I LET 4 BODY TYPE EXPERTS DRESS ME *life changing*
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- I LET 4 BODY TYPE EXPERTS DRESS ME: Today I’m sharing the results of a recent style experiment I did where 4 different body type experts dressed me according to my unique yin yang balance. This goes beyond the dated fruit and shape methods to find out your body type and instead these body typing systems encourage us to find our body shape and embrace what makes us unique rather than try and make us all look the same. I think it’s one of the best things you can do for your personal style and to find out my body type, I worked with 2 women specializing in David Kibbe and 2 others with their own systems. I’ve embedded timestamps below and I’d love to know which of these was your favorite. Thank you so much for watching xx Audrey
I LET 4 BODY TYPE EXPERTS DRESS ME
[01:13] What Is Body Typing
[02:55] A Little Bit About Me With Pictures
[07:10] The Experts & Their Outfits
[06:26] Elyssa & Her 2 Looks
[12:31] Frani & Her 2 Looks
[22:00] Nona & Her 2 Looks
[25:00] Rachel & Her 2 Looks
[31:49] Closing Thoughts
THE WOMEN I WORKED WITH:
Elyssa: / @elyssa_aesthetic
Frani: / authenticbyfrani
Nona: / thealignedlover
Rachel: www.truth-is-beauty.com
MY HEIGHT & MEASUREMENTS FOR REFERENCE:
Height: 5'3" or 160cm
Measurements: 26" ribs x36" bust (I wear a 32d), 26" waist, 37” hips
My legs are about 34" long with a 30" inseam
Weight: 105-110 pounds
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I have trouble seeing the gamine in you. I loved the last analysis, and I wholeheartedly agree with your past typing of yourself as a soft classic. You come across as so sophisticated and intellectual as well as youthful, soft, feminine, but classic and somewhat understated. Please no on the bob cut and colorblocking!!! :)
I also think Audrey is a soft classic. And I respectfully disagree with you about the bob, which can beautifully emphasis pretty facial features. It is more chic in my opinion. Long hair with an undefined shape can look a bit juvenile. But Audrey looks lovely as she is, of course.
The "youthful" that you see IS the gamine. Gamine doesn't always look boyish, despite the name. It can also mean youthful, ingenue, girlish etc. I also think that Soft Classic / Ethereal Classic Ingenue is great on Audrey.
depends on how tall she is idk
careful with not mixing body geometry and essence. Audreys essence is definitly soft classic with a tad gamine but her body geometry is gamine. Bringing both aspects in balance in one outfits is huge challenge.
i feel she is indeed gamine, but with a classic essence. her body is not very classic, and it's definitely not soft. he has a straight vertical line that seems longer than she really is, and a bit of angularity in her body. if she's a classic, then a dramatic one.
but i still stick to flamboyant gamine with a classic essence for her.
the fact that she "comes across" as sophisticated means you're picking up on essence, not on her real type.
Dear Audrey, don't feel bad about dressing "older" earlier in your life. I did the same thing when I had a corporate job in New York. Even if you weren't dressing authentically for who you were, you were dressing authentically for the person whom, at the point in your life, you aspired to be. Equally valid!
Good point! I hadn’t considered that.
I'm just about to turn 20 but I love the professional style of dress. I prefer that style over what people my age wear. I have quite a serious, mature personality and people tell me that what I wear suits me very well
Thank you, I needed this
That is so true. But what happens after a while is you adapt even the corporate look into your comfort level as you get older. And I don't like to be a total slob when I go out to be a slob for the day. Go to a thrift shop. Go to Costco. Do usual stuff. But I do wear stuff that is clean. And it makes me comfortable. And what I have found is that it makes me feel more respectful to other people. And they are kinder to me. And with the pandemic and everybody is freaking out everywhere, with our mask we don't have as many visual clues as to how we were are affecting other people. But if you dress with an intent to be friendly yet accessible, people react. They can see the smile under the mask. Or if they really do something dumb, they can feel you thinking boy that was really dumb under your mask. Peace.
Classic is timeless
I love the idea of doing mini capsule wardrobes based on each of the stylist’s recommendations and testing them for a month to see how each capsule feels. I think that would be a fun series for you and for us.
Yes to this!
Yes please!!!
Yup!
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Yesss tooo!!!
I think the ethereal part of Audrey comes from her voice. It’s so soft and calming. Also she looks lovely in flowy dresses and skirt, I think it’s also the way she stands and move.
The buff/ camel ensemble literally made me gasp. Gorgeous. Your content and presentation are so very lovely.
Catherine Emond Yes I believe it’s her soft voice too. I think flowing dresses suit her beautifully but they always have part that is fitted so it’s not exactly ethereal. An ethereal look is “other worldly”, like the flowing costumes Cate Blanchett wore on Lord of the Rings. Cate also has the porcelain skin which gives her ethereal look in those gowns.
It's her eyes. She looks very wise to me
Agree🍃
Not only the voice, she has ethereal features as well.
The black jumpsuit looks fabulous on you.
I agree, I think this was the best outfit match for Audrey.
