Casual Looks for Theatrical Romantics!

[@Alvyonzo]

Great video! As a TR i have some fashion hacks that I would love to share: Wearing larger shirts and tying them at the waist If your jeans are a bit loose then fold your jeans upp a bit to leave your ankles exposed and create the tapering effekt Crop tops are generally great if you like them - paired with high waisted jeans or harem pants makes for a great casual look Pencil skirts look really great, I have one in jean fabric that is casual and so flattering For waist emfasis small waistcoats can be great over waistless or oversized tops Sharp shoulders are great, and so are small puffed sleeves! Velvet or velour is really good att bringing softness and some TR glamour to a look: I own velvet tops, dresses, jeans and skirts Half up half down hair is also really good at making wild curly hair (like mine) look more neat From Alyarts makeup tips for TRs, shinmer has been a game changer for me - I think it really suits all TRs and I wear a little as everyday makeup Last tip: For a simple look large and intricate earrings can bring detail to the look Hope these help!

[@pamelavera2247]

Alvyonzo literally do most of these things. Becoming more sure that I’m TR lol

[@SusieCocosette]

I am amazed to see that most of my “must to have” preferences happen to be Theatrical Romantic!

[@cerenpalazkaraca]

Alvyonzo I do almost all of these, just not the earring trick because I’m just so allergic. I’d really like to hear more of your opinions and share mine with you occassionally. If you’re up for it my Facebook is: ceren palaz karaca

[@ayakaayaka2296]

Your tips made my day ! I was unconsciously doing some of your tips without knowing. Thanks for those i didnt know ! You re amazing :))

[@karmakomodia]

Great Tips

[@tilaw6397]

Take away: 1) Hair is important! Curls especially 2) Define the WAIST! Thick belt better than thin. 3) Mostly fitted. Can wear loose with tapered cuffs, sleeves & wait. Thin fitted, slightly draped is a great balanced look.

[@arielleb7770]

You give good insights but I wish the examples of clothes were more on trend. I feel like all the pictures shown are very 2005-2009 fashion..

[@haladin8385]

Agreed. I wouldn't want to wear a lot of these looks today. But she's using them as examples because fashion was going through a more traditionally 'feminine' trend cycle. Now it's all boxy separates, gender neutral pieces, athleisure wear and norm core/ugly chic. FGs are probably in heaven! But it's hard out there for TRs. If you want to be able to have fun with trends but still look your best...it's tricky.

[@SaadetOZTRK]

agreed...

[@thechronicreative]

So true...these non celeb outfits or pieces are very dated in style and cut which is great for anyone who likes wearing these looks. I'm not a massive trend fan and I love vintage but personally it should never feel stale and boring..😀 but I am sure if it was a one to one client consultation it would be different and specific tailoring to their style.

[@honeydew75]

yeah same, it's hard to imagine those outfits looking good when they look quite dated, and I mean dated, not timeless. it's the combination of the dated style and texture and lack of quality of the materials since the items are probably all fast fashion, it's all in the details because the same sort of item like a white button up is still gonna follow trends each cycle and that's what can make one shirt look fresh and the other dated

[@katitax508]

Exactly!

[@anae.sanchez5318]

I think the perfect brand for Romantics and Theatrical Romantics is Guess. I am a TR. Anything I buy there fits like a glove.

[@juanitadaleslusher9338]

I just went to Guess, and there are too many ripped jeans!

[@rainymornings]

Aww I hate the Guess style, it looks like trashy clothing with a waaayyy exaggerated price tag

[@rdpcl]

I can't afford to shop Guess and also I'm very conscious about my overweight body, but one day I just went in to try some clothes on (because looking at the mannequins I suspected they were a TR brand) and was really surprised that nearly every item looked great on me. I'm not fond of that unforgiving neoprene-like fabric which the dresses are made of, but I loved the silhouettes.

[@ML-sr9ih]

I agree!!

[@SadieMindless]

Same!

[@user-ud6uv6xm6w]

problem being tr is that most tr clothes on the market look very aging and house-wifey... and the ones that are not are expensive or sold out.

[@asparrow5505]

It does seem extra challenging to find something flattering for this type compared to others

[@salsadip7453]

@@asparrow5505 yeah i ended up with a lot of soft gamine stuff in my wardrobe bc there seems to be only FG and natural clothing in trend since a few years

[@GizelleSchaffnerr]

Finally!! This is why I liked some sharpness in my clothing but I don't look good in super sharp clothing!! I have a TR body type but always wonder why I looked better with some sharpness, so I tried to dismiss the idea of TR overall. The thing is that the THEATRICAL means sharp! Thank you!!

[@Aura000]

gizy gizy same here!

[@iasminfreiredurval549]

thetrical = theater = drama = yang

[@ahouseoffigs]

Modern parisian fashion would really suit TRs, brands like Sezane & Rouje are great sources of inspiration!

[@EstrellaRatonPerez]

Así es 🙂

[@nightlyrhyme]

Yes, absolutely

[@Snugos]

The cheaper brand Morgan is very TR too

[@Snugos]

I was given Jeweltone Summer (the glamorous career girl) by Zyla and it seems to me it's very much TR. He did however give me wide leg/palazzo trousers and said no a lines.

[@cianap.281]

Thanks for this! I'd looove a video on JUST hair-- my natural hair type is opposite my Kibbe type, and I'm not going to curl and set it every day (or ever), so the alternate hair ideas in these "casual for..." videos are SO helpful. Now I want MORE :)

[@adriananinoartigas5880]

I know I’m late but you could try and wetting your hair a little and sleeping with braids/French Braids/Dutch Braids. It takes like 5 min and you will wake up with a head full of waves :).

[@cianap.281]

@@adriananinoartigas5880 Thanks! I am indeed exploring damp-set curls territory; sock buns and the like.

