also curvy and thin. No matter where I went (I tried different stylists all the time trying to find a favorite) I always asked them to leave some volume on top. Otherwise I looked dragged down, gaunt, tired and old. But they would always straighten my hair with an iron close to my roots despite my request. People definitely have a habit of following blindly to their education and preferences. It takes a wise person to see the bigger picture. Your pros and cons really put things in perspective. You are someone I would trust. In my dreams, I hope one day you can style me. I would be honored to learn from your perspective!
Dear Diana, I don't know if this may helps you but I have had the same problem. Since I go to a men's barbershop I don't have this problem anymore. Plus my hair is always fancy. ❤️
@@sarahborowik-frank4990 That's really cool. I'd be willing to try that.
Id like to cut my own hair, but i believe my hair is quite complex to do. I also felt this way after listening to Aly. I wonder if european hairstylists are a bit better at seeing the bigger picture? You'd be hard pressed to find a talented, non trendy hairstylist where I live (Vancouver).
kibbe has really helped me put a finger on why i don’t feel pretty anymore (not entirely). even though i don’t fit any of the types perfectly, identifying myself as a dramatic classic has given me a sense of direction and ownership over my own look and vibe again!!
I feel like the further you get from your natural lines with surgeries (face and body) the less harmonious you’ll be able to look in general. Meaning your best looks will become less and less achievable because something will always be “off”.
I think it depends on the approach, you can see kpop stars where 90% of the girls have surgery done. You won't be able to tell from appearance, and some before and after surgery comparisons are not fair. But industry insiders or former kpop idol trainees (wannabes) say that everyone has surgery, even if if looks natural. Surgery methods are also less invasive these days - a desired nose shape can be achieved with minor tweaks and repeated visits over six months.
not necessarily. I mean, women naturally have long hair but in the case of Aly, short hair doesn't look bad on her, I still prefer her curly bob over this stiff one. And there are people born with the look someone wants to copy so if the surgery looks natural or in balance, it's no problem. I only say that because I myself love natural look but I get it, it's not for everyone. I am not a drop dead gorgeous woman and I came to accept that. I wish I were but now, having enough money for the surgery, I just enjoy my life so much better.
octopu5ie yes 90% of kpop girls have work done and it’s easy to see about 80% of the time. Some do very subtle work that goes along with the natural lines of their face but a lot of them are shaving down their noses and jawlines so severely that it’s often quite obvious and weird looking. Their faces get a tight disproportionate look that is usually a dead give away. Best case scenario they start to look oddly similar to each other... worst case scenario, you get a very uncanny valley look that doesn’t look natural or proportionate at all.
julijakeit women do not “naturally have long hair” 🤨 what an odd thing to say. Lol and yes, there are obviously women that naturally have the features that people get plastic surgery for... the two are not comparable in my eyes. It’s almost always pretty obvious what is natural vs man made.
Naaah it’s all about the good surgeon who knows how to make the face look better
Being a romantic type minimalistic style just makes me look sad, lost and completely downgrades my essence... There isn't a single style that would suit all body types, that's why it is extremely important to find your type and dress accordingly. Thanks for a gread video Aly!😘
@weronika check @asmallwardobe a lifestyle minimalist with a feminine wadrobe :)
What style suits your body? I'm a gamine
@Nat Exactly! One of our strengths is looking totally effortless in frills, laces and pearls😉 In general we look so much better wearing more than less and I am not talking about showing bare skin, but richness of details, materials and accesories😁
@@leemythic4400 Hi! Anything that has waist emphasis, pencil dresses and skirts, clothing close to your body, rich details-ornaments, embroidery, frills, lace, gems...Somewhat a royal style😉
@@nastyfyme Thanks, but the type of feminine clothing that brings out the beauty in different body shapes is different😉 What will look very feminine on gamine for example will look quite simple on me (a romantic). What will look sophisticated on me will look like trying too hard on a natural-and so on... 😉
Mr Rogers advised us to just talk about the things that we love, that moves us. It just draws people to you, even if they never thought of that thing as a personal interest. Aly Art is a great example of this to me, I have never been enthusiastic about fashion and style before hearing her talk about it
The way i focus on your words and explanations, i never focused on my class lectures this much.
I have a general question. I always feel like I don’t quite have it together with my appearance. Always have. Today, I watched a video of myself 5 years ago. I was stunning. Thick hair, tight figure, graceful. Why did I never feel that way in the moment?
It’s 5 years later now. Will I look back in another 5 years to now and think the same thing? How can I be okay with the present me? I’m really struck by this.
Maybe you just need to change somerhing. Even just a period of our lives that is pretty static can make us feel unsatisfied. Or maybe there is some aspect of our lives that we don't associate with anymore. It can even be just a brow shape or the taste of the coffee brand we are used to. Tiny things that keep on annoying us like a mosquito. And sometimes it can be expressed through our appearance. I personally think that you should try to go out of your comfort zone or stop for a moment if you do that everyday, just to refresh the air in your mind. Don't feel forced by what I said though since I don't know your life situation. For example I have a hard time accepting that my style is changing, but at the same time I like 90% of clothing worldwide, so it wouldn't really be that hard if it wasn't that it's a more adult and feminine style that I'm just starting to get used to.
