My body is quite soft and padded, despite having unusually long limbs! It's so interesting to see the common experience! Dark Winter Colors story cosmic deb extends meeting travel A question: What do you do when an iconic element of your style ID does not work for you, but the rest of the style ID does?

I also revisited the famous green dress from Atonement, which is beautiful, but I'm not so sure it actually harmonizes with her face as much as I thought it did (though it obviously looks beautiful on her) the best part of the dress is the open back and the fabric, I think, both of which have D and R elements. Sometimes my breathing even seems to get slower and deeper. Very interesting. Devaluation Of Black Womens Lives And Labor Almost Disapp All The Celebrity Couples Married In 2022, Finally, Hair Ties That Wont Damage Your Hair. I now suspect either ED or EDG though the G is in the face and not the body. Rachel has a hair post I've looked at many times, too: https://www.truth-is-beauty.com/blog/style-identities-your-best-hair -- the theme there seems to be echoing your facial lines, to create a fitting 'frame' for your face, rather than trying to use your hair as a disguise. But they are both Ingenue. Best Friend Quiz: Are You Really Best Friends? I can possibly do this depending on how soft it is, but it's not my best look. A cupcake is a delisious treat that pageant girls eat before a show? Style essences are primarily concerned with our harmonious image as it pertains to our physical features. So now I'm trying to think "Would George Clooney wear this?" (I'm usually behind the camera, not the one photographed.) I came back to this information and used it to help confirm what I was seeing. And yes, AM, there is a LOT in the NC territory. Find out your color seasonand style type! Bright Spring Colors Being blond(er) is preceived by some to be more youthfull, but which one? The moment I saw the pic, I realized the tiny polka dots on the shirt were what looked so jarring. Oh the selfie trap! In my case, I always idealized either elvish, inhuman beauty or wild, exotic, sexy beauty. And such interesting comments/considerations! I can do some iridescent and shimmer, but the rest of the E stuff is not so good. Exactly, the difference between D plus a feminine essence and E can be virtually impossible to tell apart without testing out different styles And then Classic can bring in that sense of "stillness" that Ethereal can have. Meanwhile I'd rejected it over and over because it looked so impractical to me. I assumed I was not natural - but maybe that's where the classic comes in - I need something smoother. I'm owning it: NC. It's R or E, not Ingenue. I mean, I guess the obvious answer is 'ditch that element,' but I'm curious as to *why* some elements don't work. But some things do seem to click. Apologies for the late reply, but I do agree with you that being an Ethereal or an E blend isn't required to play a period role. I think the impression created by the smiling face is most important, because our goal is to look like our most authentic selves, and I believe our most authentic selves are happy selves. For example, pure classic and dramatic make me look like a child. I've generally thought of it as "I look both older and younger than I am, simultaneously.". Or maybe at this point I'm overthinking the concept of 'category names' and should just make up words myself that connote the partially-romantic partially-ingenue ethereal classic essence that seems to be so much a part of my body that I can't bring myself to jettison one part. Anyway thanks for your help! @W. - now I'm wondering if I have some Classic, too! D hair needs to have a smooth finish and be either very short or very long. The hairstyles are such a key way to determine style ID. So what you say is exactly what I was thinking of: how some elements are good, others aren't, and so I'm wondering how to know what to pick and choose out of IDs. Is it pure Romantic or RN? Miranda, I have a somewhat similar experience--I typed as a Romantic-Dramatic (50/50 split) with a straight face on the style ID calculator. Certain things are obvious to me, others much less so. Gamine dresses overpower me with their bold, bright colors and make me look disproportionate by hugging my hips so much. I guess it makes sense that she looked beautiful in all those dresses in Anna Karenina--she has some Romantic! I think I remember something like a simple chignon? And it's funny how the tiniest misconception can throw a person off. Lightness, is what I think it is. And I had this mental block against it because I was like I don't want to BE the preppy all snobby like and such. Hi anon, I was typed by Rachel as Romantic/Dramatic/Natural and it was a revelation to me! Just like Seasons, Style IDs are sometimes impossible to guess until you try them out. The E (so I thought) reflected the maturity and femininity of my face. I see R in her anyway. Some things I thought were okay on me, after taking a photo showed how bad they looked. I also think D plus a feminine essence, when it translates to more D facial structure plus softer, more feminine fat distribution (I'm thinking Dita von Teese), can be mistaken for Natural "blunt yang." As a D, N or E you need long lines to look your best. One way I personally try to "twist" preppy style (I also live in preppy land) is to up the androgyny and play with wearing literal men's preppy clothes.

