https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kibbe-type Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Tue, 26 May 2026 13:07:11 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kibbe-type#post-1832255 Wed, 02 Aug 2017 10:17:49 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 1832255@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>All this not-talking about Kibbe makes me curious, but I don't want to go down a rabbit hole chasing it, or even read a whole book. Does he have anything like a TED talk or interview with Terry Gross or something? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kibbe-type#post-1825051 Mon, 17 Jul 2017 00:33:00 +0000 rachylou 1825051@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I rather agree, re discussing Kibbe. We certainly like to discuss Kibbe here anyways, lol. And also, YLF and Angie have provided me with the foundation and launch pad to tackle the info. The Kibbe forums are deep end. Haha </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kibbe-type#post-1825020 Sun, 16 Jul 2017 22:26:41 +0000 Gaylene 1825020@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh, I like that thinking child and adult analogy, Rachylou! As you say, the whole yin/yang concept loses a lot when translated into a Western context.</p> <p>And, I'm not sure exploring Kibbe's ideas is out of place on the YLF forum. In fact, I think Angie's overall approach to helping people develop a personal style comes closer to Kibbe's intentions (at least from my interpretation of his book and Facebook page) than many of the Kibbe-based websites. Angie' focus is definitely more process-oriented, while Kibbe chose to work through archetypes, but neither are promoting the notion of slotting oneself into, and then dressing towards, some kind of externally defined category. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kibbe-type#post-1825007 Sun, 16 Jul 2017 21:45:03 +0000 The Cat 1825007@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>As this is not a Kibbe style forum, you cannot expect members of the YLF forum to explain the differences between specific Kibbe styles to you. If this subject is important to you, why not visit a Kibbe forum instead? :-)</p> <p>However, Angie and YLF forum members have provided plenty of excellent advice, for instance about dressing for your body type. I suggest you take a closer look at some of the many useful blog posts you will find when you click on "Blog" and then "Advice". </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kibbe-type#post-1825001 Sun, 16 Jul 2017 21:18:44 +0000 rachylou 1825001@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>On the subject of yin and yang ... these are typically talked about as corresponding to feminine and masculine ... which has a certain set of associative baggage. Being part Chinese, I'd be more likely to, say, suggest thinking child and adult ... which has a different set of baggage. Ha! I just thought I'd say that, because I think Western concepts in beauty are quite different from Eastern ones. For one, there's a lot more motion in Western beauty IMO.</p> <p>Anyways, I'm just saying, I have to work a bit to parse what is really meant by yin and yang. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kibbe-type#post-1824969 Sun, 16 Jul 2017 17:58:15 +0000 Gaylene 1824969@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>OK, I'm DEFINITELY not a Kibbe expert, but I've read his book and found his ideas useful. A couple of things I've learned is that Kibbe doesn't see his types as "take a test and label yourself" categories. His book was called "Metamorphosis" because he wanted women to find their own way to express the yin/yang qualities in their body AND personality traits. The thing to concentrate on is not matching the description perfectly and using it as a checklist, but to spend some time figuring out your own yin/yang tendencies. </p> <p>If your leanings are towards Flamboyant Gamine and Dramatic, you've already indicated a yang preference, but now need to figure out to what degree yang figures in your appearance and personality. You are the only person who can decide how strongly you identify with the yang side of the spectrum. I've a strong affinity with Kibbe's description of a dramatic, so his suggestions for that type help me bring out the yang qualities in my body's shape and my personality in a way which feels very natural to me. If Kibbe's suggestions for a Dramatic feel too austere and lack the softness you crave, you may find the Flamboyant Gamine to be a better starting point. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kibbe-type#post-1824872 Sun, 16 Jul 2017 12:01:25 +0000 Anonymous 1824872@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Guys I really need someone to explain me what's the difference between flamboyant gamine and dramatic?<br /> I don't know which one I am. My eyes are not narrow and elongated, but they're not too big either. I have a normal size nose, small mouth. I am short/medium height, thin, with broader shoulder then hips (I am an inverted triangle). My hands are small, while my shoes size is a USA 7. My forehead is quite high. What do you think I am? I need it to choose an appropriate style. Thank you </p>