Yes! I've definitely had that experience. You know, for me it comes and goes (I'm in my 30s rn; my twenties were just a complete vacuum where self-confidence should have been). In my experience there are two ways that people feel beautiful in their own skin: the first is "innocence is bliss," meaning they were brought up with confidence that's never been shaken and they hold unquestioned assumptions that they're worthy. I'm happy for those people, but for the rest of us we've had that confidence destroyed and have to make a conscious decision to feel beautiful and admire ourselves. It really is that simple. When you choose to admire yourself, all sorts of reasons will pop up that you shouldn't, like shame, old comments from specific people, fear of being silly or vain, comparing yourself to some ideal, being afraid of others disagreeing, being unfamiliar with people who look like you. Whatever pops up when you dare to think you're hot, that's why you can't feel that way in the moment. And instead of listening to those voices, you observe them from afar. Chip away at it when you can. It doesn't always work but when it does it's very nice.
I guess another way of putting it is, looking at the old you, you feel compassion for her; and feeling beautiful in your own skin is really just a mix of compassion and fantasy.
Ciana P. I will work on this. I love your reply, thank you!
Sheri Soltes Will you look back in 5 years, etc.? YES
But one thing about kibbe is it can make you look/feel great at any age
ALY ART 12 TYPES OF STYLIST MASTERPOST
1. Old school body shapes 0:22 - Techniques from the past e.g fruit.
PROS - Correcting disproportion/asymmetry
CONS - Doesn’t consider bone structure
- Focuses on “imperfections”
2. Colour Analysis 4:26 - Colour science e.g. 4 seasons.
PROS - Correcting colours on the basis of brightness/ashiness and colouration (warm/cool) is effective
CONS - Can be applied to the exclusion of other vital style considerations e.g. grooming
- Makeup etc can skew the results of colour analysis
3. 90s 12:08 - Fashion from the 90s period.
PROS - Stimulus for women to consider style, providing historical basis
CONS - Outdated, over-focus on being subjectively “interesting”, which has not persisted in modern times
- “One-size-fits-all” mentality
4. High Class 13:41 - Focus on high society and looking wealthy
PROS - Creates an expensive, well-groomed and put-together look
- Uses timeless features to create a classic style
- Can give women with previously little knowledge of grooming or style access to an effective, glamorous style, introducing them to considering the benefits of confident personal style
CONS - Not suitable for all body types.
- Can lead to overdoing it to achieve a certain “look”, such as excessive cosmetic surgery
5. Retro Lover 19:53 - Style curated from historical time periods.
PROS- Due to solid base of historical knowledge, this can look very charismatic and expressive when paired with a complementary body type and personality.
CONS - Not suitable for all body types (because historical style often flattered a single body type at a time)
- Can appear out-of-touch or outdated
6. Shoppers 22:32 - People who professionally shop for clients, especially wealthy ones
PROS - Modern and on-trend. Can give an extravagant vibe
CONS - Short-life of clothes and trends leads to excess buying to keep up and single-use of expensive items
- Little knowledge of fashion or style applied, with the focus being on “what’s trendy/cool right now”
- Lack personal taste
- Stylists can over-rely on personal institution with no back-up from reality
7. Minimalist 28:31 - Style based on the concepts of Minimalism; very basic, multi-use style e.g. the concept of a capsule wardrobe
PROS - Very good basic wardrobe.
- Everything works with everything else; you can put two items together without thinking and you are ready to go.
- Good advice with regards to tailoring and fit.
- Suitable for all body types
- Time-conserving
CONS - Unsuitable for loud, exploratory personalities who enjoy the game of clothes shopping and mixing and matching.
- Can feel limiting or constricted
8. Young RUclipsrs 30:35 - Young stylists who gained prominence from vlog marketing and sponsorship, and who have a steady stream of different clothes/products to advertise/experiment with
PROS - Can create an interesting, dynamic style that is ever-changing
- Variety of styles that could conceivably suit all body types and colorations
- Good for inspiration
CONS - Not for people who want a structured route to style, or have particular style goals in mind e.g. comfortable, professional, particularly older women.
9. Rule Setters 32:04 - Big fashion personalities within the culture who dictate style by way of themselves and their mottos e.g. TV hosts, fashion editors, “a woman without high heels is like a cow without milk”.
PROS - Their quotes and catchphrases can inspire women to consider fashion and style whereas before they were disinterested
- Can have the effect of pushing people out of their comfort zones to embrace the ideals propagated by Rule Setters
CONS - The subjectivity of their personal statements and ideas means that they have only a narrow point of access for style - there is no exploration or considerations otherwise. This leads to a complete unembracement of all the body types, personalities and otherwise that do not fit into their “ideas”.
- Often inconsiderate of other basic, vital aspects of style, e.g body types and colouration. One woman will look good in heels - where another will look equally good in flats. However, that second woman is not taken into consideration.
