Kibbe Body Type Test

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Introduction

The Kibbe Body Types system is based on David Kibbe, who published a book in 1987 called David Kibbe's Metamorphosis: Discover Your Image Identity and Dazzle As Only You Can, A Personal Image And Style Book For Women. In this book, Kibbe introduced a style type theory known today as the Kibbe body type system.

The Kibbe Body Type system is is more detailed than the usual hourglass shape, pear shape, or apple shape classify for body typing. The Kibbe Body Types quiz below will help you identify what is the body type of you. Such as Bone Structure, Body Flesh, and facial features to determine an individual's unique body type.

The Kibbe Body Types quiz with pictures below will help you identify what is the body type of you. Such as Bone Structure, body flesh, and facial features to determine an individual's unique body type.

By answering questions with examples and using this online calculator, you can discover which Kibbe Body Type your body belongs to.

Preparations

Before starting the Kibbe Body Types Test, please make sure to prepare the following:

  1. Wear only underwear or a bikini swimsuit. Take a full-body photo of yourself with the camera positioned at chest level. Keep your arms relaxed and by your sides, as stretching your arms can make them appear longer than they actually are.
  2. Face the camera and take a front-facing photo with a slight smile.

These preparations will ensure accurate results during the Kibbe Body Types Test.

Body Type Quiz

PART I. BONE STRUCTURE

1. How Long Is Your Vertical Line?

The term "your vertical line" does not refer to your actual height, but rather how tall you appear visually. The proportions between your head and other body parts typically influence it.

If your head is small, you might look taller than you really are. But if your head is big, you might look shorter than you really are.

Vertical Line A: Long Body Type - Appears taller than actual heightAVertical Line B: Moderately Long Body Type - Appears slightly taller than actual heightBVertical Line C: Moderate Body Type - Appears true to actual heightCVertical Line D: Small Body Type - Appears slightly shorter than actual heightDVertical Line E: Petite Body Type - Appears much smaller than actual heightE

A: Long

A long vertical line will make you appear a lot taller than you actually are. Even if you are short, you can still have a long vertical line – if you look tall.

If you have a small head in relation to the rest of your body, you will appear taller.

B: MODERATELY LONG

Your head is moderately small compared to the rest of your body.

This response is different from answer A because you do not look extremely tall, but you do appear taller than your actual height.

C: MODERATELY

You appear to be your actual height—neither taller nor shorter. Your head is in proportion to the rest of your body.

D: SMALL

A short vertical line can make you look shorter than you really are. Even if you are tall, you can still create a short vertical line that gives the impression of being short.

If your head is relatively large compared to the rest of your body, you will appear shorter overall.

E: PETITE

It is very clear that you are small in stature, and your head appears large compared to the rest of your body.

2. what's the shape of your shoulders?

Shoulders A: Narrow and sharp body type with angular and slender appearanceAShoulders B: Broad and blunt body type with wider masculine shouldersBShoulders C: Symmetrical and even body type with balanced shoulder shapeCShoulders D: Sloped and tapered body type with noticeable slope and delicate impressionDShoulders E: Sloped and rounded body type with evident slope and softer, curved appearanceE

A: Narrow and Sharp

This type of shoulder appear angular and bony.

There is no softness or roundness—only angles and sharpness.

What distinguishes them from answer B is their narrowness, which creates a sudden transition from the shoulders to the arms.

B: Broad and Blunt

This type of shoulder also have a masculine appearance. However, it is not sharp; instead, it have blunt edges.

It is broader and wider than in answer A, which means the transition from the shoulders to the arms is not as abrupt.

C: Symmetrical and Even

This type of shoulder is characterized by what it is. It is neither very angular nor very sloped.

If you find it difficult to clearly identify with one of the other answers, choose this one.

D: Sloped and Tapered

This type of shoulder have a noticeable slope.

It is appear delicate, but unlike answer E, it feature sharp edges.

E: Sloped and Rounded

This type of shoulder have a noticeable slope and are quite narrow.

What distinguishes them from answer D is the roundness at the edges. It is no sharp angles present.

3. what's the shape of your arms and legs?

Arms and Legs A: Elongated and narrow limbs reaching beyond the midpoint of the thighsAArms and Legs B: Elongated and broad limbs reaching beyond the midpoint of the thighsBArms and Legs C: Moderate length arms and legs proportionate to the torso and heightCArms and Legs D: Small and slightly short limbs, fingertips not reaching the midpoint of the thighsDArms and Legs E: Small and very short limbs in proportion to height and torso, fingertips not extending beyond halfway point of the thighsE

A: Elongated And Narrow

The arms and legs are long! Your fingertips extend beyond halfway down your thighs.