[@AClutterFreeLife]

Theatrical romantic Rachel McAdams Intricate detail waist emphasis glam hair rounded edges Tapred ankles Sharp shoulders Hairstyles messy bun softness around the face eg bangs curles half up half down Rounded edges with side bangs half up half down Polished and put together Overly wispy look better on romantics than theatrical Rounded neckline small sleeves Folds and gathers Longer tops that has small gathers Pants tapred at the angles Lightweight fabrics Lace Soft Peplum tops Slightly oversized Fitted at the cuffs Not too much contrast

[@karenramnath9993]

I loved the outfit on the left that popped up at about 17:00. It’s not cutesy or sexy. What I like best is that it’s perfect for a theatrical romantic, but it looks classic. Would love to see more outfit ideas like this.

[@badpoetry33]

Love this. So so helpful. And never thought about hair being so important, but it’s so true. When I put more effort into my hair, it makes all the difference. Thank you for your keen eye and these great references!!!

[@Dadaandthepillsband]

you are 100% right when you say that very soft and curly hair all around the face of theatrical romantic (as on the Rihanna's picture, where her hair is all down) is not perfect for them. I am the theatrical romantic with very curly hair and I never ever wear my hair all down. you say the difference is small, but I think is huge. Rihanna looks much better with messy bun and some curls around the face. It's crazy, but I look exactly the same (weird, too sharp, closed off and not feminine enough) with my natural curls down. With the hairstyle from another Rihanna's picture, however, (yes, I wear the same hairstyle), I look more fresh , younger and overall more feminine. When I wear hair down, it must be perfectly shaped in huge, soft, shiny waves (not small curls) by the hairdresser. In any other case, it just doesn't look right.

[@merriamstyle]

Very interesting, and thank you for sharing your experience! I'm happy I found that small detail in the book. Hopefully the video and your comment especially helps other TR's see if that's the case for them too!

[@Dadaandthepillsband]

@@merriamstyle me too! thank you for the video. it's great!

[@Alvyonzo]

Same! Half up half down hair is my saviour - but for glamorous curly hair lots of hair oil and a little twisting with styling cream after a shower can make a big difference, try it

[@Dadaandthepillsband]

@@Alvyonzo thanks, I already know all the tricks to make my curls pattern looking perfect, but that wasn't my point. it's all about how my face structure and my whole figure look when my hair is down, what is exactly what Merriam is explaining in the video, compering Beyonce (romantic) and Rihanna (theatrical romantic) with their crisp hairstyles.

[@Alvyonzo]

I understood the point in the comment and the video, I agreed with it in my comment. I just wanted to share some unsolicited advice for curly girls - but well done you for mastering your curls

[@beranovatyna]

What an informative video! As a TR myself I struggle with casual clothing a lot, because to look good I have to wear fitted top and bottom and sometimes you just don’t feel like showing your figure. Crop top and high waisted jeans works great for me, also off the shoulder and halter tops are amazing.

[@Aura000]

I’m struggling to find theatrical romantic clothing that I like lol. I am theatrical romantic, but I love tomboyish looks, or even 90s grunge type looks or edgy looks. I wear a lot of plaid, leopard print and black with chunky combat boots. Lots of oversized jackets and sweaters, cropped cut off jeans etc. People do compliment my style so I know it’s not terrible for my frame lol! I’m wondering if you have any thoughts/advice. I feel terrible and not like myself in frilly things and pale colors.

[@chui1726]

I think you could glamour your hair up as a TR element. Or if you're wearing a shirt simply tuck it in to have waist emphasis. Oversized jacket would probably be best if they're cropped. It would be loose and relaxed at the chest area but at the same time showcase your waist. Just suggestions!

[@cianap.281]

I hear you on the frilly/pale distaste. Those vintage 90s high-waisted jeans are great for TR (I guess you could cuff them for tapered effect or just live with not wearing 100%TR recs). Liv Tyler in Empire Records wears some cropped fuzzy sweaters that would be a great look; they allow for waist emphasis even while loose. And those 60s/90s A-line mini skirts she wears are grungy goodness. A few years back Hedi Slimane did a super-glamorous grunge rocker collection that was all velvet, satin, leather, glitz, glitter tights and moody glam, so that might give you ideas. Keep in mind that rich moody jewel tones and textures are also recommended for TR's. I'm an Old, so I'm honestly not sure what is "in" wrt modern grunge, but in the 90s grunge ppl were into ironic frill paired with harsh elements. Courtney love did this whole soft frilly "kinder whore" look that might be adaptable, and people were really into ruffled dresses and babydoll tops that took 30s and 40s inspo, paired with flannel shirts and boots. The lines were feminine but it wasn't saccharine. You could get further TR inspo from the 90s-does-60s look that a lot of RiotGrrl bands were into.

[@Em-fz5uh]

Girl that's exactly what I was thinking ! I'm also aTR and I didn't like the outfits in the video. Merriam did a great job but it's just not my style. Like you I like darker outfit, leather, velvet etc. In the video about Soft Gamine Merriam said that TR can also wear some parts of their outfits. Personally it fits me better. Besides, I totally agree with what St.Rhinocéros said. I'm into fashion and Heidi Slimane would be a great inspiration, especially the outfits he did for Saint-Laurent a few years ago. He's my favorite designer ! I think if I understood correctly the trick is to mix the different elements

[@Aura000]

@@cianap.281 I love these suggestions, thanks so much!! Will be checking out Hedi Slimane's stuff, you are totally describing what I love.

[@Aura000]

@@Kpower Thanks so much for the suggestions!! These are awesome. Will definitely check out Rihanna grunge stuff. It's true, loose stuff looks so frumpy on me. And blunt hair looks super disconnected from my body.

[@dr.hebagadallahclinicalpha9871]

I am TR . I love to comb my hair trice per day to keep it neat. Even at home glamourous hair + ornate earrings are a must. It can afford for the rest of the look. Adding soft fabrics and waist emphasis is good as well.

[@JB-rh7ej]

Could you perhaps update this with more emphasis on shoes? All videos about theatrical romantics suggest heels, sandals and ballet flats but they're just not practical for day-to-day wear particularly in cold climates. In the winter I live in riding boots and I'd love to know how to incorporate boots into a more theatrical romantic outfit.

