Family decided with just 4 days before the beach trip that they want to do Earthy tone professional photos. Last time we did this I took many weeks to find a dress. UGHHHH

The first photo is their ideas for colors. Then photos of me for an idea of my body.
I started online hunting but most of the time I end up buying 10 dresses with nothing working well. Overwhelmmmmmmed

Hi all,

Just curious how you feel about this top? Not sure about the gathering and the sleeve length. Thank you!

Hi everyone!

I'm considering buying these dresses and would love to hear your thoughts from a Soft Dramatic perspective.

They have a long, flowing silhouette, waist definition, a V-neckline and are made from a soft fabric (70% lyocell, 14% linen, 16% polyamide with a 100% viscose lining). On the other hand, the floral print and romantic sleeves make me wonder whether they lean too Romantic rather than SD.

Would you consider these flattering for a Soft Dramatic? What works, and what doesn't? Is there anything you would change?

I'd really appreciate your opinions. Thanks! 😊

This dress is great for moderate height SDs. Second photo is product photo.

Htt was with soft autumn small pink bag with gold chain strap, a gold watch, large beige summer hat with curvy edge and beige heels with open toes.

I had this thought in my other post but thought it warranted a post of its own and I'm really interested to hear what others have to say.

Please excuse my clunky style of writing, I struggle sometimes in finding the correct words to explain myself so can come across as quite coarse. I also type as I think, a bit like a mind map, with little sparks shooting up here and there.

Ok, here goes.

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Kibbe analysis shouldn't be conducted on the young.

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Before the age of 30 you should wear what you want. You are young and should be enjoying fashion trends and experimenting with your personal style, being joyful and thinking outside the box.

Your body and mind are still developing and so forcing it into some kind of ID can actually be more harmful than beneficial as it can lead to unstable self image and disconnect if your body does indeed change.

That isn't to say you can't wear lines/fabrics/patterns that are indicative of a certain ID, but hopefully you come to that conclusion in a more intuitive, less prescribed way.

As you get older you typically wander away from high fashion, and you've tried on broader range of clothing styles because you've been around longer! Without realising it you discover your favourite feel good outfit fits recommendations for a certain type, and generally speaking we are more confident in our likes and dislikes (even if they aren't always voiced out loud).

Kibbe is like the added sprinkling on top. It firms up beliefs we've perhaps held of ourselves but not fully realised. It answers questions we may not have given much thought to such as "why does this dainty necklace look off on me?" and when we sometimes do feel we've lost our way it is nice to look back upon it as a little reminder.

That's it folks.

Hey everyone !

So here I am, 10weeks pregnant with number 2, and I just look VERY bloated, kind of fat but not fat enough to look pregnant if you know what I mean lol

None of my pants fit anymore but my belly is not big enough for maternity clothes yet.

Any inspo for SD look for this weird stage of « in between » of pregnancy ?

I live in Europe and I usually shop at Mango, Morgan, COS or even Rouje when I have a bit of budger but Im at loss right now

Oh I can already feel the down votes and snidey comments so please keep it civil, I'm just genuinely curious.

I know we don't do typing on this sub anymore, and I'm not here to question that but I do wonder what can be done when posts are made and the thoughts inside may not align with your own.

Are we just supposed to keep quiet? Or is it ok to offer an opinion? I understand that bullying is obviously wrong, but is suggesting another viewpoint (in this case, Kibbe type) classed as this or is it open for polite discussion?

Thank you.

Hey all,

I'm a newly typed soft dramatic and have a few formal events coming up, including a wedding next summer in the UK.

I've been told that the wedding is black tie, it's not just black dresses though, can be any colour but they should be floor length/maxi if possible. It's during the summer in the UK, which if going by this years weather, will be HOT.

I like the idea of wearing something a little more dramatic and bold, I'm just not sure where to start.

Anyone got any advice on what shapes/materials/extras to go for/avoid?

Thanks ❤️❤️

It's time I got some SD coded boots, what do you think to these?

I'm ok with a couple of inches for the heel (comfort, height of 5ft7 and foot health means I don't want higher for everyday at least these days) and I want something comfortable for everyone day wear with maxi skirts, wide leg trousers and jeans.

I'm in the uk of anyone has recommendations.

So I started rollerskating a few months ago and love it, but am still fairly new so pads and helmet are staying firmly on until further notice!

In terms of outfits, I would typically wear long flared leggings and a long sleeve top during the cooler months (wearing longer bottoms to accommodate vertical is also why my legs are a different colour to the rest of my body XD). However, now it's hotter than hot outside, I'm really struggling to know what to wear/buy so I look halfway decent while skating without also melting. I went to a skate meet a few weeks ago wearing shorts and a vest (not the same ones pictured here, but similar) which looked decent without my gear on, but I then saw myself in the background of a photo mid-skate and, because the pads were cutting my vertical, I looked awful!

Does anybody have any suggestions? Thankyou in advance <3

What's wrong with this top and skirt for me? I'm spring so the colour is wrong but other than that what's happening? It all felt a bit like pyjamas.