What distinguishes these arms and legs from answer B is their narrowness. The elbows, wrists, and ankles are very thin. Keep in mind that we are referring to the bones, not the flesh.

B: Elongated And Broad

The arms and legs are also long! Your fingertips extend beyond halfway down your thighs.

The bones are broader and wider than those in answer A. The elbows, wrists, and ankles are not very thin.

C: Moderate, proportionate to your torso and height

The arms and legs are in proportion to the rest of the body.

Your fingertips reach about halfway down the length of your thighs.

D: Small And Slightly short

The arms and legs are slightly shorter compared to the rest of the body, but not by much.

Your fingertips do not reach halfway down your thighs.

E: Small, very short in proportion to my height and torso

The arms and legs are very short in comparison to the rest of the body.

Your fingertips do not reach halfway down your thighs.

4. How to describe the size and shape of your hands and feets?

Hands A: Long and narrow hands larger in proportion to the faceAHands B: Large and broad hands significantly larger than the faceBHands C: Moderate-sized hands proportionate to the torso and heightCHands D: Small and delicate hands with an elegant and slender formDHands E: Small and wide hands maintaining a smaller proportion but with a wider appearanceE

A: Long And Narrow

These hands are large compared to the face.

However, their shape is long and narrow, with both the palms and fingers being elongated.

B: Large And Broad

Similar to answer A, these hands are large compared to the face.

However, they have some width, which means the fingers and palms are broader than those in answer A.

C: Moderate, proportionate to your torso and height

These hands are in proportion to the face and body.

They are neither very large nor very small, and neither very narrow nor very broad.

D: Small and delicate

These hands are small compared to the face.

They are also narrow, long, and delicately shaped.

E: Small and Wide

Like answer D, these hands are small compared to the face.

However, they are wide rather than narrow.

PART II. BODY FLESH

5. What's the shape of your body?

Body Shape A: Lean and sinewy body type with a long and straight silhouetteABody Shape B: Broad and muscular body type with wide shoulders and minimal waist definitionBBody Shape C: Evenly proportioned body type with moderate definition and symmetrical appearanceCBody Shape D: Very shapely body type with a delicate hourglass figure and angular shouldersDBody Shape E: Very soft body type with lush curves and a pronounced hourglass figureE

A: Long Lean and Dry

This body type is long and straight, lacking any defined curves.

The breasts are small to average, the waist is straight and undefined, and the hips are narrow.

Even if the person is overweight, the body does not develop any defined curves.

B: Broad, Tending toward muscular

This body shape is characterized by its broadness.

The shoulders are wide, and the waist is also wide with little to no definition.

The hips are either narrower than the shoulders or the same width.

Even if the person is overweight, the body does not develop any defined curves; instead, it becomes stocky.

C: Moderate and even

This body shape has a moderately defined waist, with the bust and shoulders being equal in width.

The waistline is not as defined as in answers D and E, but it is also not as straight as in answers A and B.

Overall, this body shape is symmetrical, with a moderate definition—neither too curvy nor extremely straight.

D: Shapely, a delicate hourglass

This body shape has an hourglass figure, similar to answer E. However, it is not as rounded and has some sharpness around the shoulders.

When overweight, the body becomes curvier, but the sharpness at the shoulders remains noticeable.

E: Very soft, Lushly curved, a ripe hourglass shape

This body shape is a full, ripe hourglass, with clearly rounded shoulders, breasts, and hips.

Even when slim, the roundness of the limbs remains noticeable.

6. What's the shape of your bustline?

Bustline A: Flat and taut bustline with very small breastsABustline B: Wide and broad bustline with relatively flat appearance and small breastsBBustline C: Moderate-sized and evenly proportioned bustlineCBustline D: Shapely and curved bustline more prominent than the waistlineDBustline E: Very prominent bustline with full and rounded breastsE

A: Flat and taut

This bustline is flat, with very small breasts.

Even when overweight, there is no accumulation of flesh in this area.

B: Wide and broad

Like answer A, this bustline is quite flat with small breasts. However, what distinguishes it from answer A is its broadness.

When overweight, a small amount of flesh tends to accumulate in this area.

