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Style Types: The ETHEREAL

4/22/2019

74 Comments

 
The Ethereal type embodies a variety of beauty that exists, but that most systems don't allow for: feminine beauty that's neither youthful nor sexual. 

Some systems describe the Ethereal type as the most "yin" -- a synonym often used for "feminine." But I don't think that's accurate.
 

Physically, the Romantic type -- not the Ethereal -- most closely embodies a physical form with exaggeratedly estrogenized features. So Romantic, I think, comes closest to being the most feminine type. Romantic is certainly the most womanly type.

Ethereal beauty, like Ingenue beauty, reads as distinctly feminine but not overtly sexy. Ingenues are girlish and perpetually youthful, while Ethereals are at the other end of the spectrum:  even at a young age, they have an air of great maturity and wisdom. You might use the word "ancient" to describe them, but in the sense that they seem to be old souls. It's easy to imagine that they've traveled here from a far-distant time.
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Joyce Carol Oates.
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Rooney Mara.
Physically, Ethereals are defined first by the curving line, as all feminine types are. But their curving line is an elongated S or oval. Their faces tend to be long and gently sculpted. 


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Carolyn Bessette.
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Carolyn Bessette.
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Ingenues: small, neat curving lines.
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Romantics: lush, generous curving lines.
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Ethereals: long, cascading curving lines.
Ethereals look very much like themselves when they're looking into the distance, with a knowing half-smile or an air of distraction. One gets the impression they're actually looking inward, or seeing something others can't see.
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Cate Blanchett.
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Corinne Bailey Rae

Faded-looking, subtly colored hair and skin read as Ethereal, for a few reasons:

- Subdued colors suggest age, since human coloring naturally fades with age. So muted coloring helps create the ancient or timeless quality that Ethereals have.

- As objects move farther away in our vision, they appear less saturated. So people of low saturation often have the Ethereal quality of seeming to retreat or fade into the distance.

 - Misty coloring on an Ethereal contributes to the impression that she is a misty entity, only partially present on this plane. 
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Vanessa Redgrave.
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Corinne Bailey Rae.
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Iekeliene Stange
Look at actors who have played magical beings or figures from myth or legend, and you'll likely see people with Ethereal qualities. Casting directors know how important appearance is in communicating a character's nature.
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Cate Blanchett as an elf.
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Bryce Dallas Howard as a nymph.
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Daryl Hannah as a mermaid.
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Tilda Swinton as an angel.
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Uma Thurman as a goddess.
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Carol Kane as a sort of fairy-ghost.
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Cara Delavingne as a mermaid.
Ethereal beauty is aesthetically appealing but not erotically appealing. It's passionless. For this reason, Ethereal women are often the women that other women find beautiful but that some straight men find weird-looking. If a rude guy has ever looked over your shoulder at a fashion magazine and asked, "Is she supposed to be pretty?" you were probably looking at an Ethereal.
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Lindsay Scott.
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Amanda Swafford.
Ethereal beauty is often confused with Dramatic beauty, because it's unusual-looking, and rare, and because both types tend to have long faces and frames. 
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Najarra Townsend.
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Riley Montana.
But Dramatic edges seem pointy, while Ethereal edges are gently rounded.  And Dramatic energy is aggressive, even threatening, while Ethereal energy is peaceful. Dramatics look ready to attack; Ethereals look as if they can maintain Buddha-like calm even if they're punched in the nose.  Dramatics feel like they're moving toward you and Ethereals feel like they're drifting away. 
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Jamie Lee Curtis: Pointy. Headed right at ya. Possibly about to kick your butt.
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Frances Conroy: Rounded. Drawing back from you. Very calm.
Ethereals are flattered by light-as-air fabrics, translucency, ornate detail, and anything suggesting flight, such as winged shapes or feathers. Ethereals look like themselves when they look as if they're clothed in clouds, mist, starlight, or moonbeams.
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Lisa Bonet
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Corinne Bailey Rae.
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Cate Blanchett.
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Uma Thurman.
And so ends my series on the seven basic style identities. Most people aren't a pure type, but rather a blend of two or three. If you know what looks good on you but don't know how that translates into a style identity, try the Style Identity Calculator!



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Originally published July 2015
74 Comments
Teresa
7/2/2015 03:15:35 am

Thank you for this post!!!
It is beautifully written and describes the misunderstood ethereal/angelic style type perfectly.

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Melissa
7/2/2015 08:49:01 am

Great post. This totally makes sense.

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Karen
7/2/2015 09:05:28 am

Fascinating post. I'm curious why Najarra Townsend is seen in your post as a pure ethereal. I consider my face a blend of dramatic and ethereal and I look a lot like her. There is something about her face that says "danger" but it's not nearly as in your face as the vibe that you get from the picture of Jamie Lee Curtis.

