Bold & Spectacular: DNA of the Dramatic Essence

In today’s blog, we will be taking a deep dive into the ‘Dramatic’ essence and what it means for your style and your wardrobe. It’s important to remember that most of us are a blend of essences and you may range from a pure dramatic to someone who resonates with just some aspects of the dramatic essence. So, if you think the dramatic style essence fully or partly captures your dress sense and personal style, look no further!

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What is the dramatic essence

The dramatic essence is characterised by a bold, powerful and attention-grabbing style and is the most yang essence in the yin-yang spectrum of style. Those who identify with this essence usually like to make a statement with their fashion choices and are drawn to fashion trends that are extreme and theatrical in nature. 

Celebrities who are famous for embodying the dramatic style essence include Cate Blanchett, Tilda Swinton, Cher and Lady Gaga among others.

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The Yin-Yang style spectrum

The Dramatic essence is positioned on the extreme end of the Yang side of the Yin-Yang style spectrum reflecting boldness, structure and sharpness, key characteristics of Yang energy.

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Characteristics of ‘dramatic’

The physical characteristics associated with the dramatic essence include,

• Tall and lean physique – they appear tall
• Prominent bone structure
• Straight body type 
• Sharp-edged shoulders – lacking feminine curves
• Small, narrow bust and undefined waist

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Comparing with other close essences

	Dramatic	Natural	Classic
Body type	Angular, sharp and structured	Lean, muscular and straight	Balanced and even
Personality	Confident and theatrical	Laid-back, relaxed	Formal, traditional
Facial features	Sharp jawlines, high cheekbones, elongated face, thin lips	Straight bone structure with softer edges, slightly wide jawline, medium full lips	Proportional bone structure, balanced cheekbones, Moderately sized features
Style	Bold and powerful	Relaxed and easy-going	Timeless and refined

Curating your outfits

Colour palette: The dramatic style essence is centered on rich, deep colours such as dark red, bright yellow, royal purple and emerald green. Sticking to one or two colours in a mono or duo chromatic outfit can emphasise the dramatic style, creating a powerful and bold look.

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Patterns and prints: Select prints that are bold, high-contrast and visually impactful. These can be black and white, colour blocks, abstract patterns and large, geometric prints, especially vertical stripes and rectangles which compliments the long vertical line of the person.

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Designs: The dramatic essence works best with tailored looks with structured design which create visually striking shapes. These include,

• Tops: Form fitting, structured blouses with sharp angles, tops with geometric cutouts
• Dresses: Full-length, structured maxi dresses, one-shoulder dresses, single colour statement dresses, blazer dresses and high-slit gowns
• Trousers: Tailored pants with sharp creases, wide-leg trousers, slim trousers with ankle cuts

Silhouettes: The most suitable silhouette for the dramatic essence is rectangular, elongated shapes which emphasis the sharp and structured lines. The key is to maintain long, unbroken and clean shapes, avoiding small elements which break the elongated silhouette. 

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Accessories: Bold, eye-catching, statement accessories that draw attention and serve as a central point in an outfit. These include large geometric earrings, chunky necklaces and oversized rings as well as brightly colored handbags with unique shapes. 

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With the dramatic style essence, you can create powerful and unforgettable looks through focusing on sharp lines, striking patters and statement accessories! Stay tuned with VES to learn more about the other unique style essences in the coming weeks.