Part of the Classics group in the Kibbe Style system, the Dramatic Classics boast harmony, balance, moderation, and a little extra Yang. Dramatic Classics look best with a little sharpness, crispness, and polish, even when donning a casual outfit. Let’s take a look at some outfit ideas for this very chic body type.
Dramatic Classics look best with tailored, structured pieces that are composed of medium weight fabrics. Long, vertical or diagonal lines and a strong, crisp, high shoulder are the necessary foundations of a successful Dramatic Classic outfit. By honoring their Yang undercurrent by dressing with a crisp “T” shape in mind while still playing to their Classic type through waist emphasis and moderate fabrics, they honor their unique features.
Clean, crisp shoulders can be attained through careful tailoring, shoulder pads, or sculpted jackets and blazers. Avoid anything overly bulky, heavy, boxy, or unstructured. Harmony reigns supreme.
For a breezier, airier but casual look, Dramatic Classics can reach for lighter shades in matte fabrics that are tailored enough to show off their figure without becoming overly sculptural. Waist emphasis through belts, tucks, or ties can help add variety on the path to balance.
For casual skirts, a straight cut skirt that sits flat throughout the hips and hits above the knee or at the top of the calf works well to maintain that vertical line. Slits work well to add a bit more flair and angularity, as do sculpted and calculated details. Avoid anything frilly, overly flowy, heavy, or circular.
Casual blouses benefit greatly from vertical or diagonal draping, and this works best if that draping is kept narrow and lean. Ascot necks, funnel necks, high necks, and turtlenecks work well.
As long as the foundation is present, Dramatic Classics can play with more fun details and print, as long as they veer away from anything too intricate, ornate, minuscule, rounded, and juvenile.
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Happy styling.
xx
Nona
