REAL LIFE BODY TYPE PROFILES - CLASSICS

[@kellie8468]

I like the celebrity examples of course but this helps it’s relatable. Realistic clothes for one thing.

[@Smc1248]

I love this!! Seeing real life examples makes understanding the system so much better. Can’t wait for the dramatic series 😉

[@jessicagomes4043]

smscott711 absolutely! Celebs are too skinny most of the time

[@kareng.7773]

can't wait for all series, I mean it's easier to identify with real life examples than with celebs for obvious reasons, thanks so much @MerriamStyle it's so well done and thought as always!!

[@yma0evelyn]

It's amazing isn't it. Mariam is really doing some great work here. I don't know how she finds the time!! This is a huge project!

[@yma0evelyn]

The dramatic in the first face close up is such a perfect dramatic example! She is so stunning! I don't think I've ever seen such an angular nose. Striking really is the appropriate word for this type.

[@merriamstyle]

Yes her look is GORGEOUS!!

[@trebelle614]

@@merriamstyle 😊

[@Art_and_Anxiety]

Yes and her eye shape is stunning as well.

[@georgiajones5455]

I agree, she is truly mesmerizing!

[@intrigue8664]

I am not her, but thank you! I sometimes feel insecure about looking androgynously angular. My curves help with the insecurity though.

[@yurilee5097]

These "real life examples" are a whole new level! Perfect! Please, do RLE video on every body type

[@bg9938]

This brings Kibbe Body Types Videos to another level. I can't believe how much information of value you share! Can't wait for your video on naturals😍

[@starminoui]

Wow, I didn’t know the comment section was filled with models! Everyone was so beautiful! Hopefully I can send in my picture next time, this series will be very helpful. It was interesting to see how some yin/yang features cancel out, like the women with full lips or cheeks. There were a couple women who I would have thought were SN due to their softness.

[@RealMexFoodShouldntGiveUDrrhea]

Real examples of Kibbe types is exactly what I needed to understand my type! It’s hard to compare yourself to celebrities who are almost always made up.

[@olitheadeceglie2123]

You have an amazing “eye” for seeing the human body the way you do. Love all of your videos. Thank you again!

[@kareng.7773]

Thanks for the ladies who accepted to share their pictures, without them we wouldn't have this amazing video and thanks to merriam for explaining so well!!

[@Ash.MR.]

I've been trying to type myself for several months now, and nothing seemed to fit me just right. Well, after watching your videos extensively, I think I've realized I'm more of a soft classic. Classics for me are harder to type because it's difficult to decide what's balanced. Thank you for all the work you've put into these videos!

[@4Distractiononly]

You did such a terrific job! Thank you for responding to my email and typing me. You confirmed my suspicion in finally settling on classic. I thought myself as a soft gamine for some time as I am petite. But when I dressed, I preferred a clean, balanced look. Well done 👍

[@green7apocalyptica]

Were you the last classic example? If so I also had the tought that you could be a gemine:) how we can be wrong not understanding the system:P

[@merriamstyle]

It was the least I could do for the ladies volunteering their photos!!

[@fluffycrocodile1064]

@@merriamstyle Hi Merriam Style! How tall are these ladies? Are they of moderate height? I've been trying to figure out my kibbe and after so long, I'm still not sure if I'm gamine or classic. I went from thinking I was classic for the longest time, then gamine for the longest time, and now I'm not sure. yikes :(

[@ceci9570]

Your so pretty

[@maridupre7356]

Fluffy Crocodile o

[@Carmelove8787]

this video was really helpful! thanks Merriam and the ladies who submitted the photos :)

[@Alvyonzo]

Yesss this series is such a good idea, can’t wait for the rest of the videos! Classics look so classy and effortlessly beautiful, and as a TR I’m totally jealous of being able to look so good with minimal detail. Thank you for all your hard work

[@emilyg.1967]

I love how constructive you are omg. I've struggled with body image my whole life and hearing you talk about these girls in such a constructive manner really helps me feel good:). I feel like I can hear how positive you are in your speaking voice! You just seem like a really nice person.

[@merriamstyle]

Awww thank you for your lovely comment Emily!

[@AndraCornelia27]

Please do a video on dramatic classic like the ones on soft classic and soft naturals

[@Lindalindali]

Yes please! That would be great!

[@aphr0d]

I love the vibe of each type and seeing what it takes to switch up their look. Classics are super interesting to learn about

[@rebekahbechervaise69]

This was such an informative video and it really helped me confirm that I'm a soft classic! I really love how you mentioned that classics can 'borrow' clothing elements from other body types in order to give different vibes to their outfits, as it's helping me understand how I can play with that in order to look more casual or more glamorous, depending on the situation.

