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Bone Structure

My vertical line is (not your height; we're looking for how tall you
appear to be):

a. Long (People always think I'm taller than I really am.)
b. Moderately Long (People sometimes guess I'm slightly taller, but not
by very much.)
c. Moderate (People usually guess my height correctly, or aren't at all
surprised by it)
d. Smallish (People usually guess I'm slightly smaller, and my curvy
figure is more noticeable than my height.)
e. Petite (It's very obvious to everyone that I am small in stature.)

1. Dramatic
Regal Lady

Extreme Yang with sharp edges

Your position on the Yin/Yang scale is: extreme, sharp Yang.

2. Soft Dramatic
Natural with a Dramatic undercurrent

DRAMATIC PHYSICAL PROFILE

DRAMATIC

YIN/YANG BALANCE
Extreme Yang (sharp edges)


SHAPE
Shape is the key to your look. Whatever mood you want to express, in whatever situation your find yourself--work, play or glamour--keep your shapes sharp and geometric. Triangles, rectangles, and anything sculpted, sleek, and elongated with crisp edges.
Avoid: Anything rounded, swirled, or overly draped. Also, anything delicate intricate or overly fragile. Ornateness translates into "fussy" on you.


LINE AND SILHOUETTE
This goes hand-in-hand with your shape. Long, vertical lines are essential. Always straight, with elongated draping that is sleek, is your version of a "soft line".
Avoid: Soft, flowing lines (too matronly on you). Unconstructed silhouettes (sloppy on you). Broken or horizontal lines (not elegant enough for you).


FABRIC
Fabrics that hold a defined shape are necessary. Moderate to heavyweights are best, with a matte finish and smooth surface. Textures should be tightly woven and shiny fabrics should be very stiff and ultraglitzy. Italian tweeds, thick gabardines, twills, faille, stiff brocades, and heavy satins are a few examples that will tailor best for you. Keep in mind, however, that occasionally lightweight fabrics can work, if they are extrastructured in the design of the garment.
Avoid: Overly sheer, lightweight fabrics that float. Also, in most cases clingy fabrics are extremely unsophisticated on you. In addition, extremely rough textures that are thick and heavy will overpower your sleek body.


DETAIL
Detail should always be clean and minimal to complement your sculpted, chiseled look. Bold, sweeping geometrics, angular shapes, and sharp edges are called for.
Include: Square, sharp shoulders (shoulder pads are esstential in every garment you own, without exception)
Clean, angular necklines (plunging V's, skinny turtlenecks, high Mandarins, slashed collars, halters, man-tailored, etc.)
Anything tailored (crisp cuffs, sharp pleats, sharp lapels, etc.)
Avoid: Small, fussy detail. Overly ornate or intricate detail (ruffles, lacy frills, feathers, frou-fou, bows, tucks, gathers). Overly unconstructed detail (sloppy necklines, shapeless or oversized sleeves, etc.).


SEPARATES

Your look does not include an obvious use of separates; keep individual pieces blending together in an artful way for elegance. You are striving for a head-to-toe ensemble effect, not the "mix 'n match" approach!
Jackets: Jackets should always be tailored and sculpted, with very defined shoulders. Generally they should be long (ending at the mid-thigh area), although a very sleek, Italian-style might be cropped (be sure this has an extremely sculpted, streamlined shape). Double-breasted could be another choice.
Avoid: Overly flouncy jackets with peplums, nipped-in waists, and fussy touches such as shoulder tucks, ornate buttons, and tapered sleeves. Overly shapeless and boxy jackets.
Skirts: Should be straight and long. Minimum length: two inches below the knee; maximum length: as long as you dare! The only flared skirt you successfully wear is one with the middle section (from waist to knee) sleek and straight, with the bottom piece flaring our gently. Likewise, all pleats should be stitched down through the hip area.
Avoid: Full skits, gathered waists, draped and shirred shapes.
Pants: Should always be straight and man-tailored. Deep pleats are a good touch, as is a long hem, gently breaking the shoe.
Avoid: Drapey and clingy pants that taper at the ankle. Oversized, baggy shapes.
Blouses: Tailored and sleek-never flouncy or frilly or oversized and shapeless.


Sweaters: Lightweight, elegant knits. Skinny, ribbed knits. Long cardigans or pullovers with sharp shoulders.

