Lines and shapes of Flamboyant Natural

Flamboyant Natural – a type adjacent to the Pure Natural, with an additional influence of the Pure Dramatic.

The strong yang is expressed in the extreme length or width of the Flamboyant Natural’s bones. Their bone structure is angular, but thanks to a subtle yin influence, all the angles in their appearance are softened and rounded.

The yin also shows up in the soft lines of the Flamboyant Natural’s facial features. With their tall stature and smooth lines of a strong, flexible body, the Flamboyant Natural gives the impression of a confident, free-spirited woman who can conquer any peak.

Let’s take a closer look at the style of the Flamboyant Natural through the example of four vivid representatives of this type:

They all fall under the definition of a Flamboyant Natural: their facial features are broad or disproportionate, with eyes of all shapes — from narrow and small to wide and open. The nose and jawline are expressive but blunt, and the facial features overall are open and free of the sharp angles or sculpted exoticism typical of Dramatics.

High, prominently defined cheekbones, sharp noses with a bump, and angular jawlines and chins — all characteristic of Dramatics — are almost never seen in Flamboyant Naturals. The absence of this harsh sculptural structure gives the Flamboyant Natural face its fresh, open expression.

Their figure is not as traditionally feminine as, for example, that of Soft Dramatics: the hips are somewhat straight, and the waist is only slightly defined. Therefore, the body of a Flamboyant Natural tends to resemble an elongated inverted rectangle with rounded corners.

Hairstyle is extremely important for revealing the full beauty of this type.
Flamboyant Naturals typically have either very straight and fine hair or very thick and tightly curled hair. In any case, whatever your natural hair texture is, it's best styled in a way that preserves softness and freedom of movement.

The look of tousled, effortlessly styled hair is the perfect choice for a Flamboyant Natural. Your haircut can have a geometric outline, as long as it's softened by gentle edges:

• loosely worn hair with a messy, undone effect
• hair gathered in a relaxed ponytail or bun
• cut styled with a slightly tousled finish
• layered haircut
• luxurious cascade

Most often, carefully sculpted hairstyle lines and elaborate or rigid styles with sharp edges — typical of the Dramatics — look unnatural on Flamboyant Naturals. They clash with their soft, rounded facial features and make a Flamboyant Natural appear either unattractive or somewhat vulgar.

Flamboyant Naturals should also definitely avoid:

• tight curls or overly romantic, intricate hairstyles
• overly short haircuts
• childish hairstyles and accessories like kiddie clips or bows

The hair color of the Flamboyant Natural plays no less important a role here: the more natural the shade looks, the better. Soft, natural-looking highlights — the kind that tend to age Dramatics — will actually enhance the beauty of a Flamboyant Natural:

And conversely, radical, unnatural hair colors or overly contrasted highlights will make a Flamboyant Natural’s appearance look more aged and harsh:

Flamboyant Naturals are not recommended to use pure, saturated, or unnatural shades for full hair coloring:

Flamboyant Natural is recommended to wear natural makeup, slightly intensified, without sharp, contrasting lines, naturally enhancing the expressive facial features of this type.

Bright lipstick refreshes the Flamboyant Natural very well, but its color should not be too contrasting; the eyes and eyebrows are also naturally tinted.

For evening makeup, the Flamboyant Natural can noticeably emphasize the eye area, but even then, it is better to apply makeup in a "wild amazon" style rather than that of a glamorous diva:

Flamboyant Natural belongs to the bright types, which means they should keep an eye on fashion trends, including makeup, and actively use them. However, they shouldn’t overdo it: heavy, high-contrast makeup with sharp, angular contours adds age and tiredness to the Flamboyant Natural.

Also, Flamboyant Naturals should avoid:

• pastel, neutral colors
• pearly shine of tones and shadows
• complete absence of makeup

Recommendations for Flamboyant Natural are a mix of recommendations for Pure Natural and Pure Dramatic.

Concise straight lines, sharp angles, and smooth fabrics of the Pure Dramatic constrain the Flamboyant Natural; his fresh charm is completely lost.