[@maloneaqua]

This is 10x more helpful than celebrity photos 💙

[@loveliptontea]

Thank you so much for including me in your video Merriam! ❤️ I was surprised that you typed me as a classic. I thought I was in the natural cathegory, because my shoulders are a little bit broader than my hips and because of my height and my wide cheek bones. But it makes sense now! I don't look good in very boxy, oversized clothes and less accessories is more. 😊

[@idamathildesalvesen7366]

Could wish it lasted even longer! I love your videos, and it was very inspiring to watch "real life body type profiles" Can`t wait for the rest in these series! :)

[@onceuponadango361]

Ahh i loved this!! please do romantics and theatrical romantic next

[@andreea34]

Thank you !! This is the most helpful video on Kibbe's body types that I found. I watched a lot of others but none illustrated the subtle differences between the sub-types the way your video does. I can finally understand why the test labelled me a soft-classic type.

[@Nesallienna]

After trying some clothes for naturals which I was sure I was like you suggested in one vid, I realized I may actually be classic, because the clothes looked a bit boxy on me, too bad I really like those clothes but I realize now that they never actually looked good on me and time to switch my wardrobe. Thank you for doing this ! It helps alot

[@trebelle614]

Thank you Merriam for including me in this video!! I look forward to more videos. Everyone who submitted photos, thank you. You're Awesome!!

[@corabee923]

This was south a great video. All the ladies are gorgeous and it really helped to clarify how classics work. On a slight tangent would you say the lady used as an example of dramatic is also an ethereal essence? She seemed to have that angelic/other-worldly vibe.

[@starminoui]

Cora Burchak I agree, I can see it too.

[@Aplusinskal]

Thank you to all these fine ladies who shared their images!

[@melq.261]

This video finally ended my epic battle lasting over a year trying to decide between DC and SC. THANK YOU!!!!

[@kellie8468]

Amazing video! Thanks to all who participated it’s so helpful. Interesting how little it takes for the classics add to their look. 😊. Looking forward to the other examples.

[@ES1077]

Thank you sooo much! This settles it for me...Dramatic Classic! I have bounced around between Romantic and Dramatic...didn’t feel right. The Dramatic Classic makes so much sense. However, I have super curly hair...nothing simple or clean line about it. I mostly wear it pulled back and maybe that is the answer to my hair fitting my face and body. I get lots of compliments when worn down and curly,; none when smooth. It seems odd that my natural hair may not work with the rest of me. Maybe the curly hair worn down balances the yang somewhat? Perhaps a video on curly hair for the types? There are lots of us out there of many ethnicities with curly hair of all body types. Any thoughts on curly hair with Dramatic Classic. welcomed! E

[@SaadetOZTRK]

THIS WAS AMAZING MERRIAM YOU ARE GREAT AT THIS SUBJECT.

[@tatianagarcia3903]

Thank you for this video, I am a plus sized Dramatic Classic and there is not too much information about my type out there. It was great to look at other Classics and learn small interesting details about them.

[@rexysmith4029]

Most exciting serie on youtube right now! I just can't wait to see more 😍☺️☺️☺️ I feel like in the old days when watching tv shows and you had to wait to see the" next episode next week" can't binge watch Everything like on Netflix 😂

[@thecitymermaid2059]

LOVE IT!! I can't wait to watch your next videos on the other body types! It's so cool to have real life examples, people who we can see everyday. I always try to guess the body type of every woman I see walking down the street and now will be easier! Thank you for your videos, you are helping us so so much!!

[@florist7743]

I was excited through the whole video. It's definitely me. Thanks to the ladies, who provided the pictures too!

[@marypoppins9318]

I have no idea what this is

[@gh4kr]

Neither do I, to be honest.

[@weneeville7491]

same, i just saw this in my recommended section

[@gigipo_]

BigMoney Babies me to, and I still managed to watch the whole video. I’m honestly confused 😂

[@hello1868]

lmao same this just popped into my recommended and i have no clue what this is

[@alydiaforten5011]

This has been around for a long time. It's the Kibbe body analysis system. It's just a theory as to what clothes, accessories, ect. suit each body type.

[@vivalabeauty33]

Love this video, so informative and fun as always!! Also, thank you for including me in it Merriam!

