I'm getting a lot of comments that David Kibbe has typed Selena as TR. I'm holding out hope that he will retype her. He did retype Charlize Theron from TR to FN.
@theamethyst934 жыл бұрын
I think waist emphasis is really important for naturals in general. Every time I wear an outfit with no waist emphasis I regret it.
@time_lapse79072 жыл бұрын
Same here
@nataliebutler Жыл бұрын
Flamboyant naturals rock a tent dress because their wide frame carries it well.
@eebonyhope Жыл бұрын
Yup that’s me
@tripleleotarot2416 Жыл бұрын
Fr, I look like a blob without it 😅
@theamethyst93 Жыл бұрын
@@nataliebutler that’s been the only exception in my experience.
@weekend1rocks5 жыл бұрын
Good video, just some slight corrections: Kibbe actually recommends that Soft Naturals wear delicate jewelry and shoes and avoid chunky accessories. Chunky, heavy jewelry is more Flamboyant Natural. Also, for Soft Natural the waist should always be slightly defined (although not cinched) and wide shapeless silhouettes should be avoided. Some people are saying they must not be SN because big, baggy clothing doesn't suit them but actually it's not supposed to.
@merriamstyle5 жыл бұрын
I see what you mean. Kibbe says in his book that Soft Natural jewelry is intricate of course, and that they should avoid severe jewelry or 'heavy chunky pieces', but I also see that he says to avoid small jewelry (which I see as more delicate). Remember, smaller intricate jewelry would be Romantic. So I took this to mean that the jewelry should be larger, but also slightly intricate (usually larger means chunkier if you google 'chunky jewelry' that's what you'd get). If SN doesn't wear 'chunky' jewelry, then it'll look too small relative to their larger bones. And yes, I agree that the waist should be loosely defined--sorry if that wasn't clear in the video! It is still only one element of the overall style.
@HumanimalChannel4 жыл бұрын
@@merriamstyle you do mention the loosely defined waist. I finally worked put my type, SN, and this video, indeed all of the videos you e made, have been so helpful.
@ligiamonteiro02 жыл бұрын
I am a soft natural and I can completely relate to your remarks.
@TinSoldier7 Жыл бұрын
That's interesting because I'm a soft natural and baggy/oversized clothing does suit me just fine. I think for baggy clothes to REALLY work though, they have to be taken in and loosely fitted at certain parts, especially the waist. So loose/oversized, but all the measurements (Especially shoulders) are perfectly fitted.
@carolineloop1995 Жыл бұрын
Small jewelry but not intricate.
@Shri100percent5 жыл бұрын
This is so funny. You're telling me that the way I look my best is by not trying?? I AM DEAD I look great just normal without my hair done and minimal comfy clothes
@memo-fq3ps Жыл бұрын
Kibbe did say recently (I know this video's older, and before this, a lot of people thought Selena was a sn back then) that Selena Gomez is actually a theatrical romantic, which to me, makes more sense. Sure, some of these outfits that would work for SNs work for her here, but I think they can also work for TRs too, because I think some SN and TR looks overlap, if that makes sense. She's very petite to me, and I don't just mean that she looks short, but that she has narrow shoulders imo. Plus she has double curve, which I don't think soft naturals have.
@susanholl59945 жыл бұрын
I'm blown away. I wish I had this video years ago. Now I understand why my favorite clothes, the ones I have worn to bits, worked on my body the best.
3 жыл бұрын
Same. And I'm mourning the "perfect" blazer I loved to death and lost on a night out years ago even more, it was pretty much the perfect soft natural item of clothing.
@user-qp6lj6gu7s5 жыл бұрын
Paraphrasing here but "No makeup-makeup and actual no makeup fits every type" is so true - thank you! It's like you mentioned way back that if you only think skin tight clothing look good on you it's probably because you haven't found your type yet because skin tight doesn't mess with the lines, same with makeup! I've noticed that if I only wear my SD lines, even if they might seem really out there and like they would need (heavy) makeup to compliment the look that is not the case because my face by itself already matches the lines. Of course the right colours help with looking good too without makeup.
@culturecoroner5 жыл бұрын
M cool insight.
@xxromanovaxx66822 жыл бұрын
No but soft naturals can't pull off any other makeup style than the no-makeup makeup
@crazeechick815 жыл бұрын
I have been following my type unconsciously
@merriamstyle5 жыл бұрын
What's your type? I think we intuitively gravitate toward the lines that we know look best on us.