C: Moderate, In even proportion.

This bustline is moderate in size, with breasts that are neither full nor flat.

When overweight, flesh accumulates evenly throughout the body, including the bustline.

D: Shapely, curved, More prominent than my wasitline.

This bustline is prominent, with breasts that are quite large and round, though not as full as in answer E.

When overweight, flesh tends to accumulate in this area.

E: Very prominent

The bustline is very prominent, with full and rounded breasts.

Regardless of weight, this bustline remains consistently prominent.

7. What's the shape of your waistline?

Waistline A: Elongated waistline that tapers or narrows, even when overweightAWaistline B: Elongated and broad waistline without distinct curves or a defined waistlineBWaistline C: Moderately defined waistline balanced in proportion with the bustline and hiplineCWaistline D: Very small and distinctly defined waistline with a subtle sharpnessDWaistline E: Softly defined waistline with a smooth, rounded curve and a feminine appearanceE

A: Elongated, But boyishly tapered Even when overweight.

This waist is long compared to the rest of the body. It lacks definition and tapers, even when overweight.

B: Elongated, But tends to be very straight (if thin) or thick (if overweight).

Like answer A, this waistline is long in relation to the rest of the body. However, instead of being narrow, it is broad and lacks definition.

C: Moderate, Slightly defined, but not overly cinched

This waist is neither very straight nor very defined. It is in proportion to both the bustline and hipline.

If you cannot strongly identify with any of the other answers, choose this one.

D: Very small, In proportion to my bust and hips

The waist is clearly defined but has some sharpness. While answer E features a rounded curve, answer D has a sharper curve.

E: Softly defined, But tends to be slightly wide

This waistline is clearly but softly defined. It has no sharpness; instead, it features a rounded curve.

8. What's The Shape of your hipline?

Hipline A: Tapered hipline that is straight and boyishly narrowAHipline B: Straight and slightly tapered hipline that is slightly wideBHipline C: Moderately proportioned hipline in even proportion with the bust and waistlineCHipline D: Shapely and rounded hipline more pronounced than the waistlineDHipline E: Extremely soft and rounded hipline with a prominent, fleshy, and rounded appearanceE

A: Tapered, Straight and boyishly narrow

This hipline is straight, narrow, and lacks definition.

When overweight, weight tends to accumulate in this area.

B: Straight, Slightly tapered and slightly wide

This hipline is also straight and undefined, but it is wider than that of answer A.

When overweight, weight tends to accumulate in this area.

C: Moderate, In even proportion to my bust and wasitline

This hipline is neither very straight nor very round.

If you cannot clearly identify with any of the other answers, please select this one.

D: Shapely and rounded, More pronounced than my waistline

This hipline is always prominent and wide, regardless of your weight.

E: Extremely soft and rounded

This hipline is always very prominent, soft, fleshy, and rounded, regardless of your weight.

9. How to describe the flesh on your upper arms and thighs?

Flesh on Upper Arms and Thighs A: Long, lithe, and sinewy flesh on the upper arms and thighsAFlesh on Upper Arms and Thighs B: Elongated and muscular-looking flesh on the upper arms and thighsBFlesh on Upper Arms and Thighs C: Moderate and balanced flesh on the upper arms and thighsCFlesh on Upper Arms and Thighs D: Soft and slightly short flesh on the upper arms and thighsDFlesh on Upper Arms and Thighs E: Very soft, slightly wide, and fleshy flesh on the upper arms and thighsE

A: Long

Lithe and sinewy

If you are heavy, but the flesh in your arms and thighs is lean for your weight, choose this option.

It indicates that despite being overweight, your arms and thighs have a relatively lean appearance compared to the rest of your body.

B: Elongated

Tending toward muscular

This option should not be selected solely based on going to the gym. It is not influenced by exercise and will always have a muscular-looking flesh, regardless of workout habits.

C: Moderate

If you feel you are somewhere in the middle, select this option. It suggests that your body does not strongly align with the descriptions provided in the other choices, indicating a moderate or balanced physique.

D: Soft, slightly short

If you are thin but still have soft and squishy flesh, choose this option. It implies that despite having a slender body, your flesh lacks firmness and has a soft, malleable quality.

E: Very soft, slightly wide and fleshy

Similar to answer D, if you are thin but have soft and squishy flesh, select this option. It indicates that your slim physique is accompanied by flesh that feels soft and has a squishy texture.

