Cate Blanchett is a lovely example of the Kibbe Dramatic Style ID. Tall, narrow, sharp, angular, and streamlined, she is a beautiful embodiment of pure Yang.
Yet, Cate’s best looks are not the stark black and white minimalist pantsuits nor the sleek head to toe monochromatic schemes that suits the Dramatic Body Type. Instead, her best looks embrace a more delicate and otherworldly beauty. That element is called the Angelic and Ethereal essence.
The Angelic/Ethereal essence is characterized by fabrics, colors, shapes, and textures that conjure up images of fantasy world, fairies, mermaids, mythical creatures, the deep sea, and the archetypal Heavens above. Shades of white, ivory, metallics, and blues dominate the palette, as do shimmery, sparkly, pearly, and opalescent finishes.
The Ethereal and Angelic essence emphasizes the “S-Curve”, like the curve of a mermaid’s tail, the outline of an angel’s wings at rest, or a beautifully defined wave in the sea. All of these elements combine to create an aura of effervescent mysticism, unlike the more earthy, mysterious, and sometimes witchy vibe of a more Royal or Natural essence.
Still, Cate is a Dramatic, and her body lines must be embraced. Her best looks marry the foundational shapes and silhouettes of the Dramatic with the coloring and textures of the Ethereal. Her lines remain sleek, fluid, smooth, and sculpted. The result is an incandescent beauty, one that seems to glow from within, that commands gently but firmly.
Cate’s Ethereal essence cannot be chosen exclusively from the Dramatic lines. When Cate wields these mystical elements on lines and cuts meant for more Yin, delicate, and rounded types, the effect is lost. Instead of the effervescent regality, the Angelic elements come off as distracting, antique, and overdone.
For more details on the Dramatic and Ethereal/Angelic essence, watch this video:
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Nona