[@rmonteiromariana]

Oh my God, you are such a great professional and you're Voice is also a delight

[@ES1077]

Update...I found the Kibbe recommendation for DC hair...blunt cut. My curly hair down is blunt cut as I am growing it out. No wonder I get compliments when it is down...I stumbled into having the perfect cut for my body type...even though curly. It is more about the line and sharp edge of the blunt cut matching DC than the type of hair. I’m so glad to know this...I was considering getting it layered. Yikes! Now I have a plan.

[@merriamstyle]

YES!! Couldn't agree more. I just drew some pictures for a client trying to explain it's all about the outer shapes, the outer outlines of the hair, and not so much if it's curly or straight. It's also about the texture. Dramatic could have curly hair, except it would be an angular sharp outline, and stiff-textured curls. Romantic could have curly hair, rounded outline, soft textured curls.

[@elia.0713]

DC too here and a blunt cut is what my soul needs atm but unfortunately I am stuck with somewhat of a shag cut and I'm growing my hair out now, my bangs are framing my face so they're not on the forehead anymore but there are a lot of layers many of which are short (such as the bangs or a big layer just under my chin)... are there any solutions for making it work apart from growing it out? :(

[@roxemary]

I always feel like comparing classics is the most dificult, great job ;)

[@Luna04567]

Wow this is super helpful to see real life example. I’m dramatic classic but for a long time I thought I was flamboyant natural. Very helpful to cement being in the classic range

[@kirstenbakker839]

Wow, I still struggle to see what you see, but I'm learning. This video did confirm for me that I am probably soft classic. Great content, thank you so much for educating all of us on the body types!

[@diffsiuhgr4578]

omg!!!! we hope there will be other videos like this one on your channel, it was soooo so good thank you so much

[@forgotmyun]

I still don’t know which one I am tbh.

[@reginageorgeisnotsweet9046]

Your face looks totally romantic with the exception of your jawline. Your head looks kinda big but that's all I can tell just from your pic. Definitely very feminine. Could you add details, like your height and flesh on your body?

[@vanessa.p1998]

You can do tests online, which was how I figured out I was a soft classic

[@janelle009]

I don't make for me either lol

[@taritangeo4948]

@@reginageorgeisnotsweet9046 when will you learn not to type by face

[@alexiswright4250]

This was so wonderful to watch. Thank you so much. I struggle so much to Kibbe type myself and I believe I might be some kind of classic simply because the type can be ambiguous in ways. I sent in my pictures so maybe I'm wrong, but seeing non-celebrity bodies (albeit still stunning ones) in one of your videos is so amazing.

[@lkkubono]

Thank you, this is so clear and informative. Your comparisons with 'regular' women makes all the difference. Finally I understand the kibbe system and where I am in it (soft classic probably, possibly theatrical romantic).

[@amber7591]

This has been the most helpful video I've seen about this yet! Thank you

[@jessicamatyja1370]

Love, love, love! Each of.your videos are a work of art but this takes the cake! Thank you!

[@merriamstyle]

yay!! So happy you love it, thank you!!

[@AdishaMusic]

This was really helpful! I found the test a bit hard to do because I found that I put C for many of the questions, but I didn't know if I was just undecided or that it was correct. This video really helped me to better understand what classic is.. my result was soft classic and I might agree with that now after seeing the more curvy examples. Thank you!

[@gzheng7921]

Thank you so much for this video! I was so confused about myself earlier. I thought i was a soft natural, but i watched that video of yours and thought to myself "i dont look very good in these types of clothing though.." then i found this video of yours, and now i am confident that i am a dramatic classic.

[@MK-es8fw]

Hi Merriam! Great video, as always. :) Will you continue the "Break the Kibbe's rules" series? I can't wait to see the video about natural family in this concept.

[@merriamstyle]

Yes there's so much that still needs to be done!! Hopefully 'Break Kibbe's Rules' will eventually be for all the types.

[@MK-es8fw]

@@merriamstyle I' m really glad to hear this! :D And thank you so much for heart!

[@trees8240]

This was very helpful. Thanks for showing multiple real women and their varied attire.

[@parepidemosproductions4741]

wow this was really fun! hello real life friends👋🏾

[@nanagursky188]

I think a lot of people could confuse some Classics with Gamine...

[@merriamstyle]

Classics are confused with almost every other type I find. Because classics are in the middle, any tiny bit of 'sharpness' or 'softness' can be answered differently from C on the Kibbe quiz. For example, an answer C nose with a teeeeeeny tiny bit of sharpness (not nearly enough to be answer A, actually answer C), could be answered answer A......etc, so they can easily be confused with gamines. It's important to remember the *entire* continuum of how sharp vs soft lines can be.