@crazeechick815 жыл бұрын
@@merriamstyle Soft Natural I knew I had romantic as an influence in my facial features and body type but I had trouble deciding about my bones if they were dramatic, natural or classic. The first time I took it, it said I was a theatrical romantic, then I was soft classic and so finally I took pics of myself and tried again. The difference between me being a theatrical romantic and soft natural is one question ( my shoulders) lol I love chunky jewelry and loosely tucking in my slouchy tops to give waist definition. :)
@mackberg17924 жыл бұрын
I feel the same! Finally decided I am a soft natural and literally I’ve been doing all of this without knowing it! Haha
@Iden_Elihio_19993 жыл бұрын
@@noirinserenity Well do you look better in SN lines?
@Iden_Elihio_19993 жыл бұрын
@@noirinserenity Yes , I got 13 answer D's so it was easy to decipher that I am TR but I look alright in SN lines because they have several answer D's .... Maybe that is why it is confusing for you ......
@elinljungstrom39325 жыл бұрын
You explain Kibbe in a better and more understandable way than anyone I've come across; not just stating which lines to wear, but exploring the thought behind why those lines work best. This makes it so much easier to understand and use the recommendations in a creative way. So thank you for this and thumbs up for the long video, the longer the better! :)
@Analysis_Paralysis4 жыл бұрын
This video is actually the best video on the internet on Soft Naturals! :) It has taught me so much about my type...
@dawnriddle-knowlton99324 жыл бұрын
Well put.
@di34865 жыл бұрын
OMG YES!!!! 35 min of my body type😍😍😍Thank you so much! My hair was always the biggest hint that I was SN, long and naturally wavy, always undone.
@natarixo99655 жыл бұрын
That's how I was able to decide between soft gamine and soft natural too! Straight sleek hair doesn't look as good as loose, wavier hair due to the silhouette
@jpanicacci5 жыл бұрын
Yay, YOU GO! long and naturally wavy!!! Me too... Soft Natural infomation is tough to find.
@catorce90274 жыл бұрын
I have always dressed my line without knowing. I took the test and kept getting natural (which didnt exactly fit) until a detailed Kibbe test. Soft natural is how I naturally dress! Yay!
@reenujose43613 жыл бұрын
Loose waist emphasis (tucking in shirt) Open neckline Relaxed hair Every looks - Separates - all elements need not follow the lines But fitting top and bottom ✖️ Professional Blazers - Relaxed, loose waist emphasis, tailoring on cuff Belted blazer Role up sleeves (gathering - yin) Blouse - loose fabric, draped/open neckline (open, not too small bow), loose tailoring on cuff Bag - Unconstructed Jewelry - Chunky Heels - Chunky ( not too dainty, delicate), rounded shoes (not pointy) Sweater - open neckline, oversized, soft, loose, tailoring on the cuffs (yin) Tops Intricacy, open neckline, loose/flowy, light weight fabric, draped Prints - larger, more space in between, relaxed Shawls 💯 Jewelry - long, Chunky (not too small or close to neck) Elegant - Drapes (shawl type effect), Cape dress Hair - Carefree, relaxed look beach hair, beach waves, bit undone/messy, loose braids, messy bun Rounded edges VOLUME! not too manicured Make up - Matte, semi matter (not overly glowly) No sharp, delicate lines Thicker winged eye Blended eye look (not too blended) Glossy lip (not sparkly) Clumpy, oversized eyelashes ( not separated) Bags Hobo, bucket bags Large No Sharp shapes Thicker straps Jewelry Longer, Chunky Chunky bracelets Oversized Chunky hoops Higher up, choker ✖️
@Miamor-v1 Жыл бұрын
Omg thank you so much for your effort in this 🥹🙏🏽🦋
@tripleleotarot2416 Жыл бұрын
You da real MVP 🥇
@lorilee19315 ай бұрын
Thank you.
@candiirabbit3 жыл бұрын
Despite being a SN I dress rather like how people would expect Classic's to dress but I still noticed that I followed SN rules without knowing them. I always get compliments with my outfits though. I think too many people get caught up with example photos for their type's styles. A lot of example photos showcase other people's PERSONAL TASTE, as long as you understand the underlying rules, you can wear basically any style, just tweak it to fit your body type.
@spidergirl72902 жыл бұрын
I'm so grateful that you haven't taken this video down!!! There is no way Selena Gomez is TR, I don't care what Kibbe says :) He is known to be biased in favor of TRs: he thinks that TR is the most beautiful type, and Selena's sweet face is easy to take one look at and want to put her in that category. But your analysis was so thorough and really proved with several examples how clothing BEHAVES on Selena, which is the ultimate proof of a person's body type! Relaxed lines look sublime on Selena; her makeup looks fussy and strange when it's sparkly; her hair with a beach body wave is gorgeous; her posture in the relaxed Natural way really suits her entire essence and personality; etc.
@arwenmoon9815 Жыл бұрын
Even though now David Kibbe has assigned Selina Gomez as Theatrical Romantic, I still agree that she looks stunning in Soft Natural attire. I am starting to think that he is just making up new rules because he doesn’t like how people are starting to learn for themselves and apply his methods at a higher level than he himself does. It should be a compliment to him that he started a revolution like this.