I had to laugh at the description of Ethereal hair as "a wispy halo of hair that seems to float away from the body." Boy is that an understatement. My hair looks like Lily Cole's hair in the picture above. Trying to keep my "fluffy" wild hair out of my face has been a life long struggle. And I look dreadful if I use a straightener on it. I look like a sad little drowned rat.

The part about ethereals being able to play mythical creatures was a light bulb moment. I lost count of the number of times people in college told me I reminded them of an elf (the JRR Tolkein kind, not the Christmas variety). I guess now I know why, though I still think my face is more of a blend of Dramatic and Ethereal rather than a pure Ethereal. Finding guazy fabric in the high saturation of Bright Winter colors is a joke. I stick to flowing fabrics that still show my waistline and call it good.

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Rachel Arnt-Schemmel
7/2/2015 09:14:47 am

Hi, Karen!

I don't think Najarra is a pure Ethereal. I see Dramatic there too, as you do. Most or all of these celebs are blends of Ethereal with another type. (Lily Cole, and possibly J.C. Oates and Carol Kane, with Ingenue; Rae perhaps with Natural; Redgrave with Classic...)

I'm Ethereal/Natural, and I have also been called "wood nymph" or something similar many times. :-)

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Kathryn link
10/5/2019 02:02:10 pm

Hi Rachel--a question for you as one Ethereal/Natural to another. In PSC I lead with Natural 30% to Angelic 25%. I was delighted that you picked an Ethereal/Natural style type out of the Indiana Jones clothing, as I also did!!! However, I have two ideas that diverge only slightly for your recs, and I wonder if it's the subtle differences of an individual. You mention your being "rough hewn" plus ethereal. Some (not all) of your Ethereal/Natural pins on Pinterest feel just a little too "rough hewn" for me. I'm wondering if it has to do with how much Natural vs. Ethereal, and also if, in my case, it has to do with my having Romantic at only 5% behind Ethereal. It's not enough to put my completely at home in a three-way style I.D. But there is nothing "rough hewn" about me. I seem to do Romantic touches, but nothing that looks the least flouncy or perky--must have that Ethereal drip. Also, I really love that you are a Soft Autumn--would love to be that. But I turned out to be in one system a Soft Summer Light and look best in Soft Summer medium tones away from the face. So do you think coloring is a modifying influence?

Thank you in advance for your consideration. I really love the new look of your site, by the way.

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Caty
7/2/2015 10:27:57 am

What a great article, thank you!

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Ignacia
7/3/2015 09:03:14 am

The other day I remembered something that I thought you might find a bit interesting. When we were learning about web design in college, one of my teachers once advised us to use rectangles with slightly rounded corners as buttons, instead of rectangles with angular corners. He explained us that our brains are trained to subcounsciously percieve sharp angular shapes as more dangerous, because they remind us of objects that can cause us pain if we are not careful around them. For instance, if you accidentaly hit yourself against the corner of a table, it's usally more painful if that corner is angular instead of rounded.

That helped me understand a bit better of why Dramatics are usually described as "dangerous" looking. It makes sense, especially because they also tend to seem tall and very adultlike, so that could make them look even more imposing.

In contrast, I imagine a Gamine with angular features would look less dangerous because she seems small. But still she could come off as "naughty" or a bit of a trickster.

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Rachel Arnt-Schemmel
7/3/2015 01:04:42 pm

Yes, this is absolutely part of it! Points are aggressive, and the types that can wear pointy edges come across as more aggressive (though cheekily so, in the case of Gamines.) It's why so many villains in film are Dramatic blends.

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Farimah
7/7/2015 04:32:28 am

Amazing article, Rachel. Thanks for sharing!
You made me curious about Rooney. I've always thought of her as pure gamine (maybe even flamboyant gamine in kibbe's system because she pulls off aggressive Gamine styles pretty effortlessly), but now i'm not so sure. I can't imagine her in flowing dresses and intricate details, but then again i'm not one to judge.

On aside note, i haven't seen many Ethereals irl, but one i saw once- she was simply breathtaking! very long height and very prominent, sharp, big facial features, but very light in overal coloring. the lightness absolutely contrasts the dramaticness and it's amazing to watch. I just adore it!

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Agnes
7/10/2015 07:54:56 am

Great info. You say it's the end of the series, but there was no text about classic or romatnic type. At least I can't find them.

