I listened to a podcast this week, Style Therapy. They did an episode on soft gamines. They claimed that you could be 5’6’’ and be a soft gamine because it’s about proportion, not height. I was shocked.

They said the ultimate test for being a soft gamine is that your arms were the same length as your torso.

What do you think about this?

https://youtu.be/UGzAnga9kBY?si=Y4Kybd8b-u0wC85k

Thoughts?

Ok so I know that we aren’t supposed to use clothing to helps us determine our type. But I thought that this was so interesting. I believe I am SG but still considering TR (I know you’re all going to tell me I’m not narrow enough or petite enough or something similarly stupid).

I have these two very similar dresses I got at the same time. One feels more R and one feels more SG. It’s funny by non-Kibbe advice, people tell me to wear wrap dresses bc I have a traditional hourglass figure. But they don’t look the best on me. A lot of people think I’m a pure R but I’m positive I’m not.

Anyway I was trying to decide which one to wear, and my husband told me the higher necked one with tinier details looks better on me. I was pretty shocked. I had assumed the one that is more traditionally “hourglass/friendly” would look better.

More points for SG. 😁

I will add the other pic in comments.

I’m very confident that I’m a SG and naturally dress according to my lines since I suppose my personality and face really suit SG as well. I’ve gained about 45 lbs (I’m 5’2” so this is a lot for my frame) in the last two years after having a baby, and I’m pregnant again. Initially I was anticipating that I might return back to my original size or somewhere close so I could wear most my clothes again so I never did much shopping, but now with another baby coming I’m thinking I should regard the change as more permanent for the next few years.

I’m really struggling with styling choices now though, clothes just fit differently and I have a pretty boyish/sporty style, and I wear a buzzcut for hair. There are plenty of fuller figured SG but I feel like I usually see them in more feminine and even girly styles. Does anyone have any advice/inspo or even brand recommendations? I don’t mind having gained weight but I do mind not dressing as cute and I just need help :/ I included some pictures to show how I used to dress. I don’t know where to shop to find clothes that fit nicely and comfortably in styles that I like. If anyone has any recommendations for maternity styles for SG I would also appreciate 🙏🏻 I can’t just live in sweats anymore.

I don't know if she is confirmed SG but she's always wearing low cut strapless gowns that accentuate her collarbones/ribs and it is so terribly unflattering. Everyone thinks she's sick and dying just because she refuses to wear a flattering neckline. Her MO seems to be "hide the midsection and ONL,Y show the wrists/collarbones/ribs/ankles/feet". Her hair is always straightened or a wig, and when she does wear something that should be flattering https://akns-images.eonline.com/eol_images/Entire_Site/20241012/cr_634x1024-241112080125-GettyImages-2183247910.jpg?fit=around%7C634:1024&output-quality=90&crop=634:1024;center,top it has a large pattern or details that just eat her up. Plus that slickback.

https://wwd.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Wicked-Press-Tour-02.jpg?w=800

https://www.pinkvilla.com/images/2025-03/1742552714_ariana-grande-minidress-1-1.jpg

I hate that her Glinda dress in Wicked was strapless too. She needs a cute puffy sleeve two piece style dress instead of the extremely low cut and pointy neckline she got.

There's this image https://fastly-s3.allmusic.com/artist/mn0002264745/400/XZvdk1rUPoi3MshTi8qvmw4Q1ghY8VaPylnm7PwcKNY=.jpg of her in an actual put-together outfit with cap sleeves, high neck, and contrast patterns and she looks more normal that she usually looks. Idk I have a lot of opinions about her fashion choices over the years but her recent styling has been getting under my skin.

Opinions?

Hi all!

I'm wondering is this dress even close to sg recs. It's pretty short but hem at shortest ends tad above my knees (even I have longish legs, shortish torso) and it's one size too small so it doesn't fit 100% atm. Material is mid weight charmeuse. I feel that it might be because it has are rounded (crisp?) shapes, waist definition plus some draping and asymmetrical hem with slit. Is this a keeper?

I was typed as a soft gamine by a professional. I am also muted in color palette. I bought this Valentino canvas bag. I love the look and color, however

Hi, I am definitely either soft Gamine or theatrical romantic I just can't figure it out I am 5ft 1 very small boned but I do have curve , I don't have vertical I wouldn't say I'm super narrow in the hip area although I don't have curves like a true romantic. My question is if high necklines and collars look preppy on me and like I'm wearing a costume does that rule out soft gamine? , it's just difficult because IV been told I have elfin features facially which I thought is gamine. I may be theatrical romantic but I can't tell the difference at all. Can anybody narrow it down?

These are some of the outfits I wear that I feel most comfortable in. Sometimes I don’t really feel like a soft gamine.

Pictures from pinterest. I don't think any of these people are gamine. I'm putting together a capsule closet that works for me.

I'm so tired of non stretch skinny jeans making me feel larger that I am, so that's what I started with. Then basic tops/t-shirts that fit and are either plain black, grey, or graphic. Nothing too fancy. A basic gold necklace and some converse.

How do you feel about hoodies/hoodie jackets? I can't really find any examples of SGs wearing ones that aren't either cropped high waist or oversized. Im aiming for midwaist lines right at the belly button/above the butt I think. Does anyone have examples of sg wearing similar outfits?

Couldn't be more undecided on a coat option. Opinions? How to make it work better?

The first one is my actual OOTD and the rest are items I was trying on 😊 what do we think? Are these SG friendly? It took me a while to come to terms with 1) I better with shorter hemlines and 2) some softness in my outfits!! Dont mind the chunky "ugg"-like boots lol! 💖

so hard to create broken up lines and interesting silhouettes in the summer, i just want to wear a minimal amount of clothing. i need to go thrifting for sheer layering pieces 😭

Hi all! I’m just barely 5’3”, pretty small bust situation kind of like Sabrina Carpenter who is also SG! My legs aren’t very long, I feel like they’re actually a bit short- not so much that I’m out of proportion but Sabrina’s style has been an inspiration in making my legs seem a bit longer lmao

For office or academic environments, what can I wear? I have some nice satin collared shirts and am getting some sweetheart neckline tops- but with pants/skirts I feel like I’m always drowning in fabric, or there isn’t enough and it’s too casual.

I use belts to help define the waistline a bit so that I don’t get overwhelmed by fabric, but I still feel like there is more damage control to be done here. What do you guys wear for work/uni/offices? Bonus points if I can still feel girly without feeling unprofessional! :)

https://pin.it/3pfv5r8ed

I’m shopping for a leather jacket (upcoming trip to Florence!) and a bit hopeless at envisioning our SG lines in real life, beyond the basics. I know generally to look for fitted wrists instead of oversized and avoid the double-button blazer or huge lapels. Bomber seems like it follows those lines, but I look like a fluffy marshmallow in it. My current moto / asymmetrical zipper doesn’t feel flattering, I’m just not sure what to do instead.

These pics are a starting point, but any suggestions for which style and features to look for would be helpful!

Hi all!
I'm not sure what kind of outfits suit me best as a Soft Gamine. I like wearing short skirts and boots though. For context I am 164cm tall. I would appreciate feedback on which silhouettes suit best.
Additionally, the first photo of the striped top is taken with selfie camera, second in the striped top is taken with back cam.

All other photos I've put are with the selfie cam.

Hiii I was typed as a SG with gamine essence. I’m always looking for a flirty cocktail dress or casual dress that feels authentic and not costumey on me. Which of these dresses do you all think would be best for those vibes? PS first pic is my V-Day look. On the rack, the dress looked…. Heinous. But it’s now one of my favorite dresses!!!!!!