[@rainydaze806]

Go for boots that are narrower, maybe with a slight wedge heel. Boots should never be chunky or heavy looking, and should never hide the delicate shape of your legs or feet. I find that ankle-length works best. That’s what works for me as a TR. My favorite winter boots are pretty simple looking and suits any look, they are leather and ankle-length with a slight wedge heel, with small side zippers.

[@PolarBear-rc4ks]

I also think that longer boot/ cowboy boots (maybe?) But with a longer aspect somewhere else, maybe maxi skirt or oversized coat, might be cool?? I don't know tho but might try it, you never know!

[@irina_victoria]

Satin, jersey, and rucheing (sp? lol) are HUGE right now and I think they do really well on TR's. Look for draping, rucheing, and waist emphasis most importantly. Vivid colors are also on trend and perfect for us. Barely any brands are pushing bottoms that aren't ankle taper/skinny styles. Also delicate strappy heels and shoes are huge literally everywhere, maybe because of Kim K since those were all she wore for years even when she was pregnant and she's a TR. There's plenty out there for TR's even on trendy sites like fashionnova you just have to know what exactly to look for!

[@PolarBear-rc4ks]

I don't think Kim is TR, she's had a lot of surgery which has messed with her figure. (I also don't like the clothes she wears but you get what I mean lol)

[@janebennet6204]

Please a video about soft classic.

[@kuramacabre]

I thought I was a soft classic but now I resulted a theatrical romantic and it made so much sense! The rounded yet structured shapes, intricate details, enfasis on waist, some lace, gathers or frills, is what I wear all the time, without being sure at all about my Kibbe body type, lol. Also, I have 3a curly, long hair with bangs, which matches even better into the theatrical romantic style and softens my yang face.

[@ytang5615]

You lucky duck, I always wanted to be TR and am SC. enjoy your beauty.

[@cinnamanbuns108]

Thank you for clearing up so many of my questions. I have always looked strange in a casual style..so much so that my kids laugh when I wear jeans and a T.

[@asparrow5505]

My closet used to be full of clearance rack stuff like the shirt on the right around the 8:00 mark. Awful, awful boxy tents. I've been looking for shirts like the green one at 9:14, the purple one at 12:09 and the one on the left at 17:00 so I must be doing it right! 🙂 Also wrap shirts with fitted waists and flutter sleeves. Not sure if it's the best flattering choice for my body type but it's an upgrade from the blah t shirts. I have to have some kind of frill, detail or pattern or else my outfit gives that effect like a woman that loves wearing make up going without and looking tired or sick. I don't know how to best explain it. Just very flat I guess. Standard casual was so eck on me I gave up on classic blue jeans for the stretchy colored pants. I'm about to move to 75% dresses. Finding the right shirts is difficult.

[@Aphrodite77798]

Love that little detail about the wisps of hair!

[@SusieCocosette]

Very meaningful and complete! Thank you for your dedication and details in all you videos. I am amazed to recognize that most of my preferences happen to be Theatrical Romantic! This explains why I love to mix Romantic and tailor cut clothes. I love to add few dramatics elements in delicate clothes. I love ornate fabrics and jewelry are always my favorite. The waist emphasis is one element I struggle with. My belt must be in fabric or elastic, but I like to create a more shaped figure with my clothes choices.

[@clairekurdelak2913]

So true, at the end, about waist emphasis! I am flamboyant natural and even when I am lean and fit, my waist is just not a good place for emphasis. A long shapeless dress that leaves any curves to the imagination, with a loose belt at the hips, awesome! it is so helpful to know this stuff!

[@latinaalma1947]

Slightly puffy sleeves are in right now gathered at the wrist or elbow....milkmaid tops and they look amazing on me a TR. Most are shirred on the bodice giving the gathers all over the bodice Merriam talked about....I bought five of them in basic colors...black, white, and cream with deep v necks perfect on me the deepest v neck I wear a vneck cami under but it works...these look great with my paper bag pants and fitted cuff pants.

[@cherigreen4471]

Thank you for your hard work! I believe I am a TR after taking the test with Aly and now seeing what you have presented makes me feel more confident in my choices. I loved everything and also loved how you showed how gamines and some other types can cross over a little. I am really impressed with eye for detail and figuring out different body types. I really like to wear belts, but a lot of times I go for soft emphasis on my waist (comfort). You are doing an amazing job and I love all your vids! XO

[@merriamstyle]

Thank you! As a soft gamine myself, I also need sharp waist emphasis, but also don't like the discomfort of belts sometimes. I have this one stretchy belt that I wear though that works well (I included some stretchy belts in the video). They also have the benefit of being slightly thinner in texture so they don't add half an inch to the waist as a leather belt would for example, and I find it's sometimes even more comfortable to wear a belt like that with a dress, than to wear high waisted tight pants. (also forgot to mention in the video that bulky belts wouldn't look great on any romantic, but hopefully that's implied because romantics are all about softness, etc!!).

[@SmooCHT123]

I would love to see a video comparing Romantics and Soft Dramatics. On the surface it seems obvious but there can be tall romantics and shorter soft dramatics (ie you can BE tall but LOOK short and vice versa). Furthermore, the advice Kibbe gives them is quite similar. The differences seem to be small rounded lines vs large rounded lines. I've seen a few people online wondering this as well but not a lot of information. I would love a video on your opinion on this matter.

[@merriamstyle]

Ok I'll keep it in mind for future videos. It makes sense that this is the recommendation because dramatics have larger skeletons on which the yin (roundness, softness) sits, so they have larger rounded lines. Romantics have a small skeleton on which the yin sits, so they have smaller rounded lines.

[@danisha5844]

OMG thank you so much for this!! I'm an aspiring actress and usually if they don't give you a description of the character you have to play for the audition, you are told to dress casually and comfortably, and this is great for me, just what I needed! Even when I went for job interviews I tried hard to hide curvy figure and look more formal! Anyways, hope you're having a great beginning of the year, Merriam! 💝

[@AngelissimaASMR]

thank you so much for these Theatrical Romantic videos. It's such a specific look and I've been trying to find what look suits me best. This was incredible, thank you.

