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Pure Romantic
An extreme type, 100% pure manifestation of soft Yin.
Lush curves of the figure combined with soft facial features and graceful bone structure, which Romantic was awarded by nature, create a special type of beauty: sensual and delicate, radiant and endlessly charming.
David Kibby's figurative description of the Pure Romantic is "Dreamspinner".
Lush curves of the figure combined with soft facial features and graceful bone structure, which Romantic was awarded by nature, create a special type of beauty: sensual and delicate, radiant and endlessly charming.
David Kibby's figurative description of the Pure Romantic is "Dreamspinner".
Face
The facial features are lush, full, sensual, rounded:
- Large, luminous eyes.
- Full lips. Fleshy cheeks.
- Facial bones are small, delicate and may be slightly wide or lush (nose, cheekbones, jawline).
Bone Structure
Height: typically moderate to petite, usually 5.5ft and under. Short vertical line.
- The bones are delicate and small, often slightly broad.
- The slightly broad bone structure of a Pure Romantic (shoulders and hips) is balanced by shortened vertical lines, which makes Pure Romantics appear smaller than they actually are.
- Shoulders are rounded or sloped.
- Hands and feet are small; they may be somewhat broad, but not very wide.
Body Line
The body type is an "hourglass" shape, with sensual and full bust and hips, soft, slightly plump arms and legs, and a waist that appears narrow in contrast.
When gaining weight, the Pure Romantic's body becomes even more rounded, and the face grows noticeably fuller. However, even at a relatively low weight, Romantics tend to have lush, full, and sensual facial features.
When gaining weight, the Pure Romantic's body becomes even more rounded, and the face grows noticeably fuller. However, even at a relatively low weight, Romantics tend to have lush, full, and sensual facial features.
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Based on those in David Kibbe's 1987 book Metamorphosis
Brief recommendations
The shape of your clothing should follow the lines of your body: rounded and intricate shapes that accentuate your curves and highlight a well-defined waist.
— Dreamspinner!
David Kibbe
The author of Metamorphoses
Silhouette
The best silhouette for a Pure Romantic is soft and flowing, showcasing the body's alluring curves.
Circles, decorative swirls, and intricate draping shapes best express the extreme Yin of the Romantic. The waist should always be emphasized — with soft ruffles, pleats, fabric belts, or delicate elastic belts featuring ornate and feminine buckles.
Circles, decorative swirls, and intricate draping shapes best express the extreme Yin of the Romantic. The waist should always be emphasized — with soft ruffles, pleats, fabric belts, or delicate elastic belts featuring ornate and feminine buckles.
A Pure Romantic is recommended to avoid:
- Heavy and severe silhouettes
- Straight lines with sharp edges
- Vertical lines that hide the waist
- Shapeless silhouettes
Hairstyle
The hair of a Pure Romantic is usually soft and luxurious. It can be silky and fine, or thick and wavy/curly.
When styled, Pure Romantic hair should create a soft shape. It should be arranged to gently frame the face with light, rounded strands. The hairstyle should have a polished, even refined appearance, while still remaining soft.
The haircut should also have a rounded shape and can be layered to create waves, with styling being essential to give the look a finished and elegant touch—something that suits the Pure Romantic perfectly.
When styled, Pure Romantic hair should create a soft shape. It should be arranged to gently frame the face with light, rounded strands. The hairstyle should have a polished, even refined appearance, while still remaining soft.
The haircut should also have a rounded shape and can be layered to create waves, with styling being essential to give the look a finished and elegant touch—something that suits the Pure Romantic perfectly.
A Pure Romantic is better off avoiding:
- Geometric haircuts and styles with sharp edges
- Flat, sleek, or messily styled hair
- Stiffly fixed or overly voluminous hairstyles
Hair coloring
The hair color of a Pure Romantic should be rich, with luxurious color highlights that enhance the soft glow of their skin.
The color of the strands around the face should also be soft and pleasing, ranging from medium to light compared to the rest of the hair.
The color of the strands around the face should also be soft and pleasing, ranging from medium to light compared to the rest of the hair.
When coloring their hair, a Pure Romantic is advised to be cautious with pure and bright shades (platinum, blue-black, bright red) if these are not their natural hair colors.
Makeup
The makeup of a Pure Romantic should be thoughtful and carefully blended to create the effect of a soft, watercolor-like face.
It's best to use soft, bright colors (pink, peach, golden-orange) and radiant textures for the lips and cheeks. Eye makeup should be colorful, soft, and luminous—even during the daytime.
Evening makeup can be extremely glamorous and sparkly.
It's best to use soft, bright colors (pink, peach, golden-orange) and radiant textures for the lips and cheeks. Eye makeup should be colorful, soft, and luminous—even during the daytime.
Evening makeup can be extremely glamorous and sparkly.
A Pure Romantic is better off avoiding:
- Neutral, colorless makeup
- Bright, high-contrast makeup with sharp edges and lines
- Matte textures
Dresses
Feminine, flowing, with a defined waist, in the shape of an hourglass.
