Kibbe Soft Natural Lookbook

[@alicec.6195]

I also have been "diagnosed" as a soft natural lol it kind of helped me accepting my own body. I am not overwheight but I used to feel like it when wearing some clothes that made me look bigger than I am or too square, if you know what I mean. When trying to dress formally I felt like putting myself in a box, and OMG how weird I look in formal taylored outfits.

[@welltrying]

I totally know what you mean! When I was younger I used to struggle with it so much, and most of my friends were classics so I always felt like a fridge beside them haha I try to avoid formal events because it’s the same for me. The place I feel most comfortable usually is like hiking or the gym lol

[@louiseida3721]

@@welltrying same, wide shoulder girl with fridge waist/ hip is totally me lol.. but i find it to be quite charming on its own. it would be boring if we all looked the same, right ? :)

[@milo_thatch_incarnate]

Discovering I was a soft natural was a relief for me in the same way! I LOVE the dark academia aesthetic, but I was dismayed to find that boyish wide-legged trousers and oversized blazers made me look ridiculously wide and shapeless, whereas other more “delicate“ girls seemed to be able to pull it off perfectly! I now know that those looks work best on willowy dramatics and gamines. ☹️ BUT, thanks to Kibbe, I still figured out how to get the vintage, dark academia look while still honoring my body type! Which is so much better.

[@Authorthings]

I can relate so much!!

[@lic2910]

I am a SN and not boho either...i appreciate the content showing this body type in a more relatable style.

[@welltrying]

Thank you for this comment, sorry it took me so long to respond. I’m glad this video was helpful. Hopefully more people start making relatable SN content. Also love your dress in your profile picture

[@kateejott]

The “soft” comes from a romantic undercurrent so the little flowers fit that very well!

[@sallyparsons8111]

Me tooo with the broad shoulers + ribcage (lol it do be feelin a bit like a diagnoses sometimes.) I'm hella looking for v-shaped necklines from now on, after seeing you in them are you joking? bangin bangin, especially in that red dress , like a beautiful italian women walking home with a basket of fresh vegetables and men on balconies professing their love to you

[@welltrying]

Hahaha love the imagery of the red dress because I delusionally walk around in it wondering why people aren’t throwing baguettes and flowers at me, like what gives? Glad to hear this spoke to you and thank you for the kind comment! It does feel like a struggle but glad that us naturals are uniting!

[@marxist_magpie]

I used to have a black dress in a similar shape that I got when I lived in France, and I literally called it my "bonjour dress" because men would say hello to me so much more often in it! Often as a plus sized woman I was ignored or worse in France, but that dress was PERFECT

[@sarahmotlong949]

Another SN here 🙋🏼‍♀️ it took going on redit to discover this, because for the couple of years of researching it on my own I was incorrectly self-diagnosing as some sort of romantic type or soft classic… trying to fit those, but when i overcame the mental block of being slightly “broad” and “blunt” and let go of self-rejection I really started to feel myself finally and celebrate being a soft natural… the description of essence really fits. I absolutely Love your haircut and the way you have it styled is so perfect 🤩 I really appreciate your own personal take on the soft natural. I also don’t love the completely boho look on myself and appreciate how you’ve put a classic and simple approach to your look!! Thank you for sharing! 👏🏼👏🏼

[@welltrying]

I love your approach and that you let go and started to just let it be. I think I’m doing that too and it’s been liberating. Thank you so much for this nice comment and the feedback. Hoping more people make SN content haha we all need it :) thanks again!

[@myrnac5959]

OMG!! You remind me of Lily from Princess Diaries!!!

[@onceuponamiracleful]

I have recently learned about Kibbe and have determined that I think I am a soft natural, but I can tell you that that took a ton of research for me to figure out. I’m about 5’7 and very athletically built however, I’ve always tended to have thicker thighs and a butt. I prob lean towards slightly being overweight, but overall, I’m slim. My whole life, I’ve felt off in my body and always felt like an entire ogre next to my smaller friends. Seeing this video and understanding kibbe makes me feel like I have more control over how I dress myself because I often feel bulky or stumpy in my clothes.

