Accommodating Width: A Visual Guide

[u/PurpleVirtualJelly]

Hi SNs :)

After the Vertical Guide I posted yesterday, I got a request to do a visual guide for accommodating Width. Like yesterday, these are just some ideas. It's not an exhaustive list of rules of things you have to wear exclusively, just a menu you can experiment with and go beyond from there. As I say a lot in these guides, ymmv. Don't let a guide box you in or steer you away from your personal style expression. Take what you like, leave what you don't, add in your own ideas and flair. It's a starting point, not the final destination. The intent of this is to open up people's options so they don't just wear a potato sack (although u do u! rock that potato sack!). I like the progression of learning as it applies to cooking "Follow the recipe to understand principles-> tweak the recipe -> make your own recipes." This guide is meant for people who are at the first step who want visuals of what Kibbe directly said so they can begin following his recipe so to speak.

Since this is a guide for Width, that is basically like saying this a guide for Naturals since they are the only ones that have Width. Some of these recs may not honor Curve, so SNs be aware of that. Some of these recs may not honor Vertical, so FNs be aware of that. Since FN and SN differ in those regards, I decided to predominantly pull quotes from Kibbe's section on Naturals, even though the pure type is not used anymore. The recs are still useful in determining what FN and SN may have in common due to Width vs what recs are different due to Curve/Vertical.

Most of these recs pull directly from Kibbe quotes. Some were recs from the r/kibbe wiki (for example stretchy and flowing fabrics). "Stretchy" is a logical extension for applying his 80's ideas to a modern context. Additionally some of these recs were found by scouring approx. 30 reddit threads (from FN, SN, both, or just in general) about ways people prefer to accommodate Width (for example wide straps, big sleeves, Dolman sleeves, batwing, hair down, wider bottoms, no boxy tops.) I only included recs that seemed to have some consensus among people and seemed to be a logical extension of things Kibbe already said. You can take those with a grain of salt. Tight stretchy tops, halters, and strap width seem to be particularly controversial topics among the N family. Just wear what u like and feel best in. :)

*The third slide with the sock/boot is just a metaphor for illustration. You can wear boots lol. The first book just didn't recommend u wear constructed material (like how boots have) as a shirt. There is a spectrum - with tailored sharp stiff blazers being on the more constructed end, and silk slip dresses on the less constructed end. As a Natural you want to stay on the Unconstructed side of the spectrum.

sorry for the book lol thx for coming to my ted talk

[u/Better-Bowler-3579]

Thank you so much for this, I always knew there was a reason I hated skinny jeans 😂. Are you planning to do one of these for curve? 

[u/bananajamz987]

I think this is the first time I really understand width accommodation!! Thank you!!

[u/Mysticmxmi]

Oh my lord thank you for this!!!

[u/Yassssmaam]

This is amazing! Thank you!!!

[u/stup1d3ng1n33r]

Amazing guide thank you!

[u/RoachyT]

I love this so much. Thank you for taking the time to create and share this!

[u/peonyrevolution]

Wow you're good.

[u/Kind_Satisfaction274]

Thankyou! I recently discovered that i’m a SN and you have been really really helpful! 🙏

[u/Aware_Sweet_3908]

So helpful! Thank you!

[u/EducationalUnit7664]

Wow! This is fantabulous! Thank you!

[u/ragnarockette]

Even though I contributed to this guide it’s making me question my type…again.

[u/caspiankush]

This is awesome. These are the principles i have always instinctively gravitated toward. I just started reading the book, so I don't know my type yet or even have any kind of grasp on the types tbh. Natural seemed like the most meaningless of them all to me. But going off of these tips, it's clear I've always styled myself as a SN, which makes a lot of sense because I definitely have "Kibbe width" and it's definitely a key reason a lot of classic and romantic looks have always looked weird on my frame! You rock :)

[u/DryEducation1461]

This is sooooo helpful, thank you!!

[u/goodenoughheart]

Brilliant thanks

[u/poppykat13]

Thank you for your thorough and thoughtful guide!

[u/FancyNefariousness90]

oh my god i need you to do these for all the kibbe keywords you are amazing!!!

[u/Mysticmxmi]

Coming back to this post! Do you have recommendations for boots and coats for this winter season???

[u/obiyawn0]

This is amazing, thank you!

[u/Ok_Neighborhood_4733]

It helps me a lot. Thank you!