PART III. FACIAL FEATURES

10. what's the shape of your jawline?

Jawline A: Sharp jawline that is either very pointed, very prominent, or very squareAJawline B: Broad or blunt jawline that is slightly wideBJawline C: Moderate jawline that is symmetrical, neither wide, sharp, nor roundedCJawline D: Delicate jawline that is tapered or slightly narrowDJawline E: Rounded or softly wide jawline with a gentle round shape and smaller jawbonesE

A: Sharp, Either very pointed, very prominent or very square

These jawlines are very square, angular, and sharp, and they are typically quite prominent.

B: Broad or blunt, Slightly wide

The jawline are prominent like this in answer A, but instead of a sharp edge, they have a blunt one.

This give it a slightly more rounded appearance at the edge while still remaining very angular.

C: Moderate, neighter wide, sharp or rounded

The jawline have a combination of sharpness and roundness.

If you cannot strongly identify with any of the other answers, please select this one.

D: Delicate, Tapered or slightly narrow

The jawlines gradually taper towards the chin, resulting in a narrow appearance. They exhibit a noticeable sharpness as they slope downwards, creating a defined and elegant profile.

E: Rounded or softly wide

These jawlines are very round, with no sharpness at the edges, which are smoothly rounded. They feature small jawbones.

11. what's the shape of your nose?

Nose A: Sharp or prominent nose that is highly noticeable and narrowANose B: Broad or blunt nose that is on the large side, possibly wideBNose C: Moderate nose that does not exhibit extreme features of size, roundness, or sharpnessCNose D: Delicate nose that is tapered and narrowDNose E: Rounded or softly wide nose that is small in size with a rounded tipE

A: Sharp or prominent

This nose is prominent and can be large, but unlike answer B, it is narrow and sharp.

B: Broad or blunt, But on the large side, possibly wide

This nose is broad and may be large. Like answer A, it is quite prominent.

C: Moderate

This nose is characterized by what it is not. It is neither very large nor very small, and it is neither very rounded nor very sharp.

If you cannot strongly identify with any of the other answers, please select this one.

D: Delicate, Tapered and narrow

This nose is delicate, small, and narrow.

E: Rounded or softly wide

Like answer D, this nose is small, but it lacks the sharpness found in answer D.

Instead, it has a rounded tip.

12. What's the shape of your eyes?

Eyes A: Narrow, straight, closely spaced, or almond-shaped eyesAEyes B: Narrow, straight, and widely spaced eyesBEyes C: Evenly spaced, symmetrical, moderate-sized eyesCEyes D: Rounded, slightly close together, possibly almond-shaped or upturned eyesDEyes E: Very round and very large eyes with a highly prominent appearanceE

A: Narrow, straight, closely spaced or almond-shaped

This type of eyes are characterized as small, straight, and typically closely spaced.

B: Narrow, straight and widely spaced

This type of eyes are straight, elongated, and tend to have a wider space between them.

C: Evenly spaced, symmetrical, moderate size

This type of eyes do not strongly exhibit either straightness or roundness. They must have an even spacing.

If your eyes are not evenly spaced, this option should not be selected.

D: Rounded, slightly close together

Possibly slightly almond-shaped or up-turned

This type of eyes are larger than those described in answers A and B, but not as large as the eyes in answer E.

They have a slightly rounded or upturned shape and may be slightly closely spaced.

E: Very round and very large

This type of eyes are exceptionally large, resulting in a highly prominent appearance.

They are also very round in shape, drawing significant attention.

13. What's the shape of your lips?

Lips A: Straight and narrow lips, sometimes described as 'thin-lipped'ALips B: Straight and strong lips, slightly broad but not fullBLips C: Moderate lips, evenly shaped and neither straight nor overly fullCLips D: Slightly full and rounded lips, small with a delicate and rounded shapeDLips E: Very full, very rounded, and very luscious lips, notably rounded and larger with a plump appearanceE

A: Straight narrow

Sometimes described as 'thin-lipped'

This type of lips are characterized as small, straight, and potentially thin lips in appearance.

B: Straight strong

Slightly broad, but not full

Similar to answer A, these lips are straight in shape.

However, they are wider than answer A and are not particularly full.

C: Moderate

Evenly shaped, neigher straight nor overly full

These type of lips do not fit precisely into the other categories. They do not exhibit extreme straightness or roundness, nor do they fall into the categories of being very thin or very full.