[@michelleflores8072]

Can classics or dramatic/soft classics pull of some gamine clothes ? Someone told me I look like classic like Ginger Roger's and maybe grace kelly i agree with the nose and face shape of Grace Kelly I was told if I wore my hair like Ginger Roger's I could pass for her just on face shape now my body shape is what I get confused boy its really hard to identify someone like me .

[@verica4b]

@@merriamstyle thats exactly my problem... since i am tiny i have to be some sort of gamine but for some reason i have a gutfeeling that classic is my type... i just dont know

[@ArcticFalcon]

@@verica4b Just because your actual height is short doesn't mean your vertical line looks short too. I mean.. Lucy Liu's height is petite but she's typed (not by David Kibbe though) as a Dramatic. You might really be a classic. Who knows?

[@cianap.281]

I love the real-life examples! Thanks everyone for submitting photos.

[@TheAvengeddonut]

Great video! It's so useful to see a comparison of all of these beautiful ladies, and see the similarities and differences between them. Cant wait for the other videos to come! :D

[@ryeofoatmeal]

before i even discover kibbe system, my friend used to say i look balance. then when checking out kibbe types, i read all thru of it and classic says they're balance. and im pretty sure i fit in dramatic classic the most. and this video helps a lot since they use real-life person rather than celebrity cuz it can be deceiving and many factors took into account

[@brooklynsbaby4367]

Omg is it just me or do Soft Classics and Classics kinda have a narrow bone structure? In my head I've been debating wether I'm one but they look so petite compared to me

[@cassiloca]

saaame I feel like my face is soft classic but I look too tall and big lol

[@mariemai2902]

Maybe you are a soft dramatic then

[@mayyb]

@@cassiloca yes! Same here. I feel like I'm between a natural and classic in terms of bone size. But too soft in face for dramatic classic. I guess what I've decided is to go with is classic and soft classic clothing but with a bit more weight to the fabric on the bottom half of the body.

[@cassiloca]

@@mayyb I actually started typing as soft natural after I wrote this comment! We have a similar issue so maybe looking into that category might help?

[@lilyk527]

they are supposed to be medium ... not narrow or petite. perhaps these examples vary but classic is by definition medium sized

[@bellaheblan8479]

Thank you for showing classics! ❤

[@TB-rx1ue]

Can’t wait to see more of the dramatic types!

[@adelaidee84]

I love love love your videos Merriam! the best here! this series is amazing, cannot wait for romantics :) you do an amazing work! lot of love!

[@jsmum196]

Thank you for this video. I'm just learning about my type. Thank you for saying that we can bring in an element from other body types in clothing since we are balanced. I'm thinking the same for hair? I had long hair but just cut it to jawline bob with bangs. I do look most elegant and my best showing my whole face. These videos will help me to not try too many hairstyles but stick to what works best.

[@andreasmith2472]

This is super helpful because I'm a dramatic classic, but I thought I was soft natural for a long while, though I looked super casual in natural lines.

[@user-ud6uv6xm6w]

it just occurred to me that maybe most people in the world are some type of classic? cuz most people have more "in between" average height and body shape rather than having extreme features on them? also now I feel most of the lululemon girls are dramatic classic.

[@nanagursky188]

Hey! I heard that most people are Gamines:) But I'm not sure about it:)

[@merriamstyle]

I'd say a lot of my clients are gamines! With second most common classics of some kind. But pure classics have been very rare, with soft classics being not as rare as pure classics. But still hard to say.

[@gittevandevelde2208]

@@merriamstyle Perhaps most of your clients are gamine because they're more difficult to figure out on their own?

[@iasminfreiredurval549]

i kindly disagree. most people i see everywhere are soft naturals/naturals, but i RARELY see classics, i feel alone lol (soft classic here). but gamines arent that hard to find either. the less common types in my opinion (at least here in brazil) are flamboyant natural, soft dramatic/dramatic, dramatic, pure or soft classics, and flamboyant gamine. most common is soft natural, natural, romantic, gamine, soft gamine, theatrical romantic.

[@fluffycrocodile1064]

@@iasminfreiredurval549 yeah, I don't live in the same country as you (I live in California) but I also see a huge variation of gamines (pure and flamboyant) and naturals (soft, flamboyant, and pure) too. I rarely ever see classics...

[@heather7440]

Yay! So excited for this. If more people send in pictures will you make another video? Thinking of sending mine in...

