Kibbe Body Type Test | All 15 Questions With Detailed Pictures | My Authentic Style

Summary

This video by Nonan from 'My Authentic Style' introduces the Kibby body type test, developed by David Kibby in the 1980s. The test categorizes body types based on the balance of yin (soft, rounded features) and yang (sharp, angular features) into 10 types. Viewers are guided through the process of preparing for the test, taking full-body and face photos, and answering questions about their skeletal structure, body flesh, and facial features. Nonan emphasizes the importance of approaching the test without bias and understanding it as part of a larger journey toward finding authentic style.

Takeaways

• 😀 The Kibby body type system, developed by David Kibby in the 1980s, categorizes people based on a balance of Yin (soft, rounded) and Yang (sharp, angular) features.
• 📝 The system includes five main categories: Dramatic, Classic, Natural, Gamine, and Romantic, each with more Yin or Yang versions, making a total of 10 body types.
• 📸 To prepare for the Kibby test, take a full-body picture and a natural face shot with no makeup, ensuring the angles and lighting accurately represent your body and facial lines.
• 📏 The Kibby test assesses your skeleton, body flesh, facial bones, and facial flesh to determine how Yin or Yang your body type is.
• 🤔 The test is not a definitive solution and might need multiple attempts, with a holistic approach to understanding your lines and essence.
• 💪 The skeleton section is critical, focusing on the shape, length, and proportions of your bones, as these directly influence how clothes fit.
• 📊 When recording your answers, categorize them based on the skeleton, body flesh, and facial features sections, keeping track of your responses for later reference.
• 🔄 The test emphasizes that it’s important to answer truthfully based on your actual body, not based on who you want to resemble or be like.
• 💡 Kibby recommends understanding and experimenting with your body type through clothing suggestions, tweaking the results as needed for a better fit.
• 🔍 The test consists of 15 questions, each designed to help determine your Yin-Yang balance by analyzing aspects like vertical line, body shape, and facial features.

Q & A

What is the Kibby body type system?

The Kibby body type system, developed by David Kibby in the 1980s, categorizes individuals into five main types—Dramatic, Classic, Natural, Gamine, and Romantic—by evaluating their body's balance between Yang (sharp/angular) and Yin (soft/rounded) features.

How many body types are there in the Kibby system?

Originally, there were 13 body types in the Kibby system, but it has since been simplified to 10, as Kibby now believes people lean more toward either Yin or Yang within their category.

What does the Kibby test evaluate?

The Kibby test evaluates four main components of the body: skeletal structure, body flesh (how flesh sits on bones), facial bones, and facial flesh. It assesses the balance between Yin and Yang features to determine a person's body type.

What is the purpose of taking a full-length picture for the Kibby test?

A full-length picture is necessary to help accurately assess your body proportions, including the length of your vertical line and how your flesh sits on your bones, both of which are crucial for the Kibby test.

Why should selfies or front-facing cameras be avoided when taking Kibby test photos?

Selfies and front-facing cameras can cause distortions, especially in facial lines. It’s recommended to use the back camera for a true representation of your body and face.

What is 'vertical line' in the context of the Kibby test?

Vertical line refers to how tall a person appears compared to their actual height. Some people may look taller or shorter than they are due to the proportion of their body’s vertical line.

What are some emotional considerations before taking the Kibby test?

It's important to release any biases about body types, be open to the test's findings, and understand that the test isn't perfect. Finding your Kibby type may take time and adjustment.

How should you interpret the Kibby test results?

The Kibby test results require a holistic approach to your body’s lines, including bone structure, flesh, and essence. It’s not a simple mathematical formula, and the results might need adjustment as you learn more about your type.

What type of clothing should be worn for the Kibby test photos?

Wear clothing that clearly outlines or showcases your body, like a swimsuit or yoga pants, so your body’s proportions and lines are easy to see in the photos.

How do Yin and Yang characteristics play a role in the Kibby body types?

Yin characteristics are soft and rounded, while Yang characteristics are sharp and angular. The Kibby system uses these traits to determine how much Yin or Yang is present in your overall body type.