{"id":19180,"date":"2019-12-23T15:03:00","date_gmt":"2019-12-23T15:03:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fashionometer.com\/?p=19180"},"modified":"2022-07-07T08:31:54","modified_gmt":"2022-07-07T08:31:54","slug":"how-to-dress-soft-dramatic-kibbe-body-type","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/answearable.com\/how-to-dress-soft-dramatic-kibbe-body-type\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Dress Soft Dramatic Kibbe Body Type"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>You\u2019re a Soft Dramatic if your&nbsp;<strong>Bone Structure&nbsp;<\/strong>(shoulders, limbs, vertical line) and <strong>Facial Bones<\/strong> are Yang-dominant (mostly answers A) while your&nbsp;<strong>Body Flesh&nbsp;<\/strong>(bust, waist, hips), and&nbsp;<strong>Facial Flesh<\/strong> (eyes, lips, cheeks) are primarily Yin (answers E).&nbsp;If you think you\u2019re a Soft Dramatic, this article will help.&nbsp;Here\u2019s how to dress a Soft Dramatic Kibbe body type.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/answearable.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Soft-Dramatic-Style-Guide-How-to-Dress-Guide.jpg\" alt=\"Soft Dramatic Style Guide: How to Dress Guide\" class=\"wp-image-23680\" width=\"514\" height=\"770\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/answearable.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Soft-Dramatic-Style-Guide-How-to-Dress-Guide.jpg 735w, https:\/\/answearable.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Soft-Dramatic-Style-Guide-How-to-Dress-Guide-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/answearable.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Soft-Dramatic-Style-Guide-How-to-Dress-Guide-600x900.jpg 600w, https:\/\/answearable.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Soft-Dramatic-Style-Guide-How-to-Dress-Guide-570x855.jpg 570w, https:\/\/answearable.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Soft-Dramatic-Style-Guide-How-to-Dress-Guide-480x720.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 514px) 100vw, 514px\" \/><figcaption>Soft Dramatic Style Guide<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><em>These tips are based on David Kibbe&#8217;s book <strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a aria-label=\"Metamorphosis (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow sponsored\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/offer-listing\/0689118473\/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;condition=all&amp;linkCode=ll2&amp;tag=fashionometer-20&amp;linkId=5f8d2e668efc169dda76838a484496f8&amp;language=en_US\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"rank-math-link\">Metamorphosis<\/a><\/span><\/strong> (sponsored link). Without further ado, here&#8217;s how to dress a Soft Dramatic from head to toe.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_65 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999999;color:#999999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999999;color:#999999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/answearable.com\/how-to-dress-soft-dramatic-kibbe-body-type\/#What_makes_a_Soft_Dramatic_body\" title=\"What makes a Soft Dramatic body\">What makes a Soft Dramatic body<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/answearable.com\/how-to-dress-soft-dramatic-kibbe-body-type\/#How_to_Dress_Soft_Dramatic\" title=\"How to Dress Soft Dramatic\">How to Dress Soft Dramatic<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/answearable.com\/how-to-dress-soft-dramatic-kibbe-body-type\/#What_happens_when_a_Soft_Dramatic_doesnt_wear_her_lines\" title=\"What happens when a Soft Dramatic doesn&#8217;t wear her lines?\">What happens when a Soft Dramatic doesn&#8217;t wear her lines?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/answearable.com\/how-to-dress-soft-dramatic-kibbe-body-type\/#Note_when_styling_a_Soft_Dramatic\" title=\"Note when styling a Soft Dramatic\">Note when styling a Soft Dramatic<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/answearable.com\/how-to-dress-soft-dramatic-kibbe-body-type\/#Soft_Dramatic_Shopping_Guide\" title=\"Soft Dramatic Shopping Guide\">Soft Dramatic Shopping Guide<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_makes_a_Soft_Dramatic_body\"><\/span>What makes a Soft Dramatic body<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In a nutshell, a Soft Dramatic is mainly a <a aria-label=\"Dramatic (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/answearable.com\/how-to-dress-a-dramatic-body-type-kibbe\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"rank-math-link\">Dramatic<\/a> (extreme Yang)&nbsp;with&nbsp;<a aria-label=\"Romantic (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/answearable.com\/how-to-dress-a-romantic-body-type-kibbe\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"rank-math-link\">Romantic<\/a> undercurrent (extreme Yin).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>To make sense of the following descriptions, it\u2019s important that you first understand what\u2019s Yin and what\u2019s Yang.&nbsp;This article should give you visual examples:&nbsp;<strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/answearable.com\/yin-vs-yang-examples-of-kibbe-body-types\/\" target=\"_blank\">Yin vs Yang Examples of Kibbe Body Types<\/a><\/strong>.