SOFT NATURAL (clothing, hair, and make up)

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Merriam Style

5 жыл бұрын

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@merriamstyle Жыл бұрын

I'm getting a lot of comments that David Kibbe has typed Selena as TR. I'm holding out hope that he will retype her. He did retype Charlize Theron from TR to FN.

@theamethyst93 4 жыл бұрын

I think waist emphasis is really important for naturals in general. Every time I wear an outfit with no waist emphasis I regret it.

@time_lapse7907 2 жыл бұрын

Same here

@nataliebutler Жыл бұрын

Flamboyant naturals rock a tent dress because their wide frame carries it well.

@eebonyhope Жыл бұрын

Yup that’s me

@tripleleotarot2416 Жыл бұрын

Fr, I look like a blob without it 😅

@theamethyst93 Жыл бұрын

@@nataliebutler that’s been the only exception in my experience.

@Shri100percent 4 жыл бұрын

This is so funny. You're telling me that the way I look my best is by not trying?? I AM DEAD I look great just normal without my hair done and minimal comfy clothes

@weekend1rocks 5 жыл бұрын

Good video, just some slight corrections: Kibbe actually recommends that Soft Naturals wear delicate jewelry and shoes and avoid chunky accessories. Chunky, heavy jewelry is more Flamboyant Natural. Also, for Soft Natural the waist should always be slightly defined (although not cinched) and wide shapeless silhouettes should be avoided. Some people are saying they must not be SN because big, baggy clothing doesn't suit them but actually it's not supposed to.

@merriamstyle 5 жыл бұрын

I see what you mean. Kibbe says in his book that Soft Natural jewelry is intricate of course, and that they should avoid severe jewelry or 'heavy chunky pieces', but I also see that he says to avoid small jewelry (which I see as more delicate). Remember, smaller intricate jewelry would be Romantic. So I took this to mean that the jewelry should be larger, but also slightly intricate (usually larger means chunkier if you google 'chunky jewelry' that's what you'd get). If SN doesn't wear 'chunky' jewelry, then it'll look too small relative to their larger bones. And yes, I agree that the waist should be loosely defined--sorry if that wasn't clear in the video! It is still only one element of the overall style.

@HumanimalChannel 4 жыл бұрын

@@merriamstyle you do mention the loosely defined waist. I finally worked put my type, SN, and this video, indeed all of the videos you e made, have been so helpful.

@ligiamonteiro0 2 жыл бұрын

I am a soft natural and I can completely relate to your remarks.

@T_i_n_c_a_n Жыл бұрын

That's interesting because I'm a soft natural and baggy/oversized clothing does suit me just fine. I think for baggy clothes to REALLY work though, they have to be taken in and loosely fitted at certain parts, especially the waist. So loose/oversized, but all the measurements (Especially shoulders) are perfectly fitted.

@carolineloop1995 Жыл бұрын

Small jewelry but not intricate.

@memo-fq3ps Жыл бұрын

Kibbe did say recently (I know this video's older, and before this, a lot of people thought Selena was a sn back then) that Selena Gomez is actually a theatrical romantic, which to me, makes more sense. Sure, some of these outfits that would work for SNs work for her here, but I think they can also work for TRs too, because I think some SN and TR looks overlap, if that makes sense. She's very petite to me, and I don't just mean that she looks short, but that she has narrow shoulders imo. Plus she has double curve, which I don't think soft naturals have.

@susanholl5994 5 жыл бұрын

I'm blown away. I wish I had this video years ago. Now I understand why my favorite clothes, the ones I have worn to bits, worked on my body the best.

3 жыл бұрын

Same. And I'm mourning the "perfect" blazer I loved to death and lost on a night out years ago even more, it was pretty much the perfect soft natural item of clothing.

