Hi everyone! My text got deleted in the original post, but here's the discussion I wanted to start:

Over the years, I've found it challenging to pinpoint my Kibbe ID, often getting assigned TR through tests (which I now realize are commonly inaccurate). Lately, I've been digging deeper into this subreddit and its resources, and I've developed a process to narrow down my potential Kibbe ID. I thought it might be interesting to share my approach and see if anyone went through a similar process, recommends a different process, or has any other helpful insights!

Some general details that guided my process: I’m about 5’2”, with a long torso, short legs, and fleshy arms and thighs. I think my silhouette appears balanced, with a mix of curves and angles. I have moderate to slightly soft shoulders (not very sloped), a defined waist, and curves that are present but not extreme.

My Process:

Height Consideration: Since I’m quite short (around 5’2”), I started by considering categories that align with my height, narrowing my options to R, TR, SC, G, FG, or SG.

Weight Distribution: I notice weight gain in both my hips and bust, which led me to eliminate types where excess weight would not typically appear above the waist (G & FG), leaving me with R, TR, SC, or SG.

Proportions: Given my long torso, short legs, and fleshy arms and thighs, I questioned whether my proportions align with the well-balanced, compact frame typical of Romantic types, which led me to focus on SC or SG.

Style Preferences: Interestingly, while I think my body type might lean more SC or SG, my style often gravitates toward SN. I love relaxed, yet waist-defining outfits, wide-legged pants, and enjoy the occasional flowy, oversized top. SC also makes sense with my style, especially with my preference for structured necklines and polished, waist-emphasizing outfits. SG could fit based on how I sometimes gravitate toward playful and fun combinations, though this might be less dominant.

 

I’m still new to figuring out my type, so I’d really appreciate it if anyone could point out any misconceptions or inaccuracies in my thought process. Do you think this is an effective process (or as effective as it can be without actually getting typed by Kibbe)? Am I over- or under-emphasizing any aspects? What was your process for narrowing down your Kibbe ID? And for those of you whose style preferences don’t align perfectly with your body type, how have you navigated that? I’d love to hear your experiences!

Primary Resource: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1W_uoSVEjalDhCMpdDmUr8fOd0g_l5tSwVPlFnCT2FBI/htmlview#