Over the last couple/few days, I’ve been giving my Kibbe type a real workout. I’ve been told by many to explore Soft Natural (SN for the purpose of this blog), and I have done so at length. I do like the looks of a lot of SN, but there are glaring inconsistencies in how it actually translates to my person when I try to wear it. For example, SN is meant to be loose(ish) and flowing, so I bought a waterfall-style open cardigan. Super comfortable, yes. But flattering? Eh. It kind of makes me look like a straight box with huge hips and bum. …and really, I don’t want to look like I have a huge bum and hips.
So on one of the color & style yuku boards, I posted some of my concerns. Can I really be SN when I’m so obviously short (at four feet and eleven inches)? Just how important IS height in these systems, because I’m so darned short I don’t register on most of the scales?! Can I really be SN when I seem to need a bit more structure (but not TOO much, ie: close-fitting but not cinched waist definition)? Can I really be SN when I can’t do long hair at all, and short and wavy looks SO much better?
The first person to comment suggested Soft Gamine (SG for short, and sometimes called Ingenue in other systems), and maybe a nod toward SN (which I’ve already been HIGHLY questioning).
Soft Gamine?
Huh.
Let’s check that out.
So off to the world wide web I went, looking up all kinds of information on SG, browsing through pinterest boards, and perusing forums. And a lot of it…really kind of appeals to me.
Now, I don’t entirely feel like my energy is as upbeat as SG seems to be, but a lot of the elements are those I’ve been quite attracted to. Especially close-fitting cardigans, tiny romantic details, capri pants, strappy but cute sandals. And let’s not even get started on haircuts! My absolutely, 100% favorite personal hair style is SG all the way! When I wear my hair like that…gosh, I feel so good, so alive, so like myself!
And now I wonder…is it time to give Soft Gamine a go? I think maybe so!
Here’s my pinterest board of SG styles (not necessarily colors) I’m drawn toward or think would do well on me:
Miss Kitty in Color 