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Sally L.
7/12/2015 05:27:20 pm

Hi Agnes. Look under 'Categories' on the right side of the blog, just under Rachel's picture. You'll find them there. :)

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DC
7/12/2015 06:48:32 am

Well, this is me. I'm thrilled. I'm too tall to be a Gamine, too flat to be a Classic, and not angular/sharp enough to be a Dramatic, but I recognized that vibe of nonsexual femininity as soon as you described it. (I do have Yang hips, though, lowish and narrower than my shoulders.) The "weird/elderly" description works, too. :) I guess there's a reason I've refused to throw out all my Renn Faire garb... Thanks for the clarification!

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tordis
7/13/2015 03:21:53 am

What are the differences between Ethereal and Kibbe's Soft Dramatic? Doesn't SD have softly rounded edges, too?

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Rachel Arnt-Schemmel
7/20/2015 04:28:14 am

The main difference is the overall impression of sexiness and power. Soft Dramatics radiate both. Ethereals' vibe is rather chaste, and they don't project power in the normal sense. SD would correspond to Dramatic Romantic.

As far as clothing guidelines, Ethereals differ mainly in that their best fabrics are light as air and their best colors are extremely gentle.

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Melina
9/7/2016 09:38:07 am

"Ethereals differ mainly in that their best fabrics are light as air and their best colors are extremely gentle" - but what if you're a Dark Autumn Ethereal (blend)...? ;) Or any other season that needs strong colours...

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Carissa
10/17/2016 10:54:55 am

My guess (as I'm still figuring this all out myself) is that you would go with the lighter/gentler colors of your pallette and the lightness of fabric will help a great deal. I think a Dark Autumn could lend itself well to Ethereal as its colors would still be considered toned down or muted. Probably each Ethereal should stick within their own natural levels of depth/contrast to make sure their clothes have the same barely there vibe as they do. I'm some form of spring, and the brightness and need for color throws me a little with what's required for Ethereals, but I'm looking to the commonalities - lighter and translucent, as I know I cannot do muted and misty. I think I'm starting to make it work. Probably also taking a cue from your secondary (or tertiary) type can help A LOT with colors.

Fil
7/21/2015 02:10:23 am

Rachel, great explanation. With this, I had to bring ethereal back into the picture. You said you are a belnd of ethereal and natural. Can you envision an ethereal/natural/classic blend? I imagine this person would be shorter than an ethereal or etheral/natural blend person.

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Sue
8/26/2015 02:04:26 pm

It's interesting that you say ethereals appear chaste and do not give off the sexy vibes, but I think Lisa Bonet defies this description and a lot of men have commented on her sexiness.

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Sonny
8/31/2015 05:40:04 am

Lisa Bonet has some Romantic vibes to me too (big "sleepy" eyes, full lips, etc.) But I also don't think that all or even most men are into stereotypically sexy women. My husband tends to like Classic or Ingenue celebs, I have a friend who dates brunette Gamine women almost exclusively, another friend who loves tall women... everyone has a different 'type'.

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G
9/11/2016 02:47:22 pm

I realize that I am late to jump in here, but I have to say that I really never felt I fit into any of the various types/systems until reading about the ethereal type. (I'm tall, medium build, pear-shaped, oblong face shape, extremely fair coloring with wavy, strawberry blonde hair and naturally somewhat introverted) Being that I am tall, I assumed I was dramatic but those styles repelled me, so I was just shoehorning myself into a classic/natural style and always felt very restricted and inhibited. Since trying to move more toward an ethereal style of dress, I feel more like myself and more confident. It is a challenge, however, to find casual ethereal clothing.

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Penny
10/31/2016 07:29:11 pm

So far, two people have typed me as ethereal/classic, which came as a surprise to me, because when I think of ethereal I think of those willowy, beautiful model types, and I'm short. Perhaps that is partially due to me being biased, though, because I have always been very insecure about my height. Other people do not notice my small stature as much, though, because build wise I am not delicate. I think I have a gamine body, though, short and flat lines. My mother was a dramatic classic, and every woman on my dad's side has been a gamine facially/romantic body. I believe that on me, facially speaking, his genes softened her dramatic and became an ethereal. The only trait I got from my mother are her prominent, high cheekbones, although on her they are sharper. I have very wide set, straight, relatively small eyes (which I also used to be insecure about), high, unarched, straight eyebrows, and a narrowing face, which I believe may be why people seem to type me as an E. The only ingenue feature I have is my mouth, which is very small and bow shaped.

