Natural Style Essence:
A Comprehensive Guide

I. Characteristics

Note: The following characteristics are typically associated with this style essence. Don't get hung up on them; you may look different but still have this style essence.

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The natural style essence is part of the yang essences on the spectrum. Its the characteristic shape is the rectangle with blunt edges. Consequently, the physical appearance of individuals with the natural style essence is generally long, sturdy and angular but with softer edges and with defined, somewhat asymmetrical facial features.

Natural body types give the impression of height, length and straightness. Shoulders tend to be soft-edged, and the body lacks defined curves. Asymmetry may be quite obvious.

The look of a Natural tends to be more active compared to others. They are seemingly more sporty and relaxed, have an easy-going nature, a friendly attitude, and they may be drawn to casual clothing that expresses adventure and freedom.

Their features communicate an easy-going, approachable nature.

Physical Features

I. Vertical line

Length is a crucial characteristic of the natural style essence. Therefore, individuals with the natural style essence typically have a long vertical line, meaning they appear tall. Often, they are actually tall (5'7 feet and over), but it's also possible for someone to simply appear tall. This is what is referred to as a long vertical line.

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II. Body type

Individuals with the natural style essence tend to have a straight, sturdy and long body as opposed to a curvy, round one. They lack defining feminine curves and will often have a small or undefined bust. Shoulders are typically broad and the bust may be wide (inverted triangle shape).

III. Facial features

Individuals with the natural style essence often have visibly irregular facial features. Due to the lack of symmetry, they often have what is known as 'unconventional' beauty.

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Natural / Dramatic / Angelic

All three of these style essences share similar characteristics, but they are not the same.

Both the natural and the dramatic style essence are yang essences, and both have long silhouettes. However, the natural essence has blunt edges, whereas the dramatic essence has hard, sharp edges. This makes the natural silhouette more moving and flowing, whereas the dramatic silhouette is stiff.

Like the natural essence, the angelic has a long vertical line and a moving silhouette. However, the angelic style essence benefits from softer, flaring materials, whereas the natural essence requires thick, sturdy materials.

III. The Natural Style Essence

The natural style essence is a yang essence, its particular type of yang being casual yang.

Since the characteristic shape of this essence is the rectangle with blunt edges, casual clothing features long, relaxed silhouettes, blunt angles and edges, and oversized, unstructured shapes.

The natural style essence creates a relaxed, casual image and an overall visual impression of freedom and adventure.

The natural style essence can be associated with the themes of nature, the outdoors and sport. The natural essence is just like nature itself - raw, irregular and free.

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Elements of a natural outfit

The Natural Silhouette

The natural silhouette is a rectangle - long and straight, but with blunt (slightly rounded) edges.

The silhouette is relaxed and moving, meaning sturdy but moving fabrics are ideal.

The natural silhouette is clean but layered. Avoid adding small details to the outfit, which distract from the elongated silhouette, but feel free to add multiple layers.

IV. Styling Principles

The best garments for any style essence are those that mimic and repeat that essence's natural lines, shapes, and themes.

Remember, the characteristic shape of the natural style essence is the rectangle with blunt edges. Therefore, natural clothing, while being long and straight, is also relaxed and loose-fitting. The visual impression that this essence communicates is a casual, sporty one.

To achieve this look in clothing, Naturals look best when they incorporate the following style principles into their wardrobe:

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Unstructured Shapes

Individuals with the natural style essence often have visibly asymmetrical features. Natural clothing follows this principle. Shapes are unstructured, irregular, and often not clearly defined - essentially, what we would normally think of when we think of something 'natural'.

Accessories look best when they retain the original shape of the material they are made out of - such as stones for a necklace. Bags can be slouchy, belts unruly.

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Relaxed Fits

Hand in hand with unstructured shapes goes the concept of relaxed fits. This is a casual essence. Comfort is high on the priority list of this type, and clothing is therefore relaxed and loose. Don't choose straight cuts or sharp tailoring - keep it relaxed.

Layering

Something that is closely related to comfort is layering. Being able to adjust one's clothing to the temperatures outside and inside is great. Thanks to their sturdy body types, Naturals are not easily overwhelmed by great amounts of clothes in the way a petite body type would be.

Layering is also possible with accessories. Multiple necklaces, bracelets, rings etc. look great on the natural style essence.

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Earthy Colours

The natural style essence is connected to the outdoors. So where best to take its colours from than from nature itself? Earthy greens and browns, off-whites etc. all look natural and harmonious on this type.

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Botanical & Tribal Patterns

The best patterns for the natural style essence are wild and irregular. Stay away from sharp geometric shapes. Signature patterns of the natural style essence are tribal and botanical patterns as well as bohemian prints, preferably large-scale.

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Denim

The natural style essence looks great in natural materials, such as wool, straw and linen. But the signature material of this essence must be denim. Nothing says casual more than a pair of jeans.