What’s My Kibbe Body ID Type? Quiz by The Purist!

A Curated Collection

After years of sleuthing, testing, and collecting, I’m pleased to share with you a tailored shopping page of my absolute favourites that span beauty, wardrobe, home, and wellness.

Most people who stumble across my content have come to know me as the “guru” for all things luxuriously conscious. I’ve spent years researching and personally testing ethical fashion, makeup, and skincare. One of the most common inquiries I receive these days is usually some form of “but what are your top recommendations?” So I decided to gather all of my most-loved purchases in one place. These are tried-and-true, high-quality items that I reach for constantly. Clothing and accessory items included here are some of my core wardrobe staples, which you’ve seen me wear over and over again. (Those are always the best investments.)

Do keep in mind I am an affiliate for some of my favourite brands. When available, I’ll indicate if I have a coupon or savings that I can pass on to you.

My Go-To Online Shops

The Detox Market
The Detox Market
Clean, Botanical-Based Beauty
Alltrueist
Alltrueist
Luxury Vegan Clothing & Accessories
Four Sigmatic – 10% off w/ THEPURISTLIFE
Four Sigmatic – 10% off w/ THEPURISTLIFE
Adaptogen Mixes
Chic & Basta
Chic & Basta
Modern Handmade Home Goods
100% Pure
100% Pure
Fruit Pigmented, Cruelty-Free Makeup
Made Trade
Made Trade
Ethical Home Goods
The Detox Market
The Detox Market
Clean, Botanical-Based Beauty
Alltrueist
Alltrueist
Luxury Vegan Clothing & Accessories
Four Sigmatic – 10% off w/ THEPURISTLIFE
Four Sigmatic – 10% off w/ THEPURISTLIFE
Adaptogen Mixes
Chic & Basta
Chic & Basta
Modern Handmade Home Goods
100% Pure
100% Pure
Fruit Pigmented, Cruelty-Free Makeup
Made Trade
Made Trade
Ethical Home Goods
The Detox Market
The Detox Market
Clean, Botanical-Based Beauty
Alltrueist
Alltrueist
Luxury Vegan Clothing & Accessories
Four Sigmatic – 10% off w/ THEPURISTLIFE
Four Sigmatic – 10% off w/ THEPURISTLIFE
Adaptogen Mixes
Chic & Basta
Chic & Basta
Modern Handmade Home Goods
100% Pure
100% Pure
Fruit Pigmented, Cruelty-Free Makeup
Made Trade
Made Trade
Ethical Home Goods

Help Me Find My Kibbe Body Category: The Easy Kibbe Quiz

Why Should I Find My Kibbe Body Category?

Knowing your Kibbe body type is an absolute game changer if you want to dress well and feel great in your clothes. This body ID system focuses on dressing in a way that echos and emulates your natural shapes and proportions, meaning outfits look effortless and truly the right fit to you. Almost like you’ve worked with a stylist, since these fashion professionals take the same things into account when dressing their clientele.

The Easiest Kibbe Category Self-Assessment Quiz:

I’ve been studying David Kibbe’s body type system for years. I don’t claim to have all the answers, but I’ve gotten quite good at categorizing people using his methods. So I’ve distilled down what I’ve learned as “the main Kibbe indicators” into some easy self-assessment questions. This quiz is to help you identify which Kibbe category you may be: Dramatic, Natural, Classic, Romantic or Gamine. This quiz won’t give you specifics on the subcategory, like “Soft” vs “Dramatic.”

Answer these five questions to asses which Kibbe body type category you may fit into.

Before You Begin…

Get a Good View

It’s helpful to have a full body photo of yourself taken from straight on, around your waist height.

Photo Tip: Use the camera app on your phone. Set a self timer, then place the phone on a table, shelf, or window sill that is approximately in line with your waist. You can use books, boxes, or other stable items to stack under the phone to raise its height.

The photo here is a good example of a straight-on, waist level photo to use for a Kibbe body type self-assessment.

Record Your Answers

Make sure to record your answers (A, B, C, D or E) somewhere to refer back to. You’ll need to see which letter you selected the most to find your results.

Be Patient (And Kind) With Yourself

Keep in mind that if you’re new to the David Kibbe method, it may take a few tries before you really start to see your physical self in an un-biased way.

The first time I tried to ID myself, I had a preconceived belief that my body is far curvey and shorter than it actually is. And I set about answering the questions trying to prove that I was! (Of course I ended up with “Romantic”, since that’s a very curvy and petite body type.)

Revisit this quiz in a month and see if you still answer the same way.

Kibbe Body Type Category Quiz
Answer these five questions to asses which Kibbe Body type category (Dramatic, Natural, Classic, Romantic or Gamine) you may have. Make sure to record your answers (A, B, C, D or E) somewhere to that you can refer back to them.
TIP: When answering these questions, keep in mind that body fat can disguise our underlying bone structure. Consider your body at a healthy weight or when you were your most physically fit. Think about what your underlaying bone structure is like and where your Skelton is widest.
TIP: Think about where your body tends to naturally be full or fleshy, even at low weights—pay particular attention your upper arms and shoulders vs your thighs and hips. Is one area dramatically more fleshy that the other, or are they balanced? Or does fat seem to go disproportionally to your midsection?