Classic Minimalist Chic Aesthetic + BODY TYPES

[@elyssa_aesthetic]

UPDATE! I'M NOW OFFERING CONSULTS AND FULL STYLE ANALYSIS REPORTS! These are not "Kibbe" style analyses, rather a completely personalized evaluation of your body yin/yang balance and essence. So I still use familiar terms such as Dramatic, Natural, Classic, Romantic, Gamine and Ingenue.....but my evaluations are 100% custom; they are not designed to assign you an archetype, rather offer you a clear outline of your unique characteristics and total balance. CLICK HERE for more info! www.elyssaaesthetic.com/services/

[@mariannewilson753]

Love this. Beautifully done! I will watch it again. Thank you.

[@angelacarriegonzalez9307]

I’ve always loved this style. I just don’t know exactly how to make it look good on me. I have thicke legs and slanted shoulders that are slightly buff...

[@JaylaB13]

Hey I was wondering if you would think about doing a video focused dramatic classics. I love your videos and would be curious as to what you would say.

[@eddiexhey]

my friends call me basic for having this aesthetic but i literally cannot handle looking "loud" and I think it's because I'm a tall woman and have always commanded attention walking in a room without even having to speak...so I don't feel the need to dress in such a way that gets me noticed even more if you feel me.

[@wavygravy30]

What brands do you normally shop at where they have tall selections?

[@gpercic8560]

Samee

[@alyssawoodman]

How tall are you if you don't mind me asking?

[@kgreene2533]

I've heard the same thing throughout my life -- I know what I'm comfortable in and I assume you do, too. Conservative, good taste makes a better first impression than some fad. Plus, it's the closest thing to armor that a woman can wear outside a Renaissance fair ... Lol.

[@marishamcdowell552]

I honestly call it clean. There’s something about this simple style of dress that just looks clean to me. I love it

[@karimabou8784]

I've been going minimalist chic for over 4 years now and the best thing about it is no more impulsive buying. I love every piece in my wardrobe and dressing up in the morning is alot easier now. Plus i look chic everyday.

[@sttropez8456]

Timestamps she mentioned: History 00:51 General Description 2:32 Color 3:41 Patterns & Prints 4:15 Material/Textures 4:32 Details & accessories 5:01 Construction 5:45 Hair and makeup 6:13 Body Types 8:59

[@gilgameshzasshu9976]

Shoes 7:36

[@sttropez8456]

@@gilgameshzasshu9976 oh thanks

[@naomia472]

Thank you ❤️

[@honjabee]

How do i find my body type?

[@dhruvi2569]

@@honjabee There are many vids for it, just search for it, basically, if you have hips wider than your shoulders you are a pear, and if you have shoulders wider than your hips you are a inverted triangle, if you have an hourglass type shape, you are a hourglass.

[@louiseleite3866]

I love military green, it can be considered a neutral too and gives you a youthful look.

[@serenakoleno9338]

Yes! Doesn't have to be all black or beige.

[@alexandragatto]

I like this aesthetic but as a Bright Winter the typical muted colour palette is a NO! I take the pure black, white, and silver neutrals, plus my best bright fuschia, cobalt, navy and crimson to keep it cohesive and minimal but still contrasted enough to flatter me. NEVER sacrifice your personal best colours (or lines!) for a trend or prepackaged "look" - your most authentic and flattering elements will ALWAYS make you look your best!

[@stephaniem895]

Agreed. I don’t look great in black. It ages me. I look best in very bright neon colors, lots of light airy movement fabrics, patterns (stripes, polka dots).... on a more conservative day I wear head to toe ivory/cream..... if you see me in all black or grey- I’m typically in a very fierce mood lol

[@marciavox8105]

Same, I’m a deep winter and muted never works well for me 😅

[@thatcoffee]

This! I had a white tennis skirts and pastel everything phase when I was younger. No matter how much I tried, as a Deep Winter (as I later found out) I looked terrrriblee

[@vivivivi8215]

That coffee excuse me, can you please tell me how to find these types out? What tests maybe. Thank you.