10. Self taught 35:32 - Online or magazine stylists who research and consolidate style, may give various interpretations of it, and then propagate that to an audience e.g. Aly!
PROS - Makes accessible to anyone concepts of style/fashion
CONS - Large risk of error for Self-taught stylists to misappropriate/re-adapt information from the source for the purposes of passing it off as their own, at the consequence of massively overcomplicating or even misunderstanding the original information.
- Large variation of quality. The end product can be too shallow or complex (as mentioned above, due to ST stylist changing terms etc to make themselves a new “source” of information.
- All information has to pass through the subjective interpretation of even the most diligent ST stylist.
11. Porn Chic 39:00 - Opposite to minimalism. Focus on an exaggerated sexualized/glamorous style, which very often fits into a similar lifestyle. Latent from the 2010’s onwards.
PROS - Can give the impression of a very groomed, expensive and glamorous style
CONS - Lacks flexibility or nuance - appeals to a young generation with little knowledge of objective fashion/style, and so will ultimately disappoint the majority who do not naturally have PC attributes.
- Can often appear without class or tastefulness.
- Often relies on a very unnatural body image/lifestyle which leads to excessive cosmetic surgery.
12. Self made 41:49 - Self-educated stylists who take up styling professionally for clients, based on how they style themselves.
PROS - Can help similar women look great due to the stylist having learned over experimentation and time what truly looks best on them.
CONS - Not at all suitable for all body types or colorations, because the style is singularly that of the stylist.
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THANKS
Thank you for taking time to summarize everything. be blessed beyond measure !
Doing the lord’s work here
😍😍😍 You are THE best at this. I used to HATE shopping. I have ADHD - a blessing with clearity, and a curse without it, in any subject. You did the analysis part of fashion for me, so I could just absorb i, and skip to enjoying using my new clarity and direction while shopping. I was able to make confident decisions and got new clothes for the first time in EVER without the overwhelming choice overload. My open-mindedness and boxless thinking is something I like about me, but not when shopping, because I liked too many things and couldn't see why I couldn't make everything I "liked" work for me like I usually can. Now, I STILL like MANY things, but I can see what I like for me vs. what I prefer for others. That means PEACEFUL, TIMELY decision making, minimal second guessing that makes shopping FUN now. That is a GOD send for brains like mine.
ALSO, the way you went about this video SHOULD BE THE template for videos on MANY subjects. I'm a multi-potentionalite, who is now an aspiring wellness coach, overcoming analysis paralysis and and impostor syndrome, who didn't know if, how, or where, to start creating content for sharing my wellness knowledge. THIS videos content structure IS the perfect way to dive into ANY subject, defining as many perspectice angles as you can.
It establishes that you understand there are MANY contrasting IDEALS, and pros AND cons to them all, and that you are just diving deeper into a particular section, at THAT moment, from your current level. You can just say I know, have you seen (this video) where I discuss many perspectives? GREATNESS. Thank you for EVERYTHING you do, every peice of content you make. STUNNINGLY BEAUTIFUL VOICE TOO! 👏👏👏👏. I am an art, AND science, AND perspective APPRECIATOR too. 😍
My favorite kind of fashion bloggers: 1) You! And other Kibbe-style bloggers 2) Minimalists. The best thing about minimalism is that those ideas can be mixed with any fashion style, and can also be followed to a more or less extreme degree. So, for me, I can have a minimalist wardrobe with my Kibbe lines. Others can take a look at their closet and get rid of the things that aren't working for them, without following any strict numbers, and that can also help with one's style.
almost_minimal do you follow any in particular?
Would be interested in that as well
@@carolannf
Instagram: matildatheminimalist, msminimalist, hollygoeslight, jennymustard, gittemary
Blogs: bemorewithless.com/ (Project 333)
RUclips: Aly Art, Merriam Style, Justine Leconte officiel, the Daily Connoisseur, mademoiselle, My Green Closet
I'm sure there's tons more, but these content creators are just some that I like. :)
I decided some time ago that I'm going to choose 1. Function over fashion 2. Colors are important so I look glowing 3. Figured out what compliments my body shape and that's all. I don't say this because it's what I think everyone else has to follow, instead it's my steady medium, as in it's who I decided makes me feel ME. I don't value fashion over me being happy. Fashion has to make you happy but it's not what makes you happy -- only you can make you happy. So don't improve something or copy someone like an Instagram model when it's not who you want to me. We first discover who we really want to me, and the fashion and priorities will follow behind. It's just my 2 cents. I've been watching Aly and she inspired me. I'm following what works for me. Thanks so much for these videos they help 😘
I like your philosophy!
"Basics are a good base, basically"
My new mantra. 😆
Jokes aside, I love your work!
Annarosa Girardini same hahaha
Aly talking about early 2000s: crazy new rules
Me talking about early 2000s: nightmare with no rules 😂
I feel you on the makeup artists that do everyone's makeup the same.
Anytime I'm going to get my makeup done, I specifically tell them about my eyes being slightly hooded and very round. That way they won't do the type of eyeliner that flicks upwards, and I tell them to make the liner as straight as possible.
