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Flamboyant Gamine
In terms of energy, a Flamboyant Gamine is predominantly Yang, with a touch of Yin.
The Yin element gives the Flamboyant Gamine a distinctly youthful and fresh appearance. The dominant Yang is evident in the bone structure and body type, while the facial features and height show a clear influence of Yin. A fresh, feminine face combined with a strong, angular body — the appearance of a Flamboyant Gamine is unusual and memorable, perfectly fitting David Kibbe's term "Sassy Chic".
The Yin element gives the Flamboyant Gamine a distinctly youthful and fresh appearance. The dominant Yang is evident in the bone structure and body type, while the facial features and height show a clear influence of Yin. A fresh, feminine face combined with a strong, angular body — the appearance of a Flamboyant Gamine is unusual and memorable, perfectly fitting David Kibbe's term "Sassy Chic".
Face
The face of a Flamboyant Gamine can be either broad or elongated (very round or, on the contrary, slightly oblong).
Facial features are often full and rounded. The cheeks are usually firm, unless there is excess weight. If there is, the face can become very plump.
Typically, Gamine-Dramatics have very large eyes, a broad nose, and lips ranging from moderate to full in size.
Facial features are often full and rounded. The cheeks are usually firm, unless there is excess weight. If there is, the face can become very plump.
Typically, Gamine-Dramatics have very large eyes, a broad nose, and lips ranging from moderate to full in size.
Bone structure
Facial bones – the nose, chin, and cheekbones – are either broad, tending toward bluntness and squareness, or slightly sharp.
The bone structure of the body is somewhat broad and angular:
The bone structure of the body is somewhat broad and angular:
- Square shoulders
- Feet and hands are large in proportion to height. If the body is petite, the feet and hands may be short but broad and square
- Arms and legs are long in proportion to height. If the height is small, they may appear slightly square
Body Line
The Dramatic Gamine’s figure tends to be muscular or sinewy. Even at her lowest weight, a Flamboyant Gamine will not appear thin and delicate; her body remains straight, strong, and taut, with a flat chest and hips.
When she gains extra weight, the FG body turns sturdy and box-shaped. Fat is stored in a mixed pattern, with the arms, legs, waist, and hips filling out first. A Flamboyant Gamine will never turn into an "hourglass" as she puts on weight.
When she gains extra weight, the FG body turns sturdy and box-shaped. Fat is stored in a mixed pattern, with the arms, legs, waist, and hips filling out first. A Flamboyant Gamine will never turn into an "hourglass" as she puts on weight.
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Based on those in David Kibbe's 1987 book Metamorphosis
Brief recommendations
The shape of your clothing should follow the lines of your body: feminine and slightly angular.
It’s important to highlight the unique clash of Yin and Yang through individual clothing elements that contrast each other in shape or texture.
You should opt for a narrow vertical base, adding contrasting shapes to it for visual balance.
It’s important to highlight the unique clash of Yin and Yang through individual clothing elements that contrast each other in shape or texture.
You should opt for a narrow vertical base, adding contrasting shapes to it for visual balance.
— Sassy chic!
David Kibbe
The author of Metamorphoses
Silhouette
To break up the silhouette line and enliven the overall look, the Bright Gamine is advised to use numerous angular details with a sharp and structured shape, in medium to large sizes.
These can include contrasting trims, collars, unique cuffs, ties, avant-garde jewelry, or tights that differ in color or texture from the rest of the outfit.
These can include contrasting trims, collars, unique cuffs, ties, avant-garde jewelry, or tights that differ in color or texture from the rest of the outfit.
Flamboyant Gamine is recommended to avoid:
- Shapeless silhouettes
- Silhouettes with a lot of soft lines
- Complex, overly delicate or ornate silhouettes
- Simple symmetrical outlines and shapes
Hairstyle
The hair texture of a Flamboyant Gamine is usually extreme: it’s either fine and straight or thick and wavy.
It’s best to style the hair in an asymmetrical, sculpted way or with a tousled, boyish look. Short haircuts and hairstyles that reveal the face and eyes work best.
The haircut can be chosen based on hair type, with a geometric outline, but the ends should be softened with thinning or layered cutting.
It’s best to style the hair in an asymmetrical, sculpted way or with a tousled, boyish look. Short haircuts and hairstyles that reveal the face and eyes work best.
The haircut can be chosen based on hair type, with a geometric outline, but the ends should be softened with thinning or layered cutting.
To make the Flamboyant Gamine look good with long hair, his hairstyle will need a clear shape and a bold style:
Flamboyant Gamine is recommended to avoid:
- Hairstyles that hide the face
- Simple symmetrical haircuts with even edges
- Heavy geometric haircuts with straight haircuts
- Sophisticated hairstyles
- Messy hairstyles, long hair, and soft romantic styles
Hair coloring
The hair color of a Flamboyant Gamine should be vibrant and clear, without softening or soft strands. For example, platinum, deep black, red, or even fiery red, and so on.
