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Gamine, is a type of appearance according to David Kibbe's theory, which is characterized by a pronounced masculinity softened by an equally full-fledged femininity. The gamine body type is an amazing combination of Yin and Yang, which results in a contradiction of the image.
Gene Seeberg
Women of the Gamine type are bright natures, it is simply impossible to pass by them. They are mobile and energetic. They have a petite physique and are always young in body and soul.
Gamine women vary among themselves - the final set of external characteristics and style recommendations depends on the subtype to which the girl belongs.
Types of Gamine body type:
The name of each of the subtypes determines how the traits of the Gamine are expressed in appearance. Pure is the classic type without admixtures, flamboyant is enhanced and more contrasting, and soft is softened and more romantic.
Description of the type: pure gamine in Kibbe's system are the very opposites that make the appearance original and contradictory. From the masculine beginning pure gamine took the physique, and from the feminine - height, size and facial features.
Geraldine Chaplin
The height is less than 165 cm.
The body is straight, lean and flexible. Pure gamines tend to be wiry. Chest and hips are flat, unexpressive, waist short and slightly outlined.
Bone skeleton is sharp and angular, narrow. Palms and feet are medium to small, but always narrow. Arms and legs are long in relation to height.
The face is angular, but sensual. The eyes are large, and the lips are medium to thin. The soft tissues are taut, and the cheeks are absent.
The hair type is thin and soft.
The color type is saturated and bright, mostly contrasting.
Where excess weight is deposited: at the waist and hips, above waist - almost never. When overweight, pure gamine becomes squat and chunky.
A pure gamine can NOT:
The basis of the closet for pure gamine should be small sharp shapes. Clothing should be chosen according to the figure and should never be too loose, baggy.
What to avoid: any appearance of fluidity, as well as things that do not fit.
Kibbe Gamine is an angular and sharp type, so choose fabrics for clothing that are firm and able to hold their shape. It is better if the material has a smooth matte surface. It is acceptable to use lightweight materials, as well as medium-weight fabric. It is recommended to refuse everything rough, plastic, soft and flowing.
Rosanna Arquette
Pure gamines are expressive and original women. It is important to emphasize the identity of appearance with details - they cannot be in excess. Choose sharp elements of jewelry and trim, but of small size. Angular necklines, pointed lapels, accentuated waist - all this will help to highlight the type of pure gamine.
Colors: Bright and extravagant color combinations are just what you need for pure gamine. Combine bright colors, add saturated accents, dilute the image with flashy accessories, create contrasts.
Prints: Colorful. Geometric designs will look harmonious, as well as with a slight humor - cartoons, for example.
Choose small jackets - cut to fit and shorter length. Pay attention to the details - collar, lapels, belt - they must be firm. Avoid lengthened jackets, out of shape models, as well as too girlish options.
Skirts of straight cut will fit harmoniously into a closet of pure gamine. Flared models are acceptable, but they should still remain straight on the hips. The length - midi or mini, maxi - is contraindicated, as it can ruin the proportions and visually reduce the height.
Choose pants of the perfect cut and exactly the right size. Belt, pleats, lapels should be clear, tight. The length is incomplete. You can choose a model between the middle of the calf to the ankle. Skinny jeans and other tight pant models suits gamine type perfectly.
Evening blouses, business shirts, models for every day - any clothing for the top should be on the figure and with sharp edges. Sharpness manifests itself in folds, collar, cuffs design. Fabrics are smooth and moderately stiff, such as dense cotton.
For the pure gamine clothing should be sharp and dresses are no exception. Models of dresses with sharp edges and an abundance of fine details will be suitable. You can choose asymmetric styles, as well as tight dresses made of thin knitwear.
If you're a pure gamine type, try on avant-garde: choose shoes with an unusual shape of the nose or heel. Fit into a shoe closet pairs of patent leather, bold colors, printed fabric. Heel, wedge heel, solid sole - any of the options are acceptable.
Choose small and distinctly shaped bags with sharp corners. It is not recommended to wear large and shapeless models, as well as too refined and feminine options.
The jewelry is suitable small and pointed. Look for geometry, asymmetry and unusual shapes. The materials include painted enamel, glass, and different kinds of stones.