@maymorfer5 жыл бұрын
Girl, your voice is so damn smooth! I love watching videos with youtubers explaining things calmly and softly. Nobody can stand those girls yelling on their videos! Thanks, ^_^
@fhqqtastic5 жыл бұрын
I agree with all of this besides the makeup portion. Dewy vs. matte I don't believe is the issue, SN can of course look just as amazing in dewy makeup as they could in matte, it's the application that matters. In fact, I'd go as far as saying SN look better in a dewy glowy makeup than matte, as I see the matte looking a bit harsh if close attention is not given, and the glowy is very fresh, as Kibbe says a SN should be. You also mention that watercolor blending isn't a good choice for SN yet Kibbe directly says otherwise.
@merriamstyle5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for mentioning this. It can be a source of confusion for people in the future. I just looked over the recommendations again, and I definitely see what you mean. Here's my interpretation of what's going on between my examples vs Kibbe's recommendations/putting it all together: I'm not sure what 'fresh faced' really means, and it could mean something different now than it did in the 70's (maybe now, it means dewey, but in the 70's it meant powdered, who knows). But, I see that he says watercolor blending is good (but then again, it's hard to say if watercolor blending = overly blending, because I do agree there has to be some blending, otherwise it does look too severe). I show examples where overblending is clearly not good in my opinion. What do you think of the examples of Selena with dewey make up, and with the overly blended green make up that I show? I think they do not look good at all!!
@latifx39442 жыл бұрын
I've found for myself a satin foundation is perfect on me. Not too dewy, but not overly matte. Really powdered looks on me make me look a little sick while dewy makes me look too round in the face.
@justinemarin162 жыл бұрын
I agree especially because "glowy" skin tends to be associated with natural makeup. There's a difference between shiny/glowy and shimmery/sparkling. The latter involves some type of glitters which I can imagine would work against a SN. And this might be why that Met gala makeup look on Selena was not flattering.
@katli8882 жыл бұрын
I agree with you. I personally look better with glowy skin, when my face looks matte it looks tight, restricted and actually makes me look older, I think. I also work really hard to hydrate my skin as it’s naturally really dry sooo ima stick with my glowy natural face lol
@alicec.61952 жыл бұрын
I have found my body type paying attention to what doesn't look good on me. I always felt out of place with "tailored formal office" kind of clothes, specially blazers and now it makes so much sense. I always liked myself in the good examples shown too!
@travelandlaughs92812 жыл бұрын
Yes same here, even though the style I really love is like a London street style, bright colors and unusual silhouettes...I’ve come to terms with this fact that it doesn’t suit me and I look much better and feel much more confident when I wear clothes in the SN spectrum, particularly boho style clothes hehe. I always wondered why I looked better with my hair undone and more flowy clothing. 😂
@itsjuicenotwine2 жыл бұрын
Yes i look extra wide with blazers lol
@user-io4um3ux7k5 жыл бұрын
These videos are so helpful to fine tune your wardrobe. You and Aly Art have done a great job. One is not better than the other just different approach. I sew my clothes and now I have help picking patterns. I still need you to do a SD clothing hair makeup accessories. Thank you.
@conversegirl30745 жыл бұрын
I was torn between SN and TR before today; and while I can wear some SN things and look alright, a lot of this stuff doesn't suit me...especially not the business looks. I'd look really sloppy in those lines I think. Your type vids will be helpful for people to determine what they *aren't*, as well as help people who truly are those types. I can't wait for TR and the rest! Excellent work here, I appreciate how detailed this is.
@merriamstyle5 жыл бұрын
So awesome that this helped you narrow down your type! Yes, I feel like SN is one of the types that people 'mistype' into. :) And this comments section sort of confirmed that for me a little bit. 'Soft Yang' is probably the most confusing thing in terms of Kibbe.
@mycolouralchemy12595 жыл бұрын
Converse Girl and vice versus for me 😍
@kuramacabre3 жыл бұрын
That was exactly my struggle. I just look messy and not enough put together.
@slightlymisdirected5 жыл бұрын
*likes before watching because I already know how good this video is gonna be*
@Analysis_Paralysis4 жыл бұрын
I like your nickname! 😊
@devorahann32305 жыл бұрын
Thank you! I can't seem to find enough updated info for soft natural. This is perfect for me 💚
@mwyz4 жыл бұрын
Well now I understand my sweater obsession.
@madisonaubrey60763 жыл бұрын
Hmm.. I know the baggy sweater is recommended for us, but I beg to differ. For those of us with significant curves, the chest and hips pushing the sweater out takes away our small waistline if not belted/tucked.