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A.
11/29/2016 08:12:02 pm

I have been trying to type my friend and I am almost certain that she has some Ethereal to her. The only tripper is that she's short (although she has long limbs in proportion to her body). Her face doesn't seem very elongated like Carolyn Bessette's or any of the other examples you posted, it's more of a small oval, but the "gently sculpted" description seems to suit her. I think that wide set eyes (like Uma Thurman's) and soft features are E traits since they give you a slightly otherworldly look. I've also noticed that Ethereal-Ingenues and Ethereal-Gamines have a porcelain doll like vibe to them (Lily Cole especially). Something about the delicacy of both the Youthful types and E combined seem to give off that aesthetic.

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Amanda
1/24/2017 09:56:27 pm

I was wondering what the name of the person in the romantic ethereal category's description is, the dark haired one.

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Julia
10/13/2020 02:06:10 am

Hi there! I realize that this is, oh, three years later, but if you were still wondering, I’m pretty sure that you are referring to Kat Dennings. :)

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Karina
10/17/2017 08:08:48 pm

I was pretty sure I was soft natural, but maybe I have some ethereal in me...One time I went to my house very late in the night and scared my mother (she thought I was a ghost, specifically the girl from "The Ring" hahaha) anyway I have no "subdued" colours(I'm dark winter) but I'm pale...

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Kitty
1/7/2018 06:40:07 pm

Do you think liv Tyler, Ann coulter is ethereal/angelic?

Is a very large forehead and extremely narrow jaw with high cheekbones characteristic of ethereal?

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Kitty
1/13/2018 03:22:18 pm

Oh, I have another one,.shelley Duvall? Or Benedict cumberbatch and Donald Sutherland?

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Evelyn Lima link
5/13/2018 07:58:30 pm

Wow, this site is so informative I'm actually pretty sure about my syle ID and seasonal color, and I've got to say it's a relief to finally have these figured out.

Coincidentally or not, a toned autumn ethereal classic seems extremely convenient to dress for me, in pieces and colors that I've always loved anyway, <3

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Anon
6/26/2018 03:28:41 am

"not erotically appealing. It's passionless...some straight men find weird-looking. "Is she supposed to be pretty?" you were probably looking at an Ethereal."
Do you have any idea how damaging these comments are to women?? I'm shocked you'd even write such things. We should build each other up, not tear each other down.

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S
7/29/2019 03:58:03 am

Totally agree. Parts of this article are interesting. Other parts are just outright shaming. After the put downs I just read, I won't be revisiting this site. They just reinforce that if you aren't type a) b) or c) then you aren't desirable etc. What a horrible message.
I'm not ethereal, but I know that most men find them incredible attractive.

Maybe the site needs to write FACT not personal opinion.

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Antonia
5/1/2020 10:42:59 pm

I actually found this pretty validating and eye opening? Other girls growing up appreciated my “exotic/striking/like an old painting” beauty, boys not so much. It also explains why Romantic or Classic looks never seemed quite right on me even though I’m undeniably feminine.

Not everything is going to apply to everyone, that’s ok

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Carissa
12/22/2020 03:46:27 pm

Our value is not determined by the number of men who desire to sleep with us. As a strongly Ethereal woman I'm not at all offended by this article, I also found it validating. We are not overt, we are not Playboy bunnies, and I'm honestly very happy with that. That doesn't mean we are unattractive. The author of this article is a Natural-Ethereal, so she clearly meant no shaming or disrespect.

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Autumn
11/11/2021 09:16:26 pm

I also don't agree with her. There is a reason the angelic essence is described as the most "yin". The romantic essence best embodies the sexual component of feminine energy, but there is a lot more to femininity than just sex appeal. There is also the mysterious energy associated with women. I believe that is what the ethereal energy embodies. The feminine mystique. A beauty that is untouched by the troubles of the world. The angelic essence is the embodiment of purity. It is not overtly sexual, because that is not the ethereal appeal. Rather, the ethereal is an energy that begs to be touched with the magnetic pull of softness and light...yet it is unreachable in it's spiritual beauty. It's like trying to hold light itself. Ethereal allure is mesmerizing and mysterious. It holds interest and gravity. It isn't fleeting or contrived. It's a timeless beauty. I also feel it invokes a desire to protect in men. It isn't sexual like a romantic, and it isn't helpless like an ingenue. It's pure like an angel, something uncorrupted by the decay of earth. It is peaceful and welcoming. I don't understand the negative view that this article gave on it. It's quite a shame really.