[@missgingerlocksYT]

You have such a sweet voice. Thanks for this - having taken several online tests, I'm closest to a TR - but the Facebook Kibbe groups are cult-like and go on and on about taking a "journey" instead of helping you figure out good clothing choices.

[@pamfitz1]

Amen! Isn't it possible that some of us already had a realistic view of our body shapes?! I found it sort of condescending/patronizing.

[@kathryn2334]

I struggle with casual looks for my theatrical romantic body type. I sometimes feel that TR casual looks end up looking old fashioned or matronly on my slender shape. Please continue to do some more videos like this to help us!

[@catherinefleming-robertson3538]

Mango, all saints and h&m does nicely for tr like myself. Go French trendy/capsula wardrobe. It's save money is easy elegance xx I also by Marks and Spencer and next as they are good value esp sales.

[@anaelauve8070]

Im not very knowledgeable in this but I think theatrical romantics look very elegant and sharp with a pixie cut

[@gargishome8510]

After so long I feel I got a true and style that resonates with me, with what I like and with my usual style. Thank you so much!!

[@Iden_Elihio_1999]

I just took the long ass Kibbe Test and I finally found my body type ..... The Theatrical Romantic ....... It has been a pleasure, I am so glad I discovered not only the color analysis system but now the Kibbe Test, ..... Thank you Merriam ..........

[@lei10100]

Merriam could you do Kibbe typing for models like the VS model Elsa Holsk? The Victoria’s Secret brand has "a look " and it seems to go with a Kibbe body type

[@STARLIGHTCANDY4u]

I love this idea!

[@secretalias2264]

aren't they all flamboyant naturals?

[@elinljungstrom3932]

My cousin is flamboyant natural and she would greatly appreciate more tips on how to look feminine, sophisticated, elegant and sensual in a way that is actually doable in normal life. I feel like many of the standard recommendations for FN might work if you're a celebrity and have a lifestyle where you can pull of crazy hair, floor lenght dresses with deep Vs, avant garde fashion, etc. That may not work if you're a regular person who just wants to dress up a bit and look nice, in your own lines, while going to a nicer dinner or an event or a party that's not the Oscars. :) More tips on that look for FNs would be greatly appreciated.

[@aphr0d]

Elin Ljungström honestly, flamboyant naturals look amazing in a t shirt, “mom” jeans, and beautiful voluminous hair. But that’s just my opinion.

[@BigBang2324]

Your VOICE!! so relaxing

[@Pearlaceous]

I definitely look better with waist emphasis but can you suggest some ways for creating waist emphasis for a moderate waist, but short waisted TR with curvy chest? Belts do not look right!

[@solianamakonnen4798]

I tried on a shirt recently- loved the draping fabric, and the detailing at the neck and cuffs, but couldn’t shake the feeling that some thing was off until I pinched the cuffs to make them look fitted. This made such a huge difference that I had a tailor install snap buttons right there. Now I know why Thank you so much!!!

[@damayantianand7949]

I found out about Kibbe's recently and it explains so much! I look best when I'm in straight/skinny jeans and any fitted but soft top and glamourous curls. I straightened my hair for a little bit in my early 20s and just did not look as glam as most people do when they have straightened hair. My mom does not think curls are formal and i have had to shut down her comments to keep my curls at work and dress up events.

[@JC-yc8wg]

Hi Merriam ! As a theatrical romantic, I find it is really helpful for me to tie up the classic button up shirts. I tuck in the bows sometimes for a more polished look. I believe it gives me the perfect amount of sharpness but still provides adjustable waist emphasis. Thanks for all your great videos. I really enjoy them!

[@MuireannElwing]

Thank you so much for this! I think this finally confirmed to me what I'd suspected - that I'm a theatrical romantic. The main thing that confused me was that I have a waistline more like Mila Kunis and not the classic hourglass figure, but your words on that really helped me feel better about it. Not only that, but I found them true to my experience. Despite my waist not being as small, I really do look a lot better with waist emphasis! In fact, in retrospect, the outfits that have looked best on me over the years are ones that fit into the theatrical romantic style. I feel like I've finally cracked the code!

[@giuliapanicucci796]

Amazing video as always, Merriam! 😍 I especially want to deeply thank you for this one, since I think of myself as a theatrical romantic and I've found some really good advice here. Aldo, as a very curly haired girl I think the sharp face counturs of a TR are better complemented by half up half downs or updos, because otherwise the facial features kinda blurr among all the wispy hair. I share your point of view about the casual looks too, but I struggle to find more well fitted clothes! That's maybe why I like vintage inspired pieces: back in the days the life of romantics was waaaay more simple! 😉

[@giuliapanicucci796]

*Also

[@erika.vichcales]

do you have an updated video for the styles of 2022??

[@lailamichelle3810]

I’m a theatrical romantic but I have a hard time embracing the fitted all over look due to body image issues. Work clothes are hard for me too as a TR. I feel most of them are far too stiff and restraining. I also have a hard time because my personal style is bohemian and I love flowy unconstructed fabric.

[@01Angie10]

I feel the same!! I just replied to another commenter here that I love wrap dresses and find them to be very easy and forgiving, while flowy enough and you can pair them with cool boho jewelry :-)

[@realTLC]

Would love a video specifically on simple hairstyles for theatrical romantics. If the goal is to look good for casual occasions, having to do hair more elaborately seems to be contradicting and bothersome?

[@chucksareforshmucks5520]

This might be a little off, but do other TRs here feel that they cannot pull off "basic" fragrances? I've tried some really classic things, but find that if it isn't amped up enough with jasmine flower, lots of amber or sexy musk that it simply doesn't work for me. Tommy Girl, Chanel #5 etc. aren't "enough", but I get loads of compliments in super "date night" type stuff. Anyone else?

[@AngelissimaASMR]

yes totally! I'm woody, floral, oriental or vanilla oriental all the way!

[@vl2663]

I’m guessing it’s because everyday fragrance is usually too classic/soft classic for us?

[@superconfidentyou193]

I have always felt this way.