@merriamstyle3 жыл бұрын
go for baggy cardigans then! and with a tight top underneath so you can still see your small waist. also remember to make sure that the cardigan is long, not cropped. same for sweaters. oftentimes beveled types (naturals) think that they aren't naturals because they say they look weird in oversized things, but it's not that, it's that they look weird in short oversized things, which will just look poofy and awful on them!! so long lines are also key.
@madisonaubrey60763 жыл бұрын
@@merriamstyle Quality advice per usual! Thank you for the informative response!
@lorilee19315 ай бұрын
Yes.
@MonkeyDLuffy-rr3wl3 жыл бұрын
Things I love about being SN: -Mixing oversized and skintight clothes -No or little make-up -Fizzy/Irregularly wavy hair looks good on me - Thick heeled high heels -The tucking: bi vibes! Things I hate: -Drapes -Boho style -Flowy things hanging on my clothes -Soft waist emphasis (I feel like I have to show it or hide it, no mish-mash for me) -Those blazers and cardigans ( Sometimes I wear them, but I usually feel uncomfortable) -Natural colors (which are in the video-great for others, not for me: I need something colorful to match my Neutral/Winter features)
@lorilee19315 ай бұрын
Same here.
@Celeste-.-marie Жыл бұрын
I'm a soft natural and glad that I have naturally wavy hair now! I tend to dress this way instinctively - just now learning about the Kibbe body types!
@TheAnimaAnimal5 жыл бұрын
So I look good in everything I hate. Flimsy and flowy fabrics that get in the way, draping that distract. Pisses me off. Only good thing is looseness I guess.
@fonsineknshr4 жыл бұрын
Same ;_; I'm ok with the elegant evening dresses and the hair, but the flowy fabrics that gets in the way and sometimes falls off my body... I hate them.
@Analysis_Paralysis4 жыл бұрын
I also hate drapes! Wearing a draped dress makes me feel like I'm wearing a towel and I feel undressed... 😣
@edennis85783 жыл бұрын
In the Color Me Beautiful system years ago, the Natural type was different. Still relaxed and unconstructed, but not so much delicate, flowy fabrics or elaborate draping. The type featured textured knits and fabrics, nothing too tight or constricting, nothing uptight-looking, too smooth, or too shiny. Natural materials, like cotton or wool. Not a lot of jewelry. Imo, telling soft naturals to wear those huge oversized sweaters isn't the best idea, since curvy types need to show a waist or they look fatter than than they are. I look enormous if I don't have a waist in my clothes. Also those clothes that always look they're going to fall off are for young girls who look they're being edgy, or experimenting with their style. On a middle aged woman, it could easily look a little nutjobby, like somebody escaped a rubber room or forgot their meds. The CMB Natural type was more grownup casual, not boho at all (that was the Arty type). That's what most of the looks in this video remind me of - the Arty type.
@katarina56513 жыл бұрын
ikr...yeas expensive pieces on selena look great but normal pieces for peasants and especially those hideous shawls are straight horrible :D also I feel SN is more likely for young girls.
@TaxingIsThieving3 жыл бұрын
I'm so confused, I hate Soft Natural lines and I'm sure I look better in Romantic...
@HumanimalChannel4 жыл бұрын
After watching videos for probably a year I finally know I'm soft natural!
@ang5798 Жыл бұрын
Why did so many kibbe inspired people make lengthy videos as Selena Gomez as a soft natural when she was never confirmed by kibbe? Now half the video is redundant since she is officially typed as Theatrical Romantic Why not stick to the confirmed celebrities?
@ang5798 Жыл бұрын
I also see that the "business look" Around minute 8 on the right side is clearly going in the direction of R/TR/SC
@EricaMorgan2 жыл бұрын
I’m a soft natural with large bust and I find a lot of boho looks to make me look wider because they often are so loose on the bust and waist. I really need the waist definition or I look bigger.
@edenpffen2 жыл бұрын
same it’s a struggle all i feel confident is a crop top and a flares tennis skirt due to my narrow hips but even so because i’m overweight i’m still not confident 😒
@sattvadevi5 жыл бұрын
Hi Merriam! I wonder if you could please make a video on overweight and the types - how to recognize the types "through" the overweight (on ourselves and others) with examples from each type? That would be very helpful! And thank you for your videos, I'm always so excited to find a new one! 😊❤️🧡❤️
@laurag16115 жыл бұрын
Merriam, please make a video comparing Soft Natural vs. Soft Gamine body types!! ... I think it is a common confusion in many people 🤷🙋
@NisthaTrivedi3 жыл бұрын
Same here 😁😁
@DR17dede3 жыл бұрын
Yes me too. Is it possible to be a SN if you are ft tall?
@janedelaney43273 жыл бұрын
And soft natural and Flamboyant gamine - can be close also.