[@merriamstyle]

Yes I might ask for photos again in the future! Right now I'm swamped though!!!!!

[@heather7440]

Merriam Style awesome!!! I believe I’m Soft Natural but still a bit unsure as I feel like the yin body types are more difficult to distinguish from each other, so I feel like another video like this could really help me clarify

[@ev6564]

Can you be a classic body type with a different face type? I have a broader nose, taut skin, really full lips, medium almond double lid eyes, slightly defined cheekbones when i smile (like the close up of the classic)

[@SLilithHaze]

Thanks for the video. Amazing as always! I'll be waiting for the profile of TRs

[@katherinemargeson8082]

Thanks for the info! Could you discuss more about the differences between a soft classic and a theatrical romantic?

[@jessicagomes4043]

Omg it’s on guys 🙌🏻 so excited 🤩

[@sol_di_14]

I think my body is more so classic dramatic and my face is classic romantic. It was very confusing to determine my body type a couple of years ago! I wanna know now how to dress and how I should wear my face, since I can combine some romantic things with the classic dramatic style.

[@katem9196]

Everyone in the video was so beautiful!

[@chrissymccallister7951]

This one is amazing! I had to watch it again 💜

[@LittleMissHoop]

Chrissy McCallister sane here, so much info!

[@lazyastoria6083]

I don't know if I got this answer due to biases, but I tried the test and tried to be very careful with it as well. I was initially leaning towards FN, but I took the test again, this time observing my body as thoroughly as I can, and I got DC. I don't think I have the width of FNs for the most part. (My facial features are kinda like the soft classic lady, but my vertical length is long and body has sharpness.

[@artemisrain]

such a cool video series! :) i can't wait for naturals!

[@ClaraCB5]

I think I'm a soft classic, but I'm still not sure haha! My body is definitely balanced, my face leans more towards the romantic side (round eyes, full lips and huge nose hahaha), my body is pretty balanced but leans on the soft side, however my waist is not as pronounced as any of the ladies in this videos, and that's my biggest problem in defining my body type (kibbe or 'regular'!). One day I'll know for sure x)

[@Galaxstase]

I'm 5'3 and I am proportional. In weight 103 lbs I look like dramatic classic, in weight 110 lbs i look like a classic and in weight 125 lbs I look like a soft classic. Can't really determine my type also can't determine by facial features.. though classic style looks great on me.

[@merriamstyle]

That's common Lara! The key is to look at if your figure is shapely *for your weight*. If you look like a soft classic at 125, I would suspect that you look like a soft classic at 103 as well. But also you could watch my video on weight and kibbe type (I show some examples of rihanna at the end who is theatrical romantic at a lower weight and compare at a higher weight, so you can see how the yin changes, but her body iand figure are still yin no matter her weight). Or you can just find some images of rihanna yourself and maybe see what I mean!

[@sananaji3707]

Thank you so much ❤️ It was really hard for me to determine whether I lean more towards yin or, yang since I have a few D and A answers as well but, this really helped me erasing the confusion .

[@ProfMcGonaGil]

Love this video! Can someone point me in the direction of the shopping list she mentions?

[@LIZMAC27]

Thanks for this video, this was so helpful. I think the real life examples really do help too. It's definitely helped me confirm for myself I'm most likely a dramatic classic. Thanks so much!

[@meriemmimi104]

Aren't this ladies the most beautiful !?

[@meriemmimi104]

Nooooooo not at all, every body type is beautiful

[@jiminsthighsrapmonsdimples6240]

I think as the name suggests they are the most classy

[@moxypicture5681]

i think soft dramatics are

[@savannahmitchum1187]

I think I'm definitely a soft classic. (I scored mostly D's on the test, but I came up with soft classic as the closest answer) I have to be very careful with accessories and styles of clothing or I look overpowered.

[@Demi.d3mi]

Im here like *okay they're all stunning fashionistas, wheres the one that looks like me* 😂 I think i lean more towards dramatic classic even though i dont look too similar to her! But that girl wears the clothes that look best on me, especially the off shoulder shirt.

[@Nocturius_Fi-Core]

Thanks!!! This is amazing to see all those ''real'' people! It really help!

