https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-problem-with-chiffon Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Mon, 27 Apr 2026 09:48:17 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-problem-with-chiffon/page/2#post-2297140 Mon, 19 Dec 2022 10:35:23 +0000 Zaeobi 2297140@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>@Chiara Good point about colour - I think I could work with 'Ethereal' fabrics but in Moody colours (deep/ dark &amp; warm)... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-problem-with-chiffon/page/2#post-2297139 Mon, 19 Dec 2022 10:26:31 +0000 Zaeobi 2297139@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>@Irina I gave up it too but that particular description stuck in my craw because I had to stop my eyes rolling into the back of my head when I read it I think that was the point when I realised the way that David Kibbe uses language is not the same as the way that the rest of the world uses it - hence everyone's confusion. Especially since he keeps recategorising celebrities as different types (yes, even celebs he's apparently 'verified' before lol!) </p> <p>@Jenni I found it more useful to read about plus sized Kibbe types &amp; also which Kibbe types tend to put on weight in which areas (I suspect I'm either Soft Classic or Romantic because I gain weight either evenly or more in the 'curvy' areas - hello childbirthing hips, lol!) </p> <p>@Synne &amp; @Suz<br /> I use 'wet' kind of tongue in cheek (don't think Kibbe actually says that lol), since I don't look great in very rough textures (nubbly tweed/ crochet etc). I guess 'slick' is a more accurate description, but I'm not sure I could do a slinky silk slip (that clings to every lump &amp; bump) either </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-problem-with-chiffon/page/2#post-2297058 Sun, 18 Dec 2022 22:26:17 +0000 Dee 2297058@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yep I struggle to wear anything chiffon myself these days, it’s just not my thing. It feels too slippery or clingy or unsubstantial or I don’t know really.&nbsp;</p> <p>The only time I think I successfully made it work for me was back in the 90’s LOL. It was a white double layered chiffon blouse with a little bow under a turquoise suede moto jacket with a black short leather skirt, black hose and black patent pumps. I thought I had it going on in this outfit haha.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-problem-with-chiffon/page/2#post-2297042 Sun, 18 Dec 2022 19:55:08 +0000 Angie 2297042@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Synne</b>, I like chiffons when they are layered and substantial, or used in a mixed media piece. I much prefer silk though.&nbsp;</p> <p>LOVE mesh!&nbsp;</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-problem-with-chiffon/page/2#post-2297041 Sun, 18 Dec 2022 19:53:20 +0000 Irina 2297041@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh, more Kibbe descriptions - power to you, I could not ever figure out my type, despite taking tests, watching YouTube and reading on it! :)<br />I don’t know why but I need a bit of a drape, a wave or a movement in my clothes and my hair. It is what it is&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-problem-with-chiffon/page/2#post-2297038 Sun, 18 Dec 2022 19:46:01 +0000 Jenni NZ 2297038@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>PS: I don’t think Runcarla’s dress and skirts are chiffon. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-problem-with-chiffon/page/2#post-2297036 Sun, 18 Dec 2022 19:42:26 +0000 Jenni NZ 2297036@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well you’ve sent me Googling this morning as to what is chiffon versus mesh versus tulle. One article also mentioned organza. No article had the differences between all 4 of those fabrics!<br /> I like them all. As far as Kibbe, I am still not sure if I am some kind of Gamine or a Theatrical Romantic. I suspect the former but it’s easier to see having lost my 12-13 kg in past 4 years which is a bit sad that you can only tell because of that? My recent extremely short haircut (which was a bit shorter than I meant to get this time) is garnering compliments at work on looking “sharp”, which I suspect may be because I am a gamine. Although initially I thought I was a TR more similar to Bijou- which may have partly been since Vivien Leigh was meant to be one and I love her looks!<br /> Perhaps either of those types can wear those sort of fabrics? Wet or dry IDK?! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-problem-with-chiffon/page/2#post-2297025 Sun, 18 Dec 2022 18:37:50 +0000 Val MN 2297025@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What Jessikams said. “I hate how it feels. The texture of it is just ugh, shudder.” I hate the sound that it makes, too. Mesh, also no. Satin, no. Gauze, yes. Lace, yes. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-problem-with-chiffon/page/2#post-2296963 Sun, 18 Dec 2022 07:48:05 +0000 Synne 2296963@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Dry and wet style types!!! Zaeobi, you're killing me! Haha, I haven't heard that before, but it is just spot on!!</p> <p>I am definitely a wet style type. Chiffon is too delicate, flimsy and floaty for me, I feel like a wet rag in it, lol. I definitely need drier fabrics. How interesting, I remember I have always felt great in tweedy fabrics and faux fur since my late teens. It definitely isn't age related to me, I hated shiny polyester/satin for me then and still do.</p> <p>I had picked up on Kibbe Kibbe Naturals needing "bolder and bigger" accessories and knits etc., but dry/wet was new for me! This makes total sense.</p> <p>As for why I am a "slicker" style type. My skin and hair is very prone to being oily. Is that why?? Also I have little colour definition in my features. Hm.. need to dive into this more.