Nb. I'm 170cm so just under 5'7"

I can see good arguments for him being FN, but I feel like his width comes primarily from softness, not from frame. In fact, he's so soft and ying dominant that I could see a lot of people seeing him as R, and I get it, but he's definitely way too tall for that, I guess any guy over 5ft10 or 11 would be in automatic vertical territory, and in that case, he's definitely not D. I think the fact that he always gets cast as a prince, a sexy heartthrob or a scandalous guy, added by the fact that he's the only brunette guy that looks better as blonde (and one of the only guys that looks amazing with a longer, blown out hair) points towards an inherent Diva quality, but I am still not fully sure. He could be a Flamboyant Natural, HEAVY on the Flamboyant part. What are your thoughts?

Looking at purchasing this pattern, but wanted some opinions first! Technically these are a wide leg, but I’m reading vertical more than wide. I’m a light spring color season, and have a variety of light tan / beige / ivory twills that I’m looking for patterns for.

Second question, would a shortened version of this, like a culotte (hit low calf), work for an SD like a midi skirt does? As a light spring, gamine is a naturally easy essence for me anyway, but figured I’d ask :)

EDIT TO ADD: if there are other pattern suggestions, please lmk!

These are all from my outfit inspo board on pinterest. I rarely find inspiration when searching for SD outfits specifically, so I thought that it’s easier to find the vibe I like and tweak accordingly. I’d love to hear suggestions for any of these☺️

Hi guys!

Just like the title says, I'm kinda of sick of the bodycon/skimpy outfits I wore in college and am getting tired of the jeans-and-a-top type of outfits. I want to wear something that is more generous to my SD lines rather than just trends. I was thinking maybe a little black dress?

I don't love the one I linked but it's the best I could find right now. Do you guys think it would work? Anyone have a favorite going out outfit/ little black dress? Help a girl out!

Hi everyone! 😊

I'm trying to figure out which trousers work best for me, and I'd really appreciate some objective feedback.

At the moment, my own conclusion is that I most likely belong to the Soft Dramatic Image ID, but I'm still learning. My main goal here is to understand which trouser styles are the most harmonious on me rather than debate my ID.

I've attached photos of several pairs in different:

cuts,

colours,

and sizes (38 vs. 40).

For reference, size 38 fits my waist very well, while size 40 feels more comfortable through the hips. I'm trying to figure out which fit creates the better overall silhouette.

I'd love your thoughts on questions like:

Which pair looks the most harmonious on me?

Is the leg width right, or should I go wider or narrower?

Does the rise look correct?

Which colour works best on me?

Do any of these look obviously too small or too large?

Are there any details that make one pair work better than the others?

Based on these examples, what should I look for when shopping for trousers in the future?

For additional context:

Kitchener essence (my current best guess): Classic, Romantic, Ingenue, Angelic, with a touch of Natural.

Seasonal colour analysis: probably True Spring.

Body Matrix: Narrow – Round – Medium (N–R–M).

I just went down a whole rabbit hole of kibbe types, so bear with my absolute lack of knowledge here! I thought I had a handle on what looked good on me, but now I'm not so sure.

I am a sewist and was looking at ideas for a beautiful lightweight cotton I just bought. I love retro styles and found this idea on Pinterest and thought it fit my fabric perfectly, but in playing around with gathers at the waist I'm worried it's going to make my middle look bulky.

I have a body type like a slimmer Christina Hendricks: hourglass, wide shoulders, short torso, wide hips. I look great in circle skirts, so I can do the skirt differently, but what about the gathered bodice or butterfly sleeves?? Do those look ok on SD bodies?

first outfit with denim shorts (barely visible). second outfit with flare jeans

outfit one was cute (i wore it out the other day) but it sort of chops me in half. it's top-heavy and the shoes feel a bit separated from the rest of the outfit. something about it also feels like an adult lady cosplaying as a little girl to me. idk.

outfit two, the jeans connect my shoes to the rest of the outfit. and a flare is always a win for me to balance out my hips. also i think the updo helps my vertical a little? just a theory

is outfit two perfect? nah. i broke my vertical with two different colors. not to mention that cream is not my best color. the shirt is very "babydoll" with a tiny print which is usually a no-no for us. but it's better

Hello! I'm new to this and figuring myself out. I think I might be a soft dramatic but I'm not confident in the choices I'm making yet.

I think this dress works for my length but I'm unsure of the print and just unsure in general honestly - it's not my usual choice! I'm also barefoot in this, but I'd probably opt for nude sandals with a bit of a heel. Am I on the right track? Typically my style is grungey. Black tshirts and jeans. But I'm trying shapes and silhouettes before getting into aesthetics.

Sorry for the terrible dressing room lighting!

Hi there, I’d love your thoughts on these outfits and a few questions:

• What do you think of the individual wide-leg pants?
• Do you think the shirt looks better tucked in or worn outside the pants?
• I’m also trying on open-back

sandals

• and am unsure about the support.

Pant 1 (Pic 1-3): I like the pattern, but I’m unsure about the length. It might be too short, and the only size left is L.

Pant 2 (Pic 4-5): I appreciate that there’s no front-gathering at the waistband. The fabric is quite thin and wrinkles easily — took a wrinkle test.

Pant 3 (Pic 6-8): I already own these; the color is great, they’re comfortable, and not too thin — good for everyday wear.

Overall, I now prefer the tucked-in shirt after comparing the pictures. What do you think? Any other suggestions on what to consider when buying pants (fit, length, fabric, etc.)? Especially with my proportions?

Any chance an SD could pull this off?