I look like an 80 year old if I ask makeup artists (who do like the mainstream kinda makeup) do my make up because of my extremely hooded and droopy eyes even though I'm 17
Elf I see this on TV shows. All the women have the same makeup.
Listening to you is so therapeutic. I really enjoy the chrystal-clear analysis you make about any theme, remaining allways free, objective, honest and openminded. I love intelligent people like you😘!
Soo cute in yellow!!😍i love the glasses!
12xyes! Kibbe’s theory is real shit. It changed my life. As a pure classic, I’ve always struggled with everything:clothes, make-up, hair because none of the trends suited me. Since I’ve discovered your content, I feel I found myself. And you’re right. All the other vloggers have a limited perspective (theirs) on style. Keep up the good work!!!We love you!
Can you talk more about the essences? would love to know more from you!
Yessss
Jennifer Butler Color deals with essences
Same
I love that her videos are informative and she touches subjects that people are very emotional about, but it’s never hateful. She’s always kind about everyone and that’s such an amazing quality.
I find that doing things deliberately is really important to me. Seeing someone that consciously chose their aesthetic, each item they’re wearing, their hair and makeup. I always can tell when someone intended to look the way they do vs. when they wore a series of random things they like individually.
I have such an affinity for dry, European humor. It's an art form onto itself to be able to, in the same sentence, give one both a compliment and a teardown. 💚
Really amazing content! Thank you! I was so curious when you mentioned the "high class" type. I have sadly been exposed to such a content, and although I dont despise it, I belive when style is ONLY used to get the attention/commitment/resources of a MAN thats so bad... I understand various life paths/chances/life circumstances etc. but when an entire look is chosen for that one singular focus... while completely disregarding the personality - that "style type" should cease to exist. My opinion.
I am sending you kind regards
Yes I totally understand what you are talking about! If that's onlly for that purpose that's not gonna lead to a nice state of mind and happiness!
some people naturally gravitate towards high end styles. I remember growing up watching the 80s and 90s supermodels and thinking how beautifully they were dressed and that beautiful hair, the elegance, they looked effortlessly timeless. This is what high end fashion means to me, effortlessly elegant and timeless. Even as small kid I never liked pink or cheap sequins, maybe I am just an old soul! Just kidding, I also love a bit of ethnic styles, some prints too, even as kid. But because of my family situaiton, I got dressed in the hand-me-downs and only now I can indulge my old passion. I do get complimented and I sometimes look out of place with my summer hat and matching summer gloves on but hey, I feel amazing, the fabrics feel amazing, I feel so comfortable, I can walk and I do love walking a lot in what I wear. Also, you know, I used to be picked by some jerk guys who would insult me if I refused them or even called ugly so the High End style helps protect against certain types of people. For those you want it, of course, and for those who feel good in it.
julijakeit if it means something different to you then that’s great. It’s definitely sad when the main focus is attracting a man but if it makes YOU genuinely happy then it’s perfect! Doing anything for others is always gonna hurt you badly in the end
I want a scarf to make my comment look more “interesting.”
I’ve learned so much with Aly, been watching her for some time now and I’m glad to say I’m a Theatrical Romantic and shopping for clothes has become easier for me. Thank you, Aly 😘
I rarely watch a 45 min. long video, but I love the way you talk about body tipes. Please do more detailed about every single tipe. I watched all of your videos, and still would love to learn more.
Aly, you make me feel happy with my body type, bone structure, lines and vibes! You do come across as authentic in celebrating different people, which some other stylists don't. Many of them could be self-made and they're mainly focused on their own style, body shape, personality or lifestyle. Thanks Aly for clarifying the different types of stylists. Very helpful! 🙂
Aly could you do a video on hats for body types? with summer coming up it would be nice to know what styles work best for sunny warm weather or even the fall, spring and winter. Love your videos!
Sophia Brazeau ohhh yes!
Great suggestion!
I agree completely whit what you said about colors, grooming & avoiding your worse colors will do a lot more for you. For example, I know that bright colors make me look dead no matter how I style them so I just mainly own clothes with muted colors. For me, it is most important to look put together so if I want to feel extra pretty I'll wear my best colors but it's too much work to do that on a daily basis
I agree. I'm a 'warm autumn' and I only really look good in warm and muted colors . Cool tones, true pastels and bright tones all look terrible on me. 90% of my wardrobe is warm and muted and these colors tend to coordinate well with each other which makes dressing a breeze. Warm, muted clothing and makeup is a must for me.
I love you Ally! You have intresting content.
But ”prawns 🦐 and cons” 😂😂❤️❤️
Aside from you my favourite fashion RUclipsr is Merriam Amani from Merriam Style. She uses the Kibbe system and has her own colour system which is ingenious! It helped me so much to understand and find my Body Type and my best colours and it's not complicated!
Just that she does not understand Kibbe correctly and was bot trained by him. With Aly I feel, she learns with time and does not try to make money with a system that was not her own. There is a Facebook group, if you want to learn from David Kibbe, how to find your correct body type in his system. It's called strictly Kibbe for beginners.