Alternatively, if such a bright style doesn't fit your image, it's better to stay as close as possible to your natural hair color.
Alternatively, if such a bright style doesn't fit your image, it's better to stay as close as possible to your natural hair color.
When coloring, a Flamboyant Gamine should avoid softening the hair color with fine highlights or full lightening with coloring in mixed, complex shades.
Makeup
A Flamboyant Gamine is recommended to wear an active daily makeup. It's essential to actively emphasize the eyes and cheekbones, using plenty of mascara, eyeliner, matte eyeshadows, and blush.
A bold lipstick is necessary to balance the highlighted eyes and cheekbones. If the lips are very glossy, they need a defined outline.
During the day, it's recommended for a Flamboyant Gamine to use matte textures, while in the evening, they can add a touch of bright gloss to their makeup.
A bold lipstick is necessary to balance the highlighted eyes and cheekbones. If the lips are very glossy, they need a defined outline.
During the day, it's recommended for a Flamboyant Gamine to use matte textures, while in the evening, they can add a touch of bright gloss to their makeup.
A Flamboyant Gamine should avoid:
- Neutral pastel colors
- Softly blended edges and contours
- Excessive makeup
- Too shiny makeup
Dresses
Sculptural, form-fitting, or body-conscious. Shoulders are accentuated: noticeably broadened or gently curved.
- Short dresses with a straight hem.
- Long dresses with a complex hem.
- Dresses with a slightly lowered, asymmetrically finished waist or a waist with a slight drape.
- Dresses made of smooth, dense fabric with bold, structured detailing – as an evening option.
- Asymmetrical playful details, geometric cutouts, contrasting trims.
Jackets
Short and square, with an emphasis on the horizontal line, sculptural, asymmetrical, and irregular in shape.
- Short and very short sculptural jackets.
- Long jackets paired with a fitted bottom, short skirts, or cropped pants.
- Wide, sharp shoulders, or very streamlined, rounded (sculptural, without gathers).
- Contrasting finishes and angular details.
- Lapels are sharp and defined, wide and serrated, or simple and sculptural.
Bags
Angled and asymmetric, made of dense, stiff, and smooth leather.
- Bags with bold patterns, bright colors, made of unusual materials.
- Bags of geometric shapes: triangles, squares, narrow rectangles, boxes, structured briefcases, etc.
Skirts
Narrow, figure-hugging skirts in the hip area.
- Short and narrow pencil skirts.
- Long, tapered skirts with a slit in the back.
- Narrow, fitted skirts sewn on the bias, with an uneven hem reaching mid-calf.
- Skirts with an asymmetrical hem.
Coats and outerwear
They have a broken, contrasting silhouette with clearly defined edges.
- Fabrics that hold their shape, a combination of fabrics with opposing textures.
- Bright colors that break up the silhouette with color schemes.
- Original, avant-garde, and witty prints.
- Medium or large, original or asymmetric details with sharp edges.
Sweaters
Sculptural, with clean shapes, not overloaded with details.
- Tight-fitting turtlenecks held by a rubber band.
- Dense, short, and form-fitting sweaters.
- Bold patterns, geometric, asymmetrical, fun designs.
- Cuts should be geometric, asymmetrical, or irregular.
Pants
A bold masculine cut, made of dense fabric, with deep pleats and cuffs.
- Cropped pants that reveal the ankles.
- Tight-fitting trousers.
Tops
Narrow, sculptural, with simple cuts and geometric finishes.
- The fabric should be of moderate thickness, shape-supporting, smooth matte, or very shiny.
- Asymmetrical details.
Lingerie and swimwear
A sculptural, contrasting silhouette with clearly defined edges.
- Fabrics that hold their shape, a combination of fabrics with opposite textures.
- Bright colors that break up the silhouette with color schemes.
- Original, avant-garde, and witty prints.
- Medium or large, original or asymmetric details with clear edges.
Accessories
Clear, sculptural, angular shapes, or asymmetrical, slightly bulky (except for hats), bright, witty.
Belts should be wide and stiff or streamlined and sculptural, in bright colors, with patterns, made of unusual materials, and featuring original buckles.
Hats should be small, with clear shapes, sculptural or geometric, possibly asymmetrical.
Structured ethnic hats (berets, neru, Spanish).
Belts should be wide and stiff or streamlined and sculptural, in bright colors, with patterns, made of unusual materials, and featuring original buckles.
Hats should be small, with clear shapes, sculptural or geometric, possibly asymmetrical.
Structured ethnic hats (berets, neru, Spanish).
Jewelry
Elegant-avant-garde, striking, or playful. Massive, asymmetric, irregular in shape.
- Jewelry made of sculptural metal, bright enamel, and colored glass.
- Extravagant contemporary-style costume jewelry.
- Antique Art Deco style: smooth, streamlined jewelry.
Shoes
Somewhat bulky, angular, or irregular in shape.
- Shoes with a low, tapering heel.
- High, straight stilettos.
- Brightly colored models.
- Shoes with fun patterns.