[@unneighborlyarcades6356]

You do so well to explain what “balanced” means. I find it helpful to think of the continuum from Dramatic to Romantic like the journey of a straight line turning into a circle. Precise straight line to blurrier straight line to an oval’s outline to a circle’s outline. Classics would be the outline of an oval. In regards to the “balancing out” of the Classic: I would agree, but I think this balance of yin and yang is present even in the features themselves. For instance, the second Classic’s lips are quite full (yin), but they are pretty broad (yang). I can see this in the first Classic’s nose as well. She has a tall, narrow nose bridge-a pretty sharp trait-but the outlines of the nose (the nostrils, the tip, the sides of the bridge) add some softness to balance it out. The first lady is so very Classic and I adore the shoulder-length bob on her. The tight capris on the second SC give me the sense that she’s outgrown them, though I think she looks adorable in the pants cropped at the ankles. I wonder if I would feel the same way about the capris if they were not tight to the body. I hope I don’t seem rude; I realize nobody asked my opinion. She looks stunning in the dress-that hair, the silhouette, the makeup. Somehow even the T-shirt and ponytail look quite elegant on her. The second DC reminds me of an actress from the 80s or 90s, but I can’t put my finger on who exactly she reminds me of. Everyone featured looks absolutely lovely. This video was so very helpful and it's so wonderful that these ladies agreed to be featured for the benefit of our understanding.

[@mmmlextacy]

Ooo that might be me! Not rude at all. Can you be more specific about which SC you're talking about (i.e. hair colour or specific clothing of the person)? I'd love any tips on clothes and lines I can get :D Only learnt I was an SC when Merriam let me know so it's all new.

[@unneighborlyarcades6356]

@@mmmlextacy I'm so glad you didn't think me rude. I like to be as honest as possible, but I also don't want to make anyone feel bad. I'm speaking of the woman featured at about 9:12. She is a curvy blonde. I think the reason I think she (I will henceforth use "you") looks as though you've outgrown the tight capris is because it's gone a bit too gamine, maybe. Maybe classics can borrow certain aspects of other clothing types, but if they venture too far into those types' styles, it becomes a bit "off". That may be why the pants cropped at the ankles simply show a bit more yin, whereas the tight capris seem too small (in my opinion). Oddly enough, I don't think you look as though you've outgrown the dress even though it and the capris are of the same length. I think it is the combination of its length and its tightness. It might also be the combination of the tight capris and the loose tank-top. Additionally, I like the T-shirt, but not the tank-top even though they are both relaxed and end at the same place on your hips. The tank-top, however, is looser (more relaxed) and its bottom border is freer, if that makes sense. So, again, maybe it has too much of that relaxed nature, whereas the t-shirt has just enough. Actually, something else I've noticed is that the vertical line seems different with each outfit at this mark. You looks very petite, quite tall, and of average height from left to right. Perhaps the angles are slightly different? But, to end on a compliment: Similarities I notice in the T-shirt and dress (which I think look fabulous) are their clean, simple neckline. If you notice, they are neither sharp, nor rounded. They are sort of both. The dress is clean and simple in its lines (as is the t-shirt), with just enough yin at the bottom to bring out your va-va-voom. It hugs the body and shows your shape in a way that is somehow not too yin. I think the ponytail and long bob are similar in their simplicity and sleekness. They high-light the classic beauty of your face. Long bobs must have been made for classics, because the first classic looked so lovely in that hairstyle as well. Another non-clothing related compliment: I notice the color of your eyebrows are the shade of the darkest part of your hair, which I think is absolutely beautiful. I assume it is your natural color, but if it isn't you are certainly good with knowing what shades of makeup to purchase. I love that shade of red lip on you as well. I hope this was thoroughly detailed. I should clarify that I am by no means an expert and that my opinions of what look good are no better than yours.

[@mmmlextacy]

@@unneighborlyarcades6356 Hello!! I somehow missed this. Thank you so much for your considered reply. I agree with you completely! That is me by the way :) When I saw Merriam was wanting pictures, I quickly threw on clothes that I wouldn't actually really wear out of the house (what you can see in the middle there)! So yes, the leggings look pretty odd but I thought would show my body more so Merriam could 'type' me a bit better. I am trying hard to incorporate my lines better but it can be hard. I'd like to delve into a capsule wardrobe but find it hard to find even one single great pair of pants I'd want to wear frequently and then struggle to think of the coordinating pieces to be functional but also fun and nice to wear regularly. It's funny what you mention about my height. I am actually nearly 5"8 but agree that I don't look that tall - people often think I am more average sized. The angle of the photos definitely plays into it too as you say. Moving forward I will try rebuild my wardrobe slowly to match my newfound body type and try pick things that will suit me best. I think it'll be a bit easier in winter as I can find some nice soft jumpers and cropped pants. In Australia the hot summer can throw all fashion out the window if it's hot or revoltingly humid :) It would be amazing if Merriam lived nearby and could take me to the shops haha. A Gok Wan style makeover tv show based on Kibbe might be niche but would be AMAZING. Thanks again! I'd love more advice - it would be great if we could share photos on KZbin and (kindly) critique each other...