[@welltrying]

I have felt very similarly at times. Often have felt so huge next to women as short as me and could never understand why. Kibbe makes me feel like I have control over what I wear too and it makes me feel better about not having control over how big my bones are. The more I learn the better I feel. Hope this video helps!

[@veronice_ronnie]

She's definitely a sn just by looking at her fleshy yet slim arms.also, the hand is broad "square."and her face has this innocence essence to it. The rounded features yet a little sharp.your goto outfits look really nice on your body.me am myself am a sn and i do like to dress like jennie. My body looks amazing in every outfit she wears, so i just copy her style.😂❤ love it

[@sittingaloneinvip]

i just learned i’m an SN so thank you for this! some more modern, basic outfits for SNs. i am very casual but like looking put together (ig that’s the flattering type for naturals lol) so i liked your options thank you!

[@welltrying]

I’m so happy you liked the video! Thanks for watching :)

[@JerrTheHooman]

That dress has been my standard for dresses lol. I used to hate dresses because my shoulders made me feel like a linebacker. But that cut is life. I bought a similar one in dusty blue and I want one in several colors now. It's the most Feminine I've even felt in a dress

[@welltrying]

Honestly would love to grab more but don’t know how to search that cut or where to buy? Any advice?

[@JerrTheHooman]

@@welltrying I just search for them in local thrift stores and SHEIN. I know how you feel about "cheaply made" clothes so you probably wouldn't like SHEIN. however, in my experience, I've been able to keep some of the pieces for 5 years so far so I think you can sometimes work with poor quality if your baby it

[@cheevere1157]

The red dress is just perfect on you 👌🏼

[@monspat3088]

I think you are a Soft Natural with a Classic essence because you look a lot like Jennifer Aniston but at the same time very elegant

[@welltrying]

Thank you for this kind comment! I appreciate it!

[@shawnageorge4649]

@@welltrying you look nothing like Jennifer Anniston you are much prettier and I see no resemblance

[@MM-qf6yl]

Just found your channel. I'm loving your vibe and the idea behind your channel. This feels very intimate, like I'm talking to a friend and not like hearing an add. ❤

[@welltrying]

Thank you for taking the time to write this comment! It means a lot to me that the channel resonates with you!

[@penultimateh766]

Your demeanor is so poised and elegant and your way of speaking is just so pleasant and feminine. I presume you're in show business so I wish you all the best in success there.

[@lorilee1931]

Very nice dress indeed. You look awesome.

[@sophiab.282]

Something i've noticed about us soft naturals, we love those bags that add emphasis to our waist and we love our scarfs and soft drapey ribbons tied around our necks xD the ribbons are my go to for summer, whether it be on my neck or hair it just gives a nice relaxed feel but it can also look quite elegant depending on how its tied and with a dress

[@ComfortingSoundsASMR]

It's so funny just very recently I've been looking into dressing for my body type for the first time in my life LOL had no idea about these style IDs, definitely need to explore that. The outfits were super cute! I think I'm gonna be enjoying your regular vids just as much as your asmr vids!!! Thank you for sharing Ashley 😊💗

[@welltrying]

Thanks so much for the nice comment . I’m glad you enjoyed it and are embarking on your little kibbe journey yourself :)

[@ichavez4514]

I like all the outfits she wears and actually thats how i came to realize that i am SN because those outfits are like the ones i started to wear a few years ago when i begin to be more aware of my body type!!! So when i kinda knew which kibbe body type i could probably be i decided just to look for clothes that another SN girls wear!! And that was it! Every time i found a SN girl sharing her outfits i saw on them the styles that i know look good on me! So thank ypu and all the girls who discover their body type sooner than me and use Yourube to share it!! It helped me and other girls a lot. Im watching this from Mexico!! 👍🏼❤

[@welltrying]

So happy to hear this video was helpful to you! Sorry it took so long to respond. Thanks for watching!