DRESSES
 Dresses should be elongated and sleek, the more tailored the better. Again, sharp shoulders are essential. Coatdresses, chemises, and very narrow bias-cuts work well. Waist emphasis is reserved for use with very wide, geometric belts. Dropped waists and no-waist styles are elegant when the shape is kept narrow.
Avoid: All flouncy styles with flowing silhouettes, fitted waists, and fussy necklines. Shapeless, unconstructed styles.

COLOR
Always think "head-to-toe" with your color schemes.
The deepest colors that complement your coloring are best. Dark neutrals are especially effective, and color combinations should be bold, but elegant. Combining bright shades with dark shades achieves this with ease. Pastels can be stunning if you create an entire ensemble. All monochromatic schemes are excellent.
Avoid: Multicolor splashes and a mix 'n match approach to color.

PRINTS
Prints should be bold and geometric; stripes, zigzags, asymmetrics, and irregular shapes. Bold color combinations and high-contrast blends work best. Think "Picasso," and strive for a contemporary feeling.
Avoid: Watercolor print, florals, soft swirls, and overly "cute" animated styles. Small, symmetrical prints are also to be avoided.

ACCESSORIES
All accessories should be crisp, sharply tailored and angular with geometric shapes. Keep everything sleek and contemporary in feeling.

Shoes: Should be tailored and angular. High, straight heels, crisp soles, and elegantly tapered toes.

Bags: Should be crisp and geometric. Angular envelopes, clutches, or structured briefcases.

Belts: Should be bold and wide. Leather will be stiff and shaped. Metal belts will be sculpted and quite large. Buckles are always geometric/asymmetric. Hip belts for dropped waists are best.

Hats: Should be crisp and geometric and man-tailored with wide brims and sharp edges.

Jewelry: Should always be sleek and elegant, with an emphasis on bold, modern shapes. Thin, sharp pieces are good choices, as are avant-garde works of art. Asymmetrical shapes work well and pieces should be large, but on overly bulky.
Avoid: Delicate, antique jewelry. Extra-glitzy costume jewelry. Heavy chunky ethnic pieces. Small, symmetrical pieces.

EVENING WEAR
Geometric shapes. Elongated vertical lines. Hard metallic fabrics. Smooth fabric. Sculpted trim. Angular necklines. Should emphasis.
Slinky sheaths
Tailored dinner suits
Long gowns with sharp shoulders, halter necklines, and jackets
Evening pants with tailored jackets

HAIR
Hair should always be sleek and sculpted, usually swept off the face to emphasize your chiseled bone structure. The shape is always geometric.

Avoid. Overly soft, coiffed, or wispy hair (there is nothing more aging for you than this look!) Soft hair hanging in or covering your face (fluffy bangs, feathery sides, etc.)


MAKEUP
Makeup should emphasize your angles and chiseled features. A
high-contrast look is best with smoky eyes, contoured cheeks, and deep lips played against a background of neutral skin.
Avoid: An overly soft, "watercolor" effect (it will be unsophisticated as well as very aging and matronly.

HAIRCOLOR
Should be vivid and distinct whatever the hue (blond, brown, red, or black) or intensity (light, medium, dark) You do not highlight well because this process mutes the intensity and results in a washed-out look. Never try to "soften" your haircolor. This is the single most damaging thing you can do to your look, and it will be extremely aging on you. Overall color processes are best for the rich type of color you need.

DRAMATIC

Prime Celebrity Example: Joan Crawford


Your position on the Yin/Yang scale is: extreme, sharp Yang. You are a woman of majesty and mystery, a striking and imposing figure capable of inspiring awe by merely entering a room. Bold and charismatic, you were born to lead. The world listens to you with respect. Your opinions carry great weight with others simply because they come from you!


Your energy is direct and forceful, not in a harsh or dictatorial manner, but simply strong and clear. It's second nature to you to exert authority, and you can bet that if there's a crisis, you'll find yourself automatically assuming control. Your strong sense of truth, paired with your ability to see straight to the bottom of all matters, easily bypassing any surface subterfuge, is the hallmark of your very soul!


As soon as we realize the depth of your intelligence, we are most eager to follow you "straight into the cannon's mouth," if necessary! Such is the charisma you are capable of exuding. The world is constantly on the lookout for heroes, and you, my dear friend, seem to be the very personification of the word!