Rooney Mara
Audrey Tautou
Heather Locklear
Vika Gazinskaya
Geraldine Chaplin
Type description: flamboyant gamine is all the same contradictions and identities, but with a slight predominance of masculinity, compared to pure gamine. But the Yang in the image does not make a woman masculine at all. Flamboyant Gamines are active women with a slight angularity in their forms, but fresh and delicate.
Julia Garner
Height - below 167 cm.
The body is muscular, flexible, sturdy. All lines are straight, legs are long.
The bone frame is broad, angular. Shoulders square, hands and feet large.
Face - wide or elongated shape, eyes large, all soft parts taut. Lips are medium sized or plump.
Hair type - thin and straight or thick and curly, wavy.
The color type is extreme. Can be very clean, warm or bright.
Where the excess weight is deposited: in the waist area and below. The arms and face are also prone to obesity.
A flamboyant gamine can NOT:
Clothing by type of appearance flamboyant gamine should be chosen irregular, asymmetrical with a pronounced geometry. Wide and sculptural shapes are acceptable. Corners and lines can be sharp or slightly softened.
Rooney Mara
What to avoid: symmetry and too refined, fussy shapes and details.
Fabrics: For the type of flamboyant gamine suit fabrics of light or moderately stiff structure. Remember: the lighter and thinner the fabric, the better it should fit the figure. Choose materials with a matte surface, but for evening and club looks it is acceptable to add shiny elements.
Flamboyant Gamine according to Kibbe's theory should pay special attention to details: it is recommended to emphasize the shoulders, to choose geometric necklines, the waist - lowered. Here, too, there is room for asymmetry - it best highlights the contradictory nature of the type.
Colors: Rich and bright. Like pure gamine, flamboyant gamine is recommended to compose wild and shocking combinations that will make the image dynamic and fresh. Monochrome outfits are not the best option, so they should be diluted with bright touches.
Prints: expressive, asymmetrical, unusual, avant-garde. Everything that at first glance looks strange, will look great on a flamboyant gambit. But all kinds of floral, watercolor and other romantic prints are better left to the type of romantic.
Jackets for flamboyant gamine are short, square in shape, with accentuated horizontal lines. The shoulder area of jackets is sharp and distinct, or sculpted and streamlined. The length is from waist level to hip bone. Long jackets and jackets are acceptable if you wear a short skirt underneath.
Skirts are short and tight around the hips. The cut is straight or tapered. It is possible to wear long midi models, but the dress should be narrowed to the knee. Asymmetric midi skirts will fit into the image, but not too long.
Pants for the flamboyant gamine are masculine style, loose enough to form pleats, but not baggy. The length should be incomplete - slightly covering ankles or even shorter. Tight skinnies, leggings, as well as derby style pants fit perfectly here.
Shirts and blouses should be crisp, simple enough - with a clear pointed neckline, geometric trim. The fabric is not too light. For creative looks suits models with asymmetric details.
Dresses for the flamboyant gamine will suit short and tight, clear cut. The line of shoulders should be emphasized and moderately wide or streamlined. Asymmetry in the design or trimming with something contrasting will complete the image. The waist is low. For the fall and winter will be suitable dresses made of jersey.
The shoes are angular, original design. The low heel is triangular, tapering to the bottom. A high heel is straight. If the shoes are flat, it will be complemented by asymmetry in the design. The color scheme of the shoe closet is bold and bright.
When choosing a bag, look out for angular models - triangular, square, as well as different asymmetric styles. Good idea is handbags with bright prints, made of unusual materials.
Jewelry are avant-garde or funny. Rather large and bulky. Metal, enamel, glass and stones will do. If you want to stand out, you can choose masquerade-style jewelry - extravagant, flashy and bold.
Julia Garner
Audrey Hepburn
Emma Roberts
Kate Bosworth
Lily-Rose Depp
Description of the type: according to Kibbe's theory, the soft gamine are opposites with a slight predominance of Yin - feminine. This is manifested in size and shape. Yang is also expressed - in bone structure, energy and character - but it is secondary. Female soft gamins are a mixture of youthful freshness with playfulness and charm.