[@AnnaSwed]

Just love your lighter hair here.

[@TalkWithJoce]

Yay, these are beautiful outfit lines that definitely speak to me (in my color palette though), and I've been strongly leaning towards Soft Natural (though with some ethereal/angelic essence and definitely appreciating the romantic undercurrent...and I do resonate with a bunch of boho). If that dress wasn't red (just isn't my color but is gorgeous on you) I'd buy it! I LOVE it. Where's it from? Planning a big day of trying on lots at a mall area soon that has Free People, Urban Outfitters, Nordstrom, and more. To get even more sense of what works and take photos. Have seen a lot I like on their websites.

[@welltrying]

Thank you for this comment! I bought it secondhand but its originally from Free People! Did you end up making it to your big shopping trip? Would love to know what you picked up!

[@kbd7391]

This was incredibly helpful as someone who also has broader shoulders & rib cage but is shorter and of a slimmer body - I can never identify where I fall in the SN SC DC Kibbe types

[@cameliabordes]

Hey so good to find someone who is a soft natural doing videos specifically for SN. I believe I'm an SN too, I feel you kinda resemble Kristen Bell sho is a Natural, but all of us N family can borrow style from each other because nobody is perfectly N or SN or FN. I'm 5'3 but I can borrow a lot of FN style (even though my legs are stockier than FN XD). I took a longgggg time for me to find SN line and I used to have a hard time to style myself, so lucky I stumbled upon Kibbe system (from body and style Ellie-Jean!). When I was younger and leaner I used to dress in a lot of SD lines (cause I thought I was an SD) although it never really quite me .. and when I gained weight, SD line totally didn't work for me and I just started to feel bad that I'm not thin enough to dress nicely.. turns out it was just the wrong kibbe line! Dressing an SN is still a challenge but no where as hard as before and I really enjoy the process now cause I know what to look for.

[@madisonj5136]

Yeah I can see why you done like some natural looks, I see some classic essence coming from you. Natural body classic essence

[@welltrying]

Madison J you have made my day

[@madisonj5136]

@@welltrying 💗

[@madisonj5136]

*don’t not done 🤦‍♀️

[@jocelyn147]

I haven't considered a skort.. I'm going to buy one now after this video. It is very flattering

[@welltrying]

Thank you! I bought this one from Zara and it’s asymmetrical. I think that lends to the flatteringness of it. It’s become one of my favorite and most versatile pieces :)

[@coldcomfort1932]

I’ve struggled with my Kibbe ID and went from Classic on the test to Soft Classic then Soft Natural when trying to type myself. It was very frustrating and I went around it circles, so I ended up getting “typed” and found out I am a Dramatic Classic. It honestly is the best money I’ve spent! When all the attributes of my type were pointed out to me it was so clear and I couldn’t see it myself before. All the suggestions were very helpful and I now know what looks best on me. I would highly recommend Nona from Aligned Lover who did my typing, she was really lovely and so insightful on the topic. I’d also say that your body type is one thing but then there’s also your essence and it’s good not to confuse the two. I’d recommend Gabrielle Arruda’s videos that explain this. My thoughts on your type is that I don’t see Soft Natural and with your height I’d suggest you were a type of Gamine, perhaps a Soft Gamine. I don’t see a Romantic type from looking at your videos and it is possible you may be a Classic but my hunch is you are a Gamine. It may be worth playing around with horizontal lines and colour blocking as this may help to see if you fit in another type to Natural. Also clean lines look very good on you! All the best on your journey. ☺️

[@welltrying]

This comment is so helpful! Have been trying to determine what type I am, even ending up on DC as well (my favorite style of all) I think I might reach out to Nona and maybe try to make a video about it. When I first started my Kibbe journey, I believed I was gamine but I have some gamine friends and my width changed my mind about it, would look very broad next to them. This is helpful and has given me way more to consider haha thanks for watching!