Others may sometimes view you as somewhat cool and aloof with nerves of steel. Nothing fazes you -- or so it seems. That's why we are so ready to hand over power and responsibility to you on a silver platter! You'e a natural to be the head of anything -- a department, a corporation, a law firm, a small business, or even a country! (Don't be surprised if the first female president is a Dramatic!) You need to be in a situation where you can exert your natural sense of power with ease, and where your original views are able to flourish into the dynamic source of energy they truly are.


It's also likely you'll find yourself in the role of producer in one way or another. This could happen literally in the worlds of film, television, or theater or you could simply find yourself serving as chairwoman of every organization, charity, or benefit that can rope you in! Whatever your field, your career has the potential of being glorious and ground-breaking. Since stereotypes crimp your free-wheeling style, you're bound to break all the rules whenever you find yourself toiling.


For this last reason, you may ultimately find you're happiest and most fulfilled when you either own our own business or work at a company that gives you a great deal of freedom and responsibility, as well as room to create and implement. Risk-taking is an integral part of your basic nature. You are capable of making multimillion-dollar decisions without batting an eyelash while others would be reaching frantically for their ulcer medicine.

In the area of entertaining, you tend to go for the "all or nothing" school of partying. A soiree at your place will always have a theme, even if it's not announced to your guests. You're just the type to host a dinner/dance in your penthouse apartment and request that everyone wear only silver and white. As the guests arrive, they'll enter through billowy yards of sheer, gauzy linen covering everything in sight as if they'd stepped into a Salvador Dali-inspired Moroccan fantasy! As they proceed onto your terrace, the vision becomes even more surreal, with silver-sprayed palms, glittering cages of creamy-turtledoves cooing gently, and profusions of imported lilies dotting the landscape. The entire scenario was designed simply to cool and soothe the spirit on a sultry summer's eve!


Chances are, if you don't have the time or inclination to put the effort into creating a truly memorable evening, you'll choose not to entertain! You'd rather take your friends to a favorite bistro than slap together an evening without utilizing your total creativity and inspiration. That's the fun part about it for you in the first place!


An interesting side note to your very visible drive, ambition, and power is the fact that you are an extremely private person as well. Sometimes the world mistakes your natural reserve for haughtiness, which always surprises you, and comes as a bit of a painful jolt. You think of yourself as merely intensely contemplative -- "so where's the crime?"

To others, however, you run the risk of seeming imperially superior and narcissistic if you don't remember to include us in your presence. We are so intrigued by your mystery that things which seem insignificant to you are magnified to us. Gestures as simple as a kind glance, a smile, or a word of praise can take away any brusqueness or self-righteousness on your part, and tell us that you do, indeed, value our addition to your life. It's truly unfair for you to be reacted to as if you are cold, for you are excruciatingly sensitive!

You never accept things at face value, or for the sake of mere tradition. You are willing to tackle the seemingly insurmountable without giving it a second thought as soon as you are convinced you you have discovered a better way. You are progressive in thought, always searching for growth, whether it be financial, social, intellectual, or spiritual. "Onward and upward!" is your battle cry, and "forward motion" your constant direction. Streamlined and efficient, you are the epitome of the Contemporary Woman. Only in recent history have you emerged in all your glory.


Physically, you are like an art deco building, smooth, sleek, urbane, and utterly sophisticated. Your sharp angles and chiseled features are the outer manifestations of your strength, charisma, and powerful energy. As physically imposing as a statue of a Greek Goddess, you have been given the most Yang of physical gifts so the world can clearly appreciate your dynamic nature.


To express your extreme, sharp Yang total essence, we want to develop an appearance that could best be described as: Regal Lady.

By showcasing your extreme, sharp Yang in all the elements of your appearance, we are striving to fully express your total majesty. Geometric shapes are the key to visually capturing your essence in your appearance. Everything that goes into creating your look should take its cue from your powerful inner energy and angular physical form -- from the sleek shape of your geometric hairstyle, to the sculpted contours of your high-contrast makeup, to the architecturally sharp silhouette of your clothing and accessories.