Gamine Style I cannot do pearls or twin sets, I look like I'm trying to dress like a grandma. Is the smile more important than the resting face? and that a good stylist is a far better bet. I like the idea of wild, exotic and sexy, but still struggle at times to find the right clothing, especially as I live in the countryside and a fairly casual life style. I could easily eliminate my "maybies" after I saw how something that looked okay on me looked so amazing on somebody else. You'll have a much better understanding of what fits whom. Ingenue Style But maybe my struggle with these two yin essences is related to my strong Ethereal type, and when people have said "cute" or "adorable" they just didn't know how to place non-romantic yin?

Hey Lena, While I more or less found out what looks good on me I would love to see a post on dressing down for the dressed up essences. I really struggled with this idea, because, as others have mentioned, I have been conditioned not to embrace the harshness of my D features. (And pearls - OMG just so, so, SO wrong on me!!!)

So, do you wish to know the real truth behind your face?

The more I think about it, the less I am convinced that high E is necessary to convincingly play "period" roles. W. - I think I mistake DI's extreme preciseness and masculine-feminine, mature-youthful balance with C's structure and lack of obvious signifiers of age and sex. Really nicely caps off the whole outfit! The hardest part for me was distinguishing being "used" to N/liking N and actually having N. I would look at the shape of your whole face and features, and also at your jaw/chin when you smile--is it blunt, square, round, pointy? Classic Ingenue -- The Class President, Dramatic Ingenue -- The Childlike Czarina, Ethereal Classic -- The Delicate Sophisticate, Ethereal Natural -- The Earth Goddess, Natural Ingenue -- The Outdoorsy Sweetheart, Romantic Classic -- The Sexy Sophisticate, Romantic Ingenue -- The Demure Seductress, Romantic Natural -- The Babe Next Door, Quick Tricks for Finding Your Style Identity, are easily identified by how good they look in very short cuts. You must drape the face in clothes to see the differences. Thanks. Glam. I also may be overthinking this, and virtually all of these actresses might be E blends. Perhaps she is Then I decided to double-check it, and took a pre-existing facial photo, and added the shape tool of a circle many times to two versions (one with small circles one with large) and the image with the small circles looked better. I am a tall hourglass with naturally wild, curly hair and always felt, strangely less feminine, as I wasn't cutesy, like many women. a bit other-wordly, but no gauze and no shimmer. So far, it's working. I wonder about that too, although I'm not an expert on this at all. If you have no idea where to start with your hair, skin and makeup regimens, help is just one click away. laneige ampoule As someone who is primarily D, I "should" be able to wear my hair slicked back, etc., but it is not my best look. Thanks Megan, I'll keep that in mind :) When they may actually be attractive for me to show.