[@lizzy-wx4rx]

@@welltrying Yes, if you have broad shoulders (hard to tell in this video) then probably you're not a gamine. Also, gamines have sharp and/or delicate bones, I don't see gamine in you. My sister is 5'2" and she is definitely a SN, the lines look perfect on her, and sloppy on me (SC). I second the recommendation about Nona, though, love her channel!

[@zellalaing5439]

SNs can be short, typically they are short to moderate height. It's more about the shortness not being the first things you notice. I'm 5ft 2 as well yet I don't appear "petite" whereas my mom who's the same height very much does. Jlo is 5ft 1 and a verified SN.

[@fatifleurnaciri557]

I am also a soft natural and i really like your style plus you're so pretty 🥰🥰🥰

[@welltrying]

Thank you so much for the kind comment :)

[@fatifleurnaciri557]

@@welltrying you are welcome ☺️

[@Anna-ks3ct]

I adore the first look!! Def going to go looking for a drapy top like that, thanks for making this video :)

[@welltrying]

Thanks for this kind comment!

[@amethyrosemary8296]

This is really helpful, thank you :D

[@AG-kr1my]

I think I'm a flamboyant natural but I loved this video and found it so helpful!

[@welltrying]

Im glad it helped! Thanks for watching!

[@ingridherstad4869]

Love this! And your voice is so soft and calm to listen to

[@Deem57]

Another KZbin channel I find has good info for SN's (like us) is Brittneystyletheory. I'm 64 and find it very tricky to find age appropriate SN looks. Plus I have a large ugly scar on my chest that I hate exposing so the deep V neck doesn't work. Somehow I have a closet full of clothes, tho.😄

[@welltrying]

Thank you for this comment! I love Brittneystyletheory, she gets it right in my books. Haha I also have a closet full of clothes but end up feeling most comfortable in gym clothes. It’s wild!

[@ashleypeterson460]

Girl we have the same body shape (except I’m 5’9 😅) And I have a dress exactly like that and get SO many compliments. Kinda cool seeing it on someone else and seeing how nice it looks! ❤️

[@zellalaing5439]

Kibbe has said if you're over 5ft 7 you can only be either FN, SD or D, so you maybe FN, which btw, super jealous, I think it's the best style lines!

[@cierralaureneager2528]

How could you not name drop the ICON that is Gabrielle Arruda!!!

[@welltrying]

I’m ashamed to admit I hadn’t yet found her videos at this point. I was watching her gamine vid just this morning. She’s the absolute best and I burn incense at the alter of her channel haha

[@cierralaureneager2528]

Haha that’s so awesome. I love her content. And yours!

[@karenbaily]

You are a beautiful woman and I loved watching this. In all honesty I don't see soft natural. I believe you may be a dramatic classic. You are very balanced looking to my eye. Have fun on your style journey and good luck with your channel! ❤️

[@welltrying]

Thank you so much for your comment! Am so glad to hear you enjoyed the video. Truthfully have wondered at times if I’m some type of classic but always assumed I was too wide. Something to think about for sure! Thanks again for the well wishes! ❤️

[@More13Feen]

Thos confirms that I am not SN or FN. Wrap anything makes me look super wide and frumpy when I am realy not 😅 That draped blous looks super ellegant on you. I'd look messy. I am DC

[@macy6012]

I never knew my body type til now. Found out I was a soft natural as well and was already dressing like one!

[@macy6012]

and I have a similar dress in green! 6:18

[@welltrying]

Nice! We love an easy journey to your style ID!

[@chrystamariea]

That dress is so cute

[@theagaram9581]

You're shoulders are not that wide. I think you could be dramatic classic, not sure though.

[@welltrying]

Thank you for your input, coincidentally in this very moment I am editing a video questioning if I’m a dramatic classic and trying on those lines haha

[@dhal5516]

Your face looks kind of like the main character's best friend in The Princess Diaries, that sort of quirky girl Lily - you're quite much prettier though :)

[@korenbrigham]

You're right, we don't want to say "diagnosed." The word we could use is classified. "I've been classified as..."

