Understanding Kibbe Body Types

Dramatic Family

Dramatic

Example: Tilda Swinton

Sharp, angular, and long vertical line. Typically tall with straight and angular features.

• • Long, straight bone structure
• • Angular facial features
• • Minimal curves
• • Tends to be tall

Soft Dramatic

Example: Sofia Vergara

Sharp bone structure with added softness and curves. Dramatic with Yin undercurrent.

• • Sharp bone structure
• • Softer flesh on top
• • Pronounced curves
• • Usually tall

Natural Family

Flamboyant Natural

Example: Jennifer Lawrence

Strong, broad bone structure with a long vertical line.

• • Broad, blunt bones
• • Athletic build
• • Long vertical line
• • Strong shoulders

Soft Natural

Example: Scarlett Johansson

Broad bone structure with soft flesh and curves.

• • Slightly broad bones
• • Soft, rounded edges
• • Medium height
• • Gentle curves

Classic Family

Dramatic Classic

Example: Olivia Wilde

Balanced features with a slight sharpness. Classic with a Dramatic undercurrent.

• • Moderate height
• • Balanced proportions
• • Slight sharpness
• • Clean lines

Classic

Example: Grace Kelly

Perfect balance between Yin and Yang. Moderate in all features.

• • Moderate height and proportions
• • Balanced features
• • Neither sharp nor rounded
• • Symmetrical appearance

Gamine Family

Flamboyant Gamine

Example: Audrey Hepburn

Mixed features with a Yang undercurrent. Sharp and playful appearance.

• • Petite to moderate height
• • Angular features
• • Straight lines
• • Compact build

Soft Gamine

Example: Jenna Coleman

Mixed features with a Yin undercurrent. Soft and playful appearance.

• • Petite height
• • Rounded features
• • Soft flesh
• • Youthful appearance

Romantic Family

Theatrical Romantic

Example: Mila Kunis

Primarily Yin with slight Yang undercurrent. Delicate with some sharpness.

• • Delicate bone structure
• • Hourglass figure
• • Slight sharpness
• • Refined features

Romantic

Example: Marilyn Monroe

Pure Yin. Soft, rounded, and curved in all features.

• • Soft, rounded lines
• • Hourglass silhouette
• • Curved features
• • Delicate bone structure