[@alexandragatto]

@@vivivivi8215 Personally I had my colours "done" by an expert, it's definitely the best way but can be expensive. I volunteered to be a model while she was teaching a course so my consultation was free, though! You can Google "personal color analysis self drape" to learn more about how to test yourself, but once you know the theory behind it you can usually narrow your palette down to two or three seasons without being sure. (I.e. I knew I was a Winter before I was draped as Bright Winter, or you might know you're definitely a Dark Winter or Dark Autumn.) The colours are close, so it's still a great base point.

[@beckrick2523]

You also need to consider that until a decade or two ago there wasn't this need for fast fashion, people didn't feel the need to own one in every color. So I would say the minimalist is really only a "thing" now as the reaction to the overconsumption and attitude of the past few decades. It is a direct reaction to humans killing the planet and each other in search of the perfect Friday night outfit...every Thursday.

[@hypatiakovalevskayasklodow9195]

True that!

[@elyssa_aesthetic]

Oh yes, fast fashion has definitely played a HUGE part in the progression of minimalism and low buy🙌🏻

[@jasmindelarenta2083]

I wait for Old Hollywood Glamour/ Femme Fatale aeshtetic ❤️

[@jackiedesiraye]

Jasmin De la renta why wait? bring it girl!

[@bookbutterfly2408]

I'd love to see this!

[@adrianadetrinidad901]

Ooooo, I’d LOVE to see this!!

[@tiannatubbs6915]

When she stated the type of patterns, that's when I realized she was actually educated on what she was talking about. New Subscriber 😊

[@janeseemann2527]

Same

[@julianaalencar9586]

Yes! Same for me.

[@gandalfthepalepink1479]

A sort of "dark academia" for the different body types would be very cool.

[@adrianadetrinidad901]

It would! I’d LOVE to see it!

[@samantharen2017]

Love that you take the time to put loads of photos in your videos. Hope to see this channel grow! You deserve it ✌

[@elyssa_aesthetic]

Samantha Unger thank you!!

[@shireads2954]

This was so perfect, I've been struggling to have a classic and elegant look while still honoring my flamboyant gamine lines. I think we all need a reminder from time to time that we don't have to follow all the guidelines at once. We can make a look work for us by incorporating 2 or 3 of Kibbe's suggestions. Colorblocking + structure + boxyness on top or bottom is enough. I don't have to add bright colors, busy geometric patterns and millions of accessories on top of it.

[@PleaseEnterANam3]

So glad I read this, I really can't do the crazy details but it's definitely my body type

[@AudreyCoyne]

Absolutely LOVED this! xx

[@martaramirez8669]

I love this aesthetic because I feel like a simple yet kinda serious and elegant person. I dont like to use bright colors that will bring the attention to me foe beign "extra". Being practical, sophisticated, and simple

[@thenappyewe]

I am SO GLAD that I found your channel. This style type is so me. I had been searching for my style type and could not find it...until your channel popped up! New subbie and I am going to watch more videos now. Thanks and blessings!!!!

[@scablet]

this is a really goodformat...with you talking on the side...and then a constant flash of pictures to showcase what you are talking about on the other side

[@lmnicholson4742]

The most obvious 90’s reference to me is in Friends - when Rachael started working at Ralph Lauren - and Carolyn Bessette - Kennedy - iconic

[@elyssa_aesthetic]

YEEESSS!!! I should have totally included that!

[@roxy4055]

This is my aesthetic and it fits so well with my Kibbe: Dramatic Classic. Love this!

[@morganfaye93]

This is so easy to understand and well put together! I feel like I really understand something that seemed so much like an enigma to me before. I could tell the effect that these kinds of clothes gave off, but I couldn't pinpoint how to achieve it. Thank you so much!!

[@finghackett]

Omg, your voice is so soothing. ASMR fo real!