The result? Your charisma and power are clearly expressed in the most natural, seamless manner possible. Not only have you become the most stunning and striking woman you can be, you have also expressed your heart and soul in your appearance. And indeed, my dear, regal, charismatic, statuesque Dramatic friend, that is the very point of your metamorphosis! You are truly an original masterpiece, as priceless as a Picasso. When you are on display in all your natural Dramatic glory, the world values you as the majestic work of art you truly are!

DRAMATIC CELEBRITIES

The following list is meant to help give you a clearer picture of what a Dramatic can be when she is visually defined. It is not meant to suggest that the women included always dress to their best advantage, so please be careful when you view pictures of them. Because each human being is truly an individual, all Dramatics have unique qualities that set them apart from everyone else. Therefore, concentrate on discovering the continuity that ties these celebrities together. I think you'll find they each share a stunning and majestic physical beauty (made up of a sharp physicality) combined with a very bold and charismatic inner power.

Joan Crawford, Greta Garbo, Lana Turner (была по ошибке, убрали), Lauren Bacall, Rosalind Russell, Lena Horne, Alexis Smith, Katharine Hepburn, Maggie Smith, Faye Dunaway, Kathleen Turner, Jamie Lee Curtis, Barbara Carrera, Connie Selleca, Sheryl Lee Ralph.


Все официально типированные Кибби звезды

Soft Dramatic


YIN/YANG BALANCE
Bold Yang with a pronounced Yin undercurrent. Yang is dominant; Yin is secondary.


SHAPE
Bold geometrics with soft edges. Oversized ornate shapes.
Avoid: Sharp-edged geometrics. Small, delicate shapes. Symmetrical shapes.


LINE AND SILHOUETTE
"T" silhouette: broad shoulders with an elongated vertical that is draped. Bold, sweeping lines. Draped, flowing lines.
Avoid: Stiffly tailored lines. Broken, staccato lines. Overly fitted, fussy silhouettes. Wide, shapeless silhouettes.


FABRIC
Lightweight fabrics that drape easily and flow gracefully (silks, crepe, challis, handkerchief linen, jersey). Soft and plush textures with a deep pile. Shiny fabrics.
Avoid: Heavy fabrics that create a stiff shape. Rough textures.


DETAIL
Bold, oversized, and ornate. Broad shoulders (pads with soft edges are best). Soft, draped necklines (may be high or plunging). Lavish trim (beading, applique, oversized bows and jabots, deep and soft pleats of folds, etc.)

Avoid: Small, delicate detail. Sharp, severe, or crisp detail. Minimal, simple, or plain detail. Symmetrical detail.


SEPARATES

Your separates should artfully blend lush textures, rich colors, and luxurious prints, so your elongated line will not be disrupted. You are always striving for a head-to-toe "ensemble" effect, never a mix-and-match look!

Jackets: Broad shoulders, long lines (mid-thigh area). Lightweight, draped fabrics. Lightly structured or unconstructed. Soft draped detail (lapels, pockets, etc.)
Avoid: Stiffly tailored jackets with sharp edges. Traditional blazer jackets. Short, cropped jackets. Delicate, fitted, or fussy jackets.

Skirts: Skirts should be straight, long (mid calf) and draped. Short skirts (knee length) may be paired with a long jacket, sweater or top. Detail should be elongated (shirring, soft folds and slits)
Avoid: Full skirts except on certain dresses (see dress category). Wide, unconstructed skirts. A-lines and sharp pleats. Overly fussy and fitted skirts with delicate detail (gathers, tucks, etc.; plackets, etc.)

Pants: Pants should be straight, long, and draped. Detail should be soft and elongated (deep pleats, shirring, softly draped cuffs, pockets, etc.)
Avoid stiffly tailored pants. Wide, unconstructed or baggy shapes. Overly delicate detail (pegged legs, fussy gathers, small trim, etc.)

Blouses: Blouses should be soft and draped with broad shoulders and draped necklines and sleeves. Detail should be elongated and soft. Ornate detail should be very oversized and lush (large bows, or jabots, sheer lacy trim or sparkly applique). Fabrics should be lightweight, very soft, or very shiny.
Avoid: Sharply tailored blouses. Plain blouses. Delicate, fussy blouses. Wide, unconstructed or shapeless blouses.

