Autumn Season | Spring Color Type

26 Pieces // 57 Outfits

Hey everyone! Today, let’s create a capsule wardrobe example for the Romantic Kibbe type!

As I’ve mentioned before, my goal for this series is not to provide “the perfect” capsule wardrobe for a specific body type, but to show a few concepts, items, and style elements that you can adopt for your body type. I want to break out of the common Kibbe stereotypes and show you how you can really own your personal style while still incorporating items and combinations that honor your body type.

If you’re not sure what your Kibbe body type is, I highly recommend checking out Aly Art, her channel is huge. I have also enjoyed Elyssa Aesthetic and Style Thoughts by Rita, and Justine Leconte has also made a video about the Kibbe types. Of course, I will also continue to talk about the Kibbe body types if that’s something you guys are interested in, so I welcome you to leave tons of questions below so that I know exactly what you want to learn about next!

Introduction to the Romantic Body Type

Before we dive into Kibbe’s descriptions of the Soft Dramatic body type, I would just like to say that everything I am presenting here is my own interpretation of Kibbe’s work and may not always align with David Kibbe’s intentions. I’ll always encourage you to check out the Strictly Kibbe Facebook group if you’d like to learn more straight from the source. Okay, now let’s get into an introduction to the Soft Classic woman.

All of the Kibbe body types are primarily described by their unique mix of yin, or feminine traits, and yang, or masculine traits. The Romantic woman is 100% “yin” in both her bone structure and her body structure. Her dominant descriptors are delicate and curved. She has a short vertical line, small bone structure, defined waist, and rounded shoulders and hips. Her shoulders, waist, and hips create an hourglass or pear shape. Her facial features are also delicate, soft, and full; often with large rounded eyes.

Some great examples of Romantic women are Beyoncé, Helena Bonham Carter, and Emilia Clarke. Marilyn Monroe is another Kibbe-verified Romantic.

Romantic Keywords

Keywords for the Romantic include:

Delicate
Curved
Small
Short
Soft
Rounded
Airy
Draped
Lush
Gentle

Color Palette

So, now that we know a little bit more about the Romantic body type, let’s talk about the color palette for this capsule wardrobe.

This capsule is for a Romantic woman with the spring color type, who is a mom who works from home and wants to be comfortable, but also dress more artsy. She likes classic, minimal style, and monochrome looks. To keep the base of this capsule light and minimal, I started with cream and white. Next, let’s sprinkle in some earthy shades of brown to give a more autumnal feel to the neutral palette. And to create some artsy, creative looks, let’s add bright red-orange, deep ocean blue, fern green, and army green as statement colors for this capsule.

Capsule Wardrobe

Okay! Let’s put together our Romantic capsule wardrobe.

As I mentioned previously, this particular woman is a mom who works from home who wants to be comfortable, but also dress more artsy. She likes classic, minimal style, monochrome, jeans, scoop-necks, plaid, and workwear-inspired pieces. She doesn’t like frilly things, big bold prints, high necklines, or anything that might shorten the appearance of her legs.

To accomplish an artsy look, there are a few different methods she can employ. She can use bold color combinations, sophisticated monochrome looks, interesting textures, or avant-garde cuts, silhouettes, or prints. While big, bold prints, frills, and high necklines are no-go’s for her, there are plenty of possibilities for bold, artistic looks if we pay close attention to finding unique textures, cuts, and color combinations.

Just as I did in my previous video, I will be showing you some examples of non-traditional Romantic outfits, but let’s start with a few pieces that are solid choices for the Romantic body type.

For the Romantic woman, light and flowy fabrics with rounded shapes and waist definition are on the top of the list.

This red cowl-neck blouse is perfect for the romantic type. The soft draping and rounded shapes at the neckline will accentuate the bust, and the light fabric will skim your curves and allow for waist definition when tucked in or belted. This will also be a great fall layering piece when paired with some workwear-inspired outfits.

Another creative piece for the Romantic type is a pair of skinny jeans with an interesting belt detail. Skinny jeans might not always be trendy, but they have become a classic and are one of the most flattering denim styles for Romantics. Waist accentuation is always a bonus and this denim bow waist is a great way to add personality and detail to a simple jeans-and-a-top outfit.

Now let’s talk about a few pieces that are personalized for this particular client, but don’t necessarily follow every dressing “rule” for the Romantic kibbe type.

As I mentioned earlier, this client doesn’t like very many prints, but she does love plaid. Plaid is not usually recommended for the Romantic type and is more likely to be recommended for the Natural type. A boxy and thick plaid top would likely not be the best choice for a romantic. However, this top has a cut that accentuates the waist and bust, and includes some rounded lines at the shoulder, which makes it a wonderful choice for a Romantic who wants to include plaid in her capsule wardrobe.

This client also wants to include some workwear-inspired pieces in her wardrobe. To accomplish this, we need to find pieces with soft and light fabrics, or pieces with clear waist emphasis, to avoid selecting the boxy and masculine workwear styles that have been on trend for a while. First, I chose this unique blazer-inspired piece with a light, flowy fabric and amazing belt detail. This piece ticks so many boxes as it is unique and creative while having some workwear-inspired flare.

If you are a Romantic and you want to go for a more traditional blazer, one option would be to choose a short, peplum style blazer in a thin, flexible fabric. However, for this capsule I wanted to play up the creative vibes with this striking hourglass blazer. The shoulder line of this blazer is admittedly quite sharp and could suit more yang body types as well, but the hourglass silhouette will be so flattering on the Romantic body type. The wrapped lapel also creates a beautiful s-curve line throughout the garment. If fitted correctly, I think this could still be a beautiful blazer for a creative Romantic type who wants to make a statement with her look.

Okay, now that we’ve talked about some standout pieces and why they work for the Romantic type, let’s finish up the rest of the capsule.

For tops, I want to add a few more basics and a couple of warm sweaters for the autumn season. I added this knitted top with a sweetheart neckline, two white scoop-neck t-shirts in different sleeve lengths and fits, a chocolate brown sweater set with an interesting neckline, a silky cream camisole, a white one-shoulder top, and a cream tie-front cardigan.

For bottoms, I added a bold pair of warm red denim, a pair of cream cigarette trousers, and a pair of comfy white jeans. And one bold knit dress with an off-shoulder detail.

To achieve a creative style, I think outerwear and accessories are great opportunities to make an impact. So, let’s choose a couple more coats. This cropped sherpa-style jacket is a fun option and an interesting texture to incorporate into an outfit. And let’s also add a classic tie-waist coat in cream. A monochrome look with this coat would be such a chic option for creative events.

For shoes, a pair of printed sneakers in neutral tones is a great way to add some interest without overpowering an outfit. Plus, this client is a mom so sneakers or other flat shoe options are key. Let’s add a pair of neutral flats as well. And for occasionwear, a pair of cream ankle boots and these fun sherpa-textured mules will cover all the bases.

A couple of trendy, yet classic bags will go wonderfully with this capsule. This Coach Pillow Tabby in cream is super fun and will remain a classic for quite some time due to the classic color and overall shape. And this Proenza Schouler clutch is a nice light and airy option with a bit more of a polished look. Finally, for a pop of color and personality, let’s add a velvet headband and a forest green beanie to the mix.

The Final Capsule

The final capsule includes 9 tops, 4 bottoms, 1 dress, 4 jackets, 4 shoes, 2 bags, and 2 accessories for 26 items which can create at least 57 interchangeable outfits.