Exactly. That’s what I thought when I sae the thumbnail
It's so perfect for her
i agree, best single 'new' item, overall i liked the blue-white dress, but a defined waist and colours and not being long eg short skirt looks good on her (not on me)
Agree!!
This was so fascinating! Btw regarding you moving your hands: after analyzing many many TED videos the TED organization found out that the most watched videos are by people who very often show their open hands. The reason is very primal: open hands make us feel comfortable because it ensures that the person we're watching doesn't have a weapon in their hands. So actually your open hands subliminally signal to your audience that you're safe to watch. No need to try to change that because you're perfect just the way you are.
I so agree with not trying to change yourself and the way you move your hands. We love you just like you are!
I agree - I used to speak with my hands all the time and I felt like people listened more. Then someone called me out on my hands and I became self-conscious and now I feel like people don't listen so much.
I so agree with that. Tired of this western condescend view on not using your hands.... just stereotypes....
People using their hands are people trying to connect with the outside world!
@@fleurf833 Italy is a western country and probably is the prime example of a culture/society that literally need their hands to express themselves. Not sure how you came to a conclusion that western society as a whole has a condescending view on people who express with their hands?
Everyone I know despises TED videos. At least, everyone sane.
I don't get ppl who complain about how you're talking with hand gestures - thats how you talk. People really like to complain about everything... :/
And please keep making long videos! I really enjoy your content and I love listening to you :)
So true. Why anyone would take offence about such a soft self-expression is beyond me.
Go Audrey! Move your beautiful hands as much as you want!
I can listen and watch Audrey all day!
That is such a bizarre complaint! Some people have a lot of nerves and way to much entitlement! Upsetting that she tried to stifle her expression bc of a**holes
Agree! Such a lovely gentle calming voice & if you click on a video that you think is to long for you simply search for something else no need to leave a nasty comment.
I love this but I really wish you used the colors of the first assessment. Those colors would have been great and not just all black. Great video though. Love this.
The beige skirt outfit is my absolute favourite. Feminine, unique, rich.
My favorite was the first one with Elyssa. I think she is right - you need more vibrant colors. The green skirt and burgundy pants would be perfect. The silhouettes from your wardrobe worked well, but the black competes with your hair. Adding those colors would make the overall appearance look more vibrant, but I think you would still be true to yourself and your own sense of style. So yes, you should try those out for a week and do a video to let us know what you think. This was a great presentation. I am going to look into these women!
I totally agree with you!
I agree with this! The colors were beautiful.
Rachel seemed so accurate in identifying and unifying your various essence elements, although the other stylist offered great insight as well.
I agree.
Rachel is damn good at what she does.
"Enhance what makes us unique...Rather than camouflage it".
This. This is why I admire you.❤️
I found Rachel's styling of you most transformative.
One of your best posts, Audrey. I think this deserves a longer conversation. Maybe just a poston the recommended outfits and how they resonated with you. How did you feel in the outfits? Which do you think capture your essence best? I love the very last one the cardigan with the flowy skirt. But as Franny said, the only perspective that really matters in the end is yours. Thanks again.
Thank you so much! Since I did this video I’ve been playing around with all of them and I definitely think I’m a flamboyant gamine in body geometry with a classic essence and I’m having so much fun playing with this new revelation! I’m also having such a great time adding in ethereal and ingenue elements from Rachel’s analysis and more colors from Alyssa’s analysis 🤗 it’s been the best experience and it’s helping me meld so many things I love into full looks ❤️ it’s also been really helpful for me to understand that in body typing Kibbe especially goes from Dramatic to natural to classic to gamine to romantic, which makes so much sense why I’ve straddled both classic and gamine (I'm pretty sure soft classic is right before flamboyant gamine) in my fashion choices but also felt like traditionally girly things didn’t feel totally out of place on me (in small doses). It also helps makes sense of why many people that don’t know me personally think I must be a classic because I think classic clothing is a good place for just about everyone to start but ignoring my true body geometry and dressing too much to my essence alone has always felt off on me and now it’s all making so much sense. It’s all so fascinating and such a fun experience ❤️
Ive done color and wardrobe analysis ( non professionally but as a passion since high school. Am now on my 70’s) and if I may add my impressions and observations….
I agree most with Rachel’s assessment.
Classic for sure shows up in your love of well made, timeless wardrobe pieces. Classic trait helps maintain order & structure.
Ingenue shows in your light, sunny but soft presentation and facial features. Your interest in experimentation and little changes. Playfulness and creativity to keep things fresh & young. But always tempered by the classic trait.
The ethereal is most evident in your appreciation for “mystical” stones such as pearl and mother of pearl.. I would guess you also like moonstone and abalone. There is a otherworldly, dreamy quality about you at times, in your fluid and graceful movements which fits the ethereal type. Soft flowing dresses, soft colors, bits of feminine detail like ruffles.
Also, as an opera singer, it’s evident that you like theatre and it’s fantasy. This quality plus your ingenue are likely responsible for having not been “taken seriously” in professional settings. I’ve had the same problem. I eventually realized I was just in the wrong environment!