@user-qp6lj6gu7s 5 жыл бұрын

Paraphrasing here but "No makeup-makeup and actual no makeup fits every type" is so true - thank you! It's like you mentioned way back that if you only think skin tight clothing look good on you it's probably because you haven't found your type yet because skin tight doesn't mess with the lines, same with makeup! I've noticed that if I only wear my SD lines, even if they might seem really out there and like they would need (heavy) makeup to compliment the look that is not the case because my face by itself already matches the lines. Of course the right colours help with looking good too without makeup.

@culturecoroner 4 жыл бұрын

M cool insight.

@xxromanovaxx6682 2 жыл бұрын

No but soft naturals can't pull off any other makeup style than the no-makeup makeup

@crazeechick81 5 жыл бұрын

I have been following my type unconsciously

@merriamstyle 5 жыл бұрын

What's your type? I think we intuitively gravitate toward the lines that we know look best on us.

@crazeechick81 5 жыл бұрын

@@merriamstyle Soft Natural I knew I had romantic as an influence in my facial features and body type but I had trouble deciding about my bones if they were dramatic, natural or classic. The first time I took it, it said I was a theatrical romantic, then I was soft classic and so finally I took pics of myself and tried again. The difference between me being a theatrical romantic and soft natural is one question ( my shoulders) lol I love chunky jewelry and loosely tucking in my slouchy tops to give waist definition. :)

@mackberg1792 4 жыл бұрын

I feel the same! Finally decided I am a soft natural and literally I’ve been doing all of this without knowing it! Haha

@Iden_Elihio_1999 3 жыл бұрын

@@noirinserenity Well do you look better in SN lines?

@Iden_Elihio_1999 3 жыл бұрын

@@noirinserenity Yes , I got 13 answer D's so it was easy to decipher that I am TR but I look alright in SN lines because they have several answer D's .... Maybe that is why it is confusing for you ......

@di3486 5 жыл бұрын

OMG YES!!!! 35 min of my body type😍😍😍Thank you so much! My hair was always the biggest hint that I was SN, long and naturally wavy, always undone.

@natarixo9965 4 жыл бұрын

That's how I was able to decide between soft gamine and soft natural too! Straight sleek hair doesn't look as good as loose, wavier hair due to the silhouette

@jpanicacci 4 жыл бұрын

Yay, YOU GO! long and naturally wavy!!! Me too... Soft Natural infomation is tough to find.

@elinljungstrom3932 5 жыл бұрын

You explain Kibbe in a better and more understandable way than anyone I've come across; not just stating which lines to wear, but exploring the thought behind why those lines work best. This makes it so much easier to understand and use the recommendations in a creative way. So thank you for this and thumbs up for the long video, the longer the better! :)

@Analysis_Paralysis 3 жыл бұрын

This video is actually the best video on the internet on Soft Naturals! :) It has taught me so much about my type...

@dawnriddle-knowlton9932 3 жыл бұрын

Well put.

@spidergirl7290 2 жыл бұрын

I'm so grateful that you haven't taken this video down!!! There is no way Selena Gomez is TR, I don't care what Kibbe says :) He is known to be biased in favor of TRs: he thinks that TR is the most beautiful type, and Selena's sweet face is easy to take one look at and want to put her in that category. But your analysis was so thorough and really proved with several examples how clothing BEHAVES on Selena, which is the ultimate proof of a person's body type! Relaxed lines look sublime on Selena; her makeup looks fussy and strange when it's sparkly; her hair with a beach body wave is gorgeous; her posture in the relaxed Natural way really suits her entire essence and personality; etc.

@catorce9027 4 жыл бұрын

I have always dressed my line without knowing. I took the test and kept getting natural (which didnt exactly fit) until a detailed Kibbe test. Soft natural is how I naturally dress! Yay!

@slightlymisdirected 5 жыл бұрын

*likes before watching because I already know how good this video is gonna be*

@Analysis_Paralysis 3 жыл бұрын

I like your nickname! 😊

@candiirabbit 3 жыл бұрын

Despite being a SN I dress rather like how people would expect Classic's to dress but I still noticed that I followed SN rules without knowing them. I always get compliments with my outfits though. I think too many people get caught up with example photos for their type's styles. A lot of example photos showcase other people's PERSONAL TASTE, as long as you understand the underlying rules, you can wear basically any style, just tweak it to fit your body type.

