For each one, there is a set of guidelines on how to dress to look one’s best. ... England, a style consultant and self-described soft classic who posts frequently about Kibbe types on TikTok.

Soft Classic. Rodin Eckenroth, Underwood Archives, Mike Coppola/Getty Images. Much like people with a Classic body type, Soft Classics have a mostly balanced appearance. ... How To Dress Kibbe ...

The Gamine image ID is also both Yin and Yang, but where the Classic’s features are balanced between the two, Gamine has a mish-mash of sharp and soft contrasting against each other. David Kibbe ...

A “Kibbe type” refers to the style system developed by image consultant David Kibbe in the 1980s. Decades later, Kibbe has returned with a new book.

The 10 Kibbe body types. Ellie-Jean has broken down the 10 types (in yin to yang order) and explained a brief overview about the criteria for each type and what that means in terms of clothing.

Blazers and shift dresses or pencil skirts (not too tight!) are ideal. Sharp lapels, asymmetric necklines and pleats will elevate your yang. Avoid draping, gathering or any frilly effect. SOFT CLASSIC ...