@emilyevans69895 жыл бұрын
Thank you so very much for this! This whole Kibbe thing finally came together when I saw MY lines and MY clothes. This was wonderful! Thank you thank you thank you!!!!
@speshulgay3 жыл бұрын
Yup this is me and explains why I love loose clothes and look best in a loose top tucked into my waist. And I do agree I look better with my hair messy. I love the examples you gave and how you contrasted with some other types. Extremely helpful and I do love boho style already lol.
@mycolouralchemy12595 жыл бұрын
Finally, found myself! And my instincts re my attire are mostly right, whoop!! And relax 💕
@user-zr1vn9nl8r5 жыл бұрын
I wish I was soft natural. They have the best clothing style
@mycolouralchemy12595 жыл бұрын
Mary I’m so happy, I thought I was soft classic first. Then theatrical romantic. Now I’ve realised I’m soft natural and can wear what I naturally do 😛🌸
@laur-unstagenameactuallyca15874 жыл бұрын
I wish I was soft classic 😞 I love their clothes. grass is greener I guess
@samanthaperla97094 жыл бұрын
@@mycolouralchemy1259 I am exactly like that. I took the test and it saids I am a soft classic, but I also got lots of answers that would indicate that I'm a theatrical romantic. I was still not sure, because I tend to look good with simple fitted style but also very asymmetrical and relax lines. Right now I want to try her test to really decided which is my best look. How did you truly find out?
@luizabuna5 жыл бұрын
Great analysis! I hope you will make a hole series for all the body types in this format.
@kYahu12Ай бұрын
BRILLIANT ASSESSMENT OF SOFT NATURAL STYLES!!! 👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾
@Inhalingslowly5 жыл бұрын
This was amazing. It was like a seminar on verbalizing the style I’ve been wanting to achieve for so, so long. I have some new style icons to look to and I am armed with some new information so I can update my wardrobe!
@deadsoon4 жыл бұрын
I've always wanted to dress similarly to how ancient greeks did- tons of draping, without looking goofy since I'm quite short. Turns out it does fit me as a SN- why is this so funny.
@nataliamatelski75953 жыл бұрын
So happy I finally figured out my style! I had a hard time because I am 5'2" and have a large bust.
@tammylawson33762 жыл бұрын
Me, too!!!😊
@sandyp9395 жыл бұрын
I'm not sure yet if I am soft classic or soft natural, but definitely a soft something. Some elements (loose, feminine) are part of both styles, so it's ok for now. Anyway, I always struggled with corporate outfits, I think regular Blazers look just terrible on me, so severe and strict and really not meant to work with my body. But everybody seems to wear Blazers, it is recommended as a staple in every essentials video and I just couldn't qear them, but I want to! Sometimes you just need serious outfit, and Blazers are perfect to convey that. But I really understand and put it in words now, WHY it didn't work. Thank you so much!!!
@nfischer78544 жыл бұрын
I’m here in 2020 getting an education. Thanks a lot, some of these things I’ve already noticed when I’m getting dressed but this really helped me hone in those key things. My whole life I want to be a romantic but I’m going try to a be more ‘elegant’ soft natural. Thanks a lot
@Hannah-mu1uj5 жыл бұрын
THANK YOU for showing actually modern-looking clothing for soft natural (really, any of the "soft"/romantic influenced body types). I am quite confused about my type (about equal B, D, E answers) but especially with the professional-wear section, you just nailed 80% of my closet and the clothing I gravitate toward. I feel like I want to call myself a TR or SD because they seem more "special," but you do a great job of showing how special soft natural is, too. Very crystalizing!
@sylvia4202 жыл бұрын
I feel like most of these celebrities have that hourglass/balanced body. My hips are wider than my torso but my shoulders are really wide but also round. I'm 5 ft tall and have short legs
@sapphireheart57575 жыл бұрын
I love your videos so much!! Seeing you more thoroughly dissect the lines in this way is really helping confirm that I myself am definitely NOT a soft natural... I used to be so drawn to big comfy-looking, drapey pieces but they would always end up reading kind of “potato sack” on me 😞 thank you so much merriam!! I live for these videos, you are so articulate and discerning and I love listening to you.💙and it is so cool to see your channel picking up in popularity like this, I remember when you only had two videos and that was only a few months ago!!
@Keapix5 жыл бұрын
I definitely don’t think I’m one either, after seeing this.
@merriamstyle5 жыл бұрын
Thank you sapphireheart! I do remember you've been around for a while. It's nice to see "long time" subscribers/commenters (and new ones too of course)--and thank you for your comments!!!
@selu13635 жыл бұрын
Also, as a note, I feel like the more yin-fleshiness a soft natural has, the more romantic elements they need to pull. For example, though they're both soft naturals, Selena Gomez and Hilary Duff don't look good in *exactly* the same lines. Hilary needs more tight fitting pants with tapering at the ankle, waist and wrist definition, etc. The cut cannot be *as* relaxed. SN flesh is very yin, and the more flesh they have, the more they need to compensate with romantic lines as to not look wide.