[@RebeccaL4]

Agreed!! I am drawn to floral oriental, musky & spicy scents and I love electic fragrances. I have stopped even testing out and wearing traditional fragrances and I'm dipping into niche fragrances because for one, it tends to "hold" or stick with my body chemistry. I'm finding soft, feminine, mainstream perfumes don't work for me. I am also just naturally drawn to unique and unusual note pairings.

[@ML-sr9ih]

@@AngelissimaASMR OH MY GOD. we are the same. Lets all start a club haha!

[@jasandraholmes3459]

I really love the "clean girl"sort of aesthetic mixed with boho and classic chic but I have a very hard time with the modern yang of "clean girl" and the drapery of boho. I also just found out I'm a TR and I have alot to learn.

[@saramsfi]

Amazing analysis 🌹. I am obsessed with your channel.

[@diabolique5325]

More videos of body types, please.😘 Happy new year!

[@hbarlaam]

One more question...what about shorts? Actually an entire video on shorts for the different styles would be great. :) Personally I don't find that ANY shorts are super flattering on me, but I live in a place that is very warm year round.

[@hbarlaam]

@@StellaM22 Not yet!

[@Marie-oy1bd]

I am binging on your videos! Fascinating: NOW I am beginning to understand in a much clearer way why certain styles just don't work for me/some people. I THINK I am "Soft Natural," but at first I thougth "Romantic," or "Soft Classic." Apparently I still have a steep learning curve! ;)

[@MA-iu5hu]

It's worth pointing out that while Kibbe's types create an aesthetically pleasing look, they assume that all women strive for femininity, which isn't the case and creates some atrocities on women who present more masculinely

[@peggy-sue-reads-a-book]

I love this series! The TR rules seem to work much better for me and your videos on the face and body not matching helped me get here (gamine face on a tall, pointy, but hourglass proportioned body I think = TR). It seems like everything in stores right now is for naturals and isn’t fitted enough for us.

[@Kattrunte]

Please do a video about tattoos for the types :-)

[@unneighborlyarcades6356]

I definitely agree that Rihanna looked better in the up-do than with the red hair. Her eyes became more noticeable-as if they'd come out of hiding. A question to my fellow watchers: Please describe the outfit you look best in. How many elements recommended for your type does it contain? How does it differ from the outfit you look your worst in?

[@laetitialalila7390]

Hi, I'm a Romantic, and at least for me, the fabric choice, fit and neckline are the most important. Color, ruffles, lace and jewelry are nice to have, but I don't find them so essential.

[@Alvyonzo]

Hi! I’m a TR and I look best in a crop top and pencil skirt, and worst in a floor length loose unstructured tent dress (it makes me look like a midget)

[@cianap.281]

I'm enjoying your Kibbe quizzes lately. I'm TR and I MUST have properly fitted shoulders. Like the seams must hit JUST right even on a casual T-shirt. (I used to think I was just neurotic, but I get why now). My ideal casual outfit: high waisted harem pants with a tight-ish tucked-in T-shirt (open but not-too-low neckline or just at the base of my neck, as long as the shoulders and bust are cut just right, no wrinkles), glittery metallic sandals, smokey eye, hair up. My controversial best outfit: 60s wool A-line skirt or kilt that ends a few inches above the knee, fitted cashmere mock-turtleneck worn un-tucked, tights, ankle boots with heels (all in dark jewel tones), smokey eye, dramatic side part with the small half pulled back. Shouldn't be a TR best but damn it works. Less controversial: baby tee tucked into high-waisted cigarette pants, big hair. ETA: I forgot my worst! big boxy shirts that hang like a tent down to my crotch in front, but sit bunched up at the top of my butt in the back. I.e., all shirts that are longer than hipbone length. Traditional menswear-cut blazers and jackets that end low on the hip, low- or mid-rise wide leg trousers, or worse: those trousers WITH those blazers. It's supposed to look professional but SOMEHOW makes me look like a hippie?!

[@unneighborlyarcades6356]

@@cianap.281 I would think the blazer/jacket that ends low paired with wide-legged trousers would be a D look (disagreements welcome, as they help me learn) and so it makes sense that it would not suit you. And it even makes sense that it would make you look like a hippie because I imagine fitted-ness to be an element your smaller, sharp bone structure requires. Such an outfit would look comical on me as well, though I would look underfed, rather than hippie-ish. I love that you included your "controversial best"-how interesting! Do you think there are some elements that "carry" the outfit and help explain why it looks so good despite the fact that it "isn't supposed to"? I picture an outfit with waist-definition and some straight lines created by the skirt and fitted shoulders, which I can imagine looking very cute.

[@cianap.281]

@@unneighborlyarcades6356 What you said about fittedness, waist definition and selective sharpness in the "controversial best" sounds about right to me. I don't know why a kilt is better on me than a pencil skirt (they look ok, but I always feel like I'm trapped inside them and they aren't ever sitting quite right), and honestly any attempt to try to explain it via Kibbe would just be a rationalization on my part.

[@personalchannel9973]

Thank you for doing these videos I absolutely love them!! I think I do prefer you talking about the more glamorous looks as oppose to the more casual ones but you can’t please everyone- iv also wonder whether you can apply kibble to dance- a Charleston for gamine, waltz and ballet for classics, tango for dramatic, street for naturals, what do you think? It’s simerlar to poses for body types- would be great a video talking about poses for body type , keep doing what you doing it’s great!

[@TheeScarletRose]

Hi! I am straight gamine, and I have a hard time with everything, considering I have to shop in the kid's section most of the time in this natural, free flowing fashion world. I wouldn't mind seeing a casual looks for gamine video. Especially with some summer clothes/swimwear as those are the things I seem to have a lot of trouble with. Plain shorts and a t-shirt can sometimes be too little detail or lacking in crispness and end up looking too natural on me, if you know what I mean.

[@joymiller2055]

I second all of this!!

[@clairekurdelak2913]

I saw something in the thrift store the other day that was terrible for me (FN) and I wondered who could wear it?! Then I realized it was perfect gamine! A short, boxy dress with horizontal lines across the top and a lot of short, broken lines in the details. Sort of ‘baby doll’ shape, but in a solid fabric with a decent weight to it.