Sweaters: Soft and clingy knits with draped necklines. Plush knits. Draped knits. Broad shoulders and an elongated waist. Oversized patterns or trim, especially ornate or sparkly.
Avoid: Rough and heavy knits. Skinny, ribbed knits. Short styles, including crewnecked, shetlands, cardigans, and cropped sweaters. Wide, unconstructed styles. Overly delicate, fussy trim. Overly fitted styles.

DRESSES
Dresses should be elongated and draped, with broad shoulders. Detail should be oversized and ornate (shirring, trim, etc.). A dropped waist is best on dresses, but an exaggerated waist is also effective when combined with very broad shoulders and a full, sweeping skirt. Narrow, clingy shapes are basic.
Avoid: Sharply tailored dresses. Shapeless, unconstructed, or wide styles. Flouncy styles with delicate or fussy detail. Overly fitted and nipped styles.

COLOR
Your use of color should always be bold and dramatic, never dull. You shine in original color combinations that emphasize bright/dark mixtures. Pastels can be extremely elegant if your execute them in head-to-toe sweeps. Monochromatic schemes will generally require some vivid accenting in the accessory department.
Strive for a very polished, ensemble approach to your use of a palette.
Avoid: Multicolor splashes and mix 'n match approach.

Prints:
Bold, wild, and ornate shapes. Splashy watercolors. Oversized and abstract florals. Animal prints. Irregular shapes with soft or rounded edges.
Avoid: Sharp geometrics. Small, symmetrical prints. Delicate, fussy prints. Animated, "cute" prints.

ACCESSORIES
Shoes: Tailored and angular with tapered toe and heel. High, narrow heels are best. Bare styles also excellent.
Avoid: Chunky styles. Overly delicate styles with excess trim.

Bags: Softly rounded shapes in over-sized styles. Exquisite leather or fabric. Very slim briefcases. Ultraornate evening styles.
Avoid: Plain, symmetrical bags and small, delicate styles.

Belts: Should be bold and wide, of supple leather or special fabric, with large and ornate buckles.

Hats: Should always be theatrical and glamorous, emphasizing rounded shapes and ornate trim. Should be large and oversized.

Hoisery: Keep you stockings ultra-sheer. Your strong vertical line is best emphasized by blending with both your hemline and your shoe. Always blend with the shoe. Very lacy or ornate textures are wonderful for evening.

Soft Dramatic

Your position on the Yin/Yang scale is: bold Yang with a pronounced Yin undercurrent. Physically, your bone structure is large and angular (Yang), but it is softened by a fleshy body type and full facial features, particularly evident in your large eyes, and full lips (Yin). Innately, you are bold, charismatic, and creative (Yang), while at the same time you are also sensual, charming, and receptively accommodating (Yin). Overall, Yang is definitely dominant; Yin is secondary. Both are present in your essence, and both must be visually expressed for your appearance to be accurate and exciting. Just make sure you keep them in proper order.

You will definitely want to read both the Dramatic and the Romantic sections of this book, and you will find yourself identifying at times with elements of each. However, please remember, you are not an equal combination of the two categories.

Always bear in mind that you are a Dramatic first and foremost! Your Romantic undercurrent should be used in small doses to soften the overall effect of your appearance in a sensual and glamour manner. It is not a substitution. It is an addition to express that extra bit of Yin present in your being.

To express your bold Yang/extra Yin total essence, we want to develop an appearance that could best be described as Diva Chic.

Your silhouette is bold and sweeping composed of strong geometric outlines that are softened by narrowly draped and flowing lines. Your accessories and detail are oversized and ultraornate. Shoulders should always be strong and broad, and there should be an emphasis on a strong vertical line, head-to-toe. A "T" silhouette is your most successful basic statement. An important addition to this outline is your use of lightweight fabrics. Heavyweights will be stiff and unbending on you, and when they are executed in the shapes you wear, they will completely overwhelm you and seem quite graceless.

• Have a boyish figure 
• Have small hands and feet, or a delicate bone structure
• Be overly petite, or small in stature, with short limbs
• Have delicate or small facial features
• Be symmetrical in body type or facial characteristics

Shirley MacLaine

FLAMBOYANT NATURAL

Strong Yang with Blunt Edges

No one will be identical in looks, but the similarities you share are in the soft blunted yang physical attributes. You also mentioned you have square shoulders.