</p> <p>Edit: no, of course it's the other way around and I am a drier style type? No? I need a morning coffee:-D </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-problem-with-chiffon/page/2#post-2296962 Sun, 18 Dec 2022 07:25:38 +0000 Chiara 2296962@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think it’s also about colouring. I’m a “light spring” colouring, with fine, fair hair, but a very Yang body type in kibbe terms. Lightweight silks, chiffons work well in the right colours (but are wayyyy too delicate and formal for my lifestyle!). I can also wear iridescent and sequined finishes v happily, so long as the cut is elongated and straight (no ruffles!). Essentially, if I attended formal evening parties all the time, or went to 1920s-1930s retro weekends, I’d have no problem at all :)<br /> So v textured fabrics do not work for me (nubbly tweed, v textured knits) unless they also appear very soft, light and floaty. stiff, heavier fabrics like denim are also not v good. I think this is what some style type writers refer to as ‘ethereal’ style. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-problem-with-chiffon/page/2#post-2296955 Sun, 18 Dec 2022 06:25:50 +0000 Suz 2296955@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><i>Maybe I'm a 'wet' Kibbe type? *Shudders typing that*<br /></i> <br />LOL <b>Zaeobi, </b>you totally made my day! And now I feel like going back down the Kibbe rabbit hole because I don't remember that "dry" descriptor. Or much of what he says about any of this. You're right, though, he does go a bit into texture. Hmmm.&nbsp;</p> <p><b>Rachy,</b> you also made me laugh.&nbsp;</p> <p>And yes!! Chiffon looks perfect on <b>Bijou!!&nbsp;<br /></b><br />Thinking it through, one reason it works for me on the dress I showed is that the dress has very simple modern lines (a bit yang). Which can be unusual in a chiffon garment.&nbsp;</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-problem-with-chiffon/page/2#post-2296950 Sun, 18 Dec 2022 04:33:07 +0000 Bijou 2296950@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I hope chiffon wearing is not age specific because I love it and the lightness of fabrication works perfectly for my warm climate. As a Romantic kibbe type, chiffon, lace, velvet, silk and satin are all fabrics that work on me. Rustic fabrics such as natural linen and chunky knits are not in my wheelhouse and look like they are wearing me, whereas on a Natural kibbe type, these look beautiful and authentic. No need to try to wear everything, just wear what you enjoy and what feels effortless. Chiffon is an effortless fabric for me. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-problem-with-chiffon/page/2#post-2296946 Sun, 18 Dec 2022 04:11:15 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 2296946@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Now that I see Carla’s skirts, I wonder what makes chiffon, and if a couple of my silk skirts are chiffon too. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-problem-with-chiffon/page/2#post-2296945 Sun, 18 Dec 2022 04:11:07 +0000 Zaeobi 2296945@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hmm having read some of the other responses, I get the feeling this is what Kibble was *attempting* to say with his rather subjectively confusing descriptions of each type. </p> <p>I.e. when he describes certain types as being 'dry' I suspect what he's saying is similar to what you all are, that certain Kibbe types suit more matte/ textured fabrics (like crochet etc) rather than slinky satin/ shiny silk etc. </p> <p>I know that, as much as I would *like* to, I can't wear my open knit jumper without either floaty or shiny bottoms. Maybe I'm a 'wet' Kibbe type? *Shudders typing that* </p> <p>Maybe I'll do some deeper reading on it when I'm not up to my eyeballs in MA readings already But for now, I'd be interested to see what other literature there is out there - e.g. as @Synne mentioned, which (faux) fur types suit which skin types? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-problem-with-chiffon/page/2#post-2296937 Sun, 18 Dec 2022 03:53:53 +0000 Carla 2296937@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>At first I was going to say - ‘ah, no - no chiffon in&nbsp;<i>my&nbsp;</i>closet’, and then I realized I was wrong! &nbsp;I&nbsp;<i>do&nbsp;</i>have some chiffon in my closet, and really like how it catches the breeze in the summer time. &nbsp;I keep the ‘floaty’ part lower on my body - the bottom of the dress, or skirts.</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-problem-with-chiffon#post-2296932 Sun, 18 Dec 2022 03:29:53 +0000 rachylou 2296932@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I do do chiffon… this reminds me of a conversation I had with my brother once. I said to him (in the way that I tell him I’m taller than him when I’m not): I have True Grit. And he said: You’re a Frilly Girl. </p> <p>The insult! The injury! Lol :)</p> <p>But let us point out that he would not remove the spider that prompted this whole discussion. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-problem-with-chiffon#post-2296911 Sun, 18 Dec 2022 02:23:14 +0000 Jaime 2296911@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I recently thrifted a kind of mesh skirt (inspired by YLF) but cannot think of any chiffon that I wear on a normal basis. Am a big believer in thinking about how texture plays with your features and have recently been exploring a bit of ruffles to reflect my hair! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-problem-with-chiffon#post-2296898 Sun, 18 Dec 2022 01:44:33 +0000 Anonymous 2296898@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wearing mesh right now actually! Not sure if I ever owned anything chiffon, except possibly scarves. I just don't have a dressy life like that. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-problem-with-chiffon#post-2296893 Sun, 18 Dec 2022 01:34:56 +0000 Jessikams 2296893@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I hate how it feels. The texture of it is just ugh, shudder. But mesh is a big yes! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-problem-with-chiffon#post-2296884 Sun, 18 Dec 2022 00:45:41 +0000 Sloper 2296884@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It’s not something I deliberately shop for or am tempted by. &nbsp;To me it’s a fussy fabric that doesn’t suit my style. &nbsp;I could see it mixed with velvet or leather though…. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-problem-with-chiffon#post-2296875 Sat, 17 Dec 2022 23:29:13 +0000 Suz 2296875@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Olive Green, I'm going to wear it tonight to a friend's for supper. :)&nbsp;</p> <p>It's not fussy if paired with a sweater and boots rather than a fancy top.&nbsp;</p> <p>The chiffon dress above actually has an underlayer of crepe de chine and then chiffon over top and only the sleeve is sheer chiffon alone. It's not hard to wear at all -- for me, I mean -- except for the fact that it is a dress and too short, LOL. But I think once I get it altered as a blouse I will wear it a lot.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-problem-with-chiffon#post-2296869 Sat, 17 Dec 2022 22:58:53 +0000 Olive Green 2296869@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I realize I have a black piece of clothing, and it is a sleeveless chiffon v neck top I cannot imagine as a casual piece. I never wear it, its like its waiting for an occasion that has never happened.&nbsp;<br />I did long sleeve tailored chiffon blouses in heavier fabrications for work, with very tailored pants and low heels. The stuff takes strong color dyes beautifully so green and purple are a couple tops I remember. They did not wrinkle when packed, bonus.&nbsp;<br />So, heavier weight light weight fabrics are better for me than the floaty things.&nbsp;<br />Would love a place to wear Suz’s plaid tulle skirt.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-problem-with-chiffon#post-2296865 Sat, 17 Dec 2022 22:06:02 +0000 Irina 2296865@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Interesting, marled textures should work for me since it’s somewhat similar to colors in my grey hair but never look good. I feel I look out of focus, dull in them. Shiny silks are fine and make my hair shine, too. Textures are tricky I mostly avoid it.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-problem-with-chiffon#post-2296864 Sat, 17 Dec 2022 21:45:16 +0000 DonnaF 2296864@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Shiny fabrics have never suited me, especially not flimsy or drapey ones. They feel too femme as does very fine cotton. As my skin acquires more texture (ha, ha, ha) so does my preference for textured fabrics, including marl and tweed. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-problem-with-chiffon#post-2296862 Sat, 17 Dec 2022 21:39:00 +0000 Sal 2296862@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think that texture is probably just as important as colour yet not considered as much. I like some colours in some textures and not others.</p> <p>I only have had a couple of chiffon pieces- I struggle mostly due to the need to layer under which I often don’t enjoy. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-problem-with-chiffon#post-2296857 Sat, 17 Dec 2022 20:30:57 +0000 Synne 2296857@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Looking good, Stag! I think I could wear silk, if it was the matte kind. Now, why do you suit the shiny silks and not me? Maybe it isn't only skin quality (? Oily, matte) but also overall appearance, hair etc. My hair is thin and stick straight, while yours is fuller and wavy.. I believe I need to analyze this further </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-problem-with-chiffon#post-2296853 Sat, 17 Dec 2022 20:20:44 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 2296853@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I don’t have the vocabulary to say anything intelligent about lace types. Someone used a word I’d never ever heard of to describe the dress I’m going to wear with my red skirt. </p> <p>When I wear shiny silky fabrics (the pants are not silk), I think I do it in a cheeky kind of way that feels authentic only because I do it with a grin. I didn’t feel these outfits were fussy. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-problem-with-chiffon#post-2296852 Sat, 17 Dec 2022 20:06:12 +0000 Synne 2296852@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>LaPed, yes, I would also like that! Texture is uncharted territory for me. I understand that different textures in an outfit adds interest, but I wouldn't be caught dead in a flimsy satin skirt, even if paired with chunky knits. It just looks wrong on me. As always, I would like to understand WHY.</p> <p>I also have an issue with smooth polyester in trousers and tops. And not because of environmental or sweat issues, heh.. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-problem-with-chiffon#post-2296851 Sat, 17 Dec 2022 20:00:58 +0000 Synne 2296851@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Do teach me about lace categories, Stag! I have a blouse with very big weaves(?), almost fishnet quality, with lace embroidery. That top I love! I also love cut lace with fringe ends. Very cool look, and it feels authentic on me. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-problem-with-chiffon#post-2296850 Sat, 17 Dec 2022 19:58:07 +0000 Cardiff girl 2296850@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Interesting.l don’t know if you are aware of Trinny Woodall the uk influencer with a make up range,but she’s feels that chiffon is very tricky to wear over a certain age.l am not saying that l agree or disagree with her but merely pointing out that you are not alone in your uncertainty around chiffon! </p>