@miaramani3 жыл бұрын
🤯
@puppycatwiththefuzzypants55375 жыл бұрын
At 24:37 I would say the hair on the left, even more-so fits into soft natural, even though the clothing style is dramatic.
@patricialinares2415 жыл бұрын
Please! for flamboyant natural!!
@TheVampireTwinz5 жыл бұрын
Patricia Linares flamboyant naturallllll
@tinypuff52175 жыл бұрын
I’m a soft natural but have some trouble with colors that look good on me. I will purchase your services soon to continue supporting your channel!
@merriamstyle5 жыл бұрын
Aw! Thank you so much!
@solstice16815 жыл бұрын
Please soft classic!
@clairetomes6174 жыл бұрын
As a soft natural with a large bust, I need way more waist emphasis.
@BreeBree05303 жыл бұрын
Samee
@maiap2232 Жыл бұрын
Soft naturals are Yang dominant with an undercurrent of yin and are marked by slightly wide shoulders. Selena is very petite, has very slim feminine shoulders. He will not retype her so stop holding out hope.
@rainnnnnnn Жыл бұрын
I have been a fan of Selena since forever and I never saw her as petite. She always looked very moderate to me. Her best looks are very SN friendly. TR friendly looks don't do anything for her. I find this system helpful but sometimes the way Kibbe types celebs makes no sense
@maddoxdriscoll16811 ай бұрын
That's right, Selena's shoulders are the definition of TR shoulders
@IntrospectiveSpace4 жыл бұрын
I only recently discovered that I am a soft natural, and wowie, does this help!!!! Thank you!
@Mirandaconnection Жыл бұрын
Really good thank you. I'm new to this at 34. Will watch this one a few more times.
@basiagorska33625 жыл бұрын
Please the same for soft classics!!
@mandarinz695 жыл бұрын
My hair is so silky smooth and straight and I'm far too lazy to spend time making it hold volume. I guess I'm destined for hair that doesn't suit me lol
@cutienerdgirl4 жыл бұрын
You could just cut layers into your hair to make it look voluminous.
@MissMiserize4 жыл бұрын
You can do loose braids and other styles too.
@adriananinoartigas58804 жыл бұрын
miranda panda I feel you I have really voluminous curly hair and I feel like it doesn’t suit me
@aalin57014 жыл бұрын
The easiest lazy way to had texture is to spray salt spray over your hair then sleep in a braid. Unbraid your hair a voila, easy chaos. If you don't like sleeping in a braid, salt spray after washing your hair whilst it's still damp, then scrunching it whilst you dry it/letting it air dry will also add some texture. I make my own salt spray using about 500ml water, 5 table spoons of salt, and a teaspoon of cheap hair gel. When mixing make sure the water is warm, and then shake up before every use. Salt spray can also be bought ready made but it's cheaper to DIY it.
@mandarinz694 жыл бұрын
@@aalin5701 my hair does look best after swimming in the ocean, so I'll have to try that!
@lauras7485 жыл бұрын
I'm amazed. That's exactly what i love to wear and my "fashin fear"! I use to wear this very open neckline shirt with ruffle in basic color, loose blazer, skinny jeans and oversize sweater. Thank u for sharing!
@Flinabin4 жыл бұрын
Mee too, and I love your glasses 😍.
@minivan16802 жыл бұрын
How can I achieve this big tousled hair look when my hair is thin and pin straight?
@nawezashaikh70544 жыл бұрын
That is the most useful video I have ever seen
@thaisbodin3485 жыл бұрын
I wanted to be a SN =( They have a great body and I love the relaxed style.
@tinypuff52175 жыл бұрын
Thaís Alves What is your body type? I’m a soft natural and wish I was a soft dramatic.
@thaisbodin3485 жыл бұрын
@@tinypuff5217 soft gamine, i believe 🙄
@kaidawisteria5 жыл бұрын
Thaís Alves I'm SN, and I've always wanted to be Soft Gamine. 😂
@melovetolaugh64175 жыл бұрын
No way! I’ve always hate my body. I want to dress edgy like dramatic body type but looks weird on me. I guess human always wants something they dont have.
@TheAnimaAnimal5 жыл бұрын
I hate draping, flowy fabrics just get in the way. So I hate being SN but I love classics!
