Tall & Curvy? How to dress your body type | Soft Dramatic Style | kibbe body types | Curvy outfits

[@parker.100]

it's really nice to see current styles instead of super outdated stuff and also appreciate that you didn't rely on endless photos of sohpia vergara. her style is extremely well-trodden ground at this point and personally she's more for the good morning america crowd which is not for me

[@myleneamelie]

Thank you! I really do believe that body type ≠ a style. She’s got a very particular glamour style for sure and it works for her, but it definitely won’t work for every single person who has the same body structure ☺️

[@briannaedwards3097]

I absolutely love this video! As a SD, what I love about this video is that it talks strictly about the lines and what cuts and styles tend to look best. I feel like too many Kibbe videos focus so much on the archetypes( which I understand is a big part of his system) that it can get lost on people and sometimes even be a bit off putting. For example, not everyone with a SD body wants to identify as “diva chic”. Some, like myself, honestly just want basic line recommendations and want to use that information to come up their own interpretations for what their style should be while staying in the Kibbe spectrum. This was amazingly accomplished with this video. I look forward to watching more of your content.

[@myleneamelie]

Glad you enjoyed it! YES exactly! I really wanted to steer clear from the archetypes for that very reason. When I started learning this years ago, I wasted so much money buying things I thought I needed to wear to fit my flamboyant gamine body type - completely ignoring my personal essences! Kibbe body types should really be more about shape and lines and the rest is where personality and that uniqueness comes in 😉

[@danushalameris8466]

This makes the most sense of any SD video I've seen. The way you describe the lusciousness, the draping, the light fabrics, flowy-ness. Everything. I also love that you include men! Pretty sure my husband is the same type. : ) I feel like you're really honoring of the body types in terms of your choice of languaging as well. Super helpful!

[@myleneamelie]

Thank you!! So happy to hear it was helpful! That's so funny, actually my parents have the same body type as each other haha

[@saturnsook]

This video was great! I also want to add that SDs look amazing in mini skirts too! But they have to on the shorter side I’ve noticed! There is this certain point on the hip where if you have the right length it works really well! But avoid super stiff materials or anything that is too structured. Make it light and try keep the top as monochromatic/matching as possible.

[@myleneamelie]

Glad you liked the video & thanks for watching! Yes, every SD is different, so not every single one looks good in mini skirts - it isn't as general of a line for SDs, which is why it's not included. BUT this is a great example of seeing how your INDIVIDUAL body can work with certain clothing lines outside of the norm. Thanks for sharing 🤗

[@izzydandrea7548]

I feel like soft dramatic videos are always a ton of compliments on having the body type like “90s super model” this and “Sophia Vergara” that and then really old out dated Hollywood photos. Like I just want to dress like a modern woman for my body lol.

[@myleneamelie]

Haha 100% agree! It’s such a common body type that I’m determined to make more and more guides for every day dressing as a Soft Dramatic 😊

[@PrinceDuCiel7]

Can confirm as a tall soft dramatic, forget the thin heels. They will NEVER survive. They just don’t make off the shelf shoes for women who are heavier. My skinny weight, is over weight for shorter women. 😂 Wedges and platforms for added length for life!

[@myleneamelie]

Great tip!! Thank you 😊

[@patrycjamochocka1810]

This is the best explanation I've heard. You make it seem easy! Thank you!

[@myleneamelie]

You're very welcome! Thanks for watching :)

[@frenchy2318]

Wow thank u. Great great video!!! SD don't have enough content, so wonderful to see not only examples but the lines and shapes, fabric weight and someone other then Sofia Vergara as an example.

[@myleneamelie]

I’m so glad you liked it!! Lots more videos on this body type coming up 😉

[@tdbd69]

Love this video series! So much useful information. I am a FN with a large bust and slim hips… and find that many of the SD elements are more flattering on me. I’m pulling what works best between the 2… and your channel has helped a lot. So thank you!

[@myleneamelie]

Yes! That’s exactly what I do with my clients, because although these body types are great frameworks, not everyone fits 100% of the time with every clothing line. That’s awesome that you know how to make it work!! So empowering 💪🏻

[@selinaaylin7224]

Yeah same. I was sure I was a FN, but since gaining weight I have more curves than I ever recognized I even had. So I’m starting to pull from both as well.

[@amye4228]

A fantastic video, really comprehensive and easy to understand and apply to everyday clothing. Also I like that you included male examples, not many people talk about how kibbe types can present in men so this was really interesting :).

[@myleneamelie]

Thank you! So glad you liked it ☺. Yeah I was shocked to see how little information there is about Male kibbe body types, I've had so many male clients and they deserve to look good too!

[@theroyalshaman]

lol I had that green dress as an SD - loved it except I’m a soft summer so the color didn’t work

[@myleneamelie]

Oh too bad! Almost full harmony lol. It’s such a pretty dress

[@sanasayed5652]

Terrific video! You deserve more subscribers ❤

[@myleneamelie]

That's so sweet of you to say! Thank you ♥

[@mikaylaw-c8823]

So helpful! Thank you

[@myleneamelie]

@@mikaylaw-c8823 you’re so welcome!!

[@tlc2741]

If you post a few links of possible options, I’d buy through you! (A perhaps cheaper option than personal styling, but still a kickback to you!)

[@myleneamelie]

Great idea! I'll have to look into that ☺. My personal styling packages range from $50 to $400 though, not too pricey 😉

[@roselienchen9886]

Very lovely presentation thank you so much ❤

[@myleneamelie]

Thank you for watching!

