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Flamboyant Natural vs Soft Naturalvertical strength or softened curve?

Both share broad, blunt Natural bones and need openness. Flamboyant Natural adds strong vertical; Soft Natural adds soft curve and waist definition.

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Kibbe Flamboyant Natural vs Soft Natural comparison
Flamboyant Natural
Sharp and soft Yang

Broad, blunt, and relaxed Yang — a wide, easy frame that reads as effortless and grounded.

Soft Natural
Soft Yang with Yin

A relaxed Yang frame warmed by soft, rounded flesh — easy but curvy, casual but feminine.

Why Flamboyant Natural and Soft Natural get mixed up

These Natural-family types share width, blunt bone structure and a need for relaxed, unconstructed clothing. That family resemblance is strong.

Look at what accompanies the width. Flamboyant Natural extends outward and downward through vertical and strength. Soft Natural rounds inward through curve and gentle waist emphasis.

The deciding factor

Vertical versus curve decides the family branch

If width is joined by length and broad, straight strength, you lean Flamboyant Natural. If width is joined by soft flesh, visible curve and a need for light waist shaping, you lean Soft Natural.

Flamboyant Natural vs Soft Natural, point by point

Flamboyant Natural
Soft Natural
Bone structure
Broad and blunt with strong elongation and vertical.
Broad and blunt at a more moderate scale.
Body flesh
Straight or athletic, secondary to width and length.
Soft and rounded, adding curve to Natural width.
Facial features
Broad, open and strongly defined.
Broad and open with softer rounded detail.
Overall impression
Free, bold and powerful.
Fresh, sensual and approachable.
Clothing lines
Long relaxed shapes, large scale, open structure.
Relaxed drape, moderate scale, light waist shaping.

You’re probably Flamboyant Natural if…

  • Your Natural width is paired with obvious length.
  • Long oversized shapes look proportional.
  • Waist emphasis can interrupt your strongest line.
  • Large-scale details suit your frame.

You’re probably Soft Natural if…

  • Your Natural width is paired with visible softness.
  • Light waist shaping improves relaxed outfits.
  • Very long oversized shapes can swamp you.
  • Moderate drape suits better than massive scale.

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Flamboyant Natural vs Soft Natural: Common Questions

What is the difference between Flamboyant Natural and Soft Natural?
Both have Natural width. Flamboyant Natural adds dominant vertical and strength; Soft Natural adds Yin curve and benefits from light waist definition.
Do both types need width accommodation?
Yes. Both need openness and room through the upper body, but Flamboyant Natural pairs it with length while Soft Natural pairs it with curve.
Which type should define the waist?
Soft Natural generally benefits from gentle waist shaping. Flamboyant Natural usually prioritises a long relaxed line over visible waist emphasis.
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