Transparent, draped, shiny, or textured fabrics. Exquisite finishing.
! Avoid: rigid, structured, strict dresses, straight dresses without emphasis on the waist, shapeless, wide, or baggy dresses.
- A lot of details.
- Loose, flowing, or layered skirts.
- Skirts with ruffles.
- Bustier dresses.
Transparent, draped, shiny, or textured fabrics. Exquisite finishing.
! Avoid: rigid, structured, strict dresses, straight dresses without emphasis on the waist, shapeless, wide, or baggy dresses.
Jackets
Always tailored, with rounded shoulders and narrowing sleeves.
Draping, ruffles, or pleats.
! Avoid: Strict, form-fitting jackets with stiff edges, long straight or shapeless jackets that hide the waist.
- Soft, elastic jackets with a peplum.
- Jackets with an accentuated waist and a belt.
- Collars are curved, rounded, or even absent.
Draping, ruffles, or pleats.
! Avoid: Strict, form-fitting jackets with stiff edges, long straight or shapeless jackets that hide the waist.
Skirts
Wide and flowing, with soft pleats at the waist and an uneven hem.
- Tulip-shaped skirt: wide, with pleats at the waist, narrowing towards the hem, knee-length.
- All flared skirts, long (mid-calf length).
- Skirts with an uneven hem.
Coats and outerwear
- Rounded, soft, feminine silhouette with an emphasis on the waist
- Thin, soft, easily draping fabrics
- Bright and soft colors luxuriously blended together
- Large, abstract, watercolor-blended prints with rounded edges
- Soft, delicate, intricate, and feminine details
Sweaters
Very soft and fluffy.
- Form-fitting, with draping.
- Garments made from plush yarn.
- Cropped sweaters with waist details.
- Sweaters with a cowl neckline.
Pants
Always soft, draped, showing off lush curves Romance.
Models with pleats at the waist and tapered down or with lapels.
! Avoid: straight classic pants, baggy buggy pants, pants with rigid strict details (pleats, lapels, arrows).
Models with pleats at the waist and tapered down or with lapels.
! Avoid: straight classic pants, baggy buggy pants, pants with rigid strict details (pleats, lapels, arrows).
Tops
Soft, draped, with delicate ruffles and ruffles, stylized in antique style.
Necklines are soft, flowing, with curved edges, delicately embellished
Sleeves are wide at the top and taper to the wrist, with intricate buttons, or very soft and flowing.
Rounded shoulders, with round shoulder pads
! Avoid: strict shirts, classic blouses with hard edges.
Necklines are soft, flowing, with curved edges, delicately embellished
Sleeves are wide at the top and taper to the wrist, with intricate buttons, or very soft and flowing.
Rounded shoulders, with round shoulder pads
! Avoid: strict shirts, classic blouses with hard edges.
Lingerie and swimwear
Featuring a soft, feminine silhouette, accented at the chest, hips and waist.
- Fine, soft, lustrous, easy draping fabrics
- Bright and soft, luxuriously mixed colors
- Large, abstract, watercolor-mixed prints with rounded edges
- Small, delicate, intricate and feminine details
Accessories
Hats have a soft shape with curving brims.
Caps are large, fluffy, and made of fur.
Belts cinch the waist dramatically.
They are made of soft and flexible leather or fabric.
Elegant buckles decorated with shiny beads or sparkling stones.
Caps are large, fluffy, and made of fur.
Belts cinch the waist dramatically.
They are made of soft and flexible leather or fabric.
Elegant buckles decorated with shiny beads or sparkling stones.
Bags
Small, rounded in shape, made of soft, flexible leather or fabric.
Delicately adorned with beads, pleats, and other luxurious details, with a thin strap.
Elegant, slim briefcases.
! Avoid: angular rectangular bags, bags made of rough leather, and those with wide shoulder straps.
Delicately adorned with beads, pleats, and other luxurious details, with a thin strap.
Elegant, slim briefcases.
! Avoid: angular rectangular bags, bags made of rough leather, and those with wide shoulder straps.
Jewelry
Elegant, intricate shapes with an abundance of sparkling stones.
Rounded forms, curves, swirls, and lots of dangling elements.
Made from shiny materials: crystals, gemstones, glass, polished metal.
Jewelry in antique, Baroque, or Rococo style.
! Avoid: heavy, rough, bulky jewelry; angular shapes and sharp geometry; avant-garde modern styles; small symmetrical pieces; and wearing no jewelry at all.
Rounded forms, curves, swirls, and lots of dangling elements.
Made from shiny materials: crystals, gemstones, glass, polished metal.
Jewelry in antique, Baroque, or Rococo style.
! Avoid: heavy, rough, bulky jewelry; angular shapes and sharp geometry; avant-garde modern styles; small symmetrical pieces; and wearing no jewelry at all.
Shoes
Made of light and soft leather.
- Delicate straps, thin heel, tapered or open toe.
- Very feminine and elegantly decorated flat shoes.