These qualities emerge in your imagination and desire for creativity , which seems to fight a bit with your classic type, and , again, lend a dreamy quality to your presence😊
As a personal preference, I find your softer clothing and low contrast seem to suit you better than hard high contrast patterns such as black & white stripes, which I feel are too harsh & seem to “wear you”!
Your natural aspect is evident in the natural fibers you prefer and the natural simplicity of adornment in attire as well as your home. I also find a subtle indication in your modeling poses… mostly outdoors where you are looking at nature or sky rather than directly confronting the camera. Very appealing with your slight swaying movements like a light breeze. Please embrace this feminine sweetness. Many women are losing it and the world truly needs it!
Very interesting video. Really sparked my interest in wardrobe again.
I 100% agree with this. I'm by no means an expert but Audrey's body shape is as classic as you can get. I've always thought she had a classic + natural + ingenue aura and recently (as I've come to accept in my personal journey that ethereal isn't just Tilda Swinton and Lord of the Rings elves!) an ethereal aura - floaty clothes and wispy hair look amazing on her.
I don't see gamine in the slightest, though I have noticed a trend that some body typers have a tendency to type others as their type - I know I would as I know exactly what to look for in a FN, other types less so.
I agree with you both- her mannerism, voice etc is too femenine and delicate to be a gamine. The closest she could be to a gamine is a soft gamine maybe but her body doesnt look so contrasting. Shes pretty balanced.
TOTALLY ON POINT! I've worked with a LOT of Hollywood Designers & Stylists & it's so often about ATTENTION. YOU are a CLASS ACT!
Wow do u do analysis?
You nailed this! What a wise, insightful, nuanced depth analysis.
Elyssa had done an analysis that costs 200 $! I would like to have that done! I like Elyssa's report and proposals, because she introduces colors .. but unfortunately we cannot see it because you don't have that colors in your wardrobe. I would like to see the burgundy trousers with the burgundy lips :(
I agree. Hey recreation of Elyssa’s outfit was blah. Those outfits absolutely needed the bold color. I really wanted to see the the second outfit with the bold sleeves on Audrey bc that was so out of the box for her. I didn’t like the way Elyssa chose hair styles. Those natural type hair styles do no flatter. The second stylist got the hairstyle right! Especially with the chunky hoops!
I agree. Those colors ( burgundy, emerald) perfect. I also loved the puff sleeved shirt she recommended. Didn’t look the same in white. Loved the video!
I think Rachel's interpretation of your style essence is the very best of them all. I could be biased, though, because for her outfits there were no stark white pieces. The white looks like it should only be an accent on you and never a major player in color blocking. Black and white look great on people with high contrast between their skin and hair. For medium contrast people, like yourself, medium contrast color blocking would work.
OMG THAT LAST PROFILE WTH THE ETHEREAL OPTION WAS SPOT ON. Why doesnt Rachel have a youtube??? This video was facinating omg. Loved the part that mentioned everyone is a combo of style profiles. I call them my fashion alter egos and this was perfect! I went on Rachels blog and read her descriptions and figured I am a combo of 3 -The Romantic-Ethereal-Classic or a Polished Aphrodite, as she called it.This woman's best look is both elegant and sexy, but with an otherworldly air. Absolutely true from my shoe choices to my lingerie preferences!
I agree. That was my favorite and seemed the most unique and actually accurate.
Rachel actually has a TH-cam channel, it is called 'Truth is beauty'! But there aren't many videos yet.
The final cream outfit was absolute perfection on you. I'd love to see you try the emerald silk skirt that Elyssa suggested. If you make a Part 2, could you please consider Merriam Style's Body Geometry system and Carol Tuttle's Dress Your Truth? Carol intrigues me because she analyzes emotions/personality and then she assigns style guidelines.
I love that you use your hands while talking! My son is Deaf so my family is immersing slowly into Deaf world and American Sign Language which truly is an extension of natural gesticulation. The "sitting on my hands" part hurts, because in the past some children were forced to not use ASL in school (and had to sit on their hands) to make them learn to speak, and it was so wrong. Never sit on your hands! Don't let people curb your natural way of expression! This is who you are and this is how you express yourself, if people don't like it, they should change their mindset, not you.
Rachel is right on in my opinion....you should wear those style dresses/skirts always! Your mannerisms and carriage IMO match that fashion style.
Audrey I would love to see you in rich jewel tones like the ones Elyssa suggested. I think you'd look absolutely gorgeous in those.
The last girl hit the mark the best. You look beautiful in the dresses and colors she selected for you. The other girls didn’t do anything out of your comfort.
Seasonal color analysis and body typing really can be life-changing. I now only shop for the colors that complement me and clothing that looks good for my body and not the body I've been told I should have. It also helped me to finally part with clothing that didn't work for me. I can't tell you how much money I've been able to save because I'm not shopping every trend, or buying the same pieces that I see on someone else just because it's pretty. I wish I'd found these typing systems sooner. Great video! I'm glad more people are learning about and using these systems.