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Gitte Van de Velde
3/24/2019 12:43:41 pm

Again, I really think I have a ton of Ethereal in me. Particularly on my face, but in my body, too. I just haven't seen it like that yet as clothes with ethereal elements that are appropiate for a high school student aren't really a thing. I cut my hair short, a big mistake, but before (when it was between shoulder and chin length) my hair weirdly enough already looked the ebst at the end of the day. In the mornign I'd do a side braid, which ends in a knot, or two french braids tightly back. At the end of the day the side braid would have loosened up in be a beautyful, cascading braid with a full wave at the front, framing my face. Or some locks at the front would have loosened up with the french double braids, forming subtle, airy curls framing my face. Very beautiful, and it's feminine while not 'girly'. It kind of chic and fantasy-like because of the airyness caused by the hair being loose - the braided updo of a greek goddess. While not wild and unconstructed, it's still properly braided and ending in a knot, so not too natural and wild. Loose, but not wild. These kidn of hairstyles always looked amazing on me, but are unfortunately difficult to fake. To look the best, it has the be genuine 'end of the day' hair.

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W.
4/22/2019 03:03:07 pm

Ethereal beauty is so lovely.

I had a very strange experience with the Ethereal style ID. I'm wondering if anyone found this? I find by dressing more masculine, I look more Ethereal. Or maybe I'm conflating beautiful and Ethereal? (Because to me, they are one and the same.)

What I mean is, at first glance I assumed this description applied to me. I'm tall, misty coloring, and I've been told I look "elfin" many times before. But I found Ethereal clothing makes me look less lovely. It's like a child in a costume.

Yet when I wear Natural Gamine, a sort of tomboy style, it brings out this luminous quality that other clothes dampen. Many of my best pics are of me in hiking gear, grinning at the top of some climb, and there's a sort of Nymph-like quality to them.

So I wonder, can other style IDs bestow a ''magical' or glowing quality? As in, can Gamine account for being "elfin"? Or could a person be peaceful and receeding as an ingenue. Is it that wearing your best lines makes you appear magical? Or maybe I've got like 10% Ethereal and wearing NG brings it out?

I don't know. I just found this style ID is incredibly illusive. I love that you explain it and include it in your blog. I just know I understand it so little because it's so poorly represented in fashion.

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Alex
4/24/2019 05:50:19 pm

W., I have a similar experience. People often tell me I have an otherworldly quality. Ethereal lines and s-curves are exceptionally flattering on me. But I don't tend to go for gauzy fabrics or shimmer. I'm not sure if they'd be bad on me or not - I've never really tried them - but I prefer comfortable, easy, practical fabrics.

I think there is an otherwordly archetype in between Ethereal and Dramatic. What about Jedi Knight or Wood Elf (in Tolkien)? More androgynous - not aggressive or severe, but not gauzy and shimmery either.

(I'm an Ethereal Natural; I do natural fabrics - cotton and linen - with lots of s-curves and drape - I think of it as Wood Elf in Blue Jeans or Jedi Knight in Blue Jeans.)

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Ella
4/25/2019 05:09:29 am

Maybe you're an Ethereal Natural Gamine. I think Kari Byron from Mythbusters is an ENG and she looks great in practical clothes but has a more ethereal hairstyle.

Gamines can look 'impish' but that's something different to the luminous quality of an ethereal.

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W.
5/1/2019 02:21:46 pm

Thank you both for your thoughts. It's fun to see people working through their style journey in the comments. :)

I am finding NG is best in terms of line. I'm increasingly convinced any E quality comes from coloring and inability to handle strong contrasts. I do best if I pick NG styles and then get them in light colors -- almost like putting a bright/light filter on a photograph. It looks ethereal-ISH, because it's pushed and misty and not-quite earthy. But the lines and decidedly not delicate, as a true ethereal would be. Funny how style IDs can be so complex, because they cover so many elements. Figuring out the combination has been tricky for me.

Lily
4/22/2019 05:00:40 pm

Hi, my name Lily! I’ve kind of been lurking around this blog but I guess this Ethereal post is as good as any to jump in! I’ve determined that I am an EDI, but I’ve been having a really hard time grasping the concept of this type (and my appearance) honestly. I have a LOT of Ingenue then DE, and it took me a really long time to figure out my ID. Additionally, I am mixed african American and its been surprisingly hard to find others with similar ID. At the moment, I think Jasmine Sanders? Otherwise, I feel a bit stuck. I’m open to hearing any other tips or information from y’all as well :)

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Kellie link
4/22/2019 05:20:08 pm

I think Jennifer Connelly has a touch or more of ethereal but not like Tilda Swinton, Cate Blanchette or Rooney Mara . I it explains why some roles are ideal for the ethereal essence while some would look to “real” for lack of a better word.
I actually can see how this essence is more admired by women than men. I have noticed there is a gender split on what people find appealing but it doesn’t mean it’s written in stone just a tendency.

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J.
4/22/2019 08:33:44 pm

If one were to lean more into Ethereal qualities, what would be some ways to dress Ethereal, but casually? I think that I am primarily Ethereal/Ingenue and as I get older I want to lean more into Ethereal looks, but it's so hard to find clothes in that style id at all, never mind work clothes or something casual to lounge around the house in!

