Dramatic Gamine
“Rockstar”
“Trendsetter”
Dramatics and Gamines wear the boldest fashion of the seven essences.
The other essences all get softness, restraint, or non-sharp edges.
Dramatic Gamines, more than any other type, showcase pointy, angular outfits. Their fashion is literally the edgiest.
The basic formula for a Dramatic Gamine outfit: choose elements that appear literally and figuratively edgy, while also feeling highly playful.
Dramatic Gamine Celebrities
See Dramatic Gamine Celebrities on Pinterest and listed below:
Anna Kendrick
AOC
Christina Aguilera
Gwen Stefani
Idris Elba
I-Hua Wu
Jessica Szohr
Korina Emmerich
Michelle Yeoh
Peyton List
Sabrina Carpenter
Shay Mitchell
Stephanie Beatriz
Sydney Park
Dramatic Gamine Hair and Makeup
Gwen Stefani is an iconic Dramatic Gamine.
Here she shows how daring and creative Dramatic Gamine hair and makeup can be—while still looking so harmonious.
It’s hard to think of someone else who could wear this hair paired with this eyeshadow more harmoniously!
And here she is in Elle’s Romance issue:
Despite not having Romantic, there’s a conventionally sexy quality that pervades the Dramatic Gamine type—especially with their angular, chiseled features that are so popular in modern day.
Gwen’s outfit in the “Romance Issue” isn’t optimally harmonious with her style type. But it doesn’t matter much because we’re entranced by her face—the dark, near-matte lip and liner.
The miraculous ability to make us think that everyone looks natural and harmonious with makeup of that intensity.
The theme for Dramatic Gamine makeup, and the essence blend in general, is bold:
Strong brows and winged liner are great for Peyton List, though this hair and outfit are a little soft for Dramatic Gamine.
She’s beautiful here, but despite being a clear photograph, the image almost feels out-of-focus, like it’s hard to look at her hair, outfit, and face at the same time.
Here she is with more essence-consistent styling:
With sleek hair, a playful lip, and sculptural crop top (ignoring color season for now!), we really see her authentic beauty.
Exploring Dramatic Gamine makeup can take some courage—softer hair and makeup often feel like the safer choice. But the point of Dramatic Gamine is that it’s not a safe, cautious aesthetic.
Dramatic Gamine Fashion
For Dramatic Gamine fashion, think punchy.
Go for monochromatic looks in dark or vivid colors:
Or color-blocking with absolutely unrelated colors:
You want razor-sharp and extra-long for Dramatic, and cropped, colorful, or playful to add Gamine.
And don’t forget playful and edgy accessories! Dramatic Gamine Michelle Yeoh is the ultimate fun glasses wearer:
Dramatic Gamine is the clash of serious and humorous—a gorgeous contradiction that infuses so much great art.
More Dramatic Gamine Fashion and Makeup
See Dramatic Gamine fashion and makeup inspiration on Pinterest:
Dramatic Gamine Fashion Pinterest board
Dramatic Gamine Makeup Pinterest board
Dramatic Gamine Subtypes
Dramatic Gamines may not strongly resemble others of the same type.
One example—if someone has much more Dramatic than Gamine, they can look very different than someone who has much more Gamine than Dramatic.
If we wanted to subdivide Dramatic Gamines, the main subtypes might be:
1. Dominantly Dramatic with a smaller amount of Gamine (like Gwen Stefani), and
2. Dominantly Gamine with a smaller amount of Dramatic (like Peyton List)
3. More balanced with a roughly 50/50 split of each
Dominant Dramatics can optimize their visual harmony by following mostly Dramatic and smaller amounts of Gamine recommendations. In general, their styling will appear more formal and even intimidating than dominant Gamines. These Dramatic Gamines may easily be mistaken for having Romantic.
Dominant Gamines can opt for a more playful, whimsical look, incorporating Dramatic in smaller amounts. These Dramatic Gamines may easily be mistaken for having Ingenue.
Having a more balanced ratio of Dramatic to Gamine means you may find you look your best if you repeat that ratio in your styling.
Summary
A summary of key Dramatic Gamine qualities:
Angular
Long sharp shapes give Dramatic a serious feel. Short sharp shapes give Gamine a playful feel.
Edgy
Dramatic Gamines are the ultimate wearers of edgy fashion. Select pieces that look both literally and figuratively edgy, and you’ll probably have created a Dramatic Gamine look.
Bold
They’re also the ultimate wearers of inventive hair and graphic makeup. Matte makeup in particular is stunning. Dark liner and lips. Makeup that would look harsh and overdone on other types.
Striking
Having two significant essences is rarer than having three. And among the two essence blends, Dramatic Gamine doesn’t appear to be especially common. Dramatic Gamines stand out with bold and rare beauty.
