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Anonymous

I answered all the questions (see link below), and came up with "Dramatic Classic" as my Kibbe type.

http://www.enneagraminstitute......C_ID=26260

Anyone else wanna do this? It'll be interesting to compare notes. My answers were as follows:

A-3

B-2

C-9

D-0

E-1

This probably explains why I don't like wearing the typical soft color combos. I gravitate towards the darker, more dramatic colors. I have an outgoing personality, too. I don't feel the need to be the center of attention, but don't want to fade into the background, either.

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Sveta

(website)

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Some of us did the test some time ago: check this post

I got Soft Dramatic type and it was a real style revelation for me.

Suz

(website)

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High five, Ruth -- I am a Dramatic Classic, too!

Kibbe's test is kind of difficult to interpret and I've answered the same questions in different ways at different times, but I think there is something in it. The idea is to consider your physical self as part of the fashion package -- not just your general body type and colouring, but also the lines the "define" you, so to speak. I've learned a huge amount from this.

Anonymous

Before taking the test, I knew I'd probably fit into the Classic category, but honestly didn't know beyond that. I know I'm not ever content with straight-up classic looks. The only Soft Autumn Dramatic Classic polyvore I've managed to find so far is:

http://www.polyvore.com/soft_a.....id=1262305

I would totally wear that outfit, but not the shoes due to my bunion problem and the fact that those pumps would slip off my feet. Still, at least I have some type of visual to go by. I'm a visual learner, so being able to see examples (not just read descriptions) is very important.

Alassë

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I tried to analyze myself when that older post was popular, but I ended up a bit confused. I'm not sure if I came out soft classic, whereas I liked the theatrical romantic advice (at least once in a while; sometimes it's too out there).

Emily

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Fun - I didn't see this before! I came out Soft Classic, which sounds about right.

A: 1
B: 2
C: 3
D: 8
E: 0

Anonymous

I did this before and can't remember what I was, I did it again and I have a really hard time evaluating myself. I guess I'm classic or soft classic. It says classic is symmetrical and I am far from symmetrical in face or body.
A 0
B 0
C 10
D 2
E 4

Amy

(website)

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I'm a Theatrical Romantic, which sounds about right. 8xd, 6xa, 2xc.

I don't mind falling into the ranks of Vivien Leigh, Rita Hayworth and Ann Margaret

Diana

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Ha, I remember doing this before and being confused. I just did it again and I am still confused.

I have: 1xA, 3xB, 5xC, 5xD, 2xE. Which kind of doesn't fit into any of the categories. I think the closest is "soft classic" although some of the descriptors (short limbs, large eyes, soft cheeks, full lips) don't fit at all. I suspect for the facial features in particular, this system doesn't work particularly well for non-Caucasian features. For example, I picked "C: symmetrical, moderate" for my cheekbones because they are neither prominent nor rounded. They're just shallow but not particularly soft because that's my bone structure.

Nicole D

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I got Soft Dramatic too (same as Sveta), but these questions are so subjective. I answered them according to how I perceive myself, but the reality may be entirely different!

Anonymous

I understand what you mean, Nicole. I feel like I may have a little Soft Classic in me, but my physical descriptors don't fit that category. The Classic part, yes, but I knew that long ago. I didn't need to take a test for that. It's the yin/yang thing I'm not quite getting.
I do limit my prints to just one area of my body, though, and wear solid colors whenever a print is not to my liking--and most prints aren't.

amiable

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Yeah - I've tried this too, and was confused by it. I decided that I was probably a natural, but this time through the quiz, I'm closer to a soft dramatic with 5xA, 2xB, 4xC and 3xD (no E). But I'm not really sure that I know my body type accurately.

deb

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OK, here are my answers;
a - 6
b - 1
c - 7
d - 1
e - 0

dramatic classic - striking

I do not see myself a striking. Hmm....