If none of the other options strongly resonate with your lips, select this choice.

D: Slightly full and rounded

This type of lips are small, resembling those described in answer A, but they have a delicate and rounded shape.

While not as full as the lips in answer E, they possess a soft fullness.

E: Very full, very rounded and very luscious

This type of lips are notably rounded and very full. They are larger, fuller, and rounder compared to the lips in answer D. They have a prominent and plump appearance.

14. What's the shape of your cheekbones?

Cheekbones A: High and prominent cheekbones with a sharp, narrow shapeACheekbones B: Wide cheekbones that are quite prominentBCheekbones C: Moderate cheekbones with a balanced and moderate appearanceCCheekbones D: Delicate cheekbones that are narrow and slightly roundedDCheekbones E: Rounded cheekbones with a soft and gentle contourE

A: High and prominent

These cheekbones are highly noticeable and stand out on the face.

They possess a sharp, narrow shape and are positioned high on the face, contributing to a defined appearance.

B: Wide

Similar to answer A, this type of cheekbones are quite prominent.

They may be broad in size, and their prominence draws attention, similar to answer A.

C: Moderate

This type of cheekbones are characterized by what they are not. They do not exhibit extreme sharpness and prominence, nor do they possess significant roundness.

Instead, they fall somewhere in between, creating a balanced and moderate appearance.

D: Delicate

Narrow, slightly rounded

This type of cheekbones are delicate in their structure.

While they do have a slight sharpness, they are not as prominent as the cheekbones described in answer A.

Additionally, they display a subtle roundness, although not as pronounced as in answer E.

E: Rounded

This type of cheekbones have a soft and rounded shape.

They are not highly prominent and lack the sharpness seen in answer D.

Instead, they present a gentle and rounded contour, creating a softer appearance.

15. How to describe the flesh on your cheekbones?

Cheek Flesh A: Taut and flat flesh on the cheekbones, even when overweightACheek Flesh B: Fairly taut flesh on the cheekbones, with a slight puffiness when overweightBCheek Flesh C: Moderate flesh on the cheekbones, soft but not puffyCCheek Flesh D: Soft and fleshy flesh on the cheekbones, may become full with excess weightDCheek Flesh E: Very soft, very fleshy, and very round flesh on the cheekbones, even when at the thinnestE

A: Taut and flat

Even when overweight

The flesh on your cheekbones is tight and firm.

When you smile, a noticeable indentation forms in the hollows of the cheeks. Even when overweight, the cheeks remain taut, and puffiness is not observed.

B: Fairly taut

But I do tend to get a little 'puffy' when I put on weight

The flesh on your cheekbones is relatively tight.

When you smile, there is a slight indent in the hollows of the cheeks, although it is not as pronounced as in answer A.

When overweight, the cheekbones may exhibit a slight puffiness.

C: Moderate

Soft, but not puffy

These cheeks neither have an extremely taut nor excessively fleshy appearance.

If you do not strongly identify with the other options, choose this one.

D: Soft and fleshy

May get extremely full with excess weight

The flesh on your cheekbones is soft and fleshy, although not as rounded as described in answer E.

When overweight, the cheeks tend to become very full.

E: Very soft, very fleshy, very round

Even when I'm at my thinnest

The flesh on these cheeks is highly round and fleshy.

Even without smiling, the cheeks appear round and puffy.

Furthermore, even with a slender physique, these cheeks maintain their soft and fleshy texture.

16. How to describe your hairs?

Hairs A: Extremely finely textured hair, silky smooth, either straight or with a slight bendAHairs B: Strongly textured hair, coarse and heavy, either thick and straight or curlyBHairs C: Moderate texture hair, slightly wavy or with a bendCHairs D: Moderately thick hair, with a bend, wave, or curlDHairs E: Extremely thick hair, with lots of wave or curl, and a soft surfaceE

A: Extremely finely textured

Silky smooth, eigher straight or with a slight bend

B: Strongly textured

Coarse, heavy, either thick and straight or curly

C: Moderate texture

Slightly wavy or with a bend

D: Moderately

Thick, with bend, wave or curl

E: Extremely thick

With lots of wave or curl, with soft surface

Answer Summary

Bone StructureA0 B0 C0 D0 E0 (4 more quiz)
Body FleshA0 B0 C0 D0 E0 (5 more quiz)
Facial FeaturesA0 B0 C0 D0 E0 (7 more quiz)

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