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Dramatic is one of the body types from the classification of David Kibbe, American stylist and author of books.
Dramatic is characterized as a type with a pronounced Yang in all features. The sensual, sometimes sharp and dramatic type of appearance makes a woman a real femme fatale beauty, especially if she knows how to properly emphasize her virtues.
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Kibbe's theory is based on an analysis of physical indicators, such as height, build, proportions, length and width of different body parts. In general terms, dramatics are women who are tall, have long arms and legs, and a slightly angular appearance. But the final set of characteristics is determined by the subtype of the dramatist.
There are 2 subtypes of Dramatic:
Description of type by Kibbe: The Pure Dramatic is exactly the type we described above - angular in places, with pronounced lines and clear shapes in his appearance. She can look a little masculine, but with the right clothes and accessories she becomes not rude and masculine, but expressive, bright and feminine-inspired daring.
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Height - medium or high, not below 165 cm.
Body - narrow, somewhat angular, often wiry and flexible. Arms and legs of pure dramatics are long and thin.
Bone skeleton - with sharp angles. This type of appearance is characterized by square shoulders, expressive parts of the face - nose, cheekbones, chin.
Face - expressive, with thin and straight lines. The eyes are more often elongated, elongated almond or plum shapes. The lips are thin, straight.
Hair type - extreme: thin and smooth or stiff and curly.
Color type: any, but usually bright.
Where the extra weight is deposited: in the lower part of the figure.
A pure dramatic can NOT:
The main rule that should be remembered by pure dramatics is to build images on shapes. No matter if you make a look for the office, for a walk with friends or for the gym - in any case, choose geometric, clear and a little sharp clothes.
What will not work: soft rounded corners, excessive airiness, delicate fabrics.
When choosing clothes look at the fabric - choose one that holds its shape, and the texture is not too soft and light. Tweed, gabardine, brocade, heavy satin, twill - these materials will suit you perfectly. For light clothing it is acceptable to use linen and cotton, but dense.
All the details in the image: accessories, decorations, jewelry - choose clean and clear forms. Take a look at the minimalistic style and its principles - it will suit a pure dramatic perfectly. Pay attention to the geometry - the figures in the image should be large. Small fussy figures make the image absurd and conflict with physiology.
Minimalist style
Irreplaceable clothes in your closet are:
Colors: Choose according to your color type and give preference to the darkest and deepest of them. Dark neutral shades are especially good. Pastels are appropriate. Dramatics can boldly assemble monochrome looks.
Prints: Geometric. Excellent are stripes, zigzags, unusual sharp figures. It is not recommended to choose flowers, abstract watercolors and other romantic drawings.
Choose jacket models with strict lines and pronounced shape. Harmoniously fit into the image lengthened jackets and blazers to the middle of the thigh, but currently fashionable shortened also have a place. Jackets can be double-breasted or single-breasted.
Straight and long skirts below the knee, as well as maxi length models are suitable for a dramatic woman. A flared skirt is a risky choice, as it conflicts with the physiological portrait of the type due to its excessive softness and airiness.
When choosing pants, Kibbe recommends choosing straight, moderately wide and long models of men's cut. It is better to avoid skinny pants and skinny jeans, as well as too loose baggy models.
Shirts and blouses for pure dramatic - classic models of a strict cut and smooth fabrics. Not suitable motley options, as well as fashionable now over-size shirts. If you want something colored, look for monochrome models of beige, burgundy, blue or green.
When choosing a dress, look at a strict office models, as well as dresses with expressive shoulders. For everyday wear perfectly suit dress-coats with a belt. Do not forget to accentuate the waist - here you can use wide belts.
Shoes, boots, sneakers - any shoe for the pure dramatic should be angular and severe. High heels, pointed toe and rough, rigid sole will help to convey the peculiarities of the type.
Forget the soft, rounded bags. Your choice is clear and angular shaped pieces. Rectangular briefcase, sealed clutch, crossbody with pointed corners - these and similar options will fit perfectly into the image of a pure dramatic.
Choose jewelry that is clear, but bold. Suitable items are angular, but non-standard shapes. Looking good accessories in the avant-garde style, as well as any manifestations of asymmetry.
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Description of the Kibbe's body type: the soft dramatic is still the same expressive, defiant women, but softened by Yin. The bone structure is still dominated by angularity, but it is compensated by a lush physique.
