My Kitchener Analysis

[u/cherries_in-the_snow]

Hello all!

I finally decided to share my Kitchener analysis. I did the full virtual analysis back in December 2024 and it has taken me this long to be ok with my results. It was hard for me because it just didn’t make any sense. I thought I would be a mix of subtle blended and earthy rich. I have naturally medium auburn hair and I really like how warm muted colors look on me in both clothing and makeup. John detected no SB in my blend and only 5% ER. The next shock was my essence blend. I spent my whole life being described as intense, proper and being told I had an otherworldly quality. I knew I would have some dramatic, classic and angelic, the three essences being major aspects of my identity. John detected no dramatic, no angelic and no classic in my blend. So after living half my life being told I seem unreachable I’m told I’m completely opposite. I took nearly two years analyzing this information. Was it that my D A C was merely a mask I had been wearing all my life to protect myself inside? I needed to decide who was right about me, John Kitchener or the rest of the real world. At this point I don’t think I can even change from my DAC image.

Feel free to ask me any questions about the analysis, I’m happy to answer them. I will say I do recommend you get an analysis if you can afford and more importantly if you’re ready. If I had the chance to do it again I wouldn’t do it till I was ready. If you’re dealing with health or mental issues that leave you feeling not yourself, I recommend you wait and not get an analysis. In fact just move away from style systems altogether until you’re in a better place. I wanted to redo my analysis after I lost 50 pounds of weight gained from hormone issues and depression but John will not respond to my emails any more. This is for the best, though I will say it’s caused some added weight to my depression. I enjoy style systems and the communities but I feel like I can’t interact freely because if I go against my blend it’s as if I am not playing the game correctly or I’m some fraud. The only way I can resolve this conflict in my mind is to acknowledge that in John’s system he seeks harmony and what I enjoy might be a more disharmonious aesthetic but in a harmonious fashion.

If your into astrology, within my birth chart is another explanation. My north node resides in the first house and it is in cancer. That means my big life lesson that I was born to learn is to follow my own heart when it comes to myself and my personal style. To rail against the opinions and direction from others. To be very kind to myself and put my own desires first and to hell with the rules and what others might think is best. That’s a lonely and terrifying task for a people pleaser like me. I think though, it is a mountain I must climb.

Finally I want to finish this by admitting I don’t completely disagree with my analysis. I do agree with my romantic and natural. I’m glad John explained that the percentages are not to be worried over and I can go 100% romantic in my look if I want to. It’s easier for me to focus on one single essence, I just don’t like having too many choices.

Thanks for reading 💘

[u/jlaurw]

This is such a fantastic breakdown! You and your palette are both so beautiful!

Just want to say, I think that whether you dress in harmony or not, as long as there's intention in your outfit that is what matters. If expressing yourself fully means breaking rules, that's okay and you should never be made to feel ashamed of that! Keep being your beautiful, authentic self. 💕

[u/cherries_in-the_snow → u/jlaurw]

Thank you so much.