So what is an Image Archetype?
More On How It Works
Imagine that you are tasked with decorating a log cabin. What kinds of furnishings would you look for?
I’m guessing that you would probably choose something rustic and organic looking with a casual and cozy vibe, regardless of your preferences in interior décor. On the other hand, I doubt you will have chosen hyper-modern furnishings made of metal and molded plastic fit for a black tie affair. Possibly there’s an interior decorator somewhere who could make that look fabulous, but the easiest and most logical choice would be to furnish a log cabin like…a log cabin.
Not only does this create an incredibly harmonious and attractive end result with
minimal training and effort required, it also allows us to capitalize off of the best elements of the log cabin that are already there without having to create some new appeal from scratch.
If you haven’t guessed, the log cabin in need of the right décor is a metaphor for a person
in need of the right clothing.
Essentially, it’s a combination of shape, line, scale, and proportion that creates a conceptual style in reference to your body.
The quickest, easiest, most effective way to dress a person is to dress them to look like themselves. So just as we have styles such as Mid-Century Modern or Colonial in architecture (click light bulb for more on this), in fashion we have Image Archetypes.
Image Archetypes are the: Dramatics, Naturals, Classics, Gamines, Romantics
Scroll down to see visuals and descriptions for all of these types of image archetypes.
Want to know your image archetype? Consider scheduling a body line analysis.
Dramatics
The Dramatic types are defined by their distinctive, striking features and bold presence. Dramatic types are typically tall, with elongated bone structure and sharp facial features. The clothing and effects that tend to suit these types are large scale, angular, and sculptural.
Queen
Queen
Sleek
Powerful
Remarkable
Goddess
Goddess
Sensual
Opulent
Captivating
Naturals
The Natural types are defined by their strong, solid features and fresh, easy-going aura. Natural types are typically average height to moderately tall, with substantial bone structure and slightly angular facial features. The clothing and effects that tend to suit these types are substantial, asymmetrical, and relaxed.
Muse
Muse
Effortless
Glamorous
Approachable
Enchantress
Enchantress
Easy-going
Grounded
Sensual
Classics
The Classic types are defined by their balanced, harmonious features and elegant aura. Classic types are typically moderate in stature and bone structure with symmetrical, even facial features. The clothing and effects that tend to suit them are tailored, timeless, and refined.
Sophisticate
Sophisticate
Polished
Elegant
Striking
Princess
Princess
Lady-like
Graceful
Refined
Gamines
The Gamine types are defined by their youthful, delicate features and lively presence. Gamine types are typically petite in stature and bone structure, with animated facial features. The clothing and effects that tend to suit these types are small-scale, crisp and graphic.
Pixie
Pixie
Dynamic
Unexpected
Playful
Spitfire
Spitfire
Girlish
Ethereal
Spirited
Romantics
The Romantic types are defined by their soft, lush features and alluring, womanly presence. Romantic types are typically moderate to petite in stature and bone structure, with gentle, rounded facial features. The clothing and effects that tend to suit these types are curve conscious, sensual, and soft.
Femme Fatale
Femme Fatale
Delicate
Magnetic
Exquisite
Bombshell
Bombshell
Luscious
Soft
Dreamy
I love the way you have gropued these! It helps me understand my archetype even better!