Description
Classics are perfectly balanced with even proportions. Everything feels in harmony, with a clean, symmetrical look that doesn't lean too soft or too sharp.
Nickname
"The Timeless Icon"
Yin-Yang
Personal Line
Characteristics
- Moderate height
- Perfectly balanced proportions
- Symmetrical features
- Refined, smooth lines
- Evenly proportioned frame
Physical Features of a Classic
Perfect balance and symmetry throughout with moderate proportions. Balanced width shoulders, average limbs, and evenly proportioned body. Harmonious facial features with balanced jawline, nose, and cheekbones, evenly spaced eyes, balanced lips, and soft rounded cheeks.
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.
Balanced Width Shoulders
Average Length Limbs
Balanced Width Hips
Balanced Proportioned Shape
Balanced Bust
Defined Waist
Balanced Shape Jawline
Balanced Size Nose
Balanced Shape Cheekbones
Evenly Spaced Eyes
Balanced Size Lips
Soft Rounded Cheeks
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 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: Grace Kelly
Original Photo
A full-body photo is captured with neutral pose and minimal clothing to accurately assess body proportions.
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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, symmetrical outline that is perfectly balanced. When looking at your sketch, the eye travels in an even, harmonious manner. Nothing extreme in any direction - pure balance and moderation.
Key Shapes
- •Vertical + Balance combination (pure)
- •Perfect symmetry between all body parts
- •No dominant feature in the outline
- •Neither angular nor rounded - smoothly balanced
- •Even, harmonious proportions throughout
Silhouette Requirements
Primary
Smooth, symmetrical, balanced outline
Eye Movement
Even, harmonious flow
Flow Direction
Balanced movement, neither strongly down nor out
Body Relation
Moderate fit that honors symmetry
Fabric Flow
The imaginary fabric falls in a perfectly balanced manner - not pushing out at curves, not extremely narrow. The epitome of moderate proportions.
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 Classic Kibbe
Classic celebrities, like Grace Kelly and Zhang Ziyi, are known for their exquisite symmetry and understated style. Icons like Cybill Shepherd and Diane Sawyer embody the pure, balanced lines that make the Classic type so effortlessly elegant.
What Classics Should Wear
Silhouette
Symmetrical with clean, moderate lines avoiding sharp angles or curves.
Fabrics
High-quality, lightweight fabrics like silk or smooth knits with understated texture.
Patterns
Simple geometrics or low-contrast colors.
Details
Minimal with slight structure, avoiding intricate or bold elements.
T-Shirts
Choose classic, well-fitted tees in high-quality fabrics like pima cotton. Stick to timeless necklines—crew, V-neck, or scoop neck—and solid colors or subtle patterns.
Shirts
Go for classic button-downs with clean lines and a balanced fit. Look for timeless fabrics like oxford cloth or poplin, and stick to simple, refined details.
Sweaters
Opt for timeless, well-fitted knits with clean lines—think crew necks, V-necks, or classic cardigans in fine-gauge fabrics like merino wool or cashmere.
Beauty Guide for Classics
Hair
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Cut Style
Symmetrical, moderate cuts with a polished finish. Timeless and refined—nothing too extreme in any direction.
Face Frame
Symmetrical, balanced frame. Clean and refined without being harsh or overly soft.
Finish
Polished, smooth, and refined. Classic styling that looks elegant in any era.
Tips
Avoid trendy, extreme styles or overly casual looks. Timeless elegance is your signature.
Colors & Makeup
Your Colors Depend on Your Season
While your hair cut is determined by your Image Identity (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 Classics Should Read
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