Merriam has rejected Kibbe's body typing system, much like she rejected the seasonal color system earlier. She made her own adaptation of both systems. Personally, I do not find her own versions any better than the original systems they were based off of. I have yet to find a color theory that is 100% accurate.
@@kirstenbakker839 yes, but the types and the information are still related to Kibbe and people still talk about Kibbe types, or translate to them. That's misleading for everybody, who learns about Kibbe through RUclips (which are a lot of women) and leads to a lot of misinformation about the work and view of a real person, namely Kibbe.
Lot of the women get confused, dress for a wrong type and don't feel good and blame his work later on, without ever having contacted him, also they stay unhappy with their looks, cause it does not work, if some things are getting denied.
She made her own theory and she needs more experience and practice, so confusing and doesn't work sadly. She needs more formal training. And ridiculous how much she charges lol
@@Dragking38 The most confusing phase to me was when she still used Kibbe's theory to categorize celebrities into *his* 13 body types, but at the same time disagreeing with so many of David Kibbe's views and opinions.
I’d love to hear you talking about dresses for bridesmaids. Obviously people are different and often the one style and colour won’t be flattering on all of the bridesmaids, so what’s the best way to go about it so everyone looks amazing yet consistent.
I'm a big fan of stylists like DearlyBethany, Audrey Coyne, Fashion Over 40, Jenny Mustard or even sometimes School of Affluence (when I feel like having a dose of sarcasm/laughter). My own personal style is more Luxe Tomboy/90s Femme fatale like Tina Chow/Sade meets Jennifer Connelly/Rooney Mara. I find many stylists have almost IDENTICAL styles and recommendations but I have quite exotic/eccentric tastes so its not that helpful to me but interesting nonetheless.
completely agree with you that many of those stylists on youtube recommend exactly the same things and are totally interchangable. total fashion victims. your own style sounds great. I love audrey coyne because of her upbeat, sweet vibe. and fashion over 40. i cannot stand deerlybethany because she is always, and I mean always, a walking talking ad for everlane. super boring. i don't know jenny mustard but will look into it. and am a huge sade fan style wise. tina chow is goals too!
My least favourite stylists are definitely shoppers and self made because they would always tell you how to dress in order to look more like this : for ex more feminine or more clean cut or more tall which might suit certain body types and lifestyles but I'm a Flamboyant gamine so trying to look taller is gonna do worse and making me look more feminine would make me look ridiculous
The worst part of it I think is the idea that looking masculine is not a good fashion choice because as a FG I've always been told I look like a tiny boy with high pitched voice and I was always told to wear my hair longer and dress in pink skirts and wear more make up in order to look less boyish and it made me lack confidence and I always wanted to change stuff in my body( more boobs, smaller nose) but the only thing that made me feel great in my body for the first time ever was The Kibbe System and YOU Aly
So thank you for making me realise that I can embrace my vibe what ever it is and feel awesome ❤
I agree. Nothing is better than looking like you take care of yourself. Looking clean, groomed and healthy is the #1 way to increase your beauty. The rest comes after.
I think your list is amazing and complete. I am personally not really into shopping, but fashion itself and style YES. Is that an oxymoron? haha. I am mostly putting effort into grooming, hair style and color, skin care and EXCERCISE. I am a big fitness girl & I personally think people should first get fit and than worry about hiding undesired aspects in their bodies. But I know that what you talk about is not only about that. I personally love getting these very observant, deep insights from you & I wish from the bottom of my heart that you become very rich and even more successful than what you are! I think you absolutely deserve it and I think people with this mindset and honesty and self-reflection should be on the top! Sending kind vibes from Budapest, Hungary
milomazli, Im agree! Thats what I do, put effort into hair style, skin care and exercise.
Vibe of the woman, - perfect, love it
Aly - Hi! I appreciate how you reach out to us as a human being. You are so right! There isn't a static answer to Art or Fashion. It is so easy to get into a "rut" and just keep dressing, and THINKING in a habitual manner. The truth is, we are always changing along with everything else that is in the Time-Space continuum! I like Fashion and Art because it gives me an escape into the Creative aspect of Life - which is very important for our well-being. Thank you so much for sharing your ideas and opinions! I know you are a true Creative, because you are interested in music, fashion, and art. You are not a "one trick pony" - and your audience benefits from your honesty.
Great video Aly. When I was younger, I decided (mistakenly) that I was 'pear shaped' and all the magazine articles said I should be wearing wide-legged trousers to disguise my bottom half. I look TERRIBLE in that style. Now, thanks to you, i dress to my kibbe type (soft classic ) and I've never felt more confident or bought fewer mistakes 😊
Aly PLEASE make a video about rings for different hand shapes!!! I want my fingers to look slimmer and longer, please suggest ring styles and shapes! 💖
What bothers me in general about stylists, most I've met or seen online, is how they found what suits THEM, and sell it as how it works for you as well.
It's what I like about the Kibbe system, and even the colour seasons, is that the focus is more on what fits YOU. Also that the focus isn't as much on this is what you should wear, but more understand the components that you're working with.
