r/flamboyantnatural

This is the second post I'm making about my Kitchener journey and trying to properly incorporate my suspected essence into my FN lines. Today I'm focusing on ingenue essence. Above I have put some outfits that I think may look good on an FN with an ingenue essence. I feel like this essence is the hardest essence to incorporate with FN lines, because it is so yin and encourages short silhouettes and breaks. In my opinion a suspected FN with a lot of igenue essence is Elle Fanning. Do you have any recommendations on how to incorporate ingenue essence into FN lines?

I've been looking at the Juliette Duster From Free People as a way to add a bit of FN flair to my day to day jeans and camisole set up.

But I would love to know if anyone has actually bought it for themselves and tested it out!

The reasons I'm worried is that even though it is very slouchy and from free people which is supposed to be our whole name... it's got a lot of roundness in the sleeves and body where it gathers and I'm hesitant before I spend the money.

I basically just worry the lines aren't straight enough for Flamboyant natural

I’m thinking that because it does introduce a horizontal line and kind of feels like cuts me in half idk? Pls help

This is one of my favorite type of dresses that I think follows Kibbe guidelines for FN in the chest/shoulder area.

I’m 5’6” and 125 lbs.

FN wardrobe tends to look better on me IMO but this is all new to me and I’m tired of buying the wrong clothes 🙃

ETA: Is it possible to be a combo? I just had a baby and became midlife and I’m exploring how to dress without my youth lol. At 5’6” I’m on the height cusp but I really look terrible in FG clothing. Anything boxy, cropped without significant lower body balance, tailored, geometric or high neck makes me want to scream.

I love bright colors (I’m a bright spring) and think maybe I’m 80% FN with the playful tomboyishness of FG (20%).

Curious if anyone else has blended types or how you’ve dealt with being on the cusp of types?

Catching the tail end of Tuesday, but hopefully that's okay! The ladies on D suggested I might be a FN so I thought I'd ask

Some other stuff if it's helpful:

- I'm about 5'6.5 and am told I look taller irl, but I think my skinniess also plays a part in that like with my limbs looking longer despite feeling proportionate length wise. I think overall I'm decently vertical with elongated limbs (no curve or width)

- I feel similar to Zoe Saldana and Kate moss in terms of my upper body and shoulder area who are DC and D, but maybe I’m FN?

- the skinniness and “flimsy” look of my arms are very commented on

- the purple dress is perhaps one of the most flattering one's I've worn, especially from 3/4 and the side, and it mostly honors vertical

- my favorite jeans are usually low waisted and straight legged, flare styles definitly do not look good, but skinny ones are okay

- thicker fabrics or ruching around the waist or upper hips makes me look boxier in a way that I think is unflattering

- I prefer how sleevless looks over pretty much any type of sleeve and often like the line from the strap or small sleeve that runs a line up my shoulders or diagonally to their corners

- upper garments with no structure in the shoulder makes me look disheveled rather than relaxed I feel, and overly structured and square ones look a little awkard and dwarfing. Regular t-shirts are so-so. I usually stick with crewnecks since I haven't found a single jacket that I like on me, but if there's too much bunching and the lines aren't straight/continuous it also looks awkward

- I think high straight chestlines that cover all my chest, or even halter styles that go all the way up look odd on me. to be fair that's moreso cause of my neck though, but tight necklines that go deeper in the middle or with a chest window are usually fine 🤔

I like all these outfits and obviously would add accessories/proper bra/shoes/hair etc but i feel like i am missing something…. What am i doing wrong? Going out this weekend and it will be super hot.

I have been quite confused about my kibbe type.

I’m about 177cm tall, so I suppose I don’t have quite many options for where I may fit. Anyways, I have more often heard people say ”I didn’t realize you were that tall!” than anything opposite.

I feel like my shoulders are somewhat broad, but otherwise I am not super blunt. My upper body is kind of fleshy and I gain all my weight there, especially on my chest. My legs on the other hand are very slim and my hips kinda straight.

Soooo… I am confused. Can you type me, please?

Ps. Mark Zuckenberg for internet privacy

Can't believe I'm posting these but I'm really struggling with my type. I am 5' 10" and 165 pounds. Thank you in advance!

Hi! First time posting, happy to be here. I figured out myself I'm a FN after a long headache of a process, I plan on getting into making my own clothes with the knowledge of my body type and colour season but I need help knowing with these kind of tops that aren't really touched on in guides and FN research.

I can only find that they're called babydoll tops/ flowy camisoles. I saw on another post on here that any vertical lines help us so I can only imagine that these are good, and of course the asymmetrical hem.

I will note that I know that the base rule for us is following T-silhouette, open necklines, thicker straps, open sleeves (if belled) and that waist definition is allowed but not emphasis (putting a belt over) and that it shouldn't flare so please ignore the poofiness of the last photo (pretty sure, the person in the photo just has an hourglass figure as the matieral looks to be cotton that is a flowy and one of our fabrics) it will be altered accordingly.

TL;DR: In short, I'd love to know if we're all in agreeance of the draping fabric, its natural folds and overall look is good for us. Thank you! 🩷🌷

I've been going back and forth and having a hard time deciding between the two and would love another opinion. I see the width in my shoulders in pictures but they are also sloped to the point most straps wont stay up. Ive always been told I have an hourglass but I think my curves are more in profile than straight on, if that makes sense. Ive included pics at different weights. (Sorry most of them are mirror/dressing room photos)

I’m 55F, a smidge over 5’6 and spent the last year losing weight and getting back to my pre-baby/pre-perimenopausal shape. Got pro draped as a Bright Winter, now trying to rebuild my wardrobe from scratch by thrifting (I live in the tropics so everything has to be lightweight summer all year round). Am finding Kibbe insights fascinating but also confusing. I think I’m a FN? That style resonates with me - like to look athletic, casual, clean, simple, bright saturated or neutral colours, dislike fussy, ruffles, ditzy, flouncy, twee, “ladylike” or girlish or Mumsy. Opportunities for being fashion-forward sadly limited by lifestyle. But here are a section of my thrifted outfits for daily life and me in my gym wear without makeup, plus a selfie. Thank you so much for any assistance. I’m grateful (and loving all your styles and insights)

I havr been suggested FN - I am 5'4 (163cm). What do you think? I initially thought SN but I tend to prefer vertical on me... thanks!

I saw this outfit on Pinterest and I think it’s super cute. Would something like this suit an FN and if not what would work best to give a similar vibe?

inspired by a 1930s bias cut dress i was recently gifted, i thought i'd share some 1930s fashion illustrations and photos that showcase the silhouettes of the era. while not all of these looks strictly follow FN lines, you can perhaps see where the 1970s drew their inspiration from. there are definitely some aspects of fashion at the time that do not work (e.g., the high waisted belts, high neck daytime blouses, etc.) but many do (e.g., wide leg pants, long skirts, halter tops).

included are "liquid silk" evening dresses, "beach pajamas" or the wide leg jumpsuits, trousers with blouses, swimsuits, and some coats. enjoy!

Curious because I am 5’8”, don’t have curve on my chest really but I do have wide hips! any help appreciated.