Audrey, you look amazing in colors! The last two looks were very pretty!
I’m amazed that you are 5’3”. I would have guessed that you were at least 5’7”! You are a whiz with a camera!
I love all of your content and the thoroughness of what you post 😁😁😁
Eeeeep! Loved how this video turned out and loved all the looks! So interesting to see what we each came up with. But I must say, I especially loved Rachel’s take✨ So glad that you were willing to collab with us all and are shining light on the possibilities through the yin/yang perspective.
Thank you so much Elyssa!! It was such a pleasure working with you and I’m currently on the hunt for a green silk midi skirt and the perfect brooch thanks to you ❤️❤️❤️❤️
@@AudreyCoyne Being petite and close to your physical shape I have a brooch collection which is fun to choose from. But I find that an embellishment on a top or cardigan works just as well as adding a brooch!
I would love to learn how to wear a brooch! I can never find the right place to put it. I have many from my grandmother that are beautiful.
@@joankaplow5419 I have used a brooch with a necklace adapter to wear on a chain as a necklace, I use them to pin cardigans together at the waist, use a brooch as a scarf fastening or to pin a pleat in a sweater at the waist to make it fitted. Also makes a great decoration to put on a knit hat. 👍🥰
@@LRWdesign thank you! Great ideas!
The black jumpsuit is stunning ...💞 Great taste and perfect selection ...
She really looks pretty in that jumpsuit.
I liked the white cropped top with the black trousers.
Love the idea of the mini capsules and a video about them! Based on this video, I thought Rachel's look suited you best, although they were all good. I would have liked to see a better representation of Elyssa's suggestions - they were so strongly colour-based that seeing her outfits in black and white made it hard to evaluate them, and I think the green and burgundy would really suit you.
I like the first one’s recommendations, but I like the dresses you choose for the last one.
Audrey, it was such a pleasure analyzing your unique beauty.
Truth is Beauty Rachel, your analysis was so inspiring! Now I feel like *I* need an analysis from you! ✨
@@elyssa_aesthetic I would love to analyze you! Personal style analysis is definitely an investment, but I don't think it's one we regret; I had my own personal analysis years ago and it was a turning point in my life.
Thank you so much Rachel! It was a life changing honor to work with you ❤️ Thank you again!
Your sisters look like Jessica Biel! I would love to see collaboration with them as they have totally different silhouettes! Great video as always, Audrey. :) And my favourite outfit is jumpsuit. I like the black and white Elyssa's outfits too but would love to see you in the color version (green skirt and burgundy trousers would look very flattering on you in my opinion!)
Yes! As a tall woman, I'd love to see how they dressed one of her sisters. When clothes shopping, it seems most pieces are designed for someone much shorter than I am.
The baby pictures 😍
Wow! These were all fine, but Rachel's analysis seemed most true to you. You glow in both of the suggested outfits and seem supremely comfortable yet elegant. It's quite a powerful word, but you do look ethereal in those two outfits.
I was really hope one of the ladies would be Aly Art she is very knowledgeable on this subject do check her out! You looked lovely in everything but I feel the last lady got you to a T 🤗
I was going to comment the same. To understand the system in the first place there is no better place/playlist to go.
I love Aly! We couldn’t partner on this video due to scheduling conflicts but stay tuned ❤️
@@schneeroseful yay because I could understand what the first woman was talking about because I could understand the concept
I was hoping the same...
@@AudreyCoyne I cant wait!
Rachel’s analysis and recommendations were spot on! You look like the best version of yourself in those two looks in my opinion❤️❤️
I loved this! As a fellow petite, and being not taken seriously in the workplace is an issue that so many of us faced or continue to face. I'm 40 years old and still get that sort of feedback sometimes -- being mistaken for the junior person in the room, being talked over, being dismissed by client executives, being told to wear higher heels, etc. Height discrimination is very real (it's something I write about extensively on my blog). And I 100% agree that the way to combat it is not to dress older or to try to look matronly or dowdy, but to embrace your own personal style and dress in a deliberate way to compliment and flatter your lines. Thanks for sharing, and for comparing and contrasting the different approaches of these stylists.
As far as Kibbe goes, I definitely see much MUCH more SC than FG in you! Rachel really nailed it putting you into SC rather than FG. Very interesting, I'd love to see more of this kind of thing and how you've applied them! :)
Yes I tend to agree. I don’t see enough boyishness, big eyes pixie look or the short bones of a gamine with Audrey.
? Rachel didn’t use the kibbe system?She creates her own system just using the face. I didn’t see anyone on the video actually call her a Kibbe soft Classic?
@@hallievanoutryve3109 Yes, but Rachel put Audrey in what are very close to SC lines, which looks much more harmonious to me than the FG lines. Didn't say Rachel used Kibbe, this was my own assessment of the situation.
SarahJuliia Studio thanks for your reply, Sarah. I didn’t even notice that it was one of the stylists, I was replying too!