[@sarahelmore7078]

ScarletRose86 yes!!! Agree!!!

[@selimimi5754]

Hell yeah I have the same trouble as a flamboyant gamine lol, I’d love to see some videos talking about all of this ^

[@PamHoshi]

Yes! Please!

[@leechun996]

Merriam, you did an amaaazinng job. everything makes sense, you prove everything with very good examples 👍 Thank you sooo much! If you could do make up and bag suggestions for TR, that would be incredibly nice of you❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@gracelewis6071]

I loooove that sweater on the left at 17:30! anyone know where to find it or link to an image for a reverse image search?

[@isabelamichetschlaeger5994]

Another beautiful explanation to listen even I m not TR..but there is always something to learn...it s so good to know how to change or adjust what can work better for us. Please keep going...looking forward to hear about FN too 😍😍

[@chrissymccallister7951]

Thank u for another Kibbe styling video 💜 I like that u encourage us to not focus on one thing (such as having a tiny waist vs slightly inward waist) bc it doesn't dominate the romantic body type. Great thinking! So I'm more than likely a classic with a tiny yang skeleton but have random soft & thick areas lol like face, bust & sometimes tummy. I'm pretty even all over w/ small hips... (otherwise if I had hips I'd think I was a theatrical romantic!) All I know is I look my best in clean classic fitted clothes monochromatic w/ very little print. My biggest struggle is finding variety in clothes that dont emphasize my tummy. Sometimes the result of wearing fitted clothes. Also how can I look more romantic without feeling like a little girl in mother's clothes or appear pear-shaped? I'd also love to know if I can wear bold whimsical tops with funny sayings on them...without looking like a woman wearing kids clothes. I've tried a lot of things and now I've gotten rid of 2/3 of my closet!

[@mooglewhale]

ive gotten rid of practically all of my clothes too!! Im going to get my quick kibbe typing done by Merriam before i buy anything at all!! x

[@choisanscroptop7809]

what do i do if i‘m theatrical romantic but really like the natural style?

[@PolarBear-rc4ks]

You could try incorporating natural lines into your clothing? You don't have to be TR clothes from head to toe, just majority, but with some natural pieces to mix it up. At the end of the day you can wear whatever you like.

[@latinaalma1947]

I mix these styles my ROMANTIC elements are a fitted and emphasized waist always...fitted cuffs and ankles. My hair is natural long and loose but a little curve because my hair is naturally beach waves. My skirts usually are flowing and if short usually have some flare at the bottom...I look amazing in milkmaid tops,,peplums, deep,v necks, some small ruffles on deep v vecks. For shoes I wear riding boots with ankle or maxi skirts in winter, sandals in summer or ballet flats....I never wear sports shoes. I LIKE. Velvets, shiny fabrics no hard fabrics never pointed collar button up shirts. MY favorite accessory is medium to wide belts for waist emphasis and I have many.

[@lisamarie7268]

Yes soft classic looks please!

[@pamelavera2247]

When I wear my hair down in many curls it looks a little bit like a wig, than when I pull some pieces back from my temples or wear it half up, or softly waved.

[@jessicagomes4043]

Being a TR and a Summer in coloring, how do I wear those beautiful bright cool colors without breaking the silhouette? I don’t like wearing pastels or monochromatic looks

[@valentinec2891]

Late answer but instead of monochromatic you can try low contrast to do not break the silhouette

[@valentinec2891]

For example you love a bright pink top, instead of wearing it with black pants, try a beige one with it, the contrast level will be wayyy lower

[@JessieBanana]

I do agree about the hair. Sometimes I feel like my hair matter more than my outfit. I gravitate towards there jogger style that tapers at the bottom. I never realized that was a thing. I think the difference between Rihanna and Beyoncé in the hair is personal and not due to the Kibbie type. I think it’s more down to Rihanna’s forehead.

[@gayaanimation8685]

I’m theatrical romantic, and I LOVE my natural soft curly hair. I look good with hair blowdried straight, but nothing beats my natural hair texture!

[@michellefleming1738]

Another amazing video. So helpful. I would love to have some recommendations for shorts. Its summer here, thats why I'm thinking about it.

[@brittanystorey9460]

Can you do a video on warm clothing for TRs? I struggle because warm fabrics are very thick and look really bad on me, also they are typically chunky. I live in canada and it goes down to 30 celcius where I live. I found a puffer that has the lantern sleeves online so I'm going to try it but worried it might be too thick? Thanks, I'm 26 and am often outside walking my dog but don't want to look frumpy.

[@bethanyeaton9835]

Ontario here. Just learning about being a TR but this may help for winter coats and jackets. Lighter colours (not always practical I know lol) with soft, fluffy hat, cinched in waist, belted, glamourous details like faux fur, a soft feminine scarf. I'm trying to think winter glamour even with a bit of edge so I wear leather gloves with leopard print cuffs in the fall. Hope this helps. Canadian winters are not easy so in February I think of glamourous accessories with my big hooded fur trimmed parka.

[@isabelamichetschlaeger5994]

U know..just popped up in my mind...what about shoes for every and each type of body types? 😍

[@heatherhelena9090]

Merriam, speaking of how one or two questions don't make or break a body type, that it's more about the overall lines, as in the case of a theatrical romantic with an answer B-waist or a dramatic/flamboyant natural with a smaller waist... Could you do a video typing/explaining some of the flamboyant naturals with more curves? I saw Aly Arts thoughts on Shailene Woodley being a flamboyant natural, and also many people type Angelina Jolie as either flamboyant natural or natural. With both these women I can see a lot of softness in the figure and facial features, as with Jennifer Lawrence who Kibbe types as flamboyant natural. That makes me kind of confused on why soft natural isn't being suggested for these three ladies. I think they all have a long vertical line and long limbs, which of course is associated with FN. But as you point out, there are 15 questions in the test and those are just 2 answers, and I think all of them would get a couple of D or E-answers if you typed them. I don't really understand why there dramatic undercurrent is being considered stronger than their yin undercurrent. What are your thoughts on this?