@maymorfer 5 жыл бұрын

Girl, your voice is so damn smooth! I love watching videos with youtubers explaining things calmly and softly. Nobody can stand those girls yelling on their videos! Thanks, ^_^

@arwenmoon9815 Жыл бұрын

Even though now David Kibbe has assigned Selina Gomez as Theatrical Romantic, I still agree that she looks stunning in Soft Natural attire. I am starting to think that he is just making up new rules because he doesn’t like how people are starting to learn for themselves and apply his methods at a higher level than he himself does. It should be a compliment to him that he started a revolution like this.

@user-io4um3ux7k 5 жыл бұрын

These videos are so helpful to fine tune your wardrobe. You and Aly Art have done a great job. One is not better than the other just different approach. I sew my clothes and now I have help picking patterns. I still need you to do a SD clothing hair makeup accessories. Thank you.

@mwyz 3 жыл бұрын

Well now I understand my sweater obsession.

@devorahann3230 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I can't seem to find enough updated info for soft natural. This is perfect for me 💚

@alicec.6195 2 жыл бұрын

I have found my body type paying attention to what doesn't look good on me. I always felt out of place with "tailored formal office" kind of clothes, specially blazers and now it makes so much sense. I always liked myself in the good examples shown too!

@travelandlaughs9281 2 жыл бұрын

Yes same here, even though the style I really love is like a London street style, bright colors and unusual silhouettes...I’ve come to terms with this fact that it doesn’t suit me and I look much better and feel much more confident when I wear clothes in the SN spectrum, particularly boho style clothes hehe. I always wondered why I looked better with my hair undone and more flowy clothing. 😂

@itsjuicenotwine 2 жыл бұрын

Yes i look extra wide with blazers lol

@conversegirl3074 5 жыл бұрын

I was torn between SN and TR before today; and while I can wear some SN things and look alright, a lot of this stuff doesn't suit me...especially not the business looks. I'd look really sloppy in those lines I think. Your type vids will be helpful for people to determine what they *aren't*, as well as help people who truly are those types. I can't wait for TR and the rest! Excellent work here, I appreciate how detailed this is.

@merriamstyle 5 жыл бұрын

So awesome that this helped you narrow down your type! Yes, I feel like SN is one of the types that people 'mistype' into. :) And this comments section sort of confirmed that for me a little bit. 'Soft Yang' is probably the most confusing thing in terms of Kibbe.

@mycolouralchemy1259 5 жыл бұрын

Converse Girl and vice versus for me 😍

@kuramacabre 3 жыл бұрын

That was exactly my struggle. I just look messy and not enough put together.

@fhqqtastic 5 жыл бұрын

I agree with all of this besides the makeup portion. Dewy vs. matte I don't believe is the issue, SN can of course look just as amazing in dewy makeup as they could in matte, it's the application that matters. In fact, I'd go as far as saying SN look better in a dewy glowy makeup than matte, as I see the matte looking a bit harsh if close attention is not given, and the glowy is very fresh, as Kibbe says a SN should be. You also mention that watercolor blending isn't a good choice for SN yet Kibbe directly says otherwise.

@merriamstyle 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for mentioning this. It can be a source of confusion for people in the future. I just looked over the recommendations again, and I definitely see what you mean. Here's my interpretation of what's going on between my examples vs Kibbe's recommendations/putting it all together: I'm not sure what 'fresh faced' really means, and it could mean something different now than it did in the 70's (maybe now, it means dewey, but in the 70's it meant powdered, who knows). But, I see that he says watercolor blending is good (but then again, it's hard to say if watercolor blending = overly blending, because I do agree there has to be some blending, otherwise it does look too severe). I show examples where overblending is clearly not good in my opinion. What do you think of the examples of Selena with dewey make up, and with the overly blended green make up that I show? I think they do not look good at all!!

