At first I was going to say - ‘ah, no - no chiffon in my closet’, and then I realized I was wrong! I do have some chiffon in my closet, and really like how it catches the breeze in the summer time. I keep the ‘floaty’ part lower on my body - the bottom of the dress, or skirts.

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.

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.

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*

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?

Now that I see Carla’s skirts, I wonder what makes chiffon, and if a couple of my silk skirts are chiffon too.

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.

Maybe I'm a 'wet' Kibbe type? *Shudders typing that*

LOL Zaeobi, 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.

Rachy, you also made me laugh.

And yes!! Chiffon looks perfect on Bijou!!

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.

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
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.

Dry and wet style types!!! Zaeobi, you're killing me! Haha, I haven't heard that before, but it is just spot on!!

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.

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.

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.

Edit: no, of course it's the other way around and I am a drier style type? No? I need a morning coffee:-D

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.

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!
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!
Perhaps either of those types can wear those sort of fabrics? Wet or dry IDK?!

PS: I don’t think Runcarla’s dress and skirts are chiffon.

Oh, more Kibbe descriptions - power to you, I could not ever figure out my type, despite taking tests, watching YouTube and reading on it!
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

Synne, I like chiffons when they are layered and substantial, or used in a mixed media piece. I much prefer silk though.

LOVE mesh!

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.

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.

@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!)

@Jenni I found it more useful to read about plus sized Kibbe types & 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!)

@Synne & @Suz
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 & bump) either

@Chiara Good point about colour - I think I could work with 'Ethereal' fabrics but in Moody colours (deep/ dark & warm)...