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Clara
8/15/2020 05:36:45 pm

This is absolutely my struggle too! I have a dramatic body type, but heavy ethereal influence and a good amount of ingenue influence too. I often get that “fairy” vibe comment from people. (I have golden blonde hair and very fair skin). Casual, everyday clothes tend to look gross on me! I can’t wear a tshirt and shorts so finding something that doesn’t look like I’m super made up all of the time is difficult. Curious how other people with heavy ethereal and/or ingenue influence dress for day-to-day style too!

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Kellie link
4/22/2019 09:03:22 pm

That’s what I find challenging I don’t think I have ethereal but I do have Ingenue . I it’s a challenge to dress Ingenue but not look too frilly.

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Melina
4/26/2019 09:57:14 am

Hmm, interesting - now that I re-read this and the post on D below, I realize I have at least as much Dramatic as Ethereal (strong cheekbones, somewhat strong jaw), in addition to my R and I (the two I'm very sure about, and before I was very sure about E too)... I don't think I look at all dangerous though ;) Although come to think of it, I've been told people don't often find me very approachable...

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Adriana
4/26/2019 07:28:55 pm

Still getting the hang of this system.... what kind of Ethereal is Dianna Agron? I think I see Ingenue and maybe even some classic, but she very well may be Gamine instead

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Kellie link
4/27/2019 01:43:37 am

Dianna is probably Classic ethereal. I guess there could be some Gamine but I lean to her being more classic.

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Adriana
4/27/2019 04:04:09 pm

Oh yeah! I can see ethereal classic the “delicate sophisticate” working well for her. At best, I only like dashes of youth for her here and there. Thanks Kellie!

Kellie link
4/27/2019 04:53:56 pm

No problem. I am still struggle to figure out essences with different people but I see Dianna and Grace Kelly comes to mind but with the ethereal too. It can be frustrating but fun.

I recognize myself on the Ingenue page and know I understand why certain looks make me look like I am playing dress up!

Molly
4/27/2019 01:47:35 pm

Calling all HELP! I believed I’ve narrowed down my ID to Ethereal Gamine, but I think there’s a third essence that I can’t figure out. There’s clearly a pattern to these styles but I can’t put my finger on it!

I’m like 80% sure about Ethereal Gamine so definitely feel free to comment if you see something different- the only thing I KNOW is that I have at least 1 youth essence (I’ve been babyfaced all my life). I don’t see ethereal in myself but it’s unavoidably a recurring theme in my best items so I’ve come to accept it. I think I’m not settled with EG because I can’t figure out my third essence that needs to be incorporated. Also, Natural is the only essence that consistently looks bad on me no matter how hard I try (but if that’s what you see feel free to comment it)! Granted, the photos of the outfits in my link are casual, but that’s EXACTLY why I took pics of them. Dresses and heels so easy for me to wear but thats just not my personality (and not suitable for everyday) so I don’t wear them often. That being said, pants are kinda harder for me to pull off. So when I get complimented on an outfit with PANTS, I know the outfit and colors must be really indicative of my Style ID! I love the outfits in my link because I can wear them everyday with compromising my ID or accidentally adding Natural.

I should also preface that I have Spring coloring- I know Spring colors items tend to make outfits look more Romantic than they are. I’d hate for that to wrongly influence analysis.

Lastly, I’m pretty sure I’m at least 50 percent or more feminine but, again, I’d be willing to hear otherwise! :)

So, here is my link of my favorite and most complimented everyday outfits (sorry I had to take these pics on the floor LOL): https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1-wG7QllrfRUSEyEJ3pVKJnWSlJHkXDoL

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Molly
4/27/2019 01:50:36 pm

Forgot to mention- it’s in order from favorite to least favorite!

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Ella
4/28/2019 09:08:55 am

I'm no expert but...in your pics I actually see mostly natural pieces (natural fibres, loose fit, practical clothing) with ingenue (the crochet details or whatever you call it), ethereal (shiny materials and maybe also the floatiness of some of the materials, it's hard to tell) and romantic (the swimsuit) details. I would try floating a picture of your face over the boards with a combination of those essences and see how you feel about them.

I don't see much gamine other than the pants and the ankle boots, and they don't really scream gamine.

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Janelle
4/28/2019 10:22:45 am

Molly, I noticed the same thing as Ella as far as the outfits looking like they contained a lot of natural. I can see some ethereal influence with the flowiness and cuts of some of the tops, as well as ingenue with the colors and as Ella noted, the detailing on some of the tops. Just not much gamine...If you wanted to, you could post some pictures of yourself so we could see how you look in E/G. Up to you!