@latifx3944 2 жыл бұрын

I've found for myself a satin foundation is perfect on me. Not too dewy, but not overly matte. Really powdered looks on me make me look a little sick while dewy makes me look too round in the face.

@justinemarin16 2 жыл бұрын

I agree especially because "glowy" skin tends to be associated with natural makeup. There's a difference between shiny/glowy and shimmery/sparkling. The latter involves some type of glitters which I can imagine would work against a SN. And this might be why that Met gala makeup look on Selena was not flattering.

@katli888 2 жыл бұрын

I agree with you. I personally look better with glowy skin, when my face looks matte it looks tight, restricted and actually makes me look older, I think. I also work really hard to hydrate my skin as it’s naturally really dry sooo ima stick with my glowy natural face lol

@HumanimalChannel 4 жыл бұрын

After watching videos for probably a year I finally know I'm soft natural!

@Celeste-.-marie Жыл бұрын

I'm a soft natural and glad that I have naturally wavy hair now! I tend to dress this way instinctively - just now learning about the Kibbe body types!

@reenujose4361 2 жыл бұрын

Loose waist emphasis (tucking in shirt) Open neckline Relaxed hair Every looks - Separates - all elements need not follow the lines But fitting top and bottom ✖️ Professional Blazers - Relaxed, loose waist emphasis, tailoring on cuff Belted blazer Role up sleeves (gathering - yin) Blouse - loose fabric, draped/open neckline (open, not too small bow), loose tailoring on cuff Bag - Unconstructed Jewelry - Chunky Heels - Chunky ( not too dainty, delicate), rounded shoes (not pointy) Sweater - open neckline, oversized, soft, loose, tailoring on the cuffs (yin) Tops Intricacy, open neckline, loose/flowy, light weight fabric, draped Prints - larger, more space in between, relaxed Shawls 💯 Jewelry - long, Chunky (not too small or close to neck) Elegant - Drapes (shawl type effect), Cape dress Hair - Carefree, relaxed look beach hair, beach waves, bit undone/messy, loose braids, messy bun Rounded edges VOLUME! not too manicured Make up - Matte, semi matter (not overly glowly) No sharp, delicate lines Thicker winged eye Blended eye look (not too blended) Glossy lip (not sparkly) Clumpy, oversized eyelashes ( not separated) Bags Hobo, bucket bags Large No Sharp shapes Thicker straps Jewelry Longer, Chunky Chunky bracelets Oversized Chunky hoops Higher up, choker ✖️

@TheAlchemyofMimi Жыл бұрын

Omg thank you so much for your effort in this 🥹🙏🏽🦋

@tripleleotarot2416 Жыл бұрын

You da real MVP 🥇

@lorilee1931 3 ай бұрын

Thank you.

@madisonaubrey6076 3 жыл бұрын

Hmm.. I know the baggy sweater is recommended for us, but I beg to differ. For those of us with significant curves, the chest and hips pushing the sweater out takes away our small waistline if not belted/tucked.

@merriamstyle 3 жыл бұрын

go for baggy cardigans then! and with a tight top underneath so you can still see your small waist. also remember to make sure that the cardigan is long, not cropped. same for sweaters. oftentimes beveled types (naturals) think that they aren't naturals because they say they look weird in oversized things, but it's not that, it's that they look weird in short oversized things, which will just look poofy and awful on them!! so long lines are also key.

@madisonaubrey6076 3 жыл бұрын

@@merriamstyle Quality advice per usual! Thank you for the informative response!

@lorilee1931 3 ай бұрын

Yes.

@emilyevans6989 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you so very much for this! This whole Kibbe thing finally came together when I saw MY lines and MY clothes. This was wonderful! Thank you thank you thank you!!!!

@MonkeyDLuffy-rr3wl 3 жыл бұрын

Things I love about being SN: -Mixing oversized and skintight clothes -No or little make-up -Fizzy/Irregularly wavy hair looks good on me - Thick heeled high heels -The tucking: bi vibes! Things I hate: -Drapes -Boho style -Flowy things hanging on my clothes -Soft waist emphasis (I feel like I have to show it or hide it, no mish-mash for me) -Those blazers and cardigans ( Sometimes I wear them, but I usually feel uncomfortable) -Natural colors (which are in the video-great for others, not for me: I need something colorful to match my Neutral/Winter features)

@lorilee1931 3 ай бұрын

Same here.

@EricaMorgan 2 жыл бұрын

I’m a soft natural with large bust and I find a lot of boho looks to make me look wider because they often are so loose on the bust and waist. I really need the waist definition or I look bigger.

@edenpffen 2 жыл бұрын

same it’s a struggle all i feel confident is a crop top and a flares tennis skirt due to my narrow hips but even so because i’m overweight i’m still not confident 😒

@speshulgay 3 жыл бұрын

Yup this is me and explains why I love loose clothes and look best in a loose top tucked into my waist. And I do agree I look better with my hair messy. I love the examples you gave and how you contrasted with some other types. Extremely helpful and I do love boho style already lol.

@Hannah-mu1uj 5 жыл бұрын

THANK YOU for showing actually modern-looking clothing for soft natural (really, any of the "soft"/romantic influenced body types). I am quite confused about my type (about equal B, D, E answers) but especially with the professional-wear section, you just nailed 80% of my closet and the clothing I gravitate toward. I feel like I want to call myself a TR or SD because they seem more "special," but you do a great job of showing how special soft natural is, too. Very crystalizing!

@tehkillerkela 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this! I have been going back and forth over my body type for days but I think this is it! Both times I took the test I got Romantic, and that just didn't seem right at ALL. But after watching this video, you've just listed almost everything that I feel "my best" in, right down to the makeup and hair, so I think this confirms it. I just discovered your channel recently and it has been so helpful. :D

@luizabuna 5 жыл бұрын

Great analysis! I hope you will make a hole series for all the body types in this format.

@sattvadevi 5 жыл бұрын

Hi Merriam! I wonder if you could please make a video on overweight and the types - how to recognize the types "through" the overweight (on ourselves and others) with examples from each type? That would be very helpful! And thank you for your videos, I'm always so excited to find a new one! 😊❤️🧡❤️

@andreayaya 4 жыл бұрын

You did a great job describing this type! Many of your style comments I had already discovered on my own. Your example images were great. Well done and thank you!

@cherylp7841 5 жыл бұрын

Love your videos. I am an art teacher in Southern California and I love design talk so much. You are so articulate and detailed in your descriptions. I’m really digging this Kibbie stuff!😎

@lissacroft919 5 жыл бұрын

FINALLY! Thank you Merriam! I will be ordering the look book for myself for Christmas :)

@IntrospectiveSpace 4 жыл бұрын

I only recently discovered that I am a soft natural, and wowie, does this help!!!! Thank you!

@mycolouralchemy1259 5 жыл бұрын

Finally, found myself! And my instincts re my attire are mostly right, whoop!! And relax 💕

@trebelle614 5 жыл бұрын

I love this!! Great job, I'd love to see this for the Flamboyant Gamine type!!!

@user-ex1wv7jv8l 5 жыл бұрын

Loved this video! Thank you very much it shows all off your dedication, passion and love you put on this videos. A pleasure to see them!

@j.a2775 5 жыл бұрын

I'M SO SO HAPPY, thank you so much, you and your knowledge are a blessing.

@rita6291 5 жыл бұрын

Love this video ! Hope the one for TR will be out soon with the lookbook too ! Thanks again for your amazing work

@666oddess Жыл бұрын

This is the best soft natural fashion video I’ve seen on all of KZfaq. I can’t thank you enough!!!!

@Inhalingslowly 5 жыл бұрын

This was amazing. It was like a seminar on verbalizing the style I’ve been wanting to achieve for so, so long. I have some new style icons to look to and I am armed with some new information so I can update my wardrobe!

@ProfMcGonaGil Жыл бұрын

This is so so helpful! I discovered Kibbe a few months back and I’ve been puzzled with finding my type. After watching this video, I feel pretty confident that I’m a soft natural!

