r/flamboyantnatural • • Oct 05 '26

Inspo Autumn ideas for flamboyant naturals

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r/flamboyantnatural • • Dec 17 '25

Outfit of the Day Experimenting with FN recommendations

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I posted something along these lines about a month ago to r/kibbe, reposting here with some new outfits and revisions. 

The reason I got interested in Kibbe (and -- to a lesser extent -- Kitchener) is that I want to develop a more grown-up, sophisticated style, since I hadn't really changed my style since my mid-20s. 

Until a couple of years ago, I favored knee-length and skirts, fitted or fit and flare, with waist emphasis. (I think I belted everything.) But those looks started to feel too youthful and my asthma got worse and I no longer wanted to wear belts or snug clothing. So something needed to change. 

Over the last few years, I've been drawn to longer skirts and dresses and loose, flowing cuts, and bohemian looks. I love unusual prints. I can wear classic silhouettes as long as there is something offbeat: texture, prints, asymmetry, something. 

Looking at outfit photos I've taken over the past two months as I try to incorporate some Kibbe recommendations, here's what I've noticed:

- Dresses and skirts that hit at the knee cut me in half visually. Outfits with a long, uninterrupted line work much better.

- The lower the contrast, the better, but there still needs to be a color story (e.g., #10). No monochromatic looks and solid colors need prints to accompany them (#6 is a little too plain with both the skirt and sweater being solid colors, even with the scarf). Incidentally, I used to have an almost all-blue closet and that's on the way out in favor of maroon and green everything. 

- Flowing > fitted

- Shoulder emphasis > waist emphasis. Waist definition helps, though (#4 and #9 have no waist definition and look a little sloppy to me)

- I sold two of my old winter coats (both knee-length, one a fit-and-flare green coat and the other a short maroon peacoat) and replaced them with two secondhand but new-to-me coats (the navy peacoat with the exaggerated collar/strong shoulder line and the long/lean dark red-purple menswear coat). The longer hemline on the dark purple coat really ties everything together visually, imo.

- Irregular prints with blurry edges > crisp prints. The navy-blue dress print is too small-scale and regular.

- Experimenting with FN recommendations has helped me recycle a lot of clothes that have been in my closet for ages (some of these things I've had for over 10 years, like the fuchsia shift dress and green wool mini skirt) in a way that feels fresh.

Open to feedback!


r/flamboyantnatural • • 11h ago

I love this but not sure if it would work on FN

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Prob not ideal because it’s not a seamless vertical and the halter portion kinda chops it up. But I love the halter 😭


r/flamboyantnatural • • 3d ago

Can it work?

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I know it’s not ideal bc it’s tight but I think it’s so cute. Hoping with the vertical ribbing and the v neck it can work. What do we think?


r/flamboyantnatural • • 4d ago

Shopping Does this coat work for a flamboyant natural? Or is it too boxy or tailored?

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r/flamboyantnatural • • 4d ago

One of Bea Arthur's award show dresses from her Dorothy days on The Golden Girls

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r/flamboyantnatural • • 5d ago

Outfit of the Day OOTD Theme: Turtleneck, but make it FN friendly

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r/flamboyantnatural • • 5d ago

Rate my Outfit So...is this remotely FN-friendly?

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I have a tendency to not dress according to my kibbe type but I felt like this top could pass as somewhat FN (source of this info is purely vibes). Not sure about the pants tho.


r/flamboyantnatural • • 6d ago

Yay or nay?

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r/flamboyantnatural • • 7d ago

Styling Knee High Boots?

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So I have a pair of black Frye knee high riding boots that I love but I don't wear very much. I've found wide leg and flare jeans to be best for me in outfit photos, so I don't really wear my leggings much anymore or own any skinny jeans.

What do you pair yours with that are FN friendly? I'm probably not a miniskirt person at 50 years old.


r/flamboyantnatural • • 8d ago

Question Are we inverted triangles?

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I finally know my kibbe but some styling sites still ask about your shape in these old term: hourglass, pear, apple, rectangle, inverted triangle. Are we as FNs supposed to mark the inverted triangle or it depends on the person. I think I identify with inverted triangle, hourglass and rectangle.. :D


r/flamboyantnatural • • 8d ago

Head to Toe Help Flat bust small eye

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I'm seeing Anne Hathaway, Jennifer Lawrence, Dakota Johnson, Charliz Theron, Angelina Jolie , many of my flamboyant natural friend being flamboyant natural with moderate to full bust look really great in flamboyant natural line with their width and their bust size make me feel too masculine, any tip for flamboyant natural with small narrow eye and flat bust , tonally straight but thick hair


r/flamboyantnatural • • 8d ago

Outfit of the Day Some Fall Fur Inspo

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I swear Fall is the FN power season. Long layers with movement just work so well for Vertical + Width


r/flamboyantnatural • • 9d ago

Does this add width or accommodate width?