Molly
4/29/2019 02:46:06 pm

Ella, thanks so much! I don’t think I could have differentiated between Gamine and Ingenue without your help. I am going to look further into this. Thanks again!

Molly
4/29/2019 02:50:28 pm

Thanks Janelle! You and Ella’s comments helped me realize that the color scheme and crochet details in my wardrobe align with Ingenue boards much better than Gamine. I’m going to take a look at I, N, R, and E combinations. Thank you!

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Jonna Stone
4/30/2019 08:56:54 am

Two questions on ethereal expression:

1. Are wire circle frames and bookish/scholarly frames in acetate a good look for ethereal, as they seem fitting for an ancient type?

2. Could Ethereal ( in conjunction with another type), read as vintage? I like the look of things collected over time, like flea market style, where patina is celebrated and wondered if this, too, could be tied to ethereal, even though it’s more old school and maybe less gauzy and dreamlike. I have gamine and ingenue also, so I thought maybe this could fit?

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W.
5/1/2019 02:14:24 pm

"the look of things collected over time, like flea market style, where patina is celebrated"

-- to me, this sounds possibly ethereal, more likely Natural.

The ethereal clothing that i've seen has an unconstructed, 'ancient' quality -- draped grecian, medieval, and the less corest-y victorian stuff (regency and victorian wear that's a throwback to medieval/classic clothing). But Ethereal looks like it's taking you back to when that stuff was first worn -- like you're back in time and this is just what people wear. I'm thinking Galadriel in LOTR - Cate Blanchette's costume looks... not new, exactly, But it doesn't look like she's pulled it out of a museum. it looks ageless, as if frozen in some place that's out of time.

Gandalf's outfit, by contrast, does have ethereal elements, but it's worn in and aged, like he's been living in the world and brought that out-of-time clothing with him. His stuff, I would say, is ethereal natural.

So... I kind of feel like things that look aged - not just worn from practical use (which would be more pure natural), but that have traveled *through* time and gained wear and grit - would be more ethereal natural?

I recall that in one of these blog posts Rachel said a good ethereal-natural archtype is actually Indiana Jones - it's practical and natural, but it's also a bit looser, more out-of-time, more touching-another-more-magical-world. But it's a very earthy person connecting with that magical world. so... yeah, ethereal natural. what you describe here reminds me of that.

(i like that style, too)

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Sarah Marie
5/11/2022 08:22:42 pm

I don't think circular frames work very well with Ethereal, that's probably more Romantic, Ingenue, or maybe Gamine (for the playful element). Ethereal usually needs more of a "wing" and a taper or teardrop shape. I wear soft cat eye glasses (I'm EC).

As far as vintage, yes, there is an element of long ago in Ethereal, but it's not a sepia-like patina or grunge. I know that antique styles of hair, patterns, jewelry, etc look great on me. For example, I often wear my hair in styles that you might see on Downton Abby, and I love burnished metals, antique-looking chandelier or tear drop earrings, etc.

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Shawna
6/2/2019 06:33:32 pm

Re-reading this I think I've had an epiphany. I pretty much look like what you'd get if you put Jamie Lee Curtiss and Frances Conroy in a blender. But Ethereal Dramatic is a bit confusing as it's got opposing elements.

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Natalie
10/2/2019 01:08:43 am

I'm wondering if Iekeliene Stange would be considered a really light soft autumn? Hmm....

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Yoshida
5/25/2020 06:30:52 pm

Does Riley Montana have Ingenue too?

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Janelle
5/25/2020 06:34:10 pm

Yoshida,
Oh yes, Riley Montana has got to have a lot of ingenue in addition to ethereal. Talk about doll face!

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Yoshida
6/29/2020 11:53:21 am

Jenelle, thank you.

Doll face is the perfect word to describe her ingenue-ness, I think!
I'm really drawn to ethereal blends especially with childlike essences and want to know more examples.

Sorry for my poor English, by the way.

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Janelle
6/29/2020 01:44:53 pm

Yoshida,
No problem! If you would like some other ethereal celebrities that also seem to have ingenue or gamine, here are some that I think have these qualities. Alexis Bledel seems to be ethereal,ingenue, and classic. Amanda Seyfried ingenue and ethereal. Hayley Williams from Paramore might be ingénue, ethereal, and gamine. I think Raven-Symoné is a combination of gamine, ethereal, dramatic, and natural.

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Yoshida
6/30/2020 09:43:01 am

Janelle, thank you so much!
I didn't know those people.
Your analysis seems accurate.