Flamboyant Natural is not flattered by the angular lines of Pure Dramatic clothing, hairstyles, and accessories — in such a look, the Natural appears stiff and tired:

And a completely different look emerges when the sleek, monochrome, elongated silhouette of a Pure Dramatic is complemented by the soft, rounded lines of a Flamboyant Natural:

Smooth lines, bright colors, and soft fabrics soften the dramatic nature of the Flamboyant Natural look. The Flamboyant Natural is enhanced by most of the recommendations for the Pure Dramatic: an elongated silhouette with an emphasis on the shoulders, simplicity, and avant-garde style.

It is worth noting separately that black is strictly contraindicated for the vast majority of Naturals (except for some Flamboyant Naturals with a high-contrast color type).

Compared to his younger brother — the Pure Natural — the Flamboyant Natural differs in that an abundance of small and intricate details and the slightly shortened, narrow silhouette of the Pure Natural do not suit him at all:

Flamboyant Naturals in Pure Natural clothing look like they have long outgrown their clothes. Shortened dresses, pants, and sleeves—especially combined with the colorful, slightly complex, and rather small details of the Pure Natural—emphasize the extreme length and width of the Flamboyant Natural’s bone structure, making their appearance too rough and powerful.

At the same time, there are many common items in the wardrobes of the Pure Natural and the Flamboyant Natural—much more than between other Kibbe Natural types:

These items flatter both Flamboyant Naturals and True Naturals.

By using individual pieces and recommendations from the True Natural wardrobe as complements to a sleek, elongated silhouette, the Flamboyant Natural can also look elegant, feminine, and free at the same time.

It would seem that such different types have nothing in common. However, many medium-height women with rounded facial features, broad shoulders, and a somewhat straight figure ask themselves this question.

The fundamental difference between Flamboyant Natural and Flamboyant Gamine is that the latter looks great with playful details, geometric lines, and sharp angles in clothing and accessories on a shortened, structured silhouette, while Flamboyant Natural looks somewhat constrained and awkward in such clothing:

Flamboyant Natural suits a "mix-n-match" style that combines the incompatible, but smooth fabrics and the silhouette of Flamboyant Gamine — rigid, structured — clearly do not flatter Flamboyant Natural.

However, both Flamboyant Natural and Flamboyant Gamine are recommended to dress at the forefront of fashion, which means they likely share some items in their wardrobes.

Therefore, the Flamboyant Natural can confidently combine original accessories and details of the Flamboyant Gamine with the loose, relaxed clothing made from soft, textured fabrics of the Flamboyant Natural and look modern and beautiful in it:

Recommendations for the Dramatic Classic suggest sharper lines, symmetry, and formal strictness, which can suppress the natural energy and dynamism of the Flamboyant Natural.

Strict classic style will make his appearance harsh and unnatural, depriving him of individual charm:

Both types look great in high-quality, understated fabrics with minimal but expressive accents.

When following recommendations for hairstyle and makeup, these looks would enhance Dramatic Classics and flatter Flamboyant Naturals:

Soft Dramatic can easily be confused with Flamboyant Natural in the latter’s clothing, however, Flamboyant Natural themselves cannot boast of suiting an abundance of jewelry, luxurious fabrics, and details of Soft Dramatic:

The luxurious elegance of the Soft Dramatic outfit highlights the near-total absence of Yin energy in the Flamboyant Natural, and against this contrast, their appearance becomes very coarse.

Princess Diana, also a Flamboyant Natural, looked especially strikingly unsuccessful in the Soft Dramatic image:

And although a Flamboyant Natural should not aggressively emphasize their sexuality, loose-fitting clothing made of textured or soft fabric that slightly outlines the silhouette, with emphasis on the shoulders and chest, in the style of a Soft Dramatic, combined with a relaxed hairstyle, suitable accessories, and soft makeup, is very flattering for a Flamboyant Natural:

In addition to bold avant-garde minimalism, Flamboyant Natural looks just as great in pieces with bright and daring prints, as well as any original ethnic or national clothing motifs that also flatter the Soft Dramatic.

BLACKLIST
It's important for a Flamboyant Natural to avoid:

• A large number of small, intricate, ornate details and prints
• Symmetrical, balanced, narrow classic clothing
• Sharp angles and harsh geometry, stiff fabrics:

Dear Flamboyant Naturals, combine the incompatible, emphasize your height and size, experiment with fashion trends, your beauty inspires designers!