Lily Collins
Height - low, up to 165 cm.
Body is soft, prone to fullness. Waist is slightly marked, but expressed more strongly than in pure and flamboyant gamine. Arms and legs are fleshy in upper part.
The bone skeleton is small but broad. The shoulders are angular, the palms and feet are small, and the arms and legs are short relative to height.
The face is doll-like with large eyes, plump lips, and soft cheeks. At the same time, the jaw can be a little heavy.
Hair type - soft or fine, thick. Can be both straight and curly.
Color type - any, but usually soft, not too contrasty.
Where excess weight is deposited: in the thighs, breasts. Arms get fat in the upper part, face - in the area of cheeks and chin.
A soft gamine can NOT:
Since the Kibbe theory describes the soft gamine as a contradictory type with a predominance of Yin, but sufficient influence of Yang, women are allowed to wear almost everything and to make different experiments. Equally laconic will be sharp and flowing forms, different variants of curls, unusual prints and outlines.
Reese Witherspoon
What to avoid: very sharp geometric shapes, small shapes, complex and thin details, oversize.
Fabrics: The fabric from which the garment is sewn is as contradictory as the Gamine type - it should be light, but firm and hold its shape well. The surface is matte, the texture is faint but clear. When you need to dilute the clear contours, knit or cashmere will do.
In the details you must keep it fresh and vigorous - don't be afraid to overdo the number of trim elements. It is recommended to outline the shoulders, decorate the top with clean necklines, and highlight the waist with a belt or decorations.
Colors: Bright and vibrant, rich, intense. Contrasts and unusual color schemes look good. Try the colorblock style and don't be afraid of bold color tandems. But it's better to avoid monochromes - they're too boring for you.
Prints: lively and creative, with high contrast. The size of the prints is medium or small, it is better not to choose large ones with your height.
Jackets and blazers for soft gamine are short, fairly narrow in cut and with plenty of trim. The waist should be emphasized. Long and shapeless jackets, as well as models of straight cut and too strict are not suitable.
The skirts for the soft gamine are short and narrow, with a high waistline or complemented by a waistband. The tulip shape and asymmetric models up to the middle of the calf are excellent. Maxi cannot be used, but for evening outfits puffed skirts are suitable.
Pants suitable for soft gamine are narrow and with open ankles. All variants of tight pants and jeans will suit the soft gamine, but sizeless models and too strict men's models are not the best choice.
Blouses and shirts should be made of soft flowing fabrics, but with a tight fit at the neck and wrists. You can add lace or ruffles, but here it is important to pay attention to the cut - it should emphasize the upper part of the torso. Silk, translucent materials, cotton and cambric are suitable materials.
Dresses suitable to soft gamine - with decorated waist, necklines and intricate details. You can choose a model with flounces, but not too deep. If the bottom is flared, it should not be too voluminous.
Emily Ratajkowski
Shoes, boots, sandals - all kinds of shoes should be light and sophisticated. Open models, as well as pairs on a flat sole of feminine design are well suited.
The bags are small, rounded shapes. Straps are delicate and thin. For every day choose models of soft leather, and for the evening looks - the models decorated with beads, the material of metallic color or in antique style.
Jewelry for the type of soft gamine: rounded, but clear - regular or irregular shape. Should be quite massive and bright.
Reese Witherspoon
Lily Collins
Jenna Coleman
Ariana Grande
Anna Kendrick
Why there are no descriptions for the Gamine-Romantic, Gamine-Dramatic, Gamine-Natural types?
In this and other publications in the series, we look at Kibbe's typology, which includes 5 basic and 8 auxiliary types. The types listed in the question are descriptions according to Larson's system - there will be a separate material devoted to them.
What style suits a gamine?
David Kibbe's type classification does not provide a clear definition of suitable styles - the stylist and author of "Metamorphosis" tells about the general principles of closet construction. These recommendations can be adapted to almost any stylistic direction.
What type am I if I physically look like a Gamine but have a tall stature?
To determine your body type and know what guidelines to use when searching for your style, take the Kibbe test - it will help you assess all the characteristics in a complex way. At first glance and without other data, we can assume that you are a Dramatic or a Natural type.
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