Anonymous

I don't see myself as striking, either, Deb. I hate descriptors, though. For the longest time, I didn't think I was a soft because the 2 descriptors I'd seen for that personal coloring were "muddy" and "mousy." I never thought of myself in those terms, and greatly disliked them. (I still do!) I had to see some better words ("toned down," "muted," "rich," etc.) before taking those 2 color palettes into consideration. I also eliminated all the seasons I'm not, and experimented with makeup, before looking at them. Bottom line: Many times, descriptive terms are misleading. That's why I like to look at visuals. What I'm wondering about right now is geometrics (which I dislike but is yang--supposedly my subtype) vs. the Monet-type prints I'm attracted to (yin). I'm gonna have to look at a lot of polyvores to figure this out, lol.

Anonymous

I don't fit in the chart. My answers are mostly A with the second highest as Bs. So just Dramatic? The other way around with mostly Bs and some As is a Flamboyant Natural, but that doesn't fit me either.

catgirl

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Okay, here are my answers: A -3, B-5, C-4, D-2, E-3

Can someone tell me if I'm right that this makes me a flamboyant gamine? I assume gamine here refers to type and not style. I find that a bit off, but then reading the descriptors it may actually fit me.

Anonymous

I just found this:

http://seasonalcolor.yuku.com/.....ic-Classic

L'Abeille

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I looked this up back when I found the old thread--I'd never heard of the Kibbe types before.

Anyway when I did the questionnaire I came up as a Flamboyant Natural, which is a group of words that elicits no content at all to my brain. And the pictorial examples were oh-my-goodness way out there, but that of course was, what, 80's? pics of Farrah Fawcett and Lady Di...

The verbal descriptors, however (such as I could find) were amazingly spot-on. Such as my "best" patterns: geometric but slightly "off", like the chiclet-shaped rounded squares on my favourite scarf and favourite sheath dress, or the kind of plaid that looks like it's drawn in by wavy hand with a paintbrush; but overall, geometrics like stripes, dots and tartans. And the loose, slightly mannish silhouette that I have sort of fallen into as most flattering and most "me". The text I could find suggested that maybe I had tried to wear florals, ruffles, etc out of a conviction that those would make my rather angular features look more "feminine", but in fact it never worked, and I actually do look and feel more feminine in the recommended patterns and silhouettes.

Sir Ceit, does any of this resonate with you?

I do wish however that I could find more contemporary visuals but no luck so far. Pinterest got me a picture of Jackie O which goes even farther back (on the other hand, I do like her style...)

Suz

(website)

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Deb, I see you as striking for sure. I'd have classed you as a dramatic classic, too.

Nicole, Soft Dramatic sounds about right for you, too.

Emily -- Soft classic is perfect for you!

Una -- flamboyant gamine also sounds right for you.

And from what you are saying, L'Abeille, Sir Ceit should be right at home with Flamboyant Natural -- however odd those words sound together. Which they do.

The photos are useless, pretty much. And as Nicole says, it's hell to analyze oneself. I am always asking: square in relation to WHAT? Angular compared to WHO? But when I finally read what it says to do....the advice is not 100% right, but wow, it comes incredibly close! Example: Kibbe says I should not wear my hair super short. Well, we will all agree to disagree with him there. But he also says that asymmetrical styles are among my best. BINGO. He also recommends jackets (check), ensemble dressing, tipping, geometric patterns....all right again.

catgirl

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Well, thanks for the link to the old thread here. On that one I reported in as Flamboyant Natural. Clearly I answered the questions differently. What the.... I agree with Suz, square in relation to WHAT?

Anonymous

I think the first time I took the test with DH helping me and I came out a straight Classic. I may have been "leading the witness" a bit, because that's what I really wanted to be. However, Suz mentioned that she could see some angularity in my face and frame (that has come with the passing of the years, so I still don't always see it in myself) so I think I may be closer to a Dramatic Classic than I originally wanted to admit. I agree that the pictures are useless, and some of the advice is definitely trend-driven and dated (like the advice for DCs to wear elongated jackets and mid-calf skirts), but there are some really good nuggets to dig out that stand the test of time. I have just been trying some of them on for size and if they fit, I run with them. If not, they're not meant for me.