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Note<\/strong>: The following descriptions are merely general outlines and not meant to 100% describe a Soft Dramatic down to her very last detail.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-background\" style=\"background-color:#faf0f0\">Meaning, two Soft Dramatics do not have to have 100% uniform Yin and Yang parts. Sofia Vergara and Rachel Weisz, for instance. <br><br>While Sofia&#8217;s waist is waspish, Rachel&#8217;s is more straight. And yet, they are both Kibbe-verified Soft Dramatics. The straightness of Rachel&#8217;s waist isn&#8217;t enough to upset her Soft Dramatic Yin-Yang balance.<br><br>Where they\u2019re similar, however, is with their Bone Structure\u2013 and&nbsp;<strong>Bone Structure<\/strong>&nbsp;is what matters the most.&nbsp;It dictates how clothes will hang on the body.&nbsp;<br><br>While&nbsp;<strong>Body Flesh<\/strong>&nbsp;(bust, waist, hips) and&nbsp;<strong>Facial Features<\/strong>&nbsp;are definitely included in the criteria, less important and less influential than&nbsp;<strong>Bone Structure<\/strong>&nbsp;(shoulders especially, limbs, and vertical line). <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Therefore, a&nbsp;slight&nbsp;deviation from these descriptions is always possible and should not be worried over as long as the overall outline meets the Yin and Yang balance of a Soft Dramatic (extreme Yang Bone Structure with extreme Yin undercurrent in flesh).<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Skeleton (bone structure)<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"378\" height=\"473\" src=\"https:\/\/answearable.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/How-to-Dress-a-Soft-Dramatic-Kibbe.jpg\" alt=\"How to Dress a Soft Dramatic Kibbe\" class=\"wp-image-19203\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/answearable.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/How-to-Dress-a-Soft-Dramatic-Kibbe.jpg 378w, https:\/\/answearable.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/How-to-Dress-a-Soft-Dramatic-Kibbe-240x300.jpg 240w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 378px) 100vw, 378px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<ul><li>Height is moderate to tall and usually 5&#8243;5&#8243; inches and over<\/li><li>Large and angular.<\/li><li>Long limbs and large hands and feet (may be long, narrow, or wide)<\/li><li>If your <strong>Bone Structure<\/strong> is narrow, (particularly the shoulders, hands, feet, wrists, or ankles), you may think of yourself as delicate like a Romantic. But this isn&#8217;t true, for your extreme length offsets your narrowness.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Body Flesh (bust, waist, hips, thighs, upper arms)<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<center> <a id=\"0WjPwHR1QvlU9KJQXKOt5w\" class=\"gie-slideshow\" href=\"http:\/\/www.gettyimages.com\/detail\/152687639\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"color:#a7a7a7;text-decoration:none;font-weight:normal !important;border:none;display:inline-block;\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Embed from Getty Images<\/a><script>window.gie=window.gie||function(c){(gie.q=gie.q||[]).push(c)};gie(function(){gie.widgets.load({id:'0WjPwHR1QvlU9KJQXKOt5w',sig:'e4DFacCNbcGlUqDZ5wywkCZ7-tYvQbcDJZDPRj1eT3E=',w:'403px',h:'594px',items:'152687639,125594133,473399726,1028823424,454197726',caption: true ,tld:'com',is360: false })});<\/script><script src=\"\/\/embed-cdn.gettyimages.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\" async=\"\"><\/script> <\/center>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Fleshy (unless very thin) particularly through the bust and hip area.<\/li><li>Usually have long legs and arms which can become fleshy in the upper arm and thigh areas without exercise.<\/li><li>Usually have a moderate-sized waist which can become thick.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Facial features (facial flesh and bones)<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<center> <a id=\"-H3w-RJ3Rdl5xC9g0lKMFQ\" class=\"gie-slideshow\" href=\"http:\/\/www.gettyimages.com\/detail\/454154894\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"color:#a7a7a7;text-decoration:none;font-weight:normal !important;border:none;display:inline-block;\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Embed from Getty Images<\/a><script>window.gie=window.gie||function(c){(gie.q=gie.q||[]).push(c)};gie(function(){gie.widgets.load({id:'-H3w-RJ3Rdl5xC9g0lKMFQ',sig:'TqyVizjrI8XV9_O3o3ThnRbmjO1Xo2AQaW2BL6QsXAQ=',w:'395px',h:'594px',items:'454154894,594427832,653069844,854991436,1205146248',caption: false ,tld:'com',is360: false })});<\/script><script src=\"\/\/embed-cdn.gettyimages.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\" async=\"\"><\/script> <\/center>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Facial bones are prominent or sharp (nose, cheekbones, jawline).<\/li><li>Full, lush, sensual<\/li><li>Large eyes, full lips, fleshy cheeks<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><em><strong>When overweight<\/strong>, heaviness is usually seen at the fleshiest parts of your body: the bust, hips, waist, thighs, upper arms and especially the face.