Kitchener’s Gamine essence is creative and fun. But maybe you’ve asked yourself, how can I apply it to my everyday life? Exploring our essences is a very interesting path from which we can always learn something new. So today I will give you some tips to incorporate this Gamine essence style into your everyday life, whether for work, casual attire or special occasions.
Kitchener defines the gamine essence as the playful dramatic with yang essence. Which means They are still part of the sharp Yang essences but in a more youthful, boyish way.
But wait, if you are still not sure if this is your essence, go take the 7 style essences -quiz, so you will know how the right essence can be of great help when choosing your wardrobe.
What are some key aspects of the gamine essence look?
- Short, straight and even oversized shapes.
- Pattern mixing and colorful outfits.
- Assymetric clothes.
- Rectangle shapes.
- Childish and boyish clothes.
- Short and messy hairstyles.
- Colorful and bold makeup looks.
- Fun and chunky jewelry.
Now that you know more about the Gