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The Kibbe body types are a set of 13 unique style types based on both your look and vibe, created by David Kibbe back in the '80s.
 

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DISCOVER YOUR KIBBE BODY TYPE

The best-dressed people? They know exactly what suits them. They’re the ones filling up your Pinterest boards, the ones you double-tap on Instagram, the influencers whose outfits you pause for in TikTok GRWMs. Knowing your Kibbe type gives you that same style insider secret. You’ll start to see what really works for your body, making it easy to find the perfect fits.

Find your Kibbe type with ease! Just upload a photo or take the quiz, and get personalized insights into your unique body type. Learn, explore, and embrace your true essence with the Kibbe Body App.

Use The Kibbe Body App

Don’t Want to Upload Photos? Take the Quiz Instead

Mobile app screen displaying a Soft Dramatic Kibbe body type result with 75% confidence, featuring an illustrated female figure in lingerie and navigation tabs for Profile, Identify, Learn, Compare, and Style.
Mobile app quiz interface asking 'What shape best describes your shoulders?' with multiple choice options like Narrow and Angular, Broad and Strong, Balanced, Sloped and Sharp, and Sloped and Rounded.
Kibbe body type quiz screen showing shoulder shape options with reference images of women in various necklines, helping users visually assess if their shoulders are angular, broad, soft, or sloped.

Each quiz question includes  photo examples to help you understand subtle shape differences — from angular vs. rounded to broad vs. narrow features.

Image Examples

Answer targeted questions about your bone structure, facial features, body shape, and more. Each answer helps us refine your type with precision.

Guided  Questions

See your recommended Kibbe type, along with visual breakdowns, confidence level, and body signature. You’ll also unlock access to traits, styling tips, and yin–yang explanations for your type.

Get Your Type

Follow the guided tips to submit full-body and side-view photos. Our app analyzes your vertical and horizontal proportions, softness vs sharpness, and silhouette to identify your type.

Upload Photos for Analysis

Mobile app screen showing a user interface for uploading photos to determine Kibbe body type, with options for full body and side view images, and a button labeled 'Show My Kibbe Type'.

Once you’ve discovered your Kibbe type, the journey doesn’t stop there. Our tools help you refine your understanding, compare similar types, learn from the source, and build your dream wardrobe — all tailored to your unique essence.

Explore Your Type & Kibbe Tools

Mobile app screen with options to 'Edit Mine' or 'Identify Others' under the section 'Tailor Your Types,' allowing users to customize or assess Kibbe body types for themselves or others.
Kibbe app comparison screen showing selected types Soft Dramatic and Romantic, with illustrated figures and a written comparison highlighting key differences in body lines and energy.
Mobile app screen displaying a list of Kibbe body types including Dramatic, Soft Dramatic, Flamboyant Natural, and Natural, with short descriptions and yin-yang balance indicators under the 'Learn' tab.
Style guide screen for the Soft Dramatic Kibbe type in a mobile app, outlining silhouette, fabrics, patterns, and styling details, with navigation tabs for Tops, Bottoms, Dresses, and Outerwear.

Unlock style recommendations tailored to your type. From silhouettes and fabrics to brands and outfit inspiration, we make looking your best effortless.

Style  Made Simple

Explore guides on the 13 types, the origin of the system, yin–yang balance, and how we calculate your results — all in one easy-to-digest hub.

Learn the Kibbe Method

Use the comparison tool to analyze two types at once. Visuals and descriptions make it easy to spot key differences, so you can type with confidence.

Master the Differences

Edit your results at any time by re-typing or manually selecting. You can also type friends, strangers, or celebrities with the same tools,  ideal for stylists or enthusiasts.

Refine or Type Others

Visual chart of Kibbe body types arranged on a Yin-Yang spectrum from Dramatic to Romantic, featuring celebrities as examples for each type, with labeled categories such as Natural, Classic, Gamine, and Romantic.

Finding your Kibbe type begins with identifying which family—or “Top 5”—you fit into: Dramatic, Natural, Classic, Gamine, or Romantic. This first step helps frame your unique balance of structure and softness. 

Discovering Your Kibbe Type: Start with Your Top 5

Understanding Yin-Yang Balance

In the Kibbe system, yin-yang balance represents the harmony between softness (yin) and structure (yang) in a person’s physical appearance and style. Yin qualities are rounded, soft, and delicate, while yang qualities are angular, sharp, and bold. Each type blends these elements uniquely, creating a style that reflects a specific balance of softness and structure.

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Flat abstract purple rounded shape known as the 'bouba' shape, commonly used in visual studies to convey softness and curvilinear form.

Yin Traits

Associated with rounded edges, soft shapes, flowing lines, hourglass figures, and gentle curves.

Flat pink abstract eight-pointed jagged star shape known as the 'kiki' shape, used in visual perception studies to represent sharpness or angularity.

Yang Traits

Associated with angular shapes, sharp lines, elongated silhouettes, and geometric forms like rectangles and triangles.

The Man Behind the Kibbe Revolution

The Kibbe Comeback

Today, David Kibbe’s ideas are seeing a resurgence, especially among Gen Z and TikTok enthusiasts who love his authentic, empowering approach to style. With a new book published in January 2024, Kibbe’s wisdom is reaching a whole new generation, allowing anyone to explore their personal style identity from anywhere. While Kibbe himself remains mostly offline, he continues to offer private sessions for those looking for a hands-on style transformation. Kibbe’s timeless ideas are more accessible than ever, proving that great style truly has no expiration date.

Cover of the book 'David Kibbe's Power of Style' with art deco typography and gold accents, alongside a circular 'Order Now' tag in handwritten font.

The Kibbe movement began in the 1980s with his groundbreaking book, Metamorphosis, which transformed how people viewed personal style. This book, now out of print (and often priced at $800 for a used copy!), encouraged readers to embrace their natural beauty rather than conforming to trends. With his fresh approach, Kibbe quickly gained national attention, appearing on shows like Oprah and in top magazines. His philosophy reached millions, making him a key figure in the world of self-discovery through style.

1980s Style Icon

Who Is David Kibbe?

David Kibbe is more than a stylist—he’s a style visionary who transformed how people think about personal fashion. In the 1980s, Kibbe became a pioneer by introducing a style philosophy that wasn’t about strict body types but about finding what makes each person unique. His approach focuses on working with your natural shape, not against it, making him a major influence in the world of fashion and style.

David Kibbe in a red suit with a leopard print shirt leaning casually against a building on a sunny street corner marked W 77th St in New York City, framed with a playful scalloped border.
Grid of illustrated female figures representing all 13 Kibbe body types, arranged left to right across color-coded background sections from orange to pink to purple, with labeled icons above each figure including D, DC, FN, N, SN, DC, C, SC, FG, G, SG, TR, and R.

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