I don't do my make up, and don't feel comfortable in it, but I once went to a makeup shop where you can ask for explanation and try outs. I went because I wanted to learn how to do my makeup if necessary. I looked like a clown when I left, because the woman just did to me what suited her. Definitely one of the reasons I stopped caring about make up at all (now I'm a bit curious again, just to be able to do my makeup if necessary).
completely agree with you I have the same experience. i don't wear makeup either even tho i feel that society expects me to do it!
the best example is oneself. if the stylist wore 'bad colors' or 'styles' for themselves, would you listen to their advice if they looked out of place? No. They use either pictures or concentrate on the color scheme and style that suits themselves the best. Also, not many are really that literate when it comes to seeing the best things for different ethnicity, even different skin undertone.
I am very into thrifted fashion RUclips videos, thrift hauls, that sort of thing. It is a hobby and a form of unique self expression to me. I like seeing how other people cultivate their own sense of fashion in this way too.
Another awesome video. Ty for your great content! Be blessed, be safe.
I really l9ve what you say about grooming Aly. If a woman is feeling down and low, doesn't have a sparkle, it's sometimes very clear that they could feel so great if they paid attn to their looks. Its OK to have a nice haircut, to put makeup on, particularly basics like good brow care, even skin tone and a little colour. Natural is lovely of course. But if you're feeling flat..take the time to work with what you have!and spend a little time on oneself.
Can you please put up auto-generated captions for the hard of hearing like me?
R A I hope she does this for you 🤗
Hi Aly!
Could you do a video on makeup for the cameras vs makeup for every day? I've never seen a tutorial distinguish between the two and I think two problems occur:
1. People wear too much makeup for every day.
2. With all the social distancing, many of us will try out talking to cameras for the first time (on Zoom or whatever), and want to look our best, but aren't sure how.
I love how frank you are! Plus you're right.
I love your videos so much! Whenever a notification pops up I look forward to watching it and it’s one of the highlights of my day. Your way of explaining things is so detail and unique!
After watching many of your videos now I understand why I feel so uncomfortable in certain types of clothing/hairstyles (even though other people say it looks good), and it looks/feels ‘separate’ to me. E.g. curly hair doesn’t suit me at all I feel totally weird in super frilly styles. I recently discovered that I feel better in more ‘geometric’ shapes
Hi! I so appreciate all of your thoughtful and kind spirited videos. Something that comes up for me with styling are the supposed ‘age appropriate’ rules that have been floating around over the years. I am 62 and am struggling a bit with where I fit in with this. I don’t want to try to look 25 but at the same time I’m not ready yet to give up longer hair, plunging tops and shorts or crop tops. I am soft natural body type and have been experimenting at home with different clothes. I want to accept aging naturally while at the same time being the best me I can be with nutrition, self grooming, moderate exercise etc. I also don’t want to be shamed by other women in my age bracket who might not see this as a priority. Have you done, or could you do a video about over 60 year olds and the different kibbie types still rocking (and I don’t mean rocking chair) their best features? Thank you.
The tyoe of fashion youtubers I watch: self-taughts, minimalists, thrifters, diy-ers/sewers, vintage/historic, costume. ☺️
I'm really craving prawns right now
I've been having a lot of fun learning about personal style the past several months! I honestly feel that learning myself in this way has opened up my life to a greater fullness. Vanity is a no go, but it's another thing to move throughout the world feeling fully myself and embodying what God has created me to be. I think it's a gift we should give ourselves if we have the time and the means! Some of us are beautiful like the rainfall, others like the Sahara desert, others like light beaming between trees, etc. It's stepping into our own unique construction and essence that brings out our wholeness and radiance in my opinion. Love your videos Aly!
Briana Lovell 𝙸 𝚍𝚘 𝚊𝚐𝚛𝚎𝚎 𝚠𝚒𝚝𝚑 𝚢𝚘𝚞. 𝙰𝚖𝚊𝚣𝚒𝚗𝚐 𝚘𝚋𝚜𝚎𝚛𝚟𝚊𝚝𝚒𝚘𝚗! 𝙰𝚕y'𝚜 𝚟𝚒𝚍𝚎𝚘𝚜 𝚊𝚛𝚎 𝚊𝚕𝚠𝚊𝚢𝚜 𝚘𝚗 𝚏𝚕𝚎𝚎𝚔. 𝚂𝚑𝚎 𝚛𝚎𝚊𝚕𝚕𝚢 𝚗𝚊𝚒𝚕𝚎𝚍 𝚝𝚑𝚎 𝚎𝚜𝚜𝚎𝚗𝚌𝚎 𝚘𝚏 𝚏𝚎𝚎𝚕𝚒𝚗𝚐 𝚐𝚘𝚘𝚍 𝚋𝚞𝚝 𝚊𝚕𝚜𝚘 𝚜𝚝𝚢𝚕𝚒𝚜𝚑𝚎𝚍.
Mind blowing content as usual. Thank you so much! Master Class material.
Just started watching your videos and I appreciate how intelligently you speak about fashion and styling.