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>A Soft Dramatic will not have:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>have a boyish figure (<em>Gamine<\/em>)<\/li><li>be overly petite or small in stature with short limbs (<em>Theatrical Romantic<\/em>)<\/li><li>have delicate or small facial features (<em>Romantic<\/em>)<\/li><li>be symmetrical in Body Flesh or Facial characteristics (<em>Classic<\/em>)<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Kibbe-verified Soft Dramatic celebrities<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Take a look at Sofia Vergara, a celebrity example of a Soft Dramatic. As you can see, she has a Yang dominant Skeleton (long vertical line, long limbs, sharp shoulders). However, if you look at her Body Flesh (bust, waist, hips), they&#8217;re well-defined\u2014 large bust, curvy waist, and prominent hips\u2014 which are all Yin (feminine)<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/answearable.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Best-Makeup-for-Soft-Dramatic-Kibbe-Face.jpg\" alt=\"Best Makeup for Soft Dramatic Kibbe Face\" class=\"wp-image-20012\" title=\"\"><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>While her face is mostly Dramatic (almond-shaped eyes, sharp nose, high cheekbones, tight cheek flesh, angular jawline), it does have a Yin undercurrent\u2014 her full lips (E). <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol><li>Sofia Vergara<\/li><li>Rachel Weisz<\/li><li>Christina Hendricks<\/li><li>Ava Gardner<\/li><li>Sophia Loren<\/li><li>Maria Callas<\/li><li>Raquel Welch<\/li><li>Valerie Perrine<\/li><li>Anne Bancroft<\/li><li>Barbra Streisand<\/li><li>Christina Hendricks<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Dress_Soft_Dramatic\"><\/span>How to Dress Soft Dramatic<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>With Kibbe system, you have to match the balance of your body&#8217;s Yin and Yang to your outfit&#8217;s Yin and Yang balance. For a Soft Dramatic, that means wearing mainly Yang clothing but with Yin undercurrents. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>First, let&#8217;s get a general sense of what&#8217;s Yin and what&#8217;s Yang in clothing:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-background\" style=\"background-color:#f3f4f5\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>YANG<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>YIN<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Long<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Short<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>V-neckline (angular)<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Rounded neckline<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Plain finish<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Lacy\/ ornate finish<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Angular<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Rounded<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Straight cut<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Waist emphasis<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>And now, let&#8217;s combine these Yin and Yang to match a Soft Dramatic figure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Look for long, waist-hugging outfits.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Pieces with long vertical lines highlight the Yang frame of a Soft Dramatic while waist emphasis highlights her Yin undercurrents. This allows a Soft Dramatic to showcase both her Yang bone structure and her Yin softness. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hence this dress as the perfect example:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-layout-1 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/answearable.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/How-to-Dress-Soft-Dramatic.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-19845\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<p>The waist-hugging ruching highlights Sofia&#8217;s curvy waist (Yin). <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And yet, while the dress is curvy and mainly feminine at first glance, there are actually Yang in it: the angular V-neckline, the sharp edges at the torso, and the long vertical line. These all bring out Sofia&#8217;s Yang elements.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Had she only worn a long straight dress with zero waist emphasis, her curves would&#8217;ve been buried with all the Yang and it would&#8217;ve looked awkward. And had she only worn an all-Yin dress, the outfit would have looked off and a little separate from her. (More on that later).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-layout-2 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"380\" height=\"550\" src=\"https:\/\/answearable.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/How-to-Style-a-Soft-Dramatic-Kibbe.jpg\" alt=\"How to Style a Soft Dramatic Body Type (Kibbe)\" class=\"wp-image-19352\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/answearable.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/How-to-Style-a-Soft-Dramatic-Kibbe.jpg 380w, https:\/\/answearable.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/How-to-Style-a-Soft-Dramatic-Kibbe-207x300.jpg 207w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 380px) 100vw, 380px\" \/><\/figure><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<p>The same principles apply to this dress.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Yang<\/strong>: Long length, asymmetrical strap<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Yin<\/strong>: Sweetheart neckline (rounded), the fitted waist, and the ornate patterns further emphasizing the waist.