@deniseyounger60043 жыл бұрын
What about if you are older and plump? What do you change? Love your videos as you explain things very well🌸
@Ayaforshort5 жыл бұрын
Okay this makes much better sense. I thought I was a soft classic but soft natural fits me much better. Honestly it's really hard to figure out your type just by taking the quiz and seeing which letters are most frequent. I had to read the descriptions for all of them. And then look at the clothing options and then consider which things I KNOW are ridiculously unflattering on me. Case in point... blazers. They make me look like I have an inverted triangle shape because I barely have an hourglass. Which I am kind of in denial about which is probably what was skewing my results. (I'd like to think it's more defined than it is) that and I'm not exact at my thinnest right now. Idk why I blabbing on and on. Is this relatable?? 😅😂 point this video series is helpful 😊 Thank you!
@AlexaLikes2 жыл бұрын
Well darn, after all these years David just confirmed that Selena Gomez is a TR.
@raraavis77825 жыл бұрын
Are you going to make lookbooks for all bodytypes? I’m a flamboyant natural and I would love something like that. I sew a lot of my clothing myself and it really sucks, if you find out a style doesn’t suit you, after investing not only the money for the material but also hours of work 😏
@merriamstyle5 жыл бұрын
Yes that's hopefully the goal! Hopefully one day I'll have all 13 look books!
@minaharker66415 жыл бұрын
@@merriamstyle OMG! Thank you sooo much 💖
@catobrien8374 жыл бұрын
Hey Rara Avis, I know this is really really late from when you wrote the comment, but I found a Kibbe type pattern website. Really really good recommendations doctortdesigns.com/wardrobe-planning/sew-your-kibbe/
@AriposaMakeup Жыл бұрын
Love the videos. I will say that the clothing that is tight on the red carpet is a poor example to compare with a showing outfit on a side walk. I would love to see red carpet looks side by side and casual looks side by side since naturals are already I feel limited in glam
@carolinameireles93732 жыл бұрын
I’m certain I’m a soft natural after this video. I can’t use heavier make up, it doesn’t look good at all. And I always thought it was because I didn’t know how to do it. I used to straighten my hair when I was younger and I noticed recently my natural wavy hair can do a lot for me, a lot better than straight hair. I love all hairstyles you’ve showed! I like loosen clothes, but there is any way to soft naturals use structured clothes? Like, if it’s just one piece of clothing a bit dramatic and all of the rest a soft natural look
@lorilee19315 ай бұрын
Thank you for this. I never knew why my clorhes looked so bad on me.
@ProfMcGonaGil Жыл бұрын
This is so so helpful! I discovered Kibbe a few months back and I’ve been puzzled with finding my type. After watching this video, I feel pretty confident that I’m a soft natural!
@sarahprince73844 жыл бұрын
Now I know why I never looked good with delicate winged liner and done up hair....I’ve always loved clumpy lashes on me and a more relaxed fit. Thank you Merriam
@warmlavender55252 жыл бұрын
I don’t go too glowy for my makeup but I would say matte makeup makes me look older and very severe. I usually go for a natural finish in my foundation and only use a bit of powder. Just like you said a natural look , no makeup makeup look. I loved the video though!
@666oddess2 жыл бұрын
This is the best soft natural fashion video I’ve seen on all of KZbin. I can’t thank you enough!!!!
@elizabethc82542 жыл бұрын
I think Kibbe has declared Selena Gomez a TR, not a SN
@Zsingor3 жыл бұрын
The best video about kibbe soft natural.
@KK-hq5zu5 жыл бұрын
I am soft natural and what you have mentioned in the video all look great on me !!! Thank you
@trebelle6145 жыл бұрын
I love this!! Great job, I'd love to see this for the Flamboyant Gamine type!!!
@chloe-fy4wc Жыл бұрын
And yeah boho is soo easy to do, but it’s mot the only thing we can do
@tehkillerkela4 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this! I have been going back and forth over my body type for days but I think this is it! Both times I took the test I got Romantic, and that just didn't seem right at ALL. But after watching this video, you've just listed almost everything that I feel "my best" in, right down to the makeup and hair, so I think this confirms it. I just discovered your channel recently and it has been so helpful. :D
@defnedizdar35525 жыл бұрын
I'd love to see you do a video on swimwear for the body types, maybe for the upcoming summer?
@merriamstyle5 жыл бұрын
Yes, good idea!
@romanadohnalova-pesserova85085 жыл бұрын
Yes, pretty please!!!! I am a SN and find myself not looking right in most swimwear. It would be so much helpful to know what should I concentrate on while shopping (although I already do know by experience what to avoid;-). And thank you so much for your channel, you are able to explain things in a very understandable way and the examples you pick are great too.
@cutienerdgirl5 жыл бұрын
@@romanadohnalova-pesserova8508 This is late, but every forum says that Soft Naturals are supposed to wear bikinis with a high waist line or the ones that have U-shaped bottoms and they can wear bathing suits that cinched in at the waist.