This is year 3 of my ‘fashion journey’. I have gravitated towards different RUclipsrs over time. The ones I absolutely cannot stand are the ‘don’t do this’/you look terrible videos. I have found your videos informative and liberating. It is a wonderful feeling to dress yourself as you are and not what you think you should wear. BTW, I think your English is amazing!
I was doing the "self-made" with my daughters (10 and 13) but it just wasn't right and they didn't feel very confident. We all 3 have different body types. I'm hourglass and I was trying to get my apple-shaped daughter to accentuate her waist which left her feeling dejected. I tried putting flouncy ruffles on my tubular daughter when she looks better in more constructed styles. They have darker skin so they look good in bright colors but I was pushing pale colors and neutrals on them because that's what I do for me. I'm figuring it out now though. Medium colors and neon pop on their medium skin. My apple-shaped daughter loves wearing empire waists while accentuating her legs and my tubular-shaped daughter loves wearing structured form-fitting pieces with stripes and geometric patterns. We're all feeling much better now.
Love the maize coloured denim twill jacket , glasses , Bob and colour, and where did you buy your floral bedding ?
the biggest right point is that most of stylists promote what is good for their body without thinking deeply about other body types. Only things they can tell is "surely this type of closing is not for all" and "this type of closing will not be good for you if you are of small height"
I have very deep set eyes - my brow bone is very prominent. The lady who did my wedding makeup put thick black eyeliner all over eye lid and into my inner corners and my eye looked so heavy and closed I was so upset 😔
Moral of the story: a true artist should not do the same routine on everyone and needs to be able to recognize the different needs of every individual
I'm sure you were beautiful regardless! I have deep set eyes too, I've learned some nice techniques from the channel Glamit or it's Glamdit. Stay well
For colour analysis I really like Jen Thoden with her approach, no seasons, its about undertone, depth and bright or muted colours
I can listen to you for hours. you are gifted. I am very into proportion and style.
I love minimalistic style but knowing bright colors suits me . Its not that im going full on with colors. Ive found a middle line , that balance between what i like and what suits me.
You can be a shopper , vintage lover , minimalist , can love elegant style but blending with what suits u is the key. Follow what u like and what suits u . Balance it out.
you make such incredible and important videos
The thing about high class fashion is if you have to try that hard to look elegant are you actually elegant? Also high class fashion can sometimes look and feel so bland, boring and stiff. Like there is no room for individual style.
@Aly, I have a REQUEST: you mentioned early in this video how camera and lighting affect how something looks on us, how we look on camera. You have lots of experience with that - and I’d love to hear your recommendations /tips, or just pointers on what to consider, to make sure I can look well and together on camera.
Now that many more of us are in front of a camera than before, for work online meetings as well as for personal interactions online, it would feel very relevant to learn these things from you. Thanks!
You nailed it!! from time to time I follow fashion and design videos because I perform publically music, so I want to look good. I watch many different stylists and "influencers" (with some of them I don't necessarily agree, I watch them because I am curious what different people are interested in), and haha I must say that I remembered some of them as you were describing the types.
Also I personally prefer your type of stylist, besides you it is Justine Leconte, both of you, according to me, are trying to look at styling holistically and objectively (which is very difficult) and you both are emphasizing rooting in natural and healthy looks, not trying to over-create anything on a body.
Thank you for this and other videos, I really enjoy it!
I really love the topics you cover, Aly! On your channel you're always delivering your own original ideas or at least your personal take on an existing idea, rather than just regurgitating the same old rules/theories we've heard a hundred times. Will you be making more videos in the colour theory series? I would absolutely love if you covered "Would you look good with red/copper hair", as a continuation from the videos about blonde/dark hair. Thank you for everything you do!
Love what you say about “ fixed ideas” at 34:00
This is the absolute best video. It is so psychological and deep, I really appreciate how you go into all the pros and cons of these stylist points of view. I totally agree with you, and I loved what you said about how a minimal wardrobe can be kind of lonely for a very expressive person! That is exactly true for me - and yet those minimal base pieces are the backbone of any flamboyant and creative wardrobe.
I feel like some of the high class stylists just throw examples of famous people like Marilyn Monroe, Diana, Audrew Heburn and their styles and fashion, and then telling people to just dress like them and not adapt their style into their body types. It's like they cannot understand the differences between copying a style or taking inspiration from it and adapting it into your style. Copying only works if everything in your body type structure matches the person you are directly copying.
Can you do a video about nail shapes and colors for skin tones or body types? Like if I do anything but almond or oval I think I look silly and over the top and would love to see what you think of other types!
ALY, you're wonderfully adorable! I'm really pleased about your appreciation for the beautiful human body and I love your fresh take on working With the body, and NOT just trying to cover or hide it.
Hey Aly. Would you do a Summer dress for the body types kind of video some time please 💕 you're doing a wonderful job.
I really like your approach to beauty. You are stylish, pulled together but casual. No need to buy designer items, wear office style or get your "flaws" fixed. You`ve got an incredible eye for shapes and colours!