[@HL-er8sk]

Heather Helena because of their broad shoulders and broad bones in the uber part of their body that give a squarish effect and make them look heavier than soft naturals or naturals

[@heatherhelena9090]

@@HL-er8sk I see the point about broad bones and looking heavy, and I think it's noticable in some (or most) cases. But then again, what is the point of paying attention to someone's figure, flesh and facial features, if the broadness of shoulders and bones trumps all? Especially since all naturals have a soft yang skeleton, with broader shoulders and larger bones, and can look a bit heavy. If it's the overall yin/yang balance that matters, how can being curvy and having yin face matter to such a small degree? I think it's hard to tell with tall naturals who still look feminine and curvy, who seem to have both some drama and some softness. That's why I'd love to see someone actually go through the test and answer it question by question, just so I could understand it better. I used to think I was soft natural and I'm usually told that I look good with waist emphasis, but now I'm thinking I might not be able to tell the difference between different kinds of naturals.

[@HL-er8sk]

Heather Helena i see i agree it’s confusing i was like that in the beginning but after training my eyes it starts to become more clear ..

[@elinljungstrom3932]

I second this! I remember Merriam saying in the Confused by the Kibbe Test video that the confusion is often between two different types, like SN and R, not between to different subtypes, like FG or SG. For me it's the opposite, I think the larger type is easier to figure out, but the undercurrent might be trickier. If the confusion is between two types you can just try on and compare the clothes, but I don't know if comparing the clothes will make the subtype more obvious.

[@chrissymccallister7951]

This thread has me thinking.... Merriam or Ally said recently, the skeleton is the base. How we gain or lose weight represents the flesh. When recovering from surgery, I lost weight all over except my bust! As I recovered, I gained evenly all over. I concluded I'm a classic with extra bust lol (bc my shoulders are my widest point. [This why I feel if I HAD hips I'd be TR.] Secondary, I decided my round cheeks, soft tummy were just soft ying elements, not the base. And that my thin neck shoulders, long arms/feet & small butt are not natural, but give me yang sharpness under the flesh. I'm pretty sure I'm a dramatic classic with full bust. But I do plan to get Merriams typing done to confirm! It's not easy...but intriguing to figure out 💜

[@zoeh.4421]

This video was so helpful! Thanks so much!! Could you do a video on prom/formal dresses for the body types?

[@moumitadeb9337]

Excellent video ! 👍

[@alyssapfluger4236]

I'm a TR but I have thin, stick straight, long hair that's all one length. I don't want to apply heat and I usually just throw it in a side braid. :-/

[@rosechip779]

I also have a thin-ish, extremely straight and long hair. What I do is I put my hair up on a bun for the night. I don't really know the best word to describe it, but it's sort of like tightly twisting or orbiting the hair around itself XD. Also, I think doing it when the hair is slightly damp voluminizes the roots a bit.

[@sherryedwards695]

I am a Theoretical Romantic. Depending on my weight issues I do not always like waist emphasis. But I do love belts and have a whole collection. What is the reasoning for fittedness at the cuffs? I have clothing that is not fitted at the wrists and ankles.

[@choisanscroptop7809]

i‘ve narrowed it down to soft gamine and theatrical romantic but it‘s so hard for me to figure out which body type i am

[@darjay94]

jimin yoongi lover if you’re thin and short and not shapely you’re most likely a gamine, if you have curves, a romantic

[@danisha5844]

Also, have you ever considered doing Kibbe body types on Kpop Idols? Many people would be interested in it!

[@hoebihoebi2536]

Agree! Kpop idols, or Asians in general, are so hard to classify. But I'm certain Irene from RV is an R or TR.

[@danisha5844]

@@hoebihoebi2536 oh, I haven't analyzed Irene, but i have observed that Mamamoo's Hwasa may belong to the romantic family, she's very soft in her flesh!

[@hoebihoebi2536]

@@danisha5844 really? I think Hwasa is somewhere in the Gamine family, Romantics usually don't have long limbs like she does. But yeah the flesh is definitely yin. I think it's Solar that's in the romantic side tho.

[@alyasl.3350]

I would definitely be interested, however it's harder to guess the type for them because they would all go through some type of surgery(not shaming, it's just the truth..). So if you wanted to type the correctly you should probably look at pre-debut photos. I think I agree that Irene could be a romantic though!!

[@hoebihoebi2536]

@@alyasl.3350 true, but I think it's the body and proportions that says it all.

[@emmaphilo4049]

I don't know if I am romantic or theatrical romantic hehe. I guess both because they are both romantic after all. I like elements of gamine and soft classic too. Although I dreamt all my life to be a natural due to being brainwashed by fashion and the medias... What a mess lol. Let's love ourselves as much as possible if we can

[@23hojojo]

Thank you for this. I belive im TR. Butt i have notoriously straight hair and really don' t know how to currle it. Nor do I have time. I' ll check out that link and that girl with hair. Hair is definetly important

[@sarahrutledge8856]

Braids! Braids can be intricate and add some extra shape.

[@Taichientaoyin]

Please help me to find my body type

[@autumnedwards45]

problem with TR is that all the clothes are so form fitting. its not comfy always wearing wearing such form fitting clothes...yeah i wanna look good but sometimes i just wanna wear a flowy loose clothing and still look good

[@magdakar4252]

Oh, Myriam, i would love to see t. Romantics or romantics on different style, and not in the stereotypical ones. F. example, on Rock badass , classic, grunge, boho etc...By the way, is it possible that t. Romantics can look good in soft classic outfits? I feel like i can do Both and also some soft gamine too...

[@stayathomemess]

Planning a vacation and what would be interesting would be swimsuits for the body types.

[@superconfidentyou193]

That's a really good idea. Great idea for a video.

[@lindavantassel5151]

FYI Merriam, your links above are not working. Loved the video! I have no idea what I am lol, either Theatrical Romantic, Dramatic Classic or Soft Gamine ?????

[@patriciah.967]

Informative videos. I also watch Aly Art. From watching your videos I think I am soft gamine, (I am 5ft 3' small boned wider hips, face is heart shaped with high cheekbones and forehead.) Previously I thought I was a classic.) Do you have a video for casual soft gamines?