For this category it states that texture in all weights from very light to very heavy is the most exciting way to express yourself through fabric. A rough surface is always preferable to a flat surface.

Very shiny fabrics are excellent for evening, if the weight is kept to the heavy side. All leathers, suedes, and plush fabrics are excellent.

Elongated vertical line with strong shoulders as the basis of your ensemble. Artfully mixing textures is especially effective.

Jackets should be long, unconstructed and loose. Length should be from top of the thigh down (never shorter). Monochromatic schemes tend to be a little dull on you, although you may want to go with one major color that is accentuated by another bright shade.

Shoes tailored and angular, but have soft edges instead of sharp ones.

Hair should be loose, relaxed and free. A tousled effect is best, so layering is always called for. If you hair is ultrafine, thin, and wispy, you look best with a shortish cut that is layered around the face to create the illusion of volume. The outline is geometric, but the edges are softened by the layering. If your hair is thick, you can opt for a wilder, "lion's mane" effect if you wish, but layering is still important.
Avoid: All severe geometrics. Blunt-edged symmetrical cuts. Boyishly cropped cuts. Overly ornate, teased or coiffed hair. Smooth sleek styles.

Skirts should be long and straight but not severe. Slits, pockets, kick pleats, plackets, etc., are good, but any draping or shirring should be kept low and loose (from the hips down), and no detail should ever inhibit mobility.
Short straight skirts are fun and funky -- but worn with oversized tops.

Hemlines are longish on straight skirts and should fall at the top of the calf of longer. Hemlines on full skirts are uneven and should be very long (bottom of the calf is the minimum length).

Lipsticks should usually be matte, although the lightest shades may have a slight frosting.

Dusty (also known as Summer) Lipstick: Deep Rose, Rosy Red, Soft Fuchsia to Medium Pink

Rich (also known as Autumn) Rich Copper to Mahogany, Tomato Red, Terra Cotta to Deep Honey Beige

Knits should be thick, rough, bulky, heavy, or ultraplush. Skinny and ribbed knits are possible in oversized garments. Loosely woven fabrics.
Avoid: Ultrasheer, flimsy, or clingy fabrics. Stiff, flat fabrics. Tightly woven fabrics. Delicate, shiny fabrics.

Necklines should be loose and open, always unconfined (boatnecks, camisoles, simple slashes, oversized cowls, open notched collars, etc.).

Waist should be elongated. A dropped waist does this best, although a "bloused-over" effect at the waist is also possible. Be very careful with waist emphasis. It is rarely helpful to you, even if your waist is small, because it destroys the strong, vertical line that is the core of your silhouette.

Gathers, folds, sashes, etc., should be ultra deep and long--asymmetrical in shape, and low on the body--preferably from the hips down.

Pleats should be soft, low, and deep (inverted or kick-style, or stitched down through the midsection).

Trim should be bold, oversized, and asymmetrical or clean and minimal.
Avoid: Sharp, tailored detail. Severe, geometric detail. Small, symmetrical detail. Ornate, intricate detail. Animated, "cute" detail (perky and crisp).

Pants: Pants should be roomy and full. Man-tailored styles that are slightly wide and relaxed in construction. Deep pleats, full pockets, and wide, soft cuffs are excellent detail, as are pocket-flaps and plackets. Satiny evening pants that are wide and full are also excellent.
Avoid: Sharply tailored and fitted pants. Overly draped pants with tapered legs.

Dresses: Dresses should be bold and sweeping. Broad shoulders and an elongated waist (usually dropped) are best. They are relaxed in outline and shape, and may be either very narrow and slinky or wide and full cut. Shirring, draping, applique, etc., should be kept low and exceuted in bold, abstract patterns.
Avoid: Flouncy dresses with excess detail and ornate, fussy trim. Severly tailored dresses. Overly fitted dresses with crisp or animated detail.

Regarding skirts: Avoid long, pencil-slim styles. Short symmetrical styles. Flouncy styles. Smooth, flared styles.

Blouses should be roomy and full with simple detail and relaxed construction. Wide and horizontal cuts with clean necklines that are unrestricted are best.
Camisoles are very useful under jackets.
Avoid: Severely tailored blouses. Overly fitted blouses. Overly ornate blouses with intricate or fussy detail. Blouses with high, stiff or constricted necklines.

