Natural Kibbe Body Type
Balanced yang-leaning with a relaxed, blunt bone structure. Naturals have a fresh, approachable, girl-next-door quality with broad shoulders and a moderate vertical line.
New to the Kibbe system? Start with the beginner guide.
A note on the 13 vs. 10 type models
This site uses the original 13-type framework. It comes from David Kibbe's 1987 book Metamorphosis. Kibbe later updated his system. The update dropped three “pure” middle types. Some newer guides therefore count 10 types. We keep all 13 for reference. The three removed types are marked legacy. Read the full explanation.
What Is the Natural?
The Natural type is the classic "fresh and alive" American look — athletic, approachable, and naturally beautiful. They have a blunt, slightly wide bone structure with broad or slightly wide shoulders and a moderate vertical line. Naturals have a relaxed, unpretentious quality that is effortlessly charming. Their features are slightly irregular — a wider nose, wider mouth, and slightly asymmetrical features that together create a friendly, approachable appearance.
Key Characteristics
- Blunt, slightly wide bone structure
- Moderate vertical line
- Broad or slightly wide shoulders
- Straight waist with slight definition
- Balanced hip-to-shoulder ratio
- Slightly irregular facial features (wider nose, mouth)
- Friendly, approachable appearance
- Moderate height
- Athletic, natural build
- Slightly angular features softened by bluntness
Style Recommendations
- Relaxed, natural silhouettes
- Casual, effortless styling
- Open necklines and easy fits
- Natural textures and earthy tones
- Uncomplicated, fresh designs
- Comfortable yet polished pieces
Do's
- Embrace casual, relaxed styles
- Choose natural textures and fabrics
- Keep makeup fresh and minimal
- Wear open, easy necklines
- Opt for comfortable, approachable looks
Don'ts
- Overly constructed or stiff clothing
- Intricate, fussy details
- Too much makeup or elaborate hair
- Suffocating, covered-up necklines
- Extreme, avant-garde styles
Color Palette
Silhouettes & Necklines
Recommended Necklines
Best Silhouettes
- Button-down shirt with relaxed pants
- Sweater over straight skirt
- Casual blazer with jeans
- T-shirt dress with sneakers
- Cardigan with trousers
Fabrics
Patterns
Commonly Associated Celebrities
Community references, not official rulings.
Frequently Asked Questions About the Natural
What defines the Natural?
Blunt, slightly wide bone structure; Moderate vertical line; Broad or slightly wide shoulders.
How does a Natural dress?
Start from embrace casual, relaxed styles and choose natural textures and fabrics. Signature silhouettes: Button-down shirt with relaxed pants; Sweater over straight skirt.
What should a Natural avoid?
Overly constructed or stiff clothing; Intricate, fussy details.
Which colors and fabrics fit a Natural?
Colors: Warm Beige, Soft Olive, Camel, Warm Brown, Dusty Rose. Fabrics: Cotton, Linen, Denim.
Which celebrities are typed as Natural?
Ali MacGraw, Goldie Hawn, Carole Lombard, Cameron Diaz — community examples, not official rulings.