HAUTE POWERHOUSE
Dramtic Classis
The perfect balance of Yin and Yang shifts towards a strong, direct and pointed Yang. From the neighboring Pure Classic, the Dramatic Classic borrowed its foundation - symmetry, elegance and moderation, and from the Pure Dramatic took additional features - elongated narrow lines, and sharper angles than the Pure Classic is supposed to be.
This combination creates an understated, refined and majestic type of beauty that David Kibbey called "Tailored Chic".
This combination creates an understated, refined and majestic type of beauty that David Kibbey called "Tailored Chic".
Face
The facial features of the Dramatic Classic are proportionate, medium-sized to large eyes, medium-sized lips, taut cheeks, medium-sized or slightly pointed nose.
Bone structure
Average height: up to 170 cm.
Facial bones slightly sharp: angular or square facial contours (chin, nose, cheekbones).
Bony body structure:
Facial bones slightly sharp: angular or square facial contours (chin, nose, cheekbones).
Bony body structure:
- Symmetrical, with slightly angular edges
- Straight and slightly broad
- Shoulders pointed or slightly square, usually narrow.
- Slightly square palms and feet
Body Line
The figure at ideal weight is rather neat, compact and slightly muscular.
However, gaining even a little extra weight creates the illusion that the Dramatic Classic figure type is radically altered. Weight is deposited from the waist down, most likely - in the area of the hips. Rarely in the chest area. And the more weight DC gains, the more pear-shaped her figure becomes.
- At ideal weight, the chest, waist and hips are to some extent straight and evenly proportioned
- The waist may be somewhat short and high.
- Legs and arms are usually of medium length or slightly elongated.
However, gaining even a little extra weight creates the illusion that the Dramatic Classic figure type is radically altered. Weight is deposited from the waist down, most likely - in the area of the hips. Rarely in the chest area. And the more weight DC gains, the more pear-shaped her figure becomes.
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Based on those in David Kibbe's 1987 book Metamorphosis
Brief recommendations
Your clothing lines should focus on recreating this symmetry through trim and tailored lines with sharp edges to accentuate your angularity.
— Tailored chic!
David Kibbe
The author of Metamorphoses
Silhouette
Choose clean, sleek, and straight lines. Structured silhouettes with hints of sharpness, such as a square or V-neckline will match with the slight sharpness of your body type. Detail is imperative to your look. Keep it crisp and geometric with sharp edges (eg, pleats, crisp cuffs).
Opt for high-quality fabrics in moderate weights, which are not too stiff. Your best colours are neutrals and deep colours, which should be used to create high colour contrasts in your outfits.
Opt for high-quality fabrics in moderate weights, which are not too stiff. Your best colours are neutrals and deep colours, which should be used to create high colour contrasts in your outfits.
Dramatic Classic is best avoided:
- Tight, ornate, complex silhouettes with feminine ruffles
- Shapeless, too wide, square or elongated horizontal silhouettes
- Simple soft symmetrical silhouettes without sharp or sculptural edges
Hairstyle
Dramatic Classic hair can be either thick and straight or fine, silky but rarely coarse textured. It may be wavy or curly.
In either case, however, your hair should look elegant, sculpted or sleek when styled. The shape of the haircut is preferable geometric with sharp edges, it will emphasize the chiseled features of your face. It is best if the edges are straight, although layered cuts are also possible (it depends on the texture of your hair).
Moderate to short hair length. If your hair is too thin, it is better to opt for a very short and sleek hairstyle. Long hair is ideal to slick it back and give it a sculpted shape. If your hair is curly, the waves should also be given a sculpted shape. Asymmetrical details like a side parting will look great.
In either case, however, your hair should look elegant, sculpted or sleek when styled. The shape of the haircut is preferable geometric with sharp edges, it will emphasize the chiseled features of your face. It is best if the edges are straight, although layered cuts are also possible (it depends on the texture of your hair).
Moderate to short hair length. If your hair is too thin, it is better to opt for a very short and sleek hairstyle. Long hair is ideal to slick it back and give it a sculpted shape. If your hair is curly, the waves should also be given a sculpted shape. Asymmetrical details like a side parting will look great.
Dramatic Classic is recommended to avoid:
- Elaborate hairstyles
- Boyish short hairstyles
- Sloppy hair
- Symmetrical soft styles
- Permanent curls and bouffant curls
Hair coloring
Dramatic Classic hair color should be rich and look as natural as possible. If you feel like dyeing your hair, it is better to choose a color close to your natural hair color.
If you want a dramatic change, your hair color can be slightly darker or brighter. If you want to color individual strands, try darkening them.
If you want a dramatic change, your hair color can be slightly darker or brighter. If you want to color individual strands, try darkening them.
Attempts to soften the shade of the hair or radical non-natural colors for coloring will be unsuccessful:
Makeup
Dramatic Classic makeup is understated, intense and clean: expressive eyes, defined cheekbones, perfect skin tone and bright lips bring the strict chic of Dramatic Classic to perfection.
Eyes are best accentuated with carefully blended and fairly intense matte colors, blush applied in a slightly angular manner to accentuate the pointed cheekbones and choose a moderately deep lipstick to create the balance you need between bright eyes, cheeks and lips.