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Experiment with slightly oversized pieces.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Unlike Yin-dominant body types, Soft Dramatics can perfectly handle voluminous and oversized pieces (big swirls, large coats, huge drapes). Soft Dramatics never look &#8220;buried&#8221; in these, thanks to their prominent and Dramatic Skeleton.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-background\" style=\"background-color:#faf0f0\">However, unlike pure Dramatic, Soft Dramatics <em>do<\/em> need waist emphasis to accommodate their Yin undercurrents. Otherwise, something like this happens:<br><br>Let&#8217;s look at two Soft Dramatic ladies Sofia Vergara and Rachel Weisz wearing roughly similar drapey tops. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery alignwide has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-id=\"19698\" src=\"https:\/\/answearable.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Best-Casual-Outfit-for-Soft-Dramatic.jpg\" alt=\"Best Casual Outfit for Soft Dramatic\" class=\"wp-image-19698\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-id=\"19748\" src=\"https:\/\/answearable.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/How-to-Dress-a-Soft-Dramatic-Casual.png\" alt=\"How to Dress a Soft Dramatic (Casual)\" class=\"wp-image-19748\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>As you can see, Rachel&#8217;s top has waist emphasis, while Sofia&#8217;s barely has any. I guess we can agree that Rachel&#8217;s top is more flattering for a Soft Dramatic because it addresses both SD&#8217;s Yang (V-neck collar) and Yin (waist emphasis). <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On the other hand, Sofia&#8217;s top looks more like a Natural instead of a Soft Dramatic. It doesn&#8217;t look bad (since Natural is also Yang dominant like Dramatic) but Rachel&#8217;s top looks more Soft Dramatic and therefore more flattering.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Opt for drapey pieces with heavy fabrics.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery alignwide has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-id=\"19858\" src=\"https:\/\/answearable.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Casual-Outfit-for-Soft-Dramatic.jpg\" alt=\"Casual Outfit for Soft Dramatic\" class=\"wp-image-19858\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-id=\"19917\" src=\"https:\/\/answearable.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Styling-a-Soft-Dramatic.jpg\" alt=\"Styling a Soft Dramatic\" class=\"wp-image-19917\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Drapey outfits are perfect for highlighting the curves of a Soft Dramatic however, the fabric also needs to be heavy so the drape remains close to the body and still compliments the Dramatic skeleton of an SD.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You wanna avoid fit and flare pieces as they have too much flare at the hips and too overpowering to the Yin and Yang balance of an SD. You want your clothing to still hug your body, accentuating your Yin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. When wearing a belt&#8230;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery alignwide has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-3 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-id=\"19847\" src=\"https:\/\/answearable.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/How-to-Style-Soft-Dramatic-Body.jpg\" alt=\"How to Style Soft Dramatic Body Type\" class=\"wp-image-19847\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-id=\"19916\" src=\"https:\/\/answearable.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Signature-Outfit-for-Soft-Dramatic.jpg\" alt=\"Signature Outfit for Soft Dramatic\" class=\"wp-image-19916\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>When wearing a belt, make sure that it shares the same color as your outfit. Doing so avoids &#8220;cutting you in half&#8221; which is what happens when you wear a solitary color that isn&#8217;t found anywhere in your outfit. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Cutting your vertical line in half is the last thing you wanna do for your Dramatic bone structure (skeleton).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. Best necklines<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-normal-font-size\">Since you&#8217;re made up of both Yin and Yang, you can wear both rounded (sweetheart) and angular necklines (V-neck, decollete) and expect to look great. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-normal-font-size\">Of course, the neckline is only one part of the equation. Do ensure that when wearing a rounded neckline, you&#8217;re also wearing Yang elements somewhere in the outfit (and vice versa) to maintain the perfect balance. See both dresses in tip #1.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6. Say yes to high-waisted pieces.<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/answearable.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/How-to-Dress-Soft-Dramatic-Body-Type.png\" alt=\"How to Dress Soft Dramatic Body Type\" class=\"wp-image-19875\" title=\"\"><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>You don&#8217;t have to wear dresses all the time. You can apply the same principles to casual pieces like pants, jumpsuit, and jeans. The best way to do that is to wear them high-waisted. Wearing high-waisted bottoms will accentuate your curves as well as address your vertical line.