Evening Wear: Bold shapes with sweeping lines. Shoulder emphasis. Easy necklines. Bold prints. Glitzy fabric. Smooth fabric. Slightly plush fabric.

Ultradrapable fabric (matte jersey, etc.) Either minimal detail or bold, broad detail.
Broad-shoulder gowns with dropped waists
Widely cut, unconstructed gowns of draped fabric (matte jersey, silk, etc.)
Evening pants ensembles (long, bed jackets with wide-legged satin pajama pants, etc.)
Bare gowns with bold jewelry
Evening sarongs
Evening caftans
Evening sweater dresses with glitz


Flamboyant Natural

Strong, straight bone structure that is elongated, wide, or broad; body type tends to muscular width or sinewy length; facial bones are strong and prominent but widely blunt or asymmetrical (not narrow and sharp); facial features are strong but narrow (not round and lush).

Prints should be bold and vivid, expressed in abstract geometrics, irregular shapes, or soft-edge asymmetrics. They should also have a blended edge as opposed to a sharp edge. Color combinations should be dramatically vivid, but the colors should fade into each other instead of being crisply defined. Wild animal prints, tropical prints, and any highly original motif that is both sophisticated and earthy, with a touch of wit, may all be used with ease.
Avoid: Sharp geometrics. Small symmetrical prints. Watercolor florals. Small, animated prints. Intricate or ornate prints.


Flamboyant Natural:

Separates are extremely exciting on you and should make up the bulk of your wardrobe. A mix-and-match effect is excellent, but be careful always to maintain an elongated vertical line with strong shoulders as the basis of your ensemble. Artfully mixing textures is especially effective.

Color: Your use of color should be bold and vivid, with rich, vibrant tones the most exciting intensities for you. Wild and unusual color combinations express your free spirit most effectively, although rich neutrals in those lush textures you wear so well are also nice, particularly if you use vivid accents.

Avoid: Multicolored splashes (too perky for you). Monochromatic schemes without vivid accessories. Dull colors unless they are executed in rich textures.

Shoes and bags, coming from the Yang side, should generally be angular. However, once again we want to avoid sharp edges and keep the detail minimal. Any unstructured shapes will always work best for you.

Jewelry:
Your jewelry is one of the most important elements of your entire look. It shows your sophistication as well as giving you the chance to express your creativity. Bold, heavy pieces are essential to you. Chunky shapes that are thick, rough, or asymmetric are always necessary. "Wearable art" that looks as if you picked it up at an expensive gallery, or on a journey overseases, is excellent. (Anthing that seems as though it was designed by an artists, or creatively crafted, falls into this category as well.)
Your version of convervative jewelry is thick and chunky metal in irregular shapes or shoft-edged geometrics. Your version of glamourous jewelry is wildly executed "faux jewel" pieces--very sophiticated works of art! Funky costume jewelry is fun for you, but it's for your casual look. Just remember to keep it big and bold.
Avoid: Delicate, antique jewelry. Ornate, intricate jewelry. sharp-edged geometrics. Small, symmetrical pieces. "No jewelry" of minimal looks.


Texture, in all weights, from very light to very heavy, is the most exciting way to express yourself through fabric. A rough surface is always preferable to a flat surface.

Very shiny fabrics are excellent for evening, if the weight is kept to the heavy side (stiff satins, brocades, metallics, etc.). Daytime sheen should be in texture only (raw silk, shantung, etc.).

All leathers, suedes, and plush fabrics are excellent. Draped fabrics must be ultra-thick and heavy. Knits should be thick, rough, bulky, heavy, or ultra-plush. Skinny and ribbed knits are possible in overszied garments. Loosely woven fabrics.
Avoid: Ultra-sheer, flimsy, or clingy fabrics. Stiff, flat fabrics. Tightly woven fabrics.

MAKEUP:
Your makeup is the finishing touch for your look, providing the final bit of sophistication and the slightly exotic air for which you are famous.

Emphasize your strong bone structure and features with strongly accented cheekbones and a deep or bright lipstick. Exotic eyes with a touch of color (even a little sheer frost) will bring in the hint of drama that spells elegance on you. In the evening, you can go much more heavily into opaque frosts if you wish.