Christina Hendricks
Height - medium to high, above 165 cm.
Body is feminine. There is volume in the chest and hips. Arms and legs, like a pure dramatic, long, but in the absence of sufficient exercise, are plump in the upper part.
The bone frame is large and angular. If the pure dramatic is the narrow type, the soft type is more massive and wide.
Face is expressive but plump, with softened lines. Most often the pure dramatic has large eyes and sensuous lips. The cheeks are expressive and fleshy.
Hair type is extreme - either thin or thick and stiff.
Color type - any, but bright and expressive, often contrasting.
Where the excess weight is deposited: on the arms, waist, the top of the legs, on the face.
A soft dramatic can NOT:
Soft dramatic according to Kibbe's theory concentrates on geometric shapes softened by soft lines. For example, austere skirts softened by draping or business shirts with smooth seam lines.
What will not work: the sharp geometry inherent in the type of pure dramatic.
In contrast to the pure dramatic type, the soft dramatic is recommended to choose light fabrics that lend themselves well to draping and forming a smooth silhouette. This can be crepe, silk, jersey. Excellent fit into the image of materials with a plush surface, for example, velvet or velour.
The details are large and bright. Do not be afraid to embellish too much - a soft dramatic looks good with lots of details. Do not bet on simplicity and minimalism - it's better to give free rein to your imagination. Beading, voluminous jabot, large bows - all this is in harmony with the physiological portrait.
Colors: bold, dramatic, bright. Combinations of light and dark looks great - it looks dynamic. For a more understated and elegant look, pastels will do.
Prints: large. Acavarel, abstraction, animal colors are appropriate. If shapes, then with soft corners.
When choosing jackets and blazers bet on elongated models, but of light fabric. Heavy items are also acceptable, but without a lining - this will allow them to drape and form pleats. Shortened jackets, and also overly elegant and fitted models with sharp edges are better to avoid.
Choose straight and long skirts - not below the middle of the calf, from light fabrics. Long skirts with high vertical slits looks good.
When choosing pants, focus on a straight cut and full length. Suitable models are made of draped materials, which themselves form folds.
Shirts and blouses choose soft and light, but with an accentuated shoulder line. All details must be smooth. If we're talking about an evening blouse, then expressive large decorations - lace, jabot, bow under the neck - are acceptable. Simple strict models will not do - they are too banal for you.
Any dress - business, evening, casual - should have a separated shoulder line and a straight cut. All details and decorations should be large and expressive. Models with a low waistline will do, but you can also choose high - then the skirt may not be straight, but flared.
Shoes with a high and thin heel are better suited - it emphasizes the strict Yang and sexy Yin. The nose is slightly narrowed. Shoes should not be too elegant or, conversely, rough and massive - it is important to find the golden mean.
Soft dramatic's bags should have a clear, but not sharp shape. Medium- and large-sized bags are suitable.
Jewelry should be large and ornate. Shapes are geometric, but with softened corners. Shiny and glittery pieces are excellent.
Hats will help complement the dramatic image - rounded shape of medium or large size.
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Is there a mixture of types in the Kibbe's typology, for example, a natural dramatic, or a romantic dramatic?
The classical Kibbe theory that we are talking about does not imply such a division. The theory of mixing types was derived by Dwyn Larson, who was inspired by David Kibbe's work and extended his classification. She distinguished 4 main types - Gamine, Romantic, Dramatic and Natural, as well as mixed types - Gamine-Dramatic, Natural-Dramatic, Gamine-Natural, and others.
What do I do if I'm a dramatic type, but I want to be natural or classic?
Kibbe's typology is not a set of rules, but recommendations on how to choose your style. You can wear the clothes that you like and it doesn't matter if they match your type or not. But keep in mind that every type has a huge range of style trends in clothing. If you're dramatic, that doesn't mean you have to dress like you're on the red carpet every day. Understated basics, classic clothes, and atypical details integrate perfectly into the images. The main thing is to understand the principles of building a closet, then you can adjust almost any thing to it.
Who is a classic dramatic and why is it not in the classification?
The dramatic classic is a subtype of the classic body type. It absorbed some of the traits of the Dramatic, but the women are more classic. We will write about this type in a separate article about the classic Kibbe type.
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