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">7. Best hairstyle for Soft Dramatic<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Ever wondered why the tousled, messy hairstyle doesn&#8217;t look very flattering on you? Because Soft Dramatics look best in voluminous <strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">but defined<\/span><\/strong> hairstyles. The roundness defines their Yin while the primness (preciseness) defines their Dramatic bones.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-4 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-id=\"19750\" src=\"https:\/\/answearable.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Best-Haircut-for-Soft-Dramatic.jpg\" alt=\"Best Haircut for Soft Dramatic\" class=\"wp-image-19750\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-id=\"19751\" src=\"https:\/\/answearable.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/How-to-Style-a-Soft-Dramatic.jpg\" alt=\"Best Hairstyle for Soft Dramatic\" class=\"wp-image-19751\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-5 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-id=\"19791\" src=\"https:\/\/answearable.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Best-Haircut-for-Soft-Dramatic-1.jpg\" alt=\"How to Style Soft Dramatic\" class=\"wp-image-19791\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-id=\"19793\" src=\"https:\/\/answearable.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Best-Accessory-for-Soft-Dramatic.jpg\" alt=\"How to Accessorize Soft Dramatic\" class=\"wp-image-19793\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Note that straight or curly, these hairstyles, aren&#8217;t going crazy with the tousled and messy look. Sure, the locks are voluminous but you can&#8217;t help but notice the neatness and preciseness at the edges as well as the big deliberate chunks of hair. That&#8217;s the Dramatic&#8217;s Yang in harmony with the Yin of SD.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">8. Size and shapes of accessories<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery aligncenter has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-6 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-id=\"19809\" src=\"https:\/\/answearable.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Best-Accessories-for-Soft-Dramatic-4.jpg\" alt=\"Best Accessories for Soft Dramatic\" class=\"wp-image-19809\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-id=\"19808\" src=\"https:\/\/answearable.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Best-Accessories-for-Soft-Dramatic-3.jpg\" alt=\"Best Accessories for Soft Dramatic\" class=\"wp-image-19808\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n<figcaption class=\"blocks-gallery-caption\">Soft Dramatic&#8217;s Formal Accessories<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Bulky, heavy, long and\/ or rounded are the adjectives that describe the best accessories for a Soft Dramatic. Where a pure Romantic might be overpowered by an elaborate and huge accessory, a Soft Dramatic can pull it off while remaining the center of attention.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery aligncenter has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-7 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-id=\"19807\" src=\"https:\/\/answearable.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Best-Accessories-for-Soft-Dramatic-2.jpg\" alt=\"Best Accessories for Soft Dramatic\" class=\"wp-image-19807\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-id=\"19810\" src=\"https:\/\/answearable.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Best-Accessories-for-Soft-Dramatic-1.jpg\" alt=\"Best Accessories for Soft Dramatic\" class=\"wp-image-19810\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n<figcaption class=\"blocks-gallery-caption\">Casual Accessories<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Note Rachel&#8217;s sunglasses in the fourth picture. It has a sharp edge at the top and yet rounded at the bottom. That&#8217;s a perfect example of an accessory honoring both Dramatic and Yin elements of an SD.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The same applies to handbags, belts, and footwear.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">8. Makeup for Soft Dramatic<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"MAKE UP for SOFT DRAMATIC Type Women\" width=\"720\" height=\"405\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/WHZCAfnCtGw?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_happens_when_a_Soft_Dramatic_doesnt_wear_her_lines\"><\/span>What happens when a Soft Dramatic doesn&#8217;t wear her lines?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-layout-3 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-8 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/answearable.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/What-Outfit-to-Avoid-for-Soft-Dramatic.jpg\" alt=\"What Outfit to Avoid for Soft Dramatic\" class=\"wp-image-19925\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<p>Here, we have Rachel Weisz wearing a Yin dominant dress\u2014 rounded shoulders, frilly neckline, short).