Abby
10/29/2020 04:28:35 pm

Something I wish there was more of (any of) whenever showing examples of ethereal clothing, is clothing a person could actually wear in everyday life. The examples are always either formal wear, costumes, or runway gowns. The most an average person will wear these looks is about .1% of their life. The other 99.9% of the time we need to go out in public not looking like we’re a renaissance festival enthusiast or a runaway bride. I hope this didn’t come across too aggressive, I really love this entire website and your Pinterest boards. I love looking at all the pretty gowns too, I just don’t really know how to translate them into a wearable wardrobe.

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Amanda
12/15/2020 05:04:13 pm

Yes, this represents the majority of Ethereal type's feelings. I guess I would say airy delicate lightweight fabrics, soft colors if your season allows, flow, drape, long lengths like maxi dresses or long skirts. Peasant tops and ethereal jewelry? Airy long cardigans, etc. But overall, I would love to see this too and there are few pictures that capture a wearable ethereal wardrobe, as well as a few other types with ethereal or ingenue.

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Latina Massage Tennessee link
4/20/2021 03:33:25 am

Good read

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Elizabeth
9/28/2021 11:40:31 pm

What would a good example for EDI (mostly E and I) be? My thought was Princess Zelda (primarily Ocarina of Time, Twilight Princess, Skyward Sword, Hyrule Warriors (this one seems pretty evenly EDI), and Breath of the Wild versions).
I've been trying to figure out good inspiration examples (the ENs have Indiana Jones, for example).
I don't know how many here have a theatrical bent, but my experience with it really brings certain things to the forefront depending on what setting you're in. The heavy amount of Ethereal that I seem to have lends well to period anything. My castmates loved the fairytale bodice and skirt I wore in the ensemble of Beauty and the Beast, and my mourning gown in Little Women was also a big hit with my castmates (perhaps I have a bit of R as well), but I got the absolute most positive (and surprisingly often romantic) attention in my 14th century medieval garb. I played a Scottish princess, so our colors were yellow and red (the Bruce Royal Standard). I had a a very fitted, yellow cotte simple with a very wide (but not puffed out at all) skirt in stark contrast to my red tippets (simple, rectangular ones) and matching girdle belt, half down crown braid, and veil.

Like everyone else with a lot of Ethereal here, I've never had much luck with jeans and a tee shirt (long T-tunics and a belt is better).

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Mari
10/18/2021 09:48:00 pm

Is it possible for someone with Ethereal to still kinda look youngish? I am 32 but I often get told that I look 24-25. I know I have a lot of Romantic influence in me and I'm wondering if that could be why? I've entertained the idea of possibly having ingenue and gamine, but incorporating any of those into my style either makes me look very try-hard or even matronly.

As far as my vibe goes, I've been told that I have "fairy" or "angel" vibes. I've also been told that even though I look young, I also look like I've seen a lot in my life. According to those that have told me, they can tell that I've been out of college for some time and that's why they wouldn't guess that I'm any younger than mid 20s.

I feel like I look best in clothes that honor my bust, waist, and hips while still having that flowy drape. The more lightweight, the better. I love love love wearing gauzy dresses with corseting detail. I also handle shine (satin, velvet, sparkles, metallics) very well. Despite me being 5'4", I do prefer midi length skirts and dresses. I can do maxi lengths as long as there is a slot of some sort. Mini dresses and skirts look very awkward on me.

I believe that I may be a Romantic Classic Ethereal (if it can be in that order) or possibly a Romantic Ethereal? I just get very tripped up about how Ethereals should look wise and mature, especially when anyone ever guesses my age right.

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Elizabeth
10/27/2021 04:10:26 pm

When you try to incorporate Ingenue or Gamine, how much are you trying to incorporate? Maybe it's a small amount that just needs a touch of influence in the outfit. Like a detail here or there or a small accessory?

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Magdalena
12/23/2021 07:56:38 am

Hello:)
What kind of glasses would you recommend for an ethereal face (angelic variant)?

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Isabel
3/9/2022 03:15:56 am

I never would have thought that Cara Delevingne a ethereal Blend is. I'm wonder what the other Style IDs are? possibly some gamine?"

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Sarah Marie
5/11/2022 08:29:06 pm

I'm most likely an Ethereal with Classic, and here is a board I made of more casual outfits (ignore the Romantic part, I need to change the name, and it's really Ethereal with touches of different essences): https://www.pinterest.com/sarahmariev/ethereal-romantic-casual/

As far as glasses, I find that "soft cat eyes" work very well, with delicate frames. They give that "winged" effect that Ethereals look so beautiful with.

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Birgitte
7/16/2022 05:02:05 am

Is Cate Blanchett only Ethereal?

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