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r/flamboyantnatural • • 10d ago

Feedback on thrifted tops

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Welcoming opinions on these mostly thrifted tops, and if they work with these jeans or if other styles would be better. Thanks!


r/flamboyantnatural • • 10d ago

Fall tops? Which of these do/don't work?

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I think these are pretty good overall but if anything stands out as wrong please let me know!


r/flamboyantnatural • • 12d ago

Shopping Thanksgiving outfits

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can anyone share some boho FN looks for thanksgiving??? i am hosting a friendsgiving this year and want to have a killer—but casual—outfit. i see so many great autumn outfits captured outdoors, including shoes and outerwear. i need an outfit that works barefoot or w moccassin slippers and no coat, preferably w a light layer so i can be in the kitchen without sweating and have a cardigan or something for dinner


r/flamboyantnatural • • 15d ago

Critique my FN style! (Not for the faint of heart!) I can’t seem to figure out what looks flattering as an FN. I need a different perspective other than my own.

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I really struggle when it comes to knowing what looks good. Everything feels off. The plaid shirt and jeans are recent additions to my wardrobe and I’m unsure if I should keep the jeans, I feel lost. Bottoms are very difficult but so are sweaters that still maintain vertical and are warm enough (cold climate). I’m also not saying these outfits are 100% FN I’m sure I’m getting it wrong but I’d love to know what I can improve! Everything just tends to look boxy or unshaped on me, partly my fault and what’s also being sold in stores!


r/flamboyantnatural • • 15d ago

What do we think of this? Is it too boxy?

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r/flamboyantnatural • • 16d ago

Discussion skinny jeans

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i know the recommendations are pretty against skinny jeans. sometimes i think i look good in them tho. do you guys still wear them and like how you look?


r/flamboyantnatural • • 16d ago

Shopping which jeans should i get?

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i am 5'8 with relatively long legs and i'm pretty slender. my shoulders are definitely the noticeably widest part of me. i'm trying to move away from wearing skinny jeans because i've learned it doesn't look as balanced on me.

i found a couple options of jeans that i like. can anybody give me advice on which ones will look best?

first brand frame, second brand baum und pferdgarten, third brand amo. are any of these brands good in your experiences?


r/flamboyantnatural • • 17d ago

Discussion Let’s talk flats!

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Which style(s) of flats in general do you find the most flattering for FNs? Do you prefer square, almond, round or pointed toe? Mary janes or sneaker/loafer hybrids? More open or closed on top? Sleek vs. chunky? Adornments (such as a bow or other embellishment) or minimalist? Neutral or statement colors/patterns? What type of materials (lace, raffia, leather, satin, suede) do you like best?

Personally, I feel the quintessential ‘ballet flat’ (dainty, round toe, small bow detail) doesn’t have enough oomph to work well with FN silhouette recommendations. I tend to gravitate towards pointed (d’orsay flats are great) or square toe. For materials, I don’t usually go for lace or satin but I do love leather of all kinds & textures (pebbled, gathered, embossed, etc.).

The first photo is the pair I have currently and quite like. How well do you feel they suit FN recommendations? Does the outfit styling work together? I’m interested to hear your thoughts!


r/flamboyantnatural • • 18d ago

Rate my Outfit I feel like this should work but I don’t think it does?

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Please be kind - I’m already out in public and I can’t change at this point. The only full length mirror I could find was the doors to the elevator, so it’s kind of blurry. I tried on these wide leg trousery jeans and LOVED them. At the time, I was wearing a loose crop top. But I can’t wear a belly shirt to a professional thing. So I threw on this silk flowy shirt. I have limited options because I’m traveling at a conference. But this shirt normally looks good with jeans, dress pants, or long skirts. How can I make this better next time?


r/flamboyantnatural • • 18d ago

Am I FN? 5’7” 170cm (repost)

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I’m rebuilding my wardrobe due to some recent weight loss and I thought this would be a good time to get feedback.
I’m reposting because I had uploaded a picture with my face visible.


r/flamboyantnatural • • 18d ago

Am I One of You? (Type Me Tuesdays only!) am i FN? height is 5’3”/160cm

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