Description
Soft Gamines are small with a rounded, feminine look. This type has a playful vibe with gentle curves, bringing a cute and energetic feel.
Nickname
"Très Chic Irresistible Spitfire"
Yin-Yang
Personal Line
Characteristics
- Under 5'5"
- Soft, rounded features
- Small frame with gentle curves
- Blend of soft and angular lines
- Rounded edges
Physical Features of a Soft Gamine
Petite frame with soft curves and rounded features. Short limbs, small waist, curvy bust and hips. Delicate round jawline, small nose, large round eyes, full lips, and soft fleshy cheeks. Doll-like, youthful appearance.
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.
Rounded Sloped Shoulders
Shorter Narrow Limbs
Shapely Curved Hips
Mixed Curved Shape
Curvy Bust
Small Waist
Delicate Round Jawline
Small Delicate Nose
Delicate Round Cheekbones
Round Large Eyes
Small Full Lips
Slightly Plush Cheeks
Soft Gamine 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 Gamine 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: Bette Davis
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 an outline that includes a combination of two things: 1) a base of one line that moves around your curves, 2) on top of this you need detail/separate pieces that add breaks to that base. When one is looking at you, the eye needs to travel around your curves in a staccato fashion. Any flow needs to move outward, like a flounce, adding the same breaks. Detail is crucial to your silhouette.
Key Shapes
- •Curve + Petite combination
- •Compact frame with soft curves throughout
- •Curves packed within compressed proportions
- •Soft yin energy with spritzy breaks
- •Curvy silhouette in a small package
Silhouette Requirements
Primary
Curved base with staccato breaks
Eye Movement
Around curves in a staccato fashion
Flow Direction
Outward like a flounce, with breaks
Body Relation
Curved fit with detail adding interest
Fabric Flow
The imaginary fabric shows curves being pushed out by bust and hips, all within a compact petite frame. The curves are evident but contained in small 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 Soft Gamine Kibbe
Soft Gamine stars like Bette Davis and Reese Witherspoon bring a blend of charming contrasts and soft curves. With celebrities like Halle Berry and Winona Ryder, Soft Gamines are known for their delightful and approachable style.
What Soft Gamines Should Wear
Silhouette
Small and fitted with playful, soft feel.
Fabrics
Lightweight fabrics with soft drape like cotton blends.
Patterns
Lively patterns like florals or polka dots.
Details
Small, rounded details with waist emphasis for energy and charm.
T-Shirts
Choose soft, fitted tees with playful details—think gentle draping, fun graphics, or cute necklines. Look for soft fabrics like modal or cotton blends.
Shirts
Go for soft, fitted blouses with playful details—think gentle ruffles, fun patterns, or cute collars. Look for soft fabrics and a youthful, feminine silhouette.
Sweaters
Opt for soft, fitted knits with playful details—think gentle textures, fun patterns, or cute cuts. Stick to soft fabrics and a youthful, comfortable fit.
Labels Soft Gamines Love
Beauty Guide for Soft Gamines
Hair
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Cut Style
Short cuts with rounded outline. Youthful but with soft edges—think soft pixie or rounded bob.
Face Frame
Rounded outline, face-revealing but soft. Frames your features with gentle playfulness.
Finish
Soft, textured, and playful. Less sharp than Gamine, more touchable and sweet.
Tips
Avoid long, heavy hair or overly angular cuts. Keep it short and soft with movement.
Colors & Makeup
Your Colors Depend on Your Season
While your hair cut is determined by your Image Identity (Soft Gamine), 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 Gamines Should Read
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