[@yz4043]

Very interesting! I love how the video is organized too. Definitely as I get older I'm much more into the classic/timeless look

[@margaretbeveridge5743]

This look, which I found I loved and was comfortable wearing, is why I decided that I must fit Kibbe's Natural. I did find a site (not Kibbe) whose description of minimalist classic was a spot I could slot into. I also include denim, ice blue and loden/olive into my color selection. I liked "Moody Mountain" primarily because of the colors. I LOVE this. Love, love, love!

[@carissatalia4145]

Can I know what site you’ve found? I’m keen to see more of this kind of style ❤️

[@RisaInSF]

Great video...I'm impressed. I like learning how to incorporate the elements but for my body type. I agree with the other comments about adding color if your "season" calls for it. Otherwise the minimalist classic look seems boring on me. Would love to see more of these kinds of videos on how to adapt the look for your body type. Thank you!

[@nanditanath2405]

Love how you explained in so much details yet kept it so simple.

[@emmamclain2245]

OH MY GOSH! Best video out there and so helpful! This is EXACTLY the aesthetic I have been going for but it has been hard for me to find the right words and vocabulary, and also focusing on my yin as I am an ingenue. This was amazing. Thank you SO much!

[@sussie9895]

Love this! So many inspiring examples, and love your practical advice on how many body type can adapt this style rather than sticking to the stereotypical styles for their Kibbe type.

[@xianglin2737]

Please make a video on the ‘summer vacation in Italy’ look! I love the aesthetic and it’s practical since we have tropical weather year round 💗

[@dasza9464]

Yes! This is the best video "formula". I love your previous aesthetic vids, but adding the recommendations for the types.. That's brilliant! Thank you very much, keep going :))

[@BellaCinco]

I wish I knew my body type in your terminology. I'm confused, other than that I like the pics you chose and ill see what fits me.

[@elyssa_aesthetic]

Here’s a good breakdown of the different body types kzbin.info/www/bejne/q3bGeIyOr5Z0js0

[@citychromer1664]

11:11 ooooh, ......"also in my wheel house" ... I love the words you use to describe the look, very descriptive yet unique.

[@CindyLan77]

Thank you for putting this aesthetic into words/categories! I have been searching how to build my closet to look like this

[@RACHELORI]

I liked that she does not mention words like classy, rich or cheap. Very good video.

[@MurielsAnimatedStories]

Thanks so much for yet another very informative video! You have put in so much work and effort in selecting images that illustrate the point you want to make. I also like the way you show how different body types can interpret this style, and I'd definitely like to see more like this.

[@dianasmith4225]

Fantastic! I love this format. Your videos are so well-researched, and so well explained. I love that you use so many pictures, and appreciate so much the way you both explain the aesthetic, AND explain how to apply it to different frames. Question: keeping all other things constant (relaxed but elegant lines, minimal detail, focus on quality) but including more (still monochromatic) color still be included in this aesthetic, or Would that be a different aesthetic? Looking forward to more of these videos!

[@elyssa_aesthetic]

In my opinion it’d be a riff on this aesthetic. I think this with anything you can make it more yin leaning and yang leaning and colors would have an impact on that. So lighter more pastel colors would swing it more yin and grounded, rich colors would swing it more yang. It’s all very malleable💛

[@ifetayodavidson-cade5613]

You might enjoy the style of architect Monling Lee. She's on instagram and I love her colorful minimalist fashion choices.

[@nancybellantoni6099]

This is great. I can put this into practice right away. Thank you

[@aforalris4204]

Love how you break down different topics and explain everything so clearly! Love your accent and articulations as well. Keep it up!💪🏻

[@Breathe_Saf]

This is my aesthetic. Been collecting clothes with the said colors in it. ♡

[@andadocea4598]

Hi, Elyssa, I've recently discovered your channel, I believe your work and your advice are incredible! Now I know I am a true classic, I've seen all your videos on this body type and they were great, this really is the way I prefer to dress. Like you, I used to buy stuff I saw my friends wearing, much more colorful, fluffy and dramatic, but they never worked for me, I love the straight lines, the simplicity and the one-color outfits. Thank you for everything, I'll be watching you closely! Hugs from Romania! Anda

[@pjcullinane2011]

Great video! Definitely informative! I so want to dress this way but am stuck with my love of color and pattern! Simple and chic leaves me feeling I am missing something in my outfit, but I also think it is incredibly beautiful and classic! I think I will try harder to incorporate this style because it looks amazing! I have a lot of basics I can incorporate with other basics and I will just have to resist a patterned blouse and a colorfully designed sweater! Love the look...THANKS!!!