Totally agree. I don't think Audrey has any yang in her lines, only moderate/classic lines and a bit of ying
I think they all did very well. The first one had great ideas but I don’t think you came up with her suggestions. Perhaps you should have purchased what she suggested and then returned it if it really wasn’t something you wanted to add. The second and third were exactly correct and you did a good job replicating what they suggested. The last one was also nice. I would have enjoyed seeing what she would pick for you. I did like your choice. I liked this video.
My thoughts exactly. The first analyst made a big deal about COLOR, which didn’t come through in the recreations. I would have been happy to wait a little longer for a video that more fairly represented each analyst’s suggestions.
I agree completely! I was like “you have missed her point entirely...”. 🤦🏻♀️She wanted to tell you (though it was buried deep in Yin and Yang stuff) that you can still dress in classic style but by employing the moderate use of some bolder color it would be less boring. 🌈
I would have really liked to see the color as well. I think the jewel tones she choose were reasonable for a more minimal wardrobe and would work well with dressy and casual outfits.
I also don’t think you came up with similar choices from the 1st suggestions. This is meant only as helpful input, but the long pleated skirt is not the right style for your short and frail frame, and the white v t-shirt really was a poor choice. My mind’s eyes translated the suggestion which would look very lovely on you as a slip skirt that is soft & slightly flowie and falls below your knees but not all the way to your ankles. The contrast of the white v neck t-shirt wasn’t good.... Look for something much softer with a slight drape around your neck and made of a soft feminine fabric. The sleeve should also have a soft drape - wether short, 3/4, or long.
The other choices you made were very nice... I loved the neutral skirt & top with matching pointed heels... Really a very attractive look on you!!! The black jump suit was very nice as well. I liked your hair with the side part pulled into a fluffy full pony tail. I also like your hair down.
You have a very demure and gentile demeanor and are a lovely sweet young woman.
Yes. What is the point of hiring a body type expert and then dressing how you personally prefer anyway?
My favorite was the long cream colored skirt with matching cardigan. It really made you look tall and elegant.
I love this. It's a great example of how we shouldn't focus on who's right and who's wrong, but on the beauty of being different and having different perspectives. It's very respectful and nice to watch.
Hi Audrey, this is a fantastic video and the whole experiment is very interesting. I think the third looks (clueless style with shorter skirt and blazers) are the ones that did not look the best on you, as they make you look like a very young girl who is trying to look older. However, the last ones were perfect, especially this nude outfit with the pleated skirt and cardigan: the color suits you so well, and you look so elegant and feminine in it. Really a winner. I would really be interested in a series of videos with capsules and your analysis for each recommandations. You've done a great job in articulating the whole approach and process, and seeing it all come alive with examples is excellent. I truly enjoyed it.
Oh, boy, the outfits from the last lady were right on. I think the ethereal idea really added the extra and needed piece. The dresses fit that so well. The jumpsuit though looked so sophisticated without looking stiff. My idea about this is - often people wear clothing in ignorance and only because they like the pieces. Sometimes an uneducated eye doesn’t see what the world sees and is blinded by what they like and not how they look in the pieces. I hope this makes sense. I think most of us want to look slimmer, taller, and attractive and color blocking, for instance, is really tricky if that’s your goal. This was such a fun vid and thank you. Years ago I took a 3 day class that dealt with personality, body shape, color and it was one of the best things I have ever done. People don’t often mention neck areas and that is so important to those of us with no necks. When I was young, I never could figure out why I didn’t like how I looked or felt in my turtleneck cashmere that I had painfully saved my babysitting money for. Now that sounds elementary but when I went to that class and realized that my neck wasn’t made for turtlenecks for many reasons, and I should switch to V necks or horseshoe necks even when everyone else is wearing Tnecks. I have saved myself so much time and money shopping and I don’t waste time on trying on pieces that I know are not what I’m going to feel good in. Enuf of my rant, loved all of this video.
@ Gayle Ritter. I'm laughing with you - I only just grasped, in my fifties, that I have a short, thick neck. Everyone raises their eyebrows when I talk about this new discovery - as if to say "but of course - we saw this all along !".
I too remember, at age fourteen, saving all my holiday and birthday money to buy a cropped, fuzzy textured, jewel blue, mock neck sweater .... and then the deflation of seeing my square, busty physique in this longed for garment !! and finding it itchy to boot. I've never forgotten that whole experience, and hopefully make fewer style mistakes with each passing decade. 👍
I agree with Rachel - your face is very feminine and graceful and I wouldn’t consider you a gamine at all. I definitely resonated with her insight better 🙂
The two middle ones were typing based on her body lines. So while yes, her face is very classic, her body is most definitely gamine in body geometry. You can be a gamine on not have the stereotypical gamine essence.
@@africandaughter3110 It's usually advised to dress for your face though. To me she a thin natural. I don't see any gamine essence at all. Someone that looks like a young Twiggy is way more gamine than her.
@@gb917 I'm thinking she should dress for her face _and_ her body. While I felt the dress fit her face it didn't look that harmonious on her body. I also think she is definitely a gamine in body type tag. She has that juxtaposition going on with her long torso vs short legs and angular shoulders with a petite frame. I agree i see no gamine essence, I'm talking about her body type. Which is definitely flamboyant gamine. Were talking about two complète typing systems. One focuses on face and essence the other is focused on body lines. She can use both to achieve the best look.
