Autumn Season | Autumn Color Type

24 Pieces // 54 Outfits

Hey everyone!

I know a lot of you guys are interested in the Kibbe Image ID system, so I thought it would be really fun to put together some capsule wardrobe examples based on the Kibbe body types.

Today, let’s create an autumn capsule wardrobe for the Soft Dramatic Kibbe type.

For this Kibbe series, what I’d really like to do is break out of the common Kibbe stereotypes and show you how you can really own your personal style while still choosing 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 Soft Dramatic 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 for his system. 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 Dramatic 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 Soft Dramatic woman is a combination of sharp yang with a pronounced yin undercurrent. Her dominant descriptors are elongated and curved. She has a long vertical line and is moderate-to-tall in height with long, angular limbs. Although she is quite tall and is yang-dominant, she can appear delicate due to narrowness. She is a tall, elongated hourglass with a moderately defined waist. She appears soft, particularly through the bust and hips. Her facial features are also full and lush, often with large rounded eyes and full lips but will also include some sharpness in the nose, cheekbones, or chin.

A great example of a Soft Dramatic is Sofia Vergara. If you are a Soft Dramatic, I highly recommend looking at Sofia's style for inspiration on how to execute both casual and formal Soft Dramatic looks. Other Kibbe-verified Soft Dramatic celebrities include Marlene Dietrich and Ava Gardner.

Soft Dramatic Keywords

Keywords for the Soft Dramatic include:

Elongated
Curved
Enveloping
Lush
Lavish
Draped
Powerful
Flowy
Polished
Detailed

Clothing Recommendations for Soft Dramatics

Bottoms

Flare jeans
Boot leg jeans
Skinny jeans
Straight leg jeans

Tops

Wrap tops
V-necks
Rounded necklines
Off-shoulder necklines
Draped outerwear
Long cardigans (knee-length or below)

Details

Large round accessories
- Earrings
- Sunglasses
- Statement necklaces
Large bags
Long scarves for added softness
Ruched detailing
Wrap detailing
Head-to-toe monochrome or tonal looks
Lightweight, draped fabrics

Qualities to avoid in clothing selections include stiff structured pieces and heavy fabrics.

Color Palette

So, now that we know a little bit more about the Soft Dramatic body type, let’s take a brief detour to talk about the color palette for this capsule wardrobe.

I’ve had some requests for color palette examples for the autumn color type, so I want to include some warm and moody tones in this palette. I started with one of my favorite color combinations, khaki green and ripe orange.

Using two of my favorite tips for creating complex and interesting color palettes, I added a light yellow and chocolate brown which are both analogous to orange, then I added a deep muted blue which is complementary to orange on the color wheel. Now, we can create both blended, tonal looks and bright, contrasted looks by combining the analogous and complementary colors in different ways with different outfits. Finally, let’s add black, white, and gray to build up the neutral foundation for the palette.

Capsule Wardrobe

Okay! Let’s put together our Soft Dramatic capsule wardrobe.

Now, I will be showing you some examples of non-traditional Soft Dramatic outfits, but let’s start this capsule off strong with the hero piece for the Soft Dramatic - the curve-hugging maxi dress. This khaki green dress from Significant Other is THE ULTIMATE Soft Dramatic piece. The rounded cutout highlights the waist while draped detail hugs and enhances the natural curve of the body. The long length in the skirt and arms and high neckline are also elongating and play up the Soft Dramatic’s long vertical line. I also snagged this yellow dress from the same brand, which fits with the autumn color palette and has more of a casual feel that could easily be worn with sneakers or a short jacket for a daytime look.

Moving to tops, another key piece for this capsule is this khaki green ruched off-shoulder top. The ruched detail is figure-hugging and creates soft lines which are harmonious with the Soft Dramatic. Off-shoulder necklines are also a gorgeous option for casual Soft Dramatic outfits since they are easy and effortless while also exuding a bit of understated glamor.

The Final Capsule

The final capsule includes 9 tops, 4 bottoms, 2 dresses, 2 jackets, 4 shoes, 2 bags, and one pair of sunglasses for 24 items which can create at least 54 interchangeable outfits. The color palette for this capsule is an earthy and moody combination of brown, orange, army green, yellow, dark blue, black, white, and gray. The color palette is warm, deep, and slightly muted, great for the autumn color type.