@sapphireheart5757 5 жыл бұрын

I love your videos so much!! Seeing you more thoroughly dissect the lines in this way is really helping confirm that I myself am definitely NOT a soft natural... I used to be so drawn to big comfy-looking, drapey pieces but they would always end up reading kind of “potato sack” on me 😞 thank you so much merriam!! I live for these videos, you are so articulate and discerning and I love listening to you.💙and it is so cool to see your channel picking up in popularity like this, I remember when you only had two videos and that was only a few months ago!!

@Keapix 5 жыл бұрын

I definitely don’t think I’m one either, after seeing this.

@merriamstyle 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you sapphireheart! I do remember you've been around for a while. It's nice to see "long time" subscribers/commenters (and new ones too of course)--and thank you for your comments!!!

@beckyaquino5007 5 жыл бұрын

oh my gosh, thank you for this great video! 👏🏽Lots of material to go on to help me put together my newly identified body type! Yay!🎉😀

@nastia10ua 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this video! Finally I understand how does soft natural works! 🙏😘

@deadsoon 4 жыл бұрын

I've always wanted to dress similarly to how ancient greeks did- tons of draping, without looking goofy since I'm quite short. Turns out it does fit me as a SN- why is this so funny.

@micheleshertenlieb4856 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this video. I was do undecided but know I know for sure I am a soft natural!

@elym_ily 5 жыл бұрын

This is a really great resource. I love how indepth you go and appreciate very much learning about these specific terms for clothing and accessories. I'm going to have to remember bucket bag when I shop for a christmas present for my SN friend

@lauras748 5 жыл бұрын

I'm amazed. That's exactly what i love to wear and my "fashin fear"! I use to wear this very open neckline shirt with ruffle in basic color, loose blazer, skinny jeans and oversize sweater. Thank u for sharing!

@Flinabin 4 жыл бұрын

Mee too, and I love your glasses 😍.

@brghteyedangela 5 жыл бұрын

So informative! I can't wait for a soft classic video like this :)

@LIZMAC27 5 жыл бұрын

Awesome video! I'd love to see a Dramatic classic one! I really liked the other one you did between DC and FG too! Thanks for doing these!

@solstice1681 5 жыл бұрын

Please soft classic!

@laurag1611 5 жыл бұрын

Merriam, please make a video comparing Soft Natural vs. Soft Gamine body types!! ... I think it is a common confusion in many people 🤷🙋

@NisthaTrivedi 3 жыл бұрын

Same here 😁😁

@DR17dede 3 жыл бұрын

Yes me too. Is it possible to be a SN if you are ft tall?

@janedelaney4327 3 жыл бұрын

And soft natural and Flamboyant gamine - can be close also.

@jpanicacci 4 жыл бұрын

Ms. Merriam, you have nailed it. Thank you so much. Just got your e-Look Book for Soft Naturals.

@KK-hq5zu 5 жыл бұрын

I am soft natural and what you have mentioned in the video all look great on me !!! Thank you

@wayawuffin 5 жыл бұрын

oh, yay!! i'm so happy to finally have this video, thank you so much for making it!!

@Cassidy2526 5 жыл бұрын

So excited to see more of these videos for more types! Would love a theatrical romantic version but this video & any other Kibbe type is still great & appreciated to pass along to my friends with other body types ☺️ I know these videos must take so much time, effort, & skill. Hats off to you!

@elizabethflores2028 5 жыл бұрын

I haven't watched it yet but I'm so excited already! If it's as detailed as the SG one, this will be so useful to me ❤️

@sarahprince7384 4 жыл бұрын

Now I know why I never looked good with delicate winged liner and done up hair....I’ve always loved clumpy lashes on me and a more relaxed fit. Thank you Merriam

@stayathomemess 5 жыл бұрын

I've been waiting for this!!! Yes!

@OliveraK 5 жыл бұрын

This is such an informative video! I have watched it a few times and I always notice something I didn't before.