[@violinperson1835]

LOVE LOVE LOVE THE WAY YOU PUT MY STYLE INTO WORDS!! 😆😆 you have no idea how excited I am!! People always ask me my style but I’ve never been able to truly explain it!! Thank youuu

[@haleyhperry]

1. This video is very well done and researched 2. Your voice is very calming 3. New sub ☺️

[@jaspreetkaur114]

This is one of the best videos I've ever seen on fashion and with very actionable tips! Subscribed immediately 🙂

[@rn2511]

Love the video. And started my journey into simple classic/ minimalist chic look. This is so enlightening and the examples you have are gold. Kudos!

[@kaashkaash8695]

Yeay new video! Was wondering if you could break down Sade's style. I think she always looks effortlessly amazing but also very much her own style.

[@namraparvez1730]

Absolutely love this series ! Can you please do a "vintage feminine" aesthetic too 💗

[@odessasudeku9985]

Wow. One of the best videos about minimalist chic. Girl nows what shes talking about. Bravo

[@autumnleaves-77]

This is my style right here :) thank you. I'm a Theatrical Romantic with a minimal style xx

[@alicej.6068]

Dear Elyssa, so glad that you are back, I think you were hurted? Anyway, it's good to see that you are doing well! I love, love your video, especially the part with the translation of the style to the different body types. Much love!

[@janicesztabnik5471]

just came across your channel. loved this comprehensive overview, found this style to be natural for me but am looking how to make adjustments with work from home wear and how to adjust for seasons. would you consider videos on how to do that with the clothing, shoes, handbags, coats?! fabulous pinterest, thanks for including!!!

[@tulpenballerina]

I really like it, how you break things down. I would add: patterns can be simple polka dots or stripes too. They have to be regular and not busy at all. My problem with this hyped look - the minimalistic look - is the simplicity. I like more playful looks. Sometimes, for a change, I like to wear minimalistic looks too, but only if they are tending towards elegant and modern. For example the outfit Julia Roberts is wearing in your video is so boring and shiftless in my opinion.

[@mesia2453]

Same... Thus I wish I was something other than a dramatic classic especially because I am quite short and minimalistic look isn't my thing unless I am going for a formal look

[@cDs8880]

sia sia I am a dramatic classic and I find a classy twist on the rocker chic style allows me a lot of interest while still keeping things dramatic classic 💕

[@cutepanda6459]

love your videos 💜 you put too much effort in it 💜 you really help me learn more ways to express myself through fashion thank you

[@stephaniem895]

I have these looks pinned on Pinterest- they look sleek and sophisticated... however- when I try this outfit on i feel Way too formal and stiff, and structured. It doesn’t feel like me :( I always feel like I hve to be so serious and professional And proper. I’m way too playful and informal for it

[@hypatiakovalevskayasklodow9195]

That feeling is EXACTLY what got me into body types. The environment convinced me I should dress more like a dramatic or more like a romantic. And that we should all strive to look taller, slimmer hourglass Turned out I'm a gamine

[@gent3119]

This was a wonderful breakdown., you are so eloquent in your speech. GReat job!!

[@ahouseoffigs]

Thank you! I love this aesthetic & enjoyed your breakdown and inspiration pictures, you make such wonderful videos! Please keep em' comin!

[@hiwsp7080]

one of my friends told me that i look like kendall jenner and now i’m really trying to mimic her style as well! this helped a lot!

[@lipasketch]

Elyssa!! Good to see you back! And your hair is so big! Loved the video, specially the fact that you introduce the aesthetic to each body type!

[@chrissengemmill6024]

WOW! Huge amount of such detailed information! AMAZING!