[@unneighborlyarcades6356]

@@mmmlextacy No worries at all! And certainly, I never would have thought you 5'8, although in the picture with the capris you do look about that tall. That explanation makes perfect sense; I just thought they were your "I'm going to get very sweaty in a moment" outfit. We all have one of those, I think. I live in Texas, so I can understand your struggles with summer heat and humidity.Our summers happen at opposite times of the year, don't they? Actually, they probably happen at the same time-partially-because our winter happens in short spurts (days at a time) very randomly. Incorporating what we've learned about clothes can be difficult, I think, because there are so many different elements to consider. We may find a dress whose outline is this, but the fabric is that and the pattern is another thing. I love myself in a tight dress made of sturdy material, but that same dress in a very light and clingy material would look terrible. Those 1960's shift dresses (think of Twiggy) look good on me, but only if they end above the knee. Just one detail changes everything! I find shopping in thrift stores and vintage shops easier because the material tends to be better (not too cheap and stretchy) and the items tend to be a bit more...consistent in their details. Perhaps you can try in those places as well? Pants, I would think are the easiest part because one can simply buy a few in different neutral colors. For the non-color details, I will leave 2 links I think might be helpful to view as reference. www.tapatalk.com/groups/colorconnection/soft-classic-t1192.html doctortdesigns.com/2018/12/03/sew-your-kibbe-soft-classic/ I definitely wouldn't mind a good critiquing. I could fill a book with all of the terrible choices I've made-hairstyles, especially. Actually, I was thinking it would be very helpful if some brave souls would wear the same outfit (maybe order online and return it) so that we could see just how differently the same garment looks on different types.

[@FannysLoA]

All those ladies are gorgeous. Of course, since they are classics ;) But this was a very good example. Can't wait for the other types.

[@mirkapops]

This was so helpful! Would you do Flamboyant gamine recommendations for a rather Punk rock look?

[@yoshitabansal41]

Plz make a video on kibbe body types on bollywood actresses indian actresses plz

[@salehaanjum6325]

Can someone be a short/petite soft classic? I am 5.2 ft and confused between SC, TR and SG.

[@llamasugar5478]

Thank you for this excellent video! I *think* I’m a soft classic, but hope you will do a “naturals” video so I can confirm this.

[@HamsterQueen9]

Fantastic. Now I finally know that I am definitely classic.

[@Bejewelle88]

So interesting! Thanks to everyone who volunteered their photos for this comparison series - looking forward to the rest!

[@emilyk8248]

Helpful! Looking forward to watching the others.

[@mal6661]

I have the exact same body as the second soft classic lady. Thank you for sharing these, I was so confused, and now I'm sure.

[@littlehouseinthebigapple5716]

Im super interested in this whole process, and I found you because your video where you have a simple way of looking at different skin colors and finding the proper season (many people cant seem to do that with darker skin tones). I am noticing you are talking about hair in your assessment of kibbe body types... how does having natural afro textured hair play into this… I feel like i relate to this body type, but the way you describe their hair would not work for me. Just curious.....

[@nanagursky188]

I'm curious, what you, Merriam, and guys think... What type do you think Emily Ratajkovski is? People were discussing - if she is a SD, FG or a Natural. Based on knowledge I get from you, I figure, - FG must be completely wrong answer.... I thought she might be - a SG - like Halle Berry, complex asymmetry is her thing. But I like her in SD elements too

[@cianap.281]

Ooh, interesting, because she looks good in everything. I can't tell from her body alone, but I vote FG, though I was hovering on SD. But some SD outfits seem to overwhelm her: thefappeningblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/Emily-Ratajkowski-Braless-1.jpg FG lines and bold patterns, though, seem just right, and I can imagine they'd look good on other FG's or a modern day Audrey Hepburn: media.vogue.com/r/c_1,h_4000,w_3280/2015/06/07/12-tonys-best-beauty-emily-rat.jpg 3.bp.blogspot.com/-ciMGf38iSoc/WBJF-Br0aqI/AAAAAAACFbA/dyJuUcKA5Yc7o_A1f8kChVPNHOfOw2SMwCLcB/s1600/Emily-Ratajkowski-Express-2016-8.jpg I think she favors those long-line, floppy V-neck spaghetti strap Natural outfits because, besides being revealing, they look so "apart" from her that she looks somehow extra naked, which I think she's going for. It's an interesting visual trick.