Seeing George Clooney go from pretty good in classic to "Ahhhh!" But it's a fabulous dress. She has a lot of Gamine. If you do want to shorten your face there are other things you can do and still stay true to your style-ID. Ingenue/gamine influences, on the other hand, make me look either ridiculous or cute in an inauthentic way. So don't bother trying to analyze whether your chin is pointy or your nose boxy. Personally, as an R-D, I look pretty bad in the R-N styles, or even R-D-N. You might want to experiment with what happens when you make your outfits more casual--do you look better, or worse? I do find that I can handle a smattering of other styles though, and again, I wonder if that's the 'negligible' bit? And making that distinction can be easier said than done, of course! Kat, I'm thinking ECG. I suspect, also, that there are a lot of preconceptions about what does and does not look good on me that I must let go of, and start anew. Great summary Rachel! There are Are YOU a beauty pageant girl? Had a bit of a discussion about this on another blog post with other EDs. @ AM Awesome! Mine often looks bigger and blunter when I smile, especially with a closed-mouth smile. But this time, I let myself go sort of Zen-like and cross-eyed and just did a gut reaction. I'm guessing that indicates Natural, with Ethereal as a distant second possibility. I like her in more structured looks than with wavy, floaty hair. It was like with my color season: I thought I looked bad in pastels, until I realized what I was calling 'pastels' were winter's icy hues. I think it's almost helpful to completely avoid mirrors when you are adjusting to your correct lines if they contradict what you wore in the past. For myself, I had gotten really frustrated with trying to style-profile myself -- I kept going around in circles. Kat, I can't see the photo on this link: https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10155554969969802&set=pb.640099801.-2207520000.1532082056.&type=3&size=1392%2C1392 Dramatics and Gamines can also have fairly toothy grins when they smile. Body is a weird mixture of broad shoulders, thin arms and small, narrow hands, and small waist with bigger hips and thighs. Hard to tell but--a lot of people here have commented that Naturals look great with bare arms, and tank tops tend to--not always, but tend to--give off a pretty casual vibe. Dramatic Style As for Sophia Myles, I think she is E-I-C. She has this sweetness to her face, which is slightly baby-ish, that makes me think she has some sort of youthful type. I'd like to dress for my face, I just cannot seem to make up what it is that would look attractive, as I am confused. Look even on Rachel's Ingenue page - a Laura Linney type is easy to mistake for another essence, vs. an Alison Brie who is obviously Ingenue. So maybe partly C, but with dominant G? That's I find Rachel's classification system SO much more helpful. Why use a pattern, when a solid would be simpler? If you have R I think you are supposed be able to wear things on their own from the R board. In the wrong lines, I begin to look lumpen and square. Color Analysis Theory I've heard 'striking' but also 'cute' -- 'classic' but also 'unique.' Was she ever "childlike"? I was pretty with long hair. The hair advice columns often recommend a short bob for oblong faces, but that doesn't necessarily make your face look shorter. ), because the gauzy fabrics and flowy gowns look so right on her, and she looks absolutely stunning with that wavy long hair with the elaborate braids and delicate headdresses. I'd convinced myself I wasn't pretty because a lot of prep wear makes autumnal assumptions, and I was looking pretty off in navies and brick-reds. I actually look more pretty with long hair. But once you pass a line of 'also no x, y, or z' then it's no longer classic? But I have a huge, toothy smile, and also when I smile, my eyes and lips look narrower. I have been reluctant to reply to this post, but feel like I should mention my experience. Figure out what kind of IMPRESSION you would ideally like to make (cute, sexy, fun, classy). I'm so happy you've found what works for you, even though it's a mental adjustment from DE. What does the "aha" moment feel like when you are figuring out your essences? Which Bath & Body Works Hand Sanitizer Are You? This is probably a matter of opinion, sure, but I would never say that "photos reveal the truth", in fact mostly the opposite..! I have found photos equally essential with hairstyles, to the point that I do not judge a hairstyle unless I have extensive pictures (with different lenses, preferably a real camera as well as a phone, different angles and distances). Why not leave this plain? Regardless of your preference, finding your personal style is a fun (and important) process. My face turns natural when I smile, I swear. If that's not you, you're probably not very N. That's an interesting post suggestion! , All If you look better with tank tops than with short sleeves or spaghetti straps; and rolled up/3 quarter sleeves work better than long sleeves, which style ids are more likely? This really helped me to confirm that I indeed don't have much, if any, Natural (shaggy layers/messy hair are the ABSOLUTE WORST hairstyle on me, as well as big luscious curls, but I knew I didn't have any R). foot scrub herbal essence Relying solely on photos during this phase helps you see yourself as you might see a person walking down the street and try to type them (and probably would be able to do so much more easily than typing yourself). Your best features are maybe like your undertones - invisible until you wrap them in appropriate styles and fabrics. Kat, not a word from you. Much more accurate! There are so many "types" within types. Although they won't necessarily be able to pass as men, women with a lot of Natural can look like men in drag if they surround themselves with too much curl and ruffle. https://ibb.co/xzmhYTS I don't think percentage is so importent.

I realize now that I knew right off what my style was - or highly suspected it. Or perhaps that's classic (neat, tidy, considered haircuts) meets natural (low-fuss hair with a bit of tousle)? Romantic's plunging necklines? E's willowy silhouette and drape are so good for me as well. Typing myself, I picked out NCDE as well, but it only made sense in theory. It was actually Rachel's post on men's styles that got me thinking (thanks Rachel!) So I thought I might become a Natural blend when I smile. Hmm, I have to say that unlike a few other articles here, this does not really help me confirm whether I have any Dramatic (as I now believe I do) or not For example, I can pull off (very) long hair, but not short nor slicked back - but it may be because my Romantic and Ingenue essences are stronger (as combined) than my D, so they override it here.