Janet

(website)

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I have no idea. I answered the questions, although I found it hard to evaluate myself in those categories -- I mean, is it ridiculous that I don't know how to describe the shape of my jawline, or that none of the descriptors of my hips really seemed to fit?

But here's what I came up with;

a - 1
b - 4
c - 4
d - 3
e - 4

So does that make me slightly yin? Am I a soft classic? Soft natural? I'm not so sure those things fit me. I'm confused.

I'm either everything in one package, or totally nondescript! LOL

Suz

(website)

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What Claire said. My sense is that if you can figure out what the guy actually meant and divorce it from the specifics of that time, it's pretty amazing.

On the other hand, I sometimes think it's not much different than astrology.

But I have figured out a few things that otherwise were difficult to make sense of. For instance, as someone who is a "summer" in colouring (whether true summer or some other summer, it doesn't really matter) supposedly I should not look good in high contrast. But...um...sorry. I do look good in high contrast in certain circumstances and with the right kinds of (very simple and classic) pieces. In fact, some kinds of high contrast are among my best looks -- such as nautical stripes and "tipping" detail. I look at Kibbe -- the guy has nailed it. There are other points like that as well. They help to "round out" my sense of what works and explain why.

It also explained my love for asymmetrical details, my discomfort with small, "fussy" detail, my rejection of frilly/ ultra feminine detail. And so on.

catgirl

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Yeah, Janet, I didn't feel I understood any of the descriptions very well. Like, my upper arms - they are defined but not overly so, and what does long muscle look like?

deb

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Una, I just went back to biology and thought of the somatypes when answering the questions;

Ectomorphic: characterized by long and thin muscles/limbs and low fat storage; usually referred to as slim. Ectomorphs are not predisposed to store fat nor build muscle.

Mesomorphic: characterized by medium bones, solid torso, low fat levels, wide shoulders with a narrow waist; usually referred to as muscular. Mesomorphs are predisposed to build muscle but not store fat.

Endomorphic: characterized by increased fat storage, a wide waist and a large bone structure, usually referred to as fat, or chunky. Endomorphs are predisposed to storing fat.

Suz, I think of astrology also when reading the type descriptors.

Joy

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I found that in several questions none of the choices were the right one. My body is angular but my face is not, for example. Overall I cam e out a Classic with a tendency to Dramatic Classic. I don't think one size fits all on these types of surveys.

Anonymous

@deb, I remember those types from 7th grade gym class! I am such an Ectomorph. I've heard Ectomorphs described as "underdeveloped". Hey! Who peeked at me in the change room? I have undertaken some muscle building exercises the last few months and I don't see huge results (although my strength has improved). Another body type would be able to build some significant muscle mass by now, but not me.

Take it from Popeye (and Suz). With Kibbe, you have to "eat up the worms and spit out the germs".

catgirl

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I remember those too, but I don't fit any of them! I am small-boned but not low fat storage. I can build muscle and am not lean or long but not chubby, nor do I have a narrow waist. I may be an mesomorphic ectomorph. Come to think of it this confused me in high school too.

deb

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Claire, I was an Ectomorph also. I do not think I qualify now in my older age because I put on weight. I think I morphed into and Endomorph. lol

fieldmouse

It's really rather difficult to figure out which of those descriptions (in questions) apply to my body. O_O But for each question I wasn't sure about, I noted down which answers were the possible options, and C, D and E definitely dominated, which seems to make me a Soft Classic. Classic is really not a word that goes with my style at all, I had a quick look through google for what's recommended for this type, and yeah, not really me at all, even if it might be flattering for my body type...

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