@nfischer7854 3 жыл бұрын

I’m here in 2020 getting an education. Thanks a lot, some of these things I’ve already noticed when I’m getting dressed but this really helped me hone in those key things. My whole life I want to be a romantic but I’m going try to a be more ‘elegant’ soft natural. Thanks a lot

@sylvia420 Жыл бұрын

I feel like most of these celebrities have that hourglass/balanced body. My hips are wider than my torso but my shoulders are really wide but also round. I'm 5 ft tall and have short legs

@kaydgales 5 жыл бұрын

This helped so much! I always wanted to go to Flamboyant Gamine... so SO not my body/face once I watched your videos, but I kept justifying it with the "weight gain" aspect of it and being a "clear spring" it's just easier to find clothing that matches up with it more. Once I saw the "edgy/artsy" looks, I could see that that is much more the styles that look good on me and keeps the style that I like. :)

@yourshadowgirl5036 5 жыл бұрын

I enjoyed every second of this video. Thank you Merriam :)

@AlexaLikes 2 жыл бұрын

Well darn, after all these years David just confirmed that Selena Gomez is a TR.

@beverleyheinze3840 5 жыл бұрын

Brilliant Merriam, thank you so much x

@eldiazoni 3 жыл бұрын

I love your look book! Thank you so much for putting it together.

@merriamstyle 3 жыл бұрын

aw thank you!!

@poojaasharma 5 жыл бұрын

YAYYY!! 😄 This feels like Christmas! Thank you SO much, Merriam! 💖 Loved the video! Specially the fact that you recommened "bold but a bit blended" eye makeup. Whenever I read recommendations for Naturals: they all tell you to go for a literal 'natural' look. I mean, what's the point of makeup with just that look!? I'll get the look book soon as well! Thank you!.😊

@merriamstyle 5 жыл бұрын

Awww thank you!!!

@4Distractiononly 5 жыл бұрын

Well researched and presented. You really made this video comprehensive and it's much appreciated. Your channel is great! I look forward to more.

@basiagorska3362 5 жыл бұрын

Please the same for soft classics!!

@TheAnimaAnimal 5 жыл бұрын

So I look good in everything I hate. Flimsy and flowy fabrics that get in the way, draping that distract. Pisses me off. Only good thing is looseness I guess.

@fonsineknshr 3 жыл бұрын

Same ;_; I'm ok with the elegant evening dresses and the hair, but the flowy fabrics that gets in the way and sometimes falls off my body... I hate them.

@Analysis_Paralysis 3 жыл бұрын

I also hate drapes! Wearing a draped dress makes me feel like I'm wearing a towel and I feel undressed... 😣

@edennis8578 3 жыл бұрын

In the Color Me Beautiful system years ago, the Natural type was different. Still relaxed and unconstructed, but not so much delicate, flowy fabrics or elaborate draping. The type featured textured knits and fabrics, nothing too tight or constricting, nothing uptight-looking, too smooth, or too shiny. Natural materials, like cotton or wool. Not a lot of jewelry. Imo, telling soft naturals to wear those huge oversized sweaters isn't the best idea, since curvy types need to show a waist or they look fatter than than they are. I look enormous if I don't have a waist in my clothes. Also those clothes that always look they're going to fall off are for young girls who look they're being edgy, or experimenting with their style. On a middle aged woman, it could easily look a little nutjobby, like somebody escaped a rubber room or forgot their meds. The CMB Natural type was more grownup casual, not boho at all (that was the Arty type). That's what most of the looks in this video remind me of - the Arty type.

@katarina5651 3 жыл бұрын

ikr...yeas expensive pieces on selena look great but normal pieces for peasants and especially those hideous shawls are straight horrible :D also I feel SN is more likely for young girls.

@Black.Sabbath 2 жыл бұрын

I'm so confused, I hate Soft Natural lines and I'm sure I look better in Romantic...

@tamaraarriola6582 5 жыл бұрын

Wow i am early!!! Congrats Merriam for your amazing channel!!

