![]() In Kibbe's book, the body types are referred to as archetypes or image identity types. Note: The Kibbe body types are not 'body types' per se. The aim is to achieve a complete, harmonious look. Each Kibbe body type comes with guidelines covering all elements of personal appearance, including clothing, hair and makeup. Where on the spectrum a person lands depends on their physical characteristics (and personality essence) and will determine their Kibbe body type (or Kibbe image identity type). There are 13 different body types, each falling somewhere along two axes: yin/yang and contrast/blended. The Kibbe body types are a total image system based largely on a person's balance of yin and yang (feminine and masculine energy). His contact details can be found on his Facebook site. You also have the option of being personally styled by David Kibbe in his NYC studio. Asking prices reach into the hundreds of dollars. If you want a copy of the book - which is out of print - you will need to dig deep into your pockets. In this book, Kibbe introduced a style type theory known today as the Kibbe archetype system. In 1987, David Kibbe, an image professional based in New York City, published a book called Metamorphosis, A Personal Image And Style Book For Women. ![]()
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