@christinag49685 жыл бұрын
I’m a soft natural :) thanks
@CelesteSeeker2 жыл бұрын
I'm glad about the shawls. I thought Catherine Zeta-Jones looked so soft and sexy in the movie The Rebound when she wore a square neck fitted LBD with a shawl.
@rivkamaria65555 жыл бұрын
This is so helpful! You're doing all the work for my body type 😊 I feel like I saved days worth of research by watching this 35 min Video 💚
@marisalucia36294 жыл бұрын
I'm looking for a soft natural that is also in a summer palette, that dresses EDGY. Any ideass??
@fashionguru162 жыл бұрын
I think what confuses me is that when talking about the professional look, we talked about waist emphasis. Then we jump to sweaters and they have zero waist emphasis. Can someone help me understand where the tailoring is in the giant sweaters? Is it in the pants?
@j.a27755 жыл бұрын
I'M SO SO HAPPY, thank you so much, you and your knowledge are a blessing.
@cherylp78415 жыл бұрын
Love your videos. I am an art teacher in Southern California and I love design talk so much. You are so articulate and detailed in your descriptions. I’m really digging this Kibbie stuff!😎
@PUNKingenue5 жыл бұрын
Perfect! Lots of images, nice exemples.. just awesome! Can you do the pure Narural like this one? I'm a small natural 5'3 and i get very confused because sometimes the lines recomended for naturals look a little "weird" on me and i don't see many exemples of a small natural to look for inspiration. Looove your videos!! You made me so relief to realise that i am actually a muted deep winter, i used to getso lost in all that bright colors. Thank You! 🙏🏻 Keep going with this lovely work! Showing this to all my friends here in Brazil! 👍🏻
@lissacroft9195 жыл бұрын
Have you ruled out being a soft gamine?
@PUNKingenue5 жыл бұрын
@@lissacroft919 Yeah, I'm quite large in bones, all my answers in the test were B except hands and feet. Actually I am ingenue more on the childlike side, I look a lot younger than I am. But i definely don't have the soft gamine doll face nor the yin bone structure. I think I am just an pocket sized natural. ☺
@cutienerdgirl5 жыл бұрын
@@PUNKingenue Sounds like you're a flamboyant gamine. You don't have a yin bone structure, but look childlike (maybe like a 12 yr-old, not a bad thing).
@lissacroft9195 жыл бұрын
FINALLY! Thank you Merriam! I will be ordering the look book for myself for Christmas :)
@elizabethflores20285 жыл бұрын
I haven't watched it yet but I'm so excited already! If it's as detailed as the SG one, this will be so useful to me ❤️
@nastia10ua5 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for this video! Finally I understand how does soft natural works! 🙏😘
@alexiskelley88214 жыл бұрын
I totally understand now why I dress the way I do! Thank you
@carolinebennett56155 жыл бұрын
Good work. Great examples. Thank you. All Saints is a British brand and Spitalfields is an area in London. It’s pronounced like it’s written - so “spit” to rhyme with hit.
@merriamstyle5 жыл бұрын
good to know thank you!
@naya32532 жыл бұрын
Here after Kibbe typed Selena as TR
@rita62915 жыл бұрын
Love this video ! Hope the one for TR will be out soon with the lookbook too ! Thanks again for your amazing work
@kiyo65825 жыл бұрын
I can't wait to hear your take on Theatrical Romantics. I'm tired of being told to dress like it's the 50s!!!
@micheleshertenlieb48565 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for this video. I was do undecided but know I know for sure I am a soft natural!
@diabolique53255 жыл бұрын
Will you consider doing every kibbe type please? Love your videos. xx.
@lauragraf71482 жыл бұрын
Hi! I just downloaded your Soft Natural Look Book and I have some questions. One of the things that made me believe I was Soft Natural is my broad shoulders (to hip ratio), however, many of the neck lines you show emphasize broad shoulders (crewnecks, boatnecks, droopy shoulders, etc). Also, skinny jeans are supposed to emphasize broad shoulders. Am I confused about my body type? I also have 1 complaint. The spaghetti straps are completely unwearable for a) anyone who has ever had children, and b) anyone over 40 (the boobs start to sag and you NEED a bra). Do you know of anyone that does kibbe for over 40s?
@Britabie5 жыл бұрын
Thank you! so thorough i really enjoyed it. i got like 5 minutes in to the video and then noticed i had 30 mins left and was so happy! haha
@merriamstyle5 жыл бұрын
awww!!
@merriamstyle5 жыл бұрын
but I didn't expect people would be happy that it's 30 minutes!!
@lei101005 жыл бұрын
Please do Romantics next🙏🙏🙏
@rynmarr85665 жыл бұрын
the truth I know I would love a romantic video!
@vl26635 жыл бұрын
and Theatrical Romantic too! The usual types of clothes suggested to us (and Romantics too) are not suitable for a lot of things like work and school lol