[@mariavictoriasalita2908]

Simple yet very elegant and beautiful. I want to adopt minimalism in everything.

[@albinoshira]

Such thorough and lovely explanations. Thank you! Subscribed.

[@eleanornunez-mason4536]

I just stumbled upon your channel, and I really like your content! You’re extremely thorough and provide lots of examples. I’m looking forward to watching more of your videos as your newest subscriber :)

[@lesliefamilytree8239]

You nailed my whole life in just the title lol 😂 but then I felt everything in the video as well. Great job sis!

[@sigcinondlela8385]

This is so me😁simple, practical but chic. Love it!

[@maimayme]

I've been trying to define my style and this is exactly it! Thank you for being able to articulate it.

[@supernatural5930]

Great video Elyssa😊Very professional, structured and informative, a head to toe descriptive. These clothes are so me, love the V necklines and any help I can get to look taller, especially for a petite frame.

[@RommyFallas]

I think it's one of my most favourite aesthetic!

[@mszkamio]

That’s my aesthetic most of the time.😊Thank you for covering it! 💛

[@giangle6235]

This is brilliant Elyssa. I am starting to learn about my archetype learnt so much from your videos. Looking forward to your next video.

[@bellevoor]

Ok so this is what I've been trying to do with my wardrobe. I'm glad I have a name for it now,it'll make my pinterest searches easier

[@MichelleNadin]

Wow! I have never seen minimalistic fashion so well explained, I learned lo much, thank you for this!!! 👏

[@ruthg7524]

As a soft classic I am all about minimalism and chic but as a winter with a big personality I love to add bright colors to navy and dark gray. I envy women who can pull off camel colored coats but that is not me.

[@louiseleite3866]

I see a lot of camel coats around in winter, it is starting to look like a uniform and I dont like that.

[@raquelt5342]

I love that you broke this down for each body type ! Such a fun video! 👏

[@thayna1586]

This type of videos is my favorite

[@carolynso8134]

This is so cool! I've never watched a deep dive on style like this, I feel more confident pursuing this style

[@mrs.polyakov6234]

Wow!! Thank you Elyssa so much! I LOVED this video so much!!!

[@yinli7948]

Feel like I’m reading a literature haha! Very informative and inspiring 👍🏼

[@maryphoenix5414]

I'd love for this to be a series going through lots of different aesthetics

[@elyssa_aesthetic]

It is! I have a playlist of different aesthetics I go through 🤗

New on the channel! Never heard about those terms for different body types before, now I'm curious to know what's my type too. I love this aesthetic, but I love many others as well 😅 Really enjoyed this video!

[@lindaraj3643]

I think I found my style! Although on the plane I don’t wear makeup, just lots of moisturizer

[@olgaperez4476]

Love you description, Thankyou so much

[@user-rb4gq2rx8n]

Love this ❤️ Can you do equestrian// preppy next?

[@celinej-l4861]

Her voice is so soothing

[@melissaagawin1119]

Loved this video! Loved how you outlined your points ❤️ new subscriber here!

[@TheHaloana]

I simply love your channel!!!

[@gigglegrl7405]

Hurray! You're back. Hope you are feeling better.

[@elyssa_aesthetic]

GiggleGRL I am!! Thank you 💛💛💛

[@anad8087]

3:23 this outfit is so good.

[@PeachyBunzFitness]

Wow very insightful! Loved it!

[@emmaphilo4049]

I loved the video and your analysis, thank you :)

[@groovysecondhalf]

So helpful ~ love this matching style to a body type.

[@youzhenzhang8415]

Super cool video, thank you! edit: actually your entire channel is pretty cool! Thank you :D

[@dr.hebagadallahclinicalpha9871]

I am YR / TR. I Would gladly add red to those colours and go for French and italian women inspo to wear this aestaitc for some casual looks . But I naturally favour Spanish style more . It is important for me to do me and to wear my seasonal colours in colour analysis I am cool summer , but tend to be more cool . Colours are awesome . And all neutrals look is so dull on me . But I may wear all taupe or Gray with a statement piece or a statement jewellery . I l😍❤e your video. Thank you. I am neither minimilist nor maximalist. I love to express myself creatively with my style. I think we need 2020s and beyond to be the decade of personal style over fashion. We are not average customers of fashion with a ready to consume their mass production mentality . Our uniqueness is welcome and must be encouraged. I am not a fan of a 100% neutral colours wardrobe for me.

