This is the formula for creating outfits that enhance and flatter you specifically!ĭon’t know your Kibbe Body Type yet? I highly recommend that you start with The Concept Wardrobe’s overview. If you follow the Kibbe body model, I’m a Soft Classic (or perhaps a Theatrical Romantic.) This means that my face and body is predominantly “yin” (Translation: softness/fullness) with a blended balance of “yang” (Translation: angularity/sinewy.) Knowing my body’s lines and proportions allows me to echo the same qualities in my clothing choices. My silhouette is not very sharp, but it’s not super round either. (Huh? I’ll explain!) The Kibbe Body ID spectrum follows a gradual progression from very angular appearances to very rounded appearances. I’m a slight-hourglass with an “evenly blended” appearance. The next thing to consider is your body type within the Kibbe ID spectrum. Kibbe Body ID Type: Understand Your Body’s Structural Lines and Defining Proportions Follow the same tip above! (Navy is a deep, Autumn-appropriate color in addition to being a neutral.) Add colors you love as accents and let the rest of your outfit anchor the accent color.Ģ. And yet they’re not necessarily the “most” flattering on me. I find this is an easy way to incorporate color for those of us who are shy about it.Īlternatively: Do you find yourself gravitating to colors outside your “recommended” color palette? I do! I love pastels in spring. Notice in the cover photo for this article that I’ve mixed navy (a neutral) with a pale pastel accent t-shirt. Style Tip: Color-shy like me? Try mixing an accent color with one of your go-to neutral outfits. This season, I’ve chosen deep, warm wine as the “scary” colour to incorporate into my spring wardrobe. Am I ready to take the plunge and wear head-to-toe emerald? Not yet… But having a few pieces to mix in with my mainly neutral wardrobe adds something that I was missing for years.
#True autumn wardrobe skin
And I was pleasantly surprised! My skin instantly looked more tan and my outfits brought attention to my face, not away from it. However, this season, I challenged myself to purchase a few pieces outside my comfort zone. The farthest I’ve ever strayed into color in my wardrobe is pastels and, occasionally, true red. Here’s my personal catch: I am a die-hard neutrals addict. And because of the high-contrast of my facial features, incorporating elements of color contrast (dark against light) can enhance my overall presentation. I’m a Dark Autumn, which means slightly saturated, neutral-warm colors suit my skin best. If you’re looking to flatter your complexion, I highly advise you to take the Concept Wardrobe’s color analysis quiz. Color Palette: Determine What Colors Flatter Your Face & Overall Appearance If capsule wardrobe guides have annoyed you in the past because they restrict you to only “plain” things, then the concept of style essence will resonate with you! 1. The first two factors enhance your physical appearance while the third factor communicates your personality. It’s a complete game-changer!īut there is a third factor of building capsule wardrobes that often goes unnoticed by people who write on the topic of capsule wardrobes. It’s wayyy better than the standard pear, apple, triangle, and hourglass body shapes you already know.
And if you’re unfamiliar with the Kibbe body ID system, I’ll introduce you to that. I think we can all agree that some colors are more flattering on us than others.
There are two main factors that are critical to building a long-lasting capsule wardrobe: garment color and proportions in relation to your body. Here are the 3 Factors to Consider When Planning a Capsule Wardrobe:
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