Guide
Kibbe Body Types Chart: All 13 Types at a Glance
The Kibbe chart arranges 13 body types along a spectrum from pure yang (Dramatic: long, sharp) to pure yin (Romantic: soft, curvy), with Naturals (broad, blunt), Classics (balanced) and Gamines (compact, mixed) in between.
The Kibbe chart
| Type | Yin/yang | Frame | Face | Style lines |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dramatic | Pure yang | Long, narrow, sharp | Angular | Long, sharp, minimal |
| Soft Dramatic | Yang + yin | Long, curvy | Lush features | Long lines, draping |
| Flamboyant Natural | Soft yang | Long, broad, blunt | Open, wide | Relaxed, oversized |
| Natural | Soft yang | Moderate, blunt | Open | Casual, unstructured |
| Soft Natural | Yang + yin | Moderate, broad, curvy | Soft | Relaxed with waist |
| Dramatic Classic | Balanced + yang | Moderate, sharp | Symmetrical | Tailored, crisp |
| Classic | Balanced | Moderate | Symmetrical | Polished |
| Soft Classic | Balanced + yin | Moderate, soft | Gentle | Tailored, softened |
| Flamboyant Gamine | Mixed, yang | Compact, sharp | Animated | Cropped, contrast |
| Gamine | Mixed | Compact | Mixed | Broken lines |
| Soft Gamine | Mixed, yin | Compact, curvy | Round | Fitted, playful |
| Theatrical Romantic | Yin + yang | Petite, curvy | Delicate, sharp | Ornate, fitted |
| Romantic | Pure yin | Soft, round | Lush | Soft, draped |
How to read the chart
Start at the family level. Are you long and sharp (Dramatic), broad and blunt (Natural), balanced (Classic), compact and mixed (Gamine), or soft and curvy (Romantic)? Then decide whether you lean yang or yin within the family.
Find your type
Take the Kibbe body type test.
Frequently asked questions
How many Kibbe types are there?
13 in the original system; Kibbe's updated version has 10.
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