My mom is some kind of dramatic, mayyybe flamboyant gamine. Wide shoulders, angular features. She went with the classic office style of the 80's, and could pull the boxy male suit style well. The problem is that I am a softer type, and she figured her style would work on me too since "classical styles work for everyone". Plot twist: no they don't. I looked like I was in a costume borrowed from dad.
classical styles work for everyone. not everything what is styled as classy is actually classic, especially on the cheaper side the manufacturers cut corners. Also, my mom is a art teacher but I looked like charity girl with the clothing and shoes she used to buy me. Kids should have saying in what they like. I know my kids have the opposite skin tone than me, they are bright and warm, I am cool and delicate. Also, kids don't pull off grown up clothing - just look in the Elizabethan era when kids were dressed in mini versions of their parents - ridiculous! No matter how expensive. Yet I feel classic style, when one really knows what it is, can be so comfortable yet elevated. I so have some clothing from my highschool days, wow, and I am a mother myself now. That said aside, I would love to hear your tips at when I take my daughters shopping, how should I know if they like something or not, what signs they would send if they felt too shy to tell me.
So true everyone need to understand we have different shapes I always tell this customer and to drink allot water to have beautiful skin glow.
Would you please please make a video taking about the vibe of the different types of bodies???
I'm a theatrical romantic. I'm 22 and finding it difficult to transition out of my younger style. Logically, I know that I look good in the clothes for my type, but sometimes I feel like I can't quite carry the energy, or perhaps like I'm playing dress up.
one of the best videos I've ever EVER watched on RUclips!!
I know a one of her kind unique stylist called olga brylinska , she talk about essence and ethereals .
Prons and cons is the cutest thing ever
Prawns 🦐🤣. Ali’s English is the cutest thing ever!
(I’m not making fun of you, Ali, but it did make me giggle!)
Hi Alyona! Do you do personalised consultations? You should definitely start doing them, many people would love to get some help figuring out what hairstyle/fashion style fits them more
Hi Aly, I have been looking at some different stylists work on youtube and I am sometimes disatisford as I feel like they are all showing the same sort of very dull, safe basic minimal looks and I am looking for some kind of more exciting inspiration. I wish I could have the cleverness and originality that some very stylish people have and would love to think about clothing in some new and exciting ways. In the 60s people were expressing their political and social views through their personal style and I feel like as a culture we have lost some of that. I think we are almost seeking to hide ourselves in our clothes rather than express ourselves. What do you think?
Wow! It's one of the best videos I've ever seen on youtube! Thank you so much for sharing so many interesting thoughts with us
Wow nice piano in the background!! Love your content 💖
I think a high emphasis on color theory made sense in the 50s and for some decades because there was less variation in silhouette. It also works for people who use a minimalist wardrobe and design. But recent fashion is truly all over the place (boho, sporty, lounge, business, business casual, feminine, tom boy, throwbacks to every era of the 20th century, and more), so that makes color theory a factor to consider, but it isn't the whole picture or that simple because there are so many options to choose from.
Girl, you know your stuff! Thank you for sharing your knowledge.
I completely agree with everything you said about colour analysis. I have had my colour and style ‘done’ and personally think that has helped me a lot. I love the system. The thing I don’t like about it though, is like you said, wearing particular colours with a bright lipstick just isn’t enough. In the style class they advise you make sure your grooming is on point, e.g. regular haircuts. My main gripe is that a lot of the stylists themselves look dated somehow, and just using their service doesn’t make you ‘stylish’ even though it helps.
There’s one self-made stylist I found on Instagram that’s just ‘got it’ somehow. All her clients look stylish after seeing her, but I can’t put my finger on what the difference is!
Do you have a full video on how to do the moth/powdered look in 2020 successfully? If not may you create one and create a term for it. I love the look and have a very muddy and muted look but I have the same bone structure as young Angelina Jolie and no how to get my hair to flow more into it. Also it's just very beautiful.
And... how to look feminine with a strong bone structure
Aly. The place where you are filming is great. You can continue. Not mandatory to move to a studio at all!
I love the concept of a minimalist wardrobe but it's hard to find ones with colours and that cater to eclectic style. Your suggestion to use a minimalist wardrobe as a base makes sense.
I make colour analysis, I know my colours are light and soft, but don't feel confortable. After learning about the kibbe system and watched a lot of your videos, I know that's because I need a bit more drama, as a dramatic classic. Thanks for your excellent work!
I was the self made minimalist before but now I'm transforming to self taught and I can totally see how imp it is to capture the yin yang vibe through your lifestyle. It was amazing have this ride with you. I'm always intrigued by you and how functional you are on a broad spectrum.
Who knew fashion and style was so deep and so wide. Great job!
I think it’s high time we did away with the stereotypes surrounding different kibbe types. No, a FG is not a small boy and SG are not little girls, they are both grown ass women. Take one look at Halle berry or Lisa Bonet and you’ll know that it’s true. I have observed that so many women feel belittled by this kind of terminology. Let’s not make women feel like less of a woman just because they don’t have the exact body type of a classically “womanly” woman. We already have enough people and the media telling us already how we are not perfect or even good enough. Let’s please take this into consideration when discussing body types.