[@elyssa_aesthetic]

YES YES YES!!! I honestly feel that we’re moving in this direction.....personal style over fashion. People are over it.....I think we’re all leaning into prioritizing expressing ourselves in the 2020s ✨

[@user-yr9wb2vw2m]

I love this video, really informative and easy to watch

[@kaiplue]

Even though they say its 'timeless', it does feel like a trend these days, especially with the resurgence of 'classic, minimalistic blogs' who all have the same cream beige brown palettes that say their style is "unique" but it really isn't. It's kind of like the hipster millenial pink genre in the early 2010's that'll go away in a decade's time.

[@elyssa_aesthetic]

Very interesting perspective. A lot of what you said is very true. I do think there is a way to personalize this aesthetic, but the combination of the simplicity and everyone joining in on the trend kind of dilutes things a bit. Someone else commented here that the camel trench coat is starting to look like a “uniform” because it’s used so much these days. So now I ask myself....where’s the fine line between a classic wardrobe staple and a piece that’s so over used that it looses that credibility. Something to ponder.

[@oanastamat7830]

It might feel that way in the online medium but in real life I rarely see this clean minimalist aesthetic. Most of the people I see on the streets are still wearing their bright colors and weird prints. It might be different in other countries though. Anyway, just because something feels like a trend in some places that doesn't mean it can't feel new and fresh in the place you're living.

[@SoWhosGae]

Oana Stamat Same. I don't see this style a lot on the streets and neither at my workplace. It might be different in other countries, as mine is small and not really a fashion hubbub.

[@amberplough781]

So many of these pieces are the type of thing I gravitated to in the late 90's as a teenager who enjoyed checking out Harper's Bazaar photos...and have continued to like it ever since. Simple, classic and minimal feels like a constant undercurrent of fashion...at least to me. "Unique", "on-trend", "timeless", "cliche".....? hard to say.... just know I like it.

[@amandastone2448]

More videos like this 😍😍😍 would love longer and more detail!

[@anvothithanh2525]

Thank you your video, I always don't know how to have classic outfit and headache when go out whithout uniform. Problem I have a lot color in my wardrobe.

[@Keapix]

Lovely to have you back, Elyssa. Another informative video, thanks. I had almost forgotten about the 90s airport obsession! I do love the way this aesthetic looks, and I try it out from time-to-time, but it’s not really me. Two bloggers that definitely embody this one are Audrey Coyne and Alyssa Beltempo. On another note, as you included ingenue here, I’d love to hear your thoughts on the angelic essence.

[@fluxbuzz9581]

thank you so much. ps you look amazing in this video

[@karladeoliveira1480]

You nailed it 👏 👏 👏👏 I'm impressed, good job!

[@French-Kiss24]

Love this. Perfect look.

[@PUNKingenue]

Ingénue included!! yay ✨😊🌼😆✨ Thanks !! Love those videos!!

[@elyssa_aesthetic]

Camila yep! Can’t forget about Ingenue ✨

[@PUNKingenue]

​@@elyssa_aesthetic Yeah! Since I tried Ingenue lines everything looks right for me. I was kinda frustrated with the soft natural recommendations, I thought I was more like a younger sister of the soft naturals. 😅 Now I finally can find the correct silhuete and scale to my clothes. Btw I love the Gothic Minimalist style, with the Ingenue outline looks like the perfect mood for me, very contrasting, but interesting. 🖤🌸

[@Alabastergirl]

This was perfect. I think I'm a FN but my FN style can look a bit sloppy at times. What you described is my style. I love color in purses, shoes and jewelry-scarfs. So Thank you!!!🎯