@merriamstyle 5 жыл бұрын

thank you Tamara!! :')

@catherineaustin5739 2 жыл бұрын

Hi, I’ve recently discovered that I’m a soft natural, thank you so much for this video it has just completely confirmed it for me. All Saints is one of my favourite brands, I always feel myself in their clothing and I even have some of the clothing shown. Free people is another fav of mine 👍

@jessicagomes4043 5 жыл бұрын

This video is so complete! 👏🏻

@brittanynicoleprice 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I finally figured out I'm a soft natural by this video.

@alexiskelley8821 3 жыл бұрын

I totally understand now why I dress the way I do! Thank you

@parepidemosproductions4741 5 жыл бұрын

I love your key words!

@GenesisAcevedoDeChacon 2 жыл бұрын

Hi, Merriam! Wow, this was complete, thank you so much.

@gallicus 4 жыл бұрын

This was great! You did a lot of work for us, thank you!!!!!

@NiceSuccubus 5 жыл бұрын

Impressive job! Please do one for Classics. It would be so exciting and inspiring to see for example the cute look or the girly or badass classic looks! :)

@h1d34w4y 5 жыл бұрын

I found your channel a few days ago and searched through your videos for anything about soft naturals just last night, so hey, good timing! Ahaha

@dawnriddle-knowlton9932 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent! Thank you. You explain a complex theory clear and interesting way.

@naushinkhan2598 5 жыл бұрын

Love you so much . Need an autumn color analysis

@eezee5744 3 жыл бұрын

Best style KZfaq channel I've come across.

@user-zr1vn9nl8r 5 жыл бұрын

I wish I was soft natural. They have the best clothing style

@mycolouralchemy1259 5 жыл бұрын

Mary I’m so happy, I thought I was soft classic first. Then theatrical romantic. Now I’ve realised I’m soft natural and can wear what I naturally do 😛🌸

@laur-unstagenameactuallyca1587 4 жыл бұрын

I wish I was soft classic 😞 I love their clothes. grass is greener I guess

@samanthaperla9709 4 жыл бұрын

@@mycolouralchemy1259 I am exactly like that. I took the test and it saids I am a soft classic, but I also got lots of answers that would indicate that I'm a theatrical romantic. I was still not sure, because I tend to look good with simple fitted style but also very asymmetrical and relax lines. Right now I want to try her test to really decided which is my best look. How did you truly find out?

@cinderling5472 5 жыл бұрын

Wow that was amazingly informative and thorough! Nicely done, and thank you for your hard work & insights. As a possibly SN, I'm grateful

@huskymom9978 4 жыл бұрын

A very comprehensive video - love it!!

@diamarieful 5 жыл бұрын

I think this might be your most amazing video yet, nice work :)

@suenurser6537 5 жыл бұрын

Would love to see you do this sort of video for all of the types especially dramatic classic. Thanks Merriam 👍🏻😊

@merriamstyle 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you Sue!!

@nancytorres0410 5 жыл бұрын

Loved it from beginning to end!

@user-mx8oi9ki3c 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you. That was an amazing analysis, very informative!!!

@beautifulworld7940 5 жыл бұрын

Wow!!!!! Thank you so much for a great video!!! 💕💕🎉🎉🎉

@Zsingor 3 жыл бұрын

The best video about kibbe soft natural.

@Ayaforshort 4 жыл бұрын

Okay this makes much better sense. I thought I was a soft classic but soft natural fits me much better. Honestly it's really hard to figure out your type just by taking the quiz and seeing which letters are most frequent. I had to read the descriptions for all of them. And then look at the clothing options and then consider which things I KNOW are ridiculously unflattering on me. Case in point... blazers. They make me look like I have an inverted triangle shape because I barely have an hourglass. Which I am kind of in denial about which is probably what was skewing my results. (I'd like to think it's more defined than it is) that and I'm not exact at my thinnest right now. Idk why I blabbing on and on. Is this relatable?? 😅😂 point this video series is helpful 😊 Thank you!