My favorite outfits are the all black with hair up and the other monochromatic beige sweater and pleated skirt.
I agree with the flamboyant gamine, Penelope Cruz as a sister body type and Audrey Hepburn as a style icon. Moreover the best style for me is from Nona, so she's definitely the best expert 100% success!
Rachel gets your essence, what you express to the world.
I feel like Frani and Rachel caught your essence best. Classic combined with softness. Loved this video.
I like Rachel's assessment. I'm not always keen on Kibbe's system although it's a great base to start. She is right that you are a mix of classic sensibility and ingenue because I feel you have a youthful feminine quality. The last looks give you a bit more movement and warmth.
But that jump suit is also great, I love it on you. Probably since it's also classic and ingenue.
Rachel's diagnosis and your interpretation of the diagnostic were absolutely perfect! Both outfits really suited you. I have been watching you for well over a year and those two outfits were stunning on you. I enjoyed this video very much! Thank you. :)
Yay!! So glad to see how this all came together. I’m about to snatch some of Nona’s recommendations for myself. 👀 Loved hearing everyone’s perspectives and adored the way you summed it up at the end there. You know yourself best. 👏🏼
Right!?! So many cute looks! You would look amazing in all of them 🤗🤗🤗 Also, thank you again! I’m now seriously considering a bob or maybe I’ll start with a lob lol thanks to you and the jumpsuit is one of my new favorite pieces 🤗❤️❤️ And I’m on the hunt for mules. Thank you again 🥰
Oh wow yes I would love to see you rocking those looks 😍😍 I loved how you describe important style points!
Wow, de last one with the flowy light skirt is so beautiful!!
I have to agree with the rest that I loved the last looks on you (styled by Rachel)! I feel like she captured aspects of you that we haven't seen before but suit you to a T! I personally love the gamine style, I suspect I'm one myself, and it suits you. But gosh that last style was so true to your hair, your posture, your personality, just so spot on! I think the more classical formal styles you usually wear are nice and correct but confining some aspect of you. That last look (cardigan and skirt) just made you look so free, so yourself, and still stylish, feminine, put together and all that you aspire! I hope you explore that style further! Wow I'm really curious now to know if there is a style I've yet to explore for myself ☺️
Every petite or short woman/person I've known has struggled with being treated as if they were " a cute little kid " & felt they were not taken seriously because of their size. I thought all the outfits looked good on you. I mean, you have a great figure for clothes & know your proportions. It's mainly a matter of deciding which part of your style personality or "essense" you want to express & feel most comfortable/appropriate expressing in any given situation. I think most of us are probably a mix since we must juggle our professional & private lives & are always pulled between what's practical for our lifestyles & what looks good on us/expresses who we are. ( I would love to dress as a gamine since that look feels like the inner me but unfortunately that's not the body I have lol) I get a strong Lady Vibe from you & thought the last outfits you wore looked amazing. But Idk how practical they'd be for you for everyday or if you'd enjoy dressing so ladylike all the time. That's something you will have fun finding out 😁 I have noticed that as a society in general our day to day style of dress has gotten very, very casual even in the work place over the last 25-30 years.
Thank you Audrey! I was literally going to spend my next salary on clothes that would make me look older, until you said "don't do that!" and probably saved my life!!! Thank you for your beautiful videos and all of your well chosen references. Keep it up!
This is very refreshing. I'm so tired of body type indicators telling you to cover up everything and make yourself look like you have an hourglass figure because that's what is attractive but in reality, not many women have that figure. It should be about ENHANCING not HIDING your body type.
I discovered the Kibbe typing system a few years ago after I had developed my own typing system and it helped me put to words some of what I had observed about myself. No system is 100% perfect, of course. I still use the "outdated" shape system because there are elements of it that helped me to understand my lines in ways other typing systems do not. I've learned to adapt the ideas of several systems to make my outfits work for me, though I'm still refining the process (aren't we all?). I loved Rachel's analysis and looks the most, though I thought each of them brought out a different element that you could use in your wardrobe.
You're nearly at 500K, Audrey! Keep up the good work and supporting you always xxx
This was so cool Audrey. I have been reading Rachel's blog for years. It amazes me she typed you from facial features alone. All the ladies did a great job. My favorite outfits on you were the neutral cardigan w/pleated skirt, the black polo neck and black ankle pant, and the black slip skirt w/ the T. I can't wait to see what you decide feels best.
Audrey, I really appreciated your openness and honesty in your closing remarks. I truly believe that what we wear is not about keeping up with the latest fashions,, but dressing in a way that reflects and honours who we are. I appreciated you sharing how you weren't taken seriously, and attempted to "age up" -thank you!
The system I've followed for the last 4 years, Dressing Your Truth, has been so incredibly life-changing for me. It's given me permission to accept who I was created to be. Since childhood, others have commented that I'm too serious. Being my primary type is 4 (and secondary is 1) I now have a much better idea of my inherent strengths, and know how to express who I am through my clothes, how I present myself to the world.