[@kadsenvieh]

Well, not all SDs do have big boobs. Remember - they have vertical and curve, mit double curve. Because of the big boob narrative (yes, many SDs have them) i couldnt figure out that I am a SD for 5(!) years.

[@kadsenvieh]

*NOT double curve

[@myleneamelie]

I am aware not EVERY SD is shaped exactly the same, it’s a general outline. It’s more about an overall impression and if you have a majority of the characteristics. Thanks for watching

[@horan4president]

this video is a must watch

[@myleneamelie]

Thank you!

[@fimarshall2272]

This was great thank you!

[@myleneamelie]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching ☺

[@stephanie8937]

I think I’m a SC because I look moderate, but I’m also almost 5’10. Recently started looking into SD.

[@myleneamelie]

Height isn't really the determining factor, it's more how you appear! So if you look moderate and you don't look tall, then I'd focus more on the body types that include moderate as a overall height impression. For SD, it isn't really that they're super tall - more that they have larger frames and so they appear taller and larger (not petite or moderate in size). Hope that helps!

[@YumeraChauque]

Mmm I think you are a soft dramatic, soft classic is moderate and at that height u r no longer moderate.

[@EmL-kg5gn]

Soft natural might also be worth considering if you haven’t already! It’s also more moderate in terms of height but it’s not as moderate as the classics

[@pamcas4502]

I have always been reslly skinny, but have always had a bit of a curve at the waist and bust - can I still be a soft dramatic? I find the pure dramatic doesn’t really fit me

[@myleneamelie]

Hi! Great question! People who's dominance is either soft or angular can both appear and be skinny and can both gain weight. Being skinny isn't really the indicator nor is curves (since even pure dramatics can have curves, like Taylor Swift). The question is more what is more prominent on your overall structure, is it your frame (bones & muscles) or your fleshiness (softness and skin)? I'll be doing a whole video on this soon! So hopefully that'll help clear it up ☺

[@badpoetry33]

I have also always been very skinny, 5’7 and 115 lbs but have a small waist and curvy (not straight/boyish) hips. I was recently typed as a SD and it resonates! My essence is ethereal though, so a combination of essence and body type helps you find your best looks… ps - thanks for the great video, love that it ventures off the beaten SD path!

[@myleneamelie]

@@badpoetry33 ooh ethereal essence and SD body type is such a beautiful combo 🥰. And yes exactly, my best friend is the exact same way and she’s still a SD - what I love about this system is no two people in the same category need to look alike to both have similar structures. I’m glad you enjoyed the video! Thanks for watching ☺️

[@pamcas4502]

@@badpoetry33 thanls! Ill look into that 💗

[@blufaerie]

Oh I’m even more confused. I took a quiz and got SN even tho I feel I’m an SD because I have long arms and legs… However this was a great video on the style lines for SD.

[@myleneamelie]

Both SD and SN can have long arms and legs! In my experience online quizzes aren’t the most reliable, they can be somewhat helpful, but it’s really more the overall impression your entire body gives and how clothing sits on your body. It takes some time to narrow it down! Trial and error also is super helpful (taking videos of you in the two different lines will often show you where you look most natural and comfortable). If you need any more help, I do offer online analysis!

[@blufaerie]

@@myleneamelie thanks!

[@cocoparisienne1779]

I think I am a soft dramatic. I am 1,72 and look hight. My figure is straight with a big bust but small hips. I don’t wear Pattern. I need structure at the shoulders and not oversized clothes. But there is one point what doest fit to the type. I don’t like romantic looks. I only wear Tshirt Dresses and sporty clothes. With the dresses you showed I would look clownish. Could it be that I am a mixture with any other type?

[@myleneamelie]

@@cocoparisienne1779 possible to be a mixture! Bust size doesn’t always match the body types, so I would take it out of the equation while you look for your body type and then just add in the accommodation for the bust as a last step when looking at your clothing lines. This body type you have to have an hourglass shape & be fleshy on top of an angular body tall frame. Hope that helps!

[@poshnosh222]

I‘m 5‘5 and a soft dramatic

[@teruldacz]

I'm pretty sure I'm SD (173cm, curvy, hourglass/pear) the biggest problem is that the off shoulder or similar necklines look great but what do you do when you're very busty which many sd are. Like i cant go braless 😂😂

[@myleneamelie]

Every SD is created differently and that's beautiful! That's all to say not every single suggested piece of clothing will work best with your unique body, so it's about experimenting with all the suggestions and finding what feels most comfortable and complimentary on you ☺

[@theariesnme]

Exactly 😮 and for me, turtlenecks are a no go because it makes me look like I have a uniboob...aka..like a log going across chest.

[@teruldacz]

@@theariesnme Exactly the same

[@I-m.Just.a.Girl_]

Im just 5'5 and people always think im 5'8

[@myleneamelie]

Have you been typed as a Soft Dramatic??

[@jdmmg4904]

Thank you for those tips. I'd prefer no background music though, I find it very distracting.

[@myleneamelie]

Thanks for watching!

[@Lalaland099]

I like the music, it's relaxing for me

[@myleneamelie]

@@Lalaland099 me too 😌

[@arsm11]

great content but PLEASE 🙏🏼 drop the distracting background music, it's so grating I couldn't watch more than a few minutes at a time.

[@myleneamelie]

@@arsm11 nah I’ll keep it, thanks for watching!