[@nanagursky188]

@@cianap.281 Hello! Thank you so much for leaving your comment, and sharing your thoughts with me! As for the first picture.. Is it SD lines, SD outfit? Is it a skirt as the bottom piece of this outfit? This outfit is so grotesque.... The color, the velvet texture, the design... To me, I think it looks good on her - on such a person, personality... Complements her to enough extent, and doesn't go against her nature. Personally, I don't like the second outfit - that dark blue dress... I don't like this design, and the color, I think it dims her glow, her nature..:) I like the outfit in the third pic. Natural lines? Casual cut, the longer short...(As far as I remember, striped clothes can be recommended for either Gamines or Naturals) That outfit is just casual style. She looks like a model. - Most models are Naturals, and I think that's why, probably, she looks good in that striped shirt and skirt:) I like Natural style on her Those tops with straps you said about...:) I think I saw her in a silver glittery top like that. Maybe also in leather pants. The silver, the "party" top... I think the idea of such outfits - is for some people, who, maybe, have explicit Dramatic part to them:) Like Gamines, Flamboyant Naturals... Merriam said in previous video, that FGs have more yin skeleton, and more yin facial bones, but yang flesh on top, which, overall, creates the yang idea, yang body structure and yang facial features - if I got it right And that surprised me, and some other people in the comments too. Kibbie wrote on Gamines, and most sources say, as far as I remember, - yang skeleton, muscle, short vertical line, young facial bones, and some yin facial flesh, like some bigger lips... Maybe the theory has gotten some new approaches over the time, has changed to considerable extent, which, I suppose, has really happened... I don't really know about FGs now...:) As for SDs... For example, one can google Santa Dimopulos - you can figure out she is a SD. She has a strong dramatic essence, she has a strong and dramatic vibe, angular body, although she is pretty sophisticated, maybe dainty, in face and figure. Her height is 1.73. Emily has some SD hint about her, but she's lacking that essence to me, she is like softer, maybe she's rounder than that... A lot of people seem to really be in between of a few types, but tending to one of the types:) I can guess why she likes the revealing outfits... She was born in a family of an artist, and her father probably would paint a lot of nude portraits. And such creative people then, as Emily, have more different perception of art.... I'm sorry for my spelling errors in advance...

[@homeuser8479]

I'm curious about another lady... Her name is Irada Hait. She definitely leans towards a Gamine, naturally. (Maybe even pure)... She looks good with short hair, like famous Rihanna's, or Halle Berry's, and bob But her face is exotic, like a Bollywood actress, and she can pull off a SD look

[@nanagursky188]

I just opened Emily's Instagram... It's just a study book in terms of those body type styles discussed above, and literally some others as well..:) Just a textbook of style, fashion pictures in general=) To tell the truth, not once I would think that Emily's outfits, some of them, - are just like Kourtney Kardashian's, who is a SG?, just same (like - "I just saw that"). And it's one of her best, just her lines. And also those... - like some 60s polka-dot dress(If I call it right) - white with black polka-dot, or cream brown with white, and bigger golden earrings... "Spanish", "South European", "Cuban" look, which you would imagine Penelope Cruz wearing:) athough I don't remember how exactly their dresses wrapped the figure):) It is also, a 100% Emily's nature, just the right choice. I guess, Kibbie typed exactly Penelope Cruz as FG Emily looks good in everything...:)

[@lauren8627]

I am a year late but oh this all makes so much sense. I find it really difficult to get a nice fitter basic t-shirt for a soft classic with a waist+hips. The only one that I have that ticks all the boxes of good sleeve length for short arms and fitted at the sides is my Cadenshae breastfeeding one 😂.

[@caraid9263]

it's nuts! I took a test to determine my type, was totally doubting it thinking maybe I answered questions innacurately but every time I'm shown examples of my body type I'm like ÿes!! that's me!!!"so cool (dramatic classic)

[@Anna-sn2in]

This is so educational, thank you! Can you do naturals, too?

[@phoenixiguidez531]

I was having so much trouble figuring out what type I was because of body dysmorphia but these videos with real people were a big help! Thank you so much for posting these, I was beginning to think I didn't belong in any type hahaha

[@meimeilei]

Finally someone made a video about this topic 😍 Good job!

[@shantay11]

This is wonderful, I can't wait for you to do natural family 😁.