Description
Soft Classics are balanced with a hint of softness. The features are gentle, with a touch of roundness, giving a graceful, approachable look.
Nickname
"Haute Elégante"
Yin-Yang
Personal Line
Characteristics
- Under 5'6"
- Balanced with a soft touch
- Gentle, rounded features
- Smooth, graceful lines
- Slightly rounded edges
Physical Features of a Soft Classic
Even, moderate proportions with gentle roundedness throughout. Balanced bone structure with soft curves and delicate features. Soft jawline, rounded cheeks, balanced nose, and harmonious facial features with refined femininity.
Note: Modern Kibbe emphasizes overall line, silhouette, and how fabric drapes on the body rather than checking off individual features. These physical descriptions serve as general guides to understand each type's accommodation needs (vertical, width, curve, petite), not as strict checklists. Your Kibbe type is about what your body needs in clothing, not matching every listed trait.
Soft Balanced Shoulders
Average Length Limbs
Balanced Width Hips
Balanced Curved Shape
Balanced Bust
Defined Waist
Soft Balanced Jawline
Balanced Size Nose
Soft Balanced Cheekbones
Evenly Spaced Eyes
Slightly Full Lips
Soft Rounded Cheeks
Soft Classic Sketch Lines
Understanding your Kibbe type starts with analyzing your body's natural lines. Our 3D sketch line process reveals the unique bone structure and flesh distribution that defines the Soft Classic silhouette.
Our Process: We use advanced 3D body scanning technology combined with AI-powered line tracing to create accurate sketch lines. This helps our system accurately measure your proportions and visualize if your dominant element contains vertical or curve, as well as your additional elements, that combined, create your Kibbe type. Get your visual body map
Featured: Lupita Nyong'o
Original Photo
A full-body photo is captured with neutral pose and minimal clothing to accurately assess body proportions.
3D Body Mesh
Using advanced 3D body scanning, we generate a precise mesh model that captures the exact body geometry and proportions.
Sketch Lines
The mesh is traced into clean contour lines that highlight the key features: shoulder slope, waist definition, and hip curves.
Silhouette Description
You need a smooth, clean outline that softly skims the body. When one is looking at you the eye will travel in a fluid manner, subtly moving around the curves. Shapely without being tight. Time-honored simplicity, skewed toward the stylish.
Key Shapes
- •Curve + Balance combination with yin (softness) influence
- •Balanced proportions with soft, moderate curves
- •Subtle curves at bust and hips
- •Smooth, clean outline without sharp edges
- •Fluid, elegant line without extremes
Silhouette Requirements
Primary
Smooth, clean outline that softly skims
Eye Movement
Fluid, subtly moving around curves
Flow Direction
Gentle, balanced flow
Body Relation
Shapely without being tight
Fabric Flow
The imaginary fabric shows soft curves being pushed out by bust and hips, but in a balanced, moderate way. The curves are subtle, not dramatic.
Modern Method: Sketching and Cloth Flow is the most modern method of discovering your Kibbe Image Identity, as written by David Kibbe in his Power of Style (2024) book. Learn more about the sketching approach
Celebrities with Soft Classic Kibbe
Soft Classic stars, including Dakota Johnson and Meryl Streep, embody a graceful blend of balance with a touch of softness. From Lupita Nyong'o to Oprah Winfrey, Soft Classic celebrities radiate a refined charm that's both approachable and poised.
What Soft Classics Should Wear
Silhouette
Gentle, symmetrical lines with slight waist shaping.
Fabrics
Soft, draping materials like silk or fine wool.
Patterns
Flowing patterns with gentle curves like soft florals.
Details
Delicate, rounded touches like scooped necklines or soft pleats.
T-Shirts
Choose soft, well-fitted tees with gentle details—think scoop necks, soft fabrics like modal or cotton blends, and subtle, feminine touches.
Shirts
Go for soft, classic blouses with gentle details—think soft collars, subtle ruffles, or relaxed button-downs. Look for refined fabrics like silk or soft cotton.
Sweaters
Opt for soft, refined knits with gentle details—think soft cardigans, gentle textures, or subtle draping. Look for fine-gauge fabrics like cashmere or merino wool blends.
Labels Soft Classics Love
Beauty Guide for Soft Classics
Hair
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Cut Style
Smooth, soft cuts with gentle movement. Refined femininity—polished but with romantic softness.
Face Frame
Smooth, soft face frame. Elegant waves or gentle layers that soften your features.
Finish
Smooth, soft, and finished. Polished but never stiff—think elegant, touchable softness.
Tips
Avoid harsh, angular cuts or overly tousled, messy styles. Maintain refined softness.
Colors & Makeup
Your Colors Depend on Your Season
While your hair cut is determined by your Image Identity (Soft Classic), your makeup colors and hair color are determined by your Season—Winter, Summer, Autumn, or Spring. Your Season is based on your natural coloring (skin, hair, and eye colors), not your body type.
Blogs Soft Classics Should Read
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