Thank you again to you and your guests for the very informative video!
Flamboyant gamine! Both Frannie’s looks and Nona’s Audrey look were amazing! Especially for everyday looks. Then ethereal for special occasions.
The beige look is the best for you!
5’4 petite here too:)
You came alive in Rachel’s analysis! I truly saw your essence beautifully brought out…and I love that she kept your wavy hair down. The neutral skirt and top was so gentle and free flowing. In many ways you already embody your essence naturally.
AGREED!
I think you should definitely add more colors to your wardrobe! My definition of you as a classic doesn't resonate with me, but I agree that a dark green satin skirt and burgundy pants could be amazing on you. Do you know the vlog Merriam Style? She does an amazing job on body lines (transformed Kibby idea) and perfect color! I love her channel and it would be interesting to know how she would define you and what recommendations she would give.
My favorite as far as the clothes was Rachel. I felt those looks were the most flattering, maybe because they are clothes you already own and you know what looks good on you.
I like that Nona compared you to Audrey Hepburn. I could see the similiarity, very classic, very beautiful. Your hair up in a bun was the most surprising and pretty. Lifting your hair lifted your features and flattered your delicate jawline.
Weren’t the items from all 4 recommendations mostly clothing pieces she already owned? She said for Rachel’s she actually purchased that last skirt.
Loved it! It was interesting to compare how others saw you vs. how you see (present) yourself. For example, you identify with soft classic and when Elyssa typed you as "flamboyant gamine," I was like, "yes!" I also resonated with the idea of "giving yourself permission" to be who you really are. I sometimes "hide" my curves in clothes that are too big for me because I don't want to draw unwanted attention. I'm seriously considering getting typed because I've cast myself as "soft natural" when I might even be another type. Thank you for continuing to inspire us especially during these uncertain times.
Yes, I really agree with your reflections at the end of the video! Being authentic can be difficult, especially when we’re trying to “fix” ourselves to appear a certain way. I feel like I’m on the same path to uncover the essence of who I am using style as a tool. Thank you for talking about this from your personal experience perspective. As always, I appreciate your kind and graceful energy shining through 🌹 And my favorite analysis, although all were great, was the last one.
What an interesting video. I agree with Rachel’s “diagnosis.” However, fascinating, you instinctively dress yourself so beautifully. On a side note, seeing you photographed with an eye-level perspective more accurately shows your wonderful figure and height. Thank you for another great video.
I love how Alyssa refers to your 'type' as your physical harmony. Sounds so much nicer! I love that Audrey Coyne has the same earrings as Audrey Hepburn. :) I love the holistic sound of Rachel's diagnosis, incorporating a balance of more than one type of ID. The outfits incorporated more of a balance of what Audrey has found to feel most like herself.
I've had a virtual analysis with Rachel and I LOVE her system, it makes so much sense to me. Going to check out the other ladies too!
The cream outfit looks so classy and so you.
Audrey you look GORGEOUS in the black jumpsuit wow! Also LOVE your 2nd outfit from Rachael, stunning. I also agree with your summary. This is perfect timing for me, as I am right in the middle of a complete wardrobe do over. Culling, altering, finding new combinations, being more aware of styling. Love your video.
I feel the last stylist Rachel was the only one that created something really flattering to Audrey. The gamine looks were not really bad, just not great. I also felt they were kind of lazy. Petite, thin = Audrey.
Yea the 2 stylists in the middle were not very good. The jumpsuit and the all black were not flatetring. The first one and last one were good.
I think the two middle stylists nailed audreys body lines and geometry. The clothes fir her body well they just didn't take into account her face. Which makes ense since the systems they used focus on making clothes fit her body. They were good at what they did and I think they nailed it.
This was really interesting, though some of the TH-camrs went on a little bit too long so it was hard for me to focus. I agree with others that I really liked Rachel’s styling for you. The styling from all of the women had really great elements, but I think Rachel’s was the most interesting for you.
I think Rachel pegged you perfectly! When you do color blocking it emphasizes the fact that you are shorter waisted and when you picked more monochromatic color schemes it balanced your perfectly. The black jump suit from one of the other experts even confirms it.
Would have loved to see Merriam Style’s take too! Love Frani, Elyssa and Nona ❤️ I see you as a soft classic, but 🤷♀️
Way to short for that. She dresses herself well and as anyone who does they willlook closer to classic.
Jer essence is very soft classic but her body is definitely gamine. Petire in height. Juxtaposition in body lines, long torso etc
Yesterday I decided to put together a "virtual fall capsule" just using pictures. The idea was to use it as inspiration and a wishlist and I ended up pretty happy with it.
However after watching this video I realised that while it was a good foundation it didn't have enough of my personality. I like beautiful patterns, bead embroidery, draping and dream-like pieces but the capsule had very little of that. Will revise.