[@elenhil5591]

Just figured out that I am probably SN as well. Wrestled with the Kibbe definitions for a while before deciding on my "diagnosis". The outfits you are showing would completely work for me as well! Thank you!💚

[@welltrying]

Hi Eva! So happy you enjoyed. I struggled for so long and kept trying to mash myself into different IDs haha I’m glad these work for you, hopefully more creators will make SN videos because it really is a struggle sometimes. Thanks for your comment take care :)

[@elenhil5591]

@@welltrying YES!! Could not get a handle on how to catagorize myself. Finally realized the broadness of my shoulders and 6upper back was the key!💚

[@khxliakhxlia3605]

@@elenhil5591 what is 6upper back?

[@elenhil5591]

@@khxliakhxlia3605 Hi sorry about that. That was me hitting the send arrow arrow before correcting my typing. I only meant "upper back" ! Apologies! 😏

[@khxliakhxlia3605]

@@elenhil5591 okay lol. I almost agreed an thought of it lol how people say 4head or 5 head, lol. I thought it corresponded with how big someone back was lol, anyways I would have agreed cause my back would be a 6back lol

[@CHARMING_PLAYBOY_007]

Thanks a whole bunch! 💜💜💜

[@alexandracasados22]

ooooo do more what to wear as a soft natural videos!

[@welltrying]

Haha I struggle with it but I totally will if it helps!

[@nicoles5686]

Can someone help me figure out my type I'm 5'7 Bust 39, waist 31, high hip 39, hips 41, about 160-165 1year post baby I feel like I'm a soft natural my features are kinda soft round and a little fluffy but my bellys usually lean but I still usually look fleshy

[@Sam.K.T]

It's really hard, it's not B W H measurements. It's the bones structure. There's actually a really good KZbin video and it's the simplest one I've found for typing. I'll see if I can find it and put the link 🙂

[@Sam.K.T]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z4rKk5iQebx5fqM

[@Sam.K.T]

It takes everyone ages to work their type out, it's hard trying to analyse your body can feel really negative sometimes. Just narrowing it down and try outfits can help some times

[@cookycandy4]

you look like angelina jolie (your facial features i mean) and she’s also a soft natural! our body type is frequently ruled by some of the raddest women in the world-own it!

[@welltrying]

Haha wow what a nice comment! You’re totally right, all my favs are SN and the more I learn about kibbe the happier I am with my SN self. Thanks for watching!

[@BbGun-lw5vi]

Angelina is Flamboyant Natural, not Soft Natural.

[@welltrying]

@@BbGun-lw5vi ok, thanks

[@cookycandy4]

@@BbGun-lw5vi angelina jolie is unverified but almost widely agreed to at least be natural family. it’s fine if you think she’s FN, but I veer towards SN personally!

[@BbGun-lw5vi]

@@cookycandy4 It’s true that until AJ is verified, we can’t say for sure. It’s just to me she’s so FN. I don’t see curve at all even at her healthy weight when she was younger. I see width and vertical. And to me she looks best in FN head to toe looks.

[@prettymuch143]

you are so pretty

[@welltrying]

thank you for saying so!

[@ilakaizen4926]

Im confused if im soft natural or theatrical romantic

[@welltrying]

Ohh that’s a tough one!

[@alind9934]

possibly gamine???

[@sherlynfernandes8864]

Soft naturals really do have the most angelic faces of all kibbe body types. I feel like our faces just stand out.

[@welltrying]

Totally agree!

[@thesuperspaz96]

perfect balance of structured and soft!

[@raml5282]

Can a soft natural have an hourglass figure? 🤔

[@welltrying]

Truthfully not sure, kibbe is pretty confusing to me but Scarjo is apparently a soft natural and she’s an hourglass all the way

[@sittingaloneinvip]

yes i am SN but i have a very hourglass shape! but once i gain weight it’s immediately in my belly/mid section. but my frame/width make me very SN

[@prideandrade1667]

💜💜💜

[@sugababe971]

I'd say you're more of a classic type than a natural.