[@kareng.7773]

she has a video on hair makeup and clothes for SG where she discusses the lines and the fact that once we know them well we can use them to achieve any kind of look.

[@michellechouinard4958]

I look sooo bad in crew neck t-shirts... crazy how accurate these body types are...

[@sherryedwards695]

I remembered another 2 issues I complain about. I am short-waisted and have a protruding belly. I do not like to draw attention to my waist and belly areas.

[@joyursales2135]

Please make a video showing which type share the same line or which one looks ridiculous on terrible when trying another.. example you mentioned theatrical romantic can wear some gamine lines but gamines wont look as good when wearing romantic lines

[@amusingmyslf]

Well, my hair goes with Romantic, naturally curly, a 2C on the charts. Or maybe Natural...I don't know..

[@rainymornings]

I think it's not so much about what hair you HAVE, but what kind of hair suits you best! These can be different, I have straight hair but it looks a lot better when it's got some wave to it.

[@Maaaaaam]

I’m theatrical romantic and I have a short waist so emphasizing my waist can make me look squat :( idk what to do.

[@PolarBear-rc4ks]

Maybe you're not TR? Or maybe you need to do it "differently", like merriam talked about mila kunis and Aly Art did a video recently on Elizabeth Taylor, she wears mid waist (not high waist!) dresses and big belt with trousers! Hope this helps???

[@dannyfer8390]

Hi Merriam please do something on DC!

[@isabelamichetschlaeger5994]

The most challanging for FN I think is the super glamourous look...can u pls give us some advices?😍😘

[@kurapikakurta3863]

So prior to this video, I have been wondering about whether I'm theatrical romantic, soft natural, soft dramatic or even soft gamine and I think watching more of your videos and analyzing my photos as opposed to just looking at myself in the mirror is really pointing me to better direction of what my body type could possibly be, although I think I still have a long way to go. I've got a lot of D's in my answers on the test and I have a very large bust as well no matter what my weight is so at first I thought I was a theatrical romantic or romantic. But then after watching more videos from you, I think from my understanding, Theatrical Romantics are very yin but just have some yang undercurrents coming through, meaning their bones and flesh are still very yin, with just a few sharp yang elements. Whereas a Soft Dramatic(perhaps a soft natural as well) is very yang with just a few yin undercurrents, mostly coming from the flesh than the bones. That's when I realized, that I couldn't be a romantic at all. First of, I've always looked very long limbed and tall ever since I was a kid. In pictures and in real life, my head always looks way too tiny for the rest of my torso. I have small waist, but my waist is not defined enough because of my yang hips so I knew I couldn't be a romantic. After analyzing my answers from the tests, despite having 6 D's, I also had 4/5 A's and 2 B's, all of which are coming from my bone structure and then the D answers mostly comes from my bustline and my face usually in the fleshy bits and very few are coming from the bones. A lot of times, I was even debating between choosing C or D for a lot of my D answers so that really showed me I'm not yin enough to be a romantic, and I don't have enough balance or contrast in my bone structure to be a classic or a gamine(just for reference, in the tests I have 6 D's, 4/5 A's, 2/3 B's and 2 C's). I think your videos has helped me narrow down my choices enough for me to truly pinpoint what my body type really is. I also looked at my old pictures at different weights, wearing clothes suited for different body types. I noticed that wearing Gamine and Romantic lines(both clothes and hair) makes my body/torso look more grandiose, and significantly emphasizes how small my head is compared to the rest of my body(if that even makes sense). I also noticed that wearing clothes/hair something along the lines of classic is not that bad on me but I know long, loose, boxy clothing of a natural looks way too big and separate for my body(like I'm wearing a sack of potatoes or often times I look matronly). I know I can carry bold colors, prints and details so that really cancels the romantic out, so I think what I should most definitely explore and understand the Dramatic lines as I think in pictures that's where I look most harmonious. But I'm open to exploring other body types as well just to be sure that I really am a Dramatic(or a sub type of it) and not something else(like some subtypes of Natural, Classics or Gamines perhaps).

[@graciekattan6618]

I would like to see this for classics or soft classic please (:

[@sherryedwards695]

Yes, I think that romantic-theatrical is what I am. However, I hate the word 'theatrical'. It sounds like something not real, pretending. Why can't it have a different name? I agree with all your points.

[@Biancaleigh693]

The reason why is because dramatic sounds too harsh (dramatic romantic) so they changed the wording to theatrical so sounds a little less harsh

[@malaikaabwonji8760]

Thanks for the information. I think I am a theatrical romantic but these tops... I could never wear.

[@AndromedaMarina]

I was really confused and frustrated for many months, trying to find my Kibbe type, jumping between mainly the dramatic types. I had a suspicion I was SD though never completely convinced. With these facts you have just shown, I finally see the light :D Finally! All the clothes in the recommendations are the kind that would look best on me, I guess I am just a taller TR which is why I was thinking about SD . Now that I know, I regret cutting my long hair (into a short, blunt and poofy bob) even more D: Love your channel, Merriam. Thank you so much! Have a wonderful New Year!

[@laetitialalila7390]

Curl that bob girl! 😃 I'm a Romantic with naturally stick straight hair and I had to cut my hair into a bob for health reasons, it can work if you make it work! 😇 Look for images of "short wavy bob" or "short curly bob" for inspiration. Hope this helps!

[@AndromedaMarina]

@@laetitialalila7390 Thank you, I really appreciate the tip. I wish you the best :D

[@kiyo6582]

I would really love more examples of androgynous/men's wear inspired pieces for theatrical romantics? I know I'll never be a dramatic but I think frills and only round silhouettes are so dated and tedious! I want some Claire Underwood in my wardrobe, somehow.

[@purrgundy]

Well as you only need a few TR elements to your more masculine outfits, maybe try to add the yin with voluminous/rounded hair, or with rounded accessories or shoes (also you can still leave your ankles visible and tapered). Moreover, men also have Kibbe types so you can check out their lines as well and adapt them to your body 😉