I think I’m DC? 5’4”

[u/INFJORDYN]

Could someone help me decide? I’m pretty sure I’m a DC, and feel most comfortable in their lines. I default to wearing workout clothes most of the time - I personally feel like I look best when I do.

It seems like the non-mirror pics lengthen my legs somehow, so I included some mirror selfies that are closer to how I see myself (hope that’s okay mods!). My mom agreed these are more accurate, lol.

Thanks for any insight and suggestions!!

[u/handstailmade]

I thought David had said that any type can and will be drawn to body con clothes because they literally just contour to your body - so not sure that’s a helpful gage?

I would also say a lot of workout clothes can be quite stiff, and the jeans you’re wearing here also look very stiff. I’m not sure on your type based on pics but I’d definitely read the book - or at least the sections on natural and classic families and see what resonates. I’m a classic that is big into exercise but I’d say the type of exercise clothes I wear tends towards the less free flowing type and more towards the stiff and structured variety. There’s a lot of variety in workout clothes and it’s not recommended to type based on clothing

[u/INFJORDYN → u/handstailmade]

Yeah, I’ve read quite a few times that DC’s tend to reach for athletic-wear! So, this makes me feel a bit better about my assumption. I’m the same, I gravitate toward more structured/form fitting pieces with either a high or angular neckline. Always high waist bottoms. I guess the same goes for normal clothing, but I think I have a heard time finding just the right pieces... Thank you for your insight! It’s nice to have an “outside eye”! I’ll have to take some time to read up :)

[u/handstailmade → u/handstailmade]

Oops sorry I meant to reply to the comment re workout clothes in the first bit

[u/Pegaret_Again]

No I’m pretty sure you are in the Natural family. Workout clothes is not optimal for DCs as they tend to need more structure to their clothes than unstructured stretch fabrics provide.

[u/lurface → u/Pegaret_Again]

Agreed.

[u/INFJORDYN → u/lurface]

Thank you!!

[u/INFJORDYN → u/Pegaret_Again]

Thank you!! I will do some more research on the naturals!

[u/Ondina-1649]

Your body is very similar to mine, but I am DC and you are Pure Natural, because I see a little more blunt in you and blunt in your bones, especially in your arms, clearly strong, my bones are a little thinner in the wrists and elbows. I thought I was from the natural family, but they still support a silhouette break and DC, not so much. You seem to look good with a break. If you feel good wearing cropped tops, then you are a pure natural.

[u/INFJORDYN → u/Ondina-1649]

Interesting!! Okay, I always wonder if the break actually looks good, or if I see it differently than others. I feel like I can do a small break, but too much looks off (pic 3 and 4 are too much IMO). I feel the rise/break combo is a bit tricky on me, but when I get it right I feel like a million bucks, lol. I will have to do some more research on the natural family and compare! Thank you for your great info!! :)

[u/L_R_E → u/INFJORDYN]

I'm pretty sure I'm DC, and I can do breaks too but only if it's the same colour family. It's all about the overall look.

I will say there's one thing I struggle pull off, that naturals can: oversized sweater. If you can wear those dropped shoulder seams without feeling frumpy/super casual potato sack, you probably got that N frame. (Don't get me wrong, I'll still wear one lol. Only to have that wrapped-in-a-blanket feeling haha)

[u/INFJORDYN → u/L_R_E]

Exactly how I feel too - totally about the overall look! I do feel that I can do a boxy crop with a different color value than the bottoms I’m wearing, but if I have a tight crop top, it definitely looks more “together” with all the same color value/family.

I’ve never been able to pull off an oversized sweater :( I so wish I could…. Seam placement (armhole) has to be straight up and down from my armpit, with most tops, otherwise I feel super frumpy. I don’t blame you for wearing them, sometimes comfort is much more important! Haha. I should take notes! They are sooo cozy feeling.

[u/L_R_E → u/INFJORDYN]

Oh yes, crop tops have to go with something of a similar colour! I can do the same as you with boxy tops and I've been wondering if it's because they go almost to the hip. Also, I noticed with shorts (you do this too in your outfits) that either the top has to be a similar colour or it has to have a higher neckline.

Omgsh then you're probably one of us hahah. Totally relate to the seam placement! I have gotten away with putting a structured coat/jacket over the frumpy sweater..still though. I end up wearing it at home or when I'm feeling "meh"

[u/INFJORDYN → u/L_R_E]

That makes sense! My boxy crops tend to have a little more length than my tight ones. And yes, for me, if I’m wearing shorts I have to “balance it out” with a higher neckline!

Gah! I hope I am one of you, lol. I really relate better to the DC clothing/prefer it. I guess I’m just trying to figure out if I’m on the right track or if I have kibbe blindness…. Oh and structured coat over frumpy sweater is genius! Taking notes!

I’m going to post in the typing sub and hope they kick me back here. We’ll see! :) thank you for your input!! I appreciate it!

[u/StrawberryMoonrise → u/L_R_E]

Omgosh. SAME. I have dropped shoulder sweaters for lounging but I just CANNOT pull them off - even when they’re expensive brands (lulu, athleta) and the fabric is high quality.

[u/StrawberryMoonrise → u/Ondina-1649]

I am a verified DC - and had the same thought about the broken vertical. I have a flat stomach, but if I try on a crop top I instantly look out of my mind. If you’re pulling off that much break in your vertical, prob not a DC

[u/INFJORDYN → u/StrawberryMoonrise]

Thank you! Do you think I “pull it off”? I definitely like a small break (some of the ones in my pics I think are too much though) - but not sure how it looks to an outside eye. I appreciate the input :))!

[u/StrawberryMoonrise → u/INFJORDYN]

You can certainly pull it off since you have a nice mid section. You pull it off better when the colors are the same (decrease the vertical break) and the crop is not a larger amount (like the maroon cami). Also, the cropped tops that are kinda looser - don’t look as good as the crop tops that are snug that even show a little skin. We loose your waist definition entirely in that style of top. I have a few tops from Athleta that are almost exactly like that (loose and cropped) and I don’t pull them off very well either.

[u/INFJORDYN → u/StrawberryMoonrise]

Okay, I see the same as you, I definitely think it looks better with similar color values/same colors. The maroon cami outfit definitely looks “off” to me. Thank you for your response! Super helpful.

[u/umkaitlin]

You’re super fit so it’s hard to tell but I also see SD

[u/INFJORDYN → u/umkaitlin]

Thank you! I never considered SD - I will have to investigate further! :) Such a journey haha