Ask yourself: can I pull off my idealized version of beauty? Thank you, AM and Miranda! I have found this to be true (understatement). Yes, I agree completely about the opulence and the Rococo costumes being detailed but not necessarily Ethereal-delicate. I wonder if someone can answer this, ethereal tend to have long faces, but so many hair advice columns say not to have your hair if you have a long face since it emphasizes the longness of your face, and moves away from the ideal of the oval face. I hope this helps! So I definitely wouldn't rule out Gamine or Romantic based on this, but based on looking best in tank-tops, it may be more likely that your Natural is higher than your Gamine or Romantic. I was so worried I'd be seen as frivolous asking about it. Or is there an instant "I look so much more beautiful" and you pop? Gamine is too sharp, bold, high contrast for me but Ingenue on it's own is too sweet and young. I look best in very skinny jeans or short shorts, fitting top and tailored demin jacket and I can wear shorter hair (I actually never received more compliments than the time I had a pixie cut) but I had to make sure to keep some volume at the sides. A photo taken by a friend (not a selfie, that flattens you too much) from a short distance away gives you a better look at how something looks from head to toe. My youthfulness came from I, and the masculinity came from D. (At least, if I've got it right now!) Take the ESSENCE Beauty Box quiz to find out what your beauty personality is Au Naturale. Womanliness though, I can visualize that as the base to ground and grow up the look.

Oh this is such a helpful page! I think, after having incorrectly typed myself and then looking at a lot of famous examples, that I can see the difference, but it's hard to define. I don't remember why I first thought I had a lot of G, but I think I noticed that I had youthfulness and masculinity. I agree about the Atonement dress but do remember always appreciating it the most from the back/side rather than from the front. So I ended up thinking 'I have no natural' instead of, 'I need to balance natural.' In all fairness, instead of "you can probably rule out Dramatic" I think this should say "you can probably rule out Dramatic *as major essence*", or something the like. I love Ethereal aesthetic, and I could have sworn I was mostly it, but it simply looks off on me, too delicate. So I'll try and play with that. when shopping, where W = why? "An extravagant circle is the defining shape of Romantic, and Romantics look great with these circles near their face." I find the combo of Ingenue and Gamine interesting too. Avoid middle part, add volume at both side of the face to broaden it and use the right earrings to make the face look wider. "Demure" or "fresh" is a better description of my Ingenue qualities, which are starting to look younger the older I get (if that makes sense). Ethereal Style

My face is rather R when it is resting, but when I smile.I fit the criteria of Natural (big time)I have a large, very toothy smile. Women with a lot of Natural are also often compelling with very bare arms and legs. Or Romantic; Romantics look good in styles that show off the wrists. * But while I can wear a lot of things reasonably well, I realize it's only because they fit my body. I don't know what her style ID is though. which is patently not true. I can pull off a little bit of ethereal (it makes me look super tall) if the portion of the dress closest to my face has -- you guessed it -- simple and clean lines. That is another Miranda, but I jumped in here late so I am Other Miranda *for now* ;)

Also important is to ask people that do not follow the idea of forming every woman to a feminine hourglassy shape or hide what is not the idea of common beauty. It's hard to separate personality, too. In the right lines, for exactly, I have an oval face and strong bone structure. You can also do what I did -- find out what style of dress each type wears, visit a department store, and try them on. Whats your opinion on classic id and sleeves? Also, the more blond I go, the more compliments I get. Or the RNG board? I excluded N because I found that big, boxy sweaters, chunky knits, and any kind of loose, baggy clothing just doesn't work on me. Rachel, do you mean :extra large hoop earrings? Makeup Shimmery ethereal metallics and light, low-contrast colors schemes work well (though I wonder if that's my LSu influence?). BAD. (After a month or so of experimentation, this obviously did not turn out to be my best look, but it's a look I love on others!) So, a couple thoughts I had: I think this is why NDCE are so confusing. I'm going to find way to sneak in some funky, subversive, gothic elements because that would be FUN. ;) Just my 2 cents. Fragrances But remember, a long face can be a part of your beauty if you happen to be an Ethereal, Natural or Dramatic beauty. I realize now that common style labels like "preppy," or say, "boho" can be very nebulous and misleading. She's extremely striking with a sculptural bob but gets a little blurry with longer, messier hair (versus Sophia comes to life). Discover yours today with our quiz and shop the. Figuring Out Your Season Every day we're serving Black women deeply. Content. If a neckline frames a face well, I find the head looks properly sized for the body, the face appears more symmetrical (even if it isn't really). Whatever on earth that means. There is another E-I-C type, Astrid Berges-Frisbe, who plays a mermaid in one of the Pirates of the Caribbean movies. I *love* Tristan and Isolde!! Don't think about how you look, don't try to define your features. Do you know these tips and tricks when it comes to beauty? Knowing that, my worst necklines were easy to spot (ruffles, plunging cleavage - high turtlenecks), as were the best: (open men's-style collars, boatnecks, moderate scoops, and crew necks.) If you're looking in a mirror, you are looking down your own reflected image. If I can't do pearls, could still be a classic? I have found for myself that a lot of hair advice columns repeat the same information -- and it's typically very unhelpful. They did not use a picture, but looked at me. I've tried and tried again - different lengths, styling, shades of white, grey, you name it. When I did the ID calculator, though, I found that I had a negligible amount of G, although the E was clearly present. Interesting observation about what happens to your chin when smiling. Putting on the right colors wasn't transformative in the sense that I had a new face. So yeah. Does Alaina Morisette have ethereal? I also think N and C are essences people dress as regardless of how flattering they are, so people identify with the styles because they're used to them, while D and E look like cool costumes in their pure form that people aspire to wear. In fact, it could be the opposite. There are few things that look truly awful on me -- and the ones that do? Let us know in the comment section about what result you got. Gamines are usually flattered by a bob, but if very short hair doesn't suit you maybe you don't have Gamine. Lately, I have been considering Natural for myself. Hm I think classic sleeves would be pretty "unremarkable," not in a negative sense, but just meaning not overly long, not having lots of details or unique shapes. I also look best with hair framing my face instead of slicked back or up in a ponytail. I took photos. However--sometimes when I see myself next to my correct lines, I'll involuntarily smile and feel joy because everything just looks so harmonious.