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There&#8217;s no Dramatic element in the outfit except the slightly pointed shoes. The Yin elements are present but the waist and hips aren&#8217;t defined.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Needless to say, this outfit looks off on Rachel. The dress&#8217; soft, rounded,  frilly shoulders just don&#8217;t coincide with her angular shoulder and long limbs.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Note_when_styling_a_Soft_Dramatic\"><\/span>Note when styling a Soft Dramatic<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Know that clothes alone&nbsp;<strong>do NOT<\/strong>&nbsp;have a Kibbe type.&nbsp;Therefore, avoid Kibbe-typing a piece of clothing based on its appearance when unworn or worn by other women other than yourself.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>&nbsp;Just because an outfit looks great on a Soft Dramatic doesn\u2019t mean it wouldn\u2019t look great on other Kibbe types&nbsp;<strong>and vice versa<\/strong>. For instance, contrary to popular belief, bodycon dresses aren\u2019t only exclusive to Romantics, nor is Bohemian only exclusive to Naturals.&nbsp;Any body type can actually wear a Bohemian and a bodycon dress and look great.&nbsp;They would just look different from one another but with the right fabric and customization, any body type can pull off most designs.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>&nbsp;Meaning, don\u2019t be scared to explore and experiment.&nbsp;The system was made not to box you in but to liberate you so you can present your unique expression to the world.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>&nbsp;The goal is to know the principles first then marry those principles to your own taste instead of following a one-size-fits-all rule.&nbsp;For even two Soft Dramatics look different from each other, not to mention have completely different tastes.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>As with dressing any body types,&nbsp;<strong>do not focus on each piece of the outfit.&nbsp;Instead, focus mainly on the overall feel and look of the outfit<\/strong>. For a Soft Dramatic, it\u2019s primarily about honoring your Dramatic frame but also honoring your curves and roundness in small doses.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>David Kibbe&#8217;s goal in creating the system was <strong>not<\/strong> to put women in a box. In fact, it&#8217;s the opposite. He wants women to &#8220;expand their repertoire&#8221;, have fun, and personalize to their hearts&#8217; desires. <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>That said, feel free to follow the suggested tips in this article but know that there are many other ways to style your Soft Dramatic body (while following the styling principles proposed by the system) that&#8217;s unique to your own taste and expression.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Soft_Dramatic_Shopping_Guide\"><\/span>Soft Dramatic Shopping Guide<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Looking for a shopping guide? <a href=\"https:\/\/answearable.com\/soft-dramatic-shopping-guide-kibbe\/\" class=\"rank-math-link\"><strong>Here&#8217;<\/strong><\/a>s a Soft Dramatic&#8217;s guide for clothing, accessories, makeup, coloring, and prints.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Having both qualities of Dramatic and Romantic, you should also check out:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/answearable.com\/how-to-dress-a-dramatic-body-type-kibbe\/\" class=\"rank-math-link\">How to Dress a Dramatic<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/answearable.com\/how-to-dress-a-romantic-body-type-kibbe\/\" class=\"rank-math-link\">How to Style a Romantic<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>You\u2019re a Soft Dramatic if your&nbsp;Bone Structure&nbsp;(shoulders, limbs, vertical line) and Facial Bones are Yang-dominant (mostly answers A) while your&nbsp;Body Flesh&nbsp;(bust, waist, hips), and&nbsp;Facial Flesh (eyes, lips, cheeks) are primarily Yin (answers E).&nbsp;If you think you\u2019re a Soft Dramatic, this article will help.&nbsp;Here\u2019s how to&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":21038,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[177,188],"tags":[189],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/answearable.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/19180"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/answearable.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/answearable.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/answearable.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/answearable.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=19180"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/answearable.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/19180\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/answearable.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/21038"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/answearable.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=19180"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/answearable.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=19180"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/answearable.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=19180"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}