Autumn Season | Winter Color Type

23 Pieces // 54 Outfits

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

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 Soft Classic 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 Soft Classic woman is a balance of yin and yang with just a bit more “yin.” She is symmetrical and proportional with a romantic undercurrent. Her dominant descriptors are balance and curve. She has a moderate vertical line and has a balanced appearance with a somewhat delicate bone structure and slightly curvy figure. She has evenly proportioned waist, bust, and hips and her arms and legs tend to be moderately short. Her facial features are also symmetrical, soft, and full.

Some great examples of modern Soft Classic women are Lupita Nyong’o and Marion Cotillard. Other Kibbe-verified Soft Classic celebrities include Olivia de Havilland and Grace Kelly.

Soft Classic Keywords

Keywords for the Soft Classic include:

Symmetrical
Curved
Balanced
Smooth
Draped
Tailored
Delicate
Elegant
Sophisticated
Composed

Color Palette

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

This capsule is for a Soft Classic woman with the winter color type, who wants to include some color but prefers subtle, blended combinations of primarily neutral colors. To accomplish this, I started with a base of cobalt blue and navy.

Because we want to create soft, blended color combinations, I won’t include any complementary colors in this palette. Instead, let’s choose a few analogous colors to include. I chose a deep teal, royal emerald, and icy grape as the statement colors for this capsule. And for the neutrals, let’s keep it cool and classic with black, gray, and white.

Capsule Wardrobe

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

Just as I did in my previous video, I will be showing you some examples of non-traditional Soft Classic outfits, but let’s start by talking about a few pieces that are harmonious with the soft classic body type.

This emerald green wrap dress from Diane Von Furstenburg is definitely a hero piece for the Soft Classic. Although it is not perfectly symmetrical, the classic wrap dress in a soft fabric gives a soft and balanced look. The knee-length is perfect for the Soft Classic’s moderate vertical line, the draped fabric creates soft rounded lines, and the subtle tie waist accentuates her delicate curve.

Another great Soft Classic piece is this blazer. The light fabric and curved lapels and hem all help to create softly rounded shapes on the body.

Another element to look for is a scoop neck or u-neck. I chose three tops in colors from the core color palette to create a nice starting point for this capsule. Similarly, a softly rounded, classic pair of navy trousers and a pair of dark wash denim are a great place to start for the Soft Classic as well.

Now, let’s have a little bit of fun with the rest of the capsule. This client loves elevated basics and wants to maintain some sophistication while keeping the capsule casual, and just a little bit edgy.

For bottoms, let’s step slightly outside of the Soft Classic realm with a midi-length denim skirt and tailored black waxed denim. As I mentioned previously, this client likes to have a little bit of edge in some of her outfits.

While overly dramatic styles would look far too edgy and overpowering on the Soft Classic, just a little bit of sharpness will go a long way to create an edgy look. The tailored and symmetrical nature of these pieces is harmonious with the Soft Classic type although they are admittedly a bit more on the yang side of the spectrum. The slight yang tendency of these pieces will look quite edgy on the Soft Classic, which is the intended effect. However, when worn with delicate and soft tops, the overall look can feel right at home on a Soft Classic.

Moving on to dresses, let’s add a couple options in varying lengths. Although a knee-length dress is admittedly the best length for a Soft Classic, slightly shorter or slightly longer lengths are still within the realm of possible. This symmetrical square-neck dress is a great early-fall option and offers a lot of opportunities for layering. And this midi-length shirt dress is classic and versatile.

Finally, the bag is a soft, medium-sized pouch bag from Bottega Veneta, although a classic crossbody bag would be great for this capsule as well.

The Final Capsule

The final capsule includes 9 tops, 4 bottoms, 3 dresses, 3 jackets, 3 shoes, and one bag for 23 items which can create at least 54 interchangeable outfits.