I appeared enormous in comparison to the print. I like being able to blend into the background. Fake curves and so on. "Blunt yang" vs "chiseled but not sharp" vs "Dramatic but softened" are often impossible to tell apart (until you drape unless you're a combo!) I think the most important thing is to have a rough idea of your Style ID. Beauty Therapy Expert Certification Sample Test, Which Urban Decay Eyeshadow Shade Are You Quiz. This is not an analysis, it's my first impression of you. I am most flattered by the classic non-sexy hourglass shape, but without a belted waist. Too many doubts here Jane, do you want to link some pictures of yourself? Once you know what makes you feel beautiful, you can rock it with confidence anywhere and anytime. Patterns are deceptively important. A long bob looks good, and I have an oval face. Why put on that embellishment? Plus those G elements?) My Dramatic-Gamine sister was offered alcohol in restaurants by the time she was fourteen, so I'll have to see if this tendency holds true and she starts being mistook for younger as she gets into her twenties ;). I don't think it is my best look, and it's definitely not "me". Maybe it was just a fit issue, but the neckline and bodice area looks too unstructured for Keira in some shots. ;). I kept wanting to see something ethereal or dramatic, or something more *exciting. This too is where Rachel's point about it being an "art" is key. People attain to be seen as beautiful and go to extreme measures to achieve this. Photos reveal the truth. And I find I can wear a lot of different styles reasonably well. Once I realized what ID covered that range of necklines (classic, with some natural influence) I was in the right area. Thank you for your thoughts. This is great, Rachel! I do not want to flatiron all my clothes or wear stuff that makes moving difficult. But it's difficult for me to say since you didn't link any pictures of yourself. In the end, their assessment of EDC did not surprise me -- that's a possibility I looked at and rejected because it seemed 'too fancy.' If you can find someone who can give you advice as to how to make something work for your own face and lifestyle and so on. (Maybe that's classic just fading away out of the picture? Oddly I looked older as a child but switched at age 18 to looking younger than my age. When I see my face next to my correct lines, I often feel sort of calm, peaceful, relaxed. I know I have youthfull essence (all my life I've been judged younger than I am). Harry Potter House Quiz: Which Harry Potter Hogwarts House Do You Belong To. Men

I'm surprised to read that Kim Kardashian has o lot of Dramatic. (Of course, this probably goes for all the other essences mentioned here, too.). Hence why draping is more important than just looking at facial features in a vacuum. In contrast, my sister's best friend from childhood is predominantly I, with no D or E as far as I can see. This female-oriented quiz has got the answer. @ Alex - so interesting! Thank you Christy, I'm glad you replied to this article. When you compare your photo to the essences, think, as objectivelly as you can, how those clothes make you look, what do they exaggerate in you. 50/50 Natural Classic -- Yep. It's mostly the minimal and almost structured style of the gown that harmonizes with her, though. Like polka dots, I look enormous and heavy in comparison to them. A small clue I had to the wonderfully crazy D-I combination is that when I was a child, when people first met me, they thought I was my actual age or older. This, as well as the awareness that I look really good in high-fashion, avant-grade styles, helped me realize I have D.