Foolproof Kibbe Guide to 80's Style

For my first post, I have decided to focus on 80s style, since we, as a society, are currently going through an 80's obsession, and that includes fashion. Probably, the biggest thing that stood out in 80's fashion were the skirts. The 80's breathed new life into the mini skirt trend while introducing more playful hems than that of the past decades. The three skirts that stood out the most in the 80s were the tulip skirt, the bubble skirt and the ruffle/tulle skirt. Those three skirt styles encapsulated everything that we love about 80's fashion: out-there, daring and excessive. Using the Kibbe system, I will attempt to demonstrate how you can use the Kibbe system in order to incorporate that 80's flair in your wardrobe that best fits you. If you are not at all familiar with Kibbe, allow me to direct you to this link. 

 https://www.truth-is-beauty.com/blog/style-identities-part-i-there-are-seven-basic-essences

Dramatic; Natural: Your best bet would be a tulip skirt. Dramatics and Naturals tend to have slim hips which is corresponds well with the tulip hem because of its sharp angles. Couple that with your fairly yang (read: striking) features, you could totally pull it off. If you fall more on the tall side of the spectrum, a midi length could really enhance your height. However, that by no means means you should not show off your legs with a mini length!

Gamine: The best option would be a ruffle or tulle skirt. Ruffle and tulle give off a quite playful vibe which is perfect for the cheeky, mischievous Gamine. Want to make your skirt even more 80s? Pair your ruffle or tulle skirt with colored tights/leggings!

Romantic: Try out a bubble midi skirt. The bubble skirt hem really enhances the the Romantic since it is, well, romantic. It is fun and youthful while still giving off a sophisticated, ladylike feel, something uncommon in the 80s.

Ingenue; Angelic: The bubble skirt, hands down. A short bubble skirt hem evokes girlishness, very fitting for the girlish Ingenue figure. In addition, the bubble skirt evokes the feel of a ball gown, a more-than-perfect match for the ancient-style Angelic.

 

Thank you for the taking the time to read this post. If you are craving more, I promise I will be uploading a lot more content in the next few days. Contrary to popular belief, these fashion posts, take a lot of work and research! So just be patient and stay tuned :)