The last outfit is so stunning! Monochromatic, feminine and classic. ❤️
I absolutely love the last analysis and the two outfits she chose for you. They were just stunning, kind of jaw dropping. I think personality is a huge part of dressing and I dress to achieve a vibe more than anything. Also, I really appreciate when people make an effort to express themselves through clothes, hair, even perfume. Even though you may dress for yourself you also bring me joy that way.
I loved Rachel’s recommendations. I think especially the last outfit enhances your body perfectly. It looks balanced and beautiful.
Thank you for being vulnerable about this experience. I loves loved loved the cardigan and skirt Rachel recommended for you. Wow!
This has solidified SC for you in my mind. All of the FG looks suggested dont look FG at all on you. On you, they read as classic looks. Because clothes themselves don't have Kibbe IDs, it's about how they look on your body.
Yes the Flamboyant Gamine looks looked off..I cant believe the girl said she was flamboyant when there is nothing flamboyant about Audrey..She's soft..I dont think the 2nd stylist is very good
Yes! Please do a series based on each style analysis.😃 This idea of staying true to our individual essence and lines is going to make a huge difference.
Hi Audrey, no disrespect to any of these lovely ladies, but I think you do a fabulous job with styling yourself already. You know what looks good on you. I did like both recommendations Alyssa made for you the best, first one with the dark green skirt though and nude sandal block heel, instead of the black skirt and black heels.
Ooh I looooove that light beige outfit with the pleated skirt and cardigan
The last outfit was the best, I also thought the white crop top & fitted pants looked fab on you. I have followed this style theory for a while with Aly Art & Miriam Style on you tube but still feel a little lost on my own 'type'. I'll be checking out the other channels now to get more insight, really enjoyed this video 😊
Loved the second and third Nona look on you. The blazer with the mini and turtlenecks. The light blue was a surprise color and very flattering on you. The ethereal quality that Rachel mentioned was expressed beautifully with the second outfit and the flowiness in the clothing choices. Also, I love the outfit you are wearing to present this video. This is the first time I watched your videos and I have decided to subscribe. Great content!
I love Rachel’s recommendations the best. I actually did Kibbe a few years ago and was recommended and settled on FG. After a year or so I abandoned the concept entirely. When Rachel first started out I was around that as well, it was so interesting to see her concepts evolve into the system she has now. I think it is 100 percent better then Kibbe. His system might be great for some people, but a lot became frustrated and disillusioned - it is just another type of ‘box’ to try and fit into. Sorry.. I love your blog and try to keep up with all your posts. But I am very glad to leave my Kibbe experiences in the past, and will never ever return there again.
Dear Audrey,
this is such a cool idea! It's always nice to get new insights from the perspective of someone else:) You look beautiful in Elyssas 2nd recommended look😊 Also I really like Rachels analysis, her outfit recommendations and her idea of "dressing accordingly to your face" :)
This is so fascinating! I had really struggled with the idea that I wasn't feminine enough in my presentation, even though my shape was ultimately curvy and feminine looking. I struggled a lot with how to dress and finally started to find some shapes and textures that made me feel good about my shape. Some of these descriptions and tips really resonated with what I had learned for myself too. Thanks for sharing this experiment, it was really fun to watch! I learned a lot!
This is excellent! I find it difficult to look at my body and shape objectively but really enjoyed how you did it by showing yourself alongside others. Thanks for posting! X
I love Aly Art. She does the Kibbe system too 😊
The last outfit with the skirt paired with the cardigan is so chic! It looks so wonderful on you, elegant and timeless, with a softness that’s I think really works with you (as far as I can tell your personality from your blog and videos). Thank you for an interesting video.
I loved the last 2 most from rachel .. i went OMG when i saw u in all beige !! .. the 3 other styles seemed more like what u already wear .. but all 4 ladies were fun and did a great job 😍
Hey Audrey, I've enjoyed your videos for a while and I don't usually comment, but I couldn't resist with this video as it's a favourite topic of mine. I truly think you look your best in more balanced outfits because you might be a balanced/blended type. (A classic, or soft classic) I've also noticed that in your jewlery video, you didn't enjoy the large blue flower costume earrings because you felt they overwhelmed your petite frame. However I find that women who are closer to the flamboyant gamine type, can pull off larger/louder jewlery without it wearing them. In one of your outfit videos, you disliked a pair of black pants that were larger and said you preferred pants that fit closer to your body. Similariliy, you look so stunning in your understated and elegant style, which comes across in your essence also. I enjoyed this video, but definitely have to agree with the gentle classic analysis for you. ♥️
I love the idea of doing a mini capsule wardrobe based on each analysis. Loved this video. Thank you!
Worlds collide. I used to follow Elyssa back when she primarily did curly hair videos. I noticed she was moving away from that and into fashion instead. It nice to see that now she's doing it professionally!
Great thing to do I definitely think that Rachel’s choices were the very best. Those 2 outfits are truly beautiful and make you look so fabulous. She’s got you down to a T! x
The outfits from Rachel were perfect for you and we're beautiful on you!
The last diagnosis and outfits made me say "Wow" out loud!!
I loved all the various analysis and recommendations, however, as a stylist I felt that Rachel's diagnosis and suggestions worked best for you!