What Is Your Style Essence? Take the Ultimate Kitchener Method Quiz
Ever wonder why a trending outfit looks stunning on a mannequin but feels like a costume when you put it on? While knowing your body proportions is incredibly helpful, it’s only half the puzzle. The missing piece? Your style essence.
John Kitchener’s system is often used alongside Kibbe because while Kibbe focuses on body structure, Kitchener focuses on the vibe of your face. He identifies 7 primary essences that can be mixed in different percentages to create your unique “style recipe.”
Based on John Kitchener’s method, your style essence takes into account not just your body’s geometry, but your facial features, natural coloring, and overall vibe to determine the aesthetic that naturally harmonizes with you. Most of us aren’t just one aesthetic; we are a unique blend of two or three.
Whether you project the sharp intensity of a Dramatic, the gentle innocence of an Ingenue, or the grounded ease of a Natural, this 15-question Kitchener style essence quiz will help you pinpoint exactly what makes your look sing. Grab a pen and paper, and let’s decode your true style!
Results
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The Vibe: Intimidating, powerful, theatrical, and highly avant-garde. Dramatics command attention the moment they walk into a room.
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Key Characteristics: Sharp, prominent bone structure, intense or deep-set eyes, and usually high-contrast coloring. They look their best in bold geometric shapes, extreme tailoring, heavy or stiff fabrics, and oversized statement accessories.
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Celebrity Examples: Cher, Tilda Swinton, Anya Taylor-Joy, Zendaya, and Cate Blanchett.
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The Vibe: Approachable, friendly, effortless, and down-to-earth. Naturals have a warm, inviting energy that puts people at ease immediately.
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Key Characteristics: Blunt, slightly wide bone structure, wide or relaxed features, and an athletic or unconstructed body line. They shine in relaxed, unstructured silhouettes, highly textured fabrics (like linen, denim, and chunky knits), and earthy, natural colors.
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Celebrity Examples: Jennifer Aniston, Blake Lively, Cameron Diaz, Julia Roberts, and Cindy Crawford.
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The Vibe: Refined, poised, sophisticated, and collected. Classics exude a quiet, traditional luxury and a highly professional demeanor.
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Key Characteristics: Perfect symmetry, moderate features (nothing too sharp or too soft), and balanced proportions. They are completely at home in crisp, tailored lines, high-quality smooth fabrics (like silk and cashmere), and simple, matching accessories.
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Celebrity Examples: Grace Kelly, Lupita Nyong’o, Catherine Deneuve, Kate Middleton, and Diane Kruger.
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The Vibe: Alluring, magnetic, mature, and luxurious. Romantics project a natural, effortless sensuality and a captivating, womanly energy.
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Key Characteristics: Lush, full facial features (full lips, heavy-lidded eyes), soft curves, and fleshy bone structure. They look breathtaking in draping, luxurious fabrics (velvet, silk charmeuse), rich colors, ornate antique jewelry, and silhouettes that highlight the waist and curves.
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Celebrity Examples: Marilyn Monroe, Salma Hayek, Christina Hendricks, Scarlett Johansson, and Monica Bellucci.
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The Vibe: Cheeky, energetic, unconventional, and youthful. Gamines have a bright, sparkling energy that feels highly spirited and a bit rebellious.
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Key Characteristics: Compact petite bodies, slightly sharp or “elfin” bone structure, and bright, alert, mischievous eyes. They are the only essence that looks perfectly natural in quirky, contrasting patterns, broken silhouettes, cropped tailoring, and funky, colorful accessories.
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Celebrity Examples: Audrey Hepburn, Zoë Kravitz, Lily Collins, Winona Ryder, and Emma Watson.
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The Vibe: Gentle, delicate, girlish, and sweet. Ingenues have a soft, highly endearing quality that makes them seem approachable and perpetually youthful.
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Key Characteristics: Small, rounded features (large round eyes, plump cheeks, “rosebud” lips), and a delicately soft, petite body line. They truly shine in small floral prints, delicate lace, lightweight fluffy fabrics (like angora), and cute, dainty details like bows and ruffles.
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Celebrity Examples: Reese Witherspoon, Amanda Seyfried, Miranda Kerr, Ariana Grande, and Taylor Swift.
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The Vibe: Calming, hypnotic, distant, and luminous. Ethereals look like they belong to another time or dimension entirely, carrying a quiet, floating energy.
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Key Characteristics: Elongated delicate lines, oval faces, luminous or low-contrast coloring, and a delicate, “weightless” appearance. They are completely at home in highly sheer, flowing, cascading fabrics (like chiffon and organza), iridescent colors, and intricate, dangling filigree jewelry.
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Celebrity Examples: Florence Welch, Elle Fanning, Lisa Bonet, Saoirse Ronan, and Hunter Schafer.