During the day you are recommended to use matte textures, only for the evening a slight hint of transparent pearlescent gloss is acceptable.
Eyes are best accentuated with carefully blended and fairly intense matte colors, blush applied in a slightly angular manner to accentuate the pointed cheekbones and choose a moderately deep lipstick to create the balance you need between bright eyes, cheeks and lips.
During the day you are recommended to use matte textures, only for the evening a slight hint of transparent pearlescent gloss is acceptable.
Dramatic Classic is recommended to avoid:
- Overly bright makeup with heavy glitterS
- Soft, softly blended makeup
- Unbalanced makeup (lips brighter than eyes, or vice versa),
- Neutral or complete absence of makeup:
Lines and shapes of the Dramatic Classic
Gwyneth Paltrow and Diane Kruger. How does the style of other Kibbe types look on them?
Dresses
Strict, sleek and narrow, with sharp edges and clear details, medium length (moderate mini, midi). Elegant shirt dresses.
! Avoid: lavish, ornate dresses with rich details and complex trim, wide shapeless dresses.
- Tight-fitting dresses with a wide belt of contrasting color, with a geometric buckle.
- Dresses with a low waist or straight dresses.
- Dresses with elongated draping.
- Sleek dresses cut in an oblique pattern.
- Symmetrical dresses with clean geometric details, accented with shoulders, dresses with angled necklines in smooth or beaded fabrics - for going out.
! Avoid: lavish, ornate dresses with rich details and complex trim, wide shapeless dresses.
Jackets
A staple of the Dramatic Classic wardrobe. Clearly shaped and strict, with sharp shoulders and elongated lines.
! Avoid: feminine jackets with ruffles, overloaded with trim, jackets with basques, wide, square jackets, very short jackets.
- Long narrow jackets made of soft fabric.
- Tight-fitting mid-length jackets, to mid-pelvic bone, in smooth fabric.
! Avoid: feminine jackets with ruffles, overloaded with trim, jackets with basques, wide, square jackets, very short jackets.
Skirts
Narrow and straight, well-fitting and tight around the hips.
- Short and straight skirts above the knee.
- Classic skirts, length from 2.5 cm. below the knee to the top of the shin, with a slit.
- Skirts, cut obliquely (half-sun).
- Gode skirts.
- Skirts with small slits and any strict details (pockets with flaps, contrast seams, belts, etc.).
Bags
Symmetrical, rigid, elegant.
! Avoid: too refined feminine bags with complex details, wide shapeless bags.
- Strict bags with a clear shape.
- Envelopes, clutches, rigid bags of rectangular shape.
- Portfolios of rigid shape, from narrow to medium thickness.
- Metallic clutches - as an evening accessory.
! Avoid: too refined feminine bags with complex details, wide shapeless bags.
Coats and outerwear
Featuring a slim-fitting narrow silhouette, accented at the shoulders, tapering to the hem.
- High quality fabrics of moderate weight.
- Neutral and deep colors, elegant and contrasting color schemes.
- Geometric contrasting prints.
- Strict, slightly oversized contrasting details with sharp edges.
Sweaters
Lightweight and elegant, slightly elongated and with shoulder pads.
! Avoid: fluffy sweaters with a lot of decorative trim, thick rough sweaters, shapeless sweaters, very short or too simple sweaters with a minimum of details.
- Silky sweaters and fine knit sweaters.
- Long cardigans with shoulder pads.
- Jacket-like sweaters.
- Shiny and elegant finishes for evening looks.
! Avoid: fluffy sweaters with a lot of decorative trim, thick rough sweaters, shapeless sweaters, very short or too simple sweaters with a minimum of details.
Pants
Long, simple austere style, with arrows.
- Sleek and elegant pants of clean silhouette.
- Slightly tapered pants.
Tops
Elegant and strict, with sharp edges and clear details.
- Soft blouses with bows on collars are acceptable together with a very strict suit.
- The fabric is stiff and smooth (quality cotton), elegantly shiny (fine satin) or softly woven (dress fabric).
Lingerie and swimwear
Avant-garde
- High quality fabrics of moderate weight.
- Neutral and deep colors, elegant and contrasting color schemes.
- Geometric contrasting prints.
- Strict, slightly large contrasting details with sharp edges.
Accessories
Clean, elegant, austere, with sharp angles.
Belts of moderate width to wide belts with a large geometric buckle.
Belts contrasting with the clothes, matching the color of shoes, accessories.
Wide belts made of the same material as the clothes.
Hats are hard and strict, with sharp edges and contrasting trim. Clean and geometric shape, medium or small size.
Belts of moderate width to wide belts with a large geometric buckle.
Belts contrasting with the clothes, matching the color of shoes, accessories.
Wide belts made of the same material as the clothes.
Hats are hard and strict, with sharp edges and contrasting trim. Clean and geometric shape, medium or small size.
Jewelry
Sleek, elegant, slightly massive.
! Avoid: too intricate jewelry, antique style, heavy ethnic pieces, small jewelry.
- Geometric shapes with sharp edges.
- Round clear shape, large size.
- Jewelry without dangling elements.
! Avoid: too intricate jewelry, antique style, heavy ethnic pieces, small jewelry.
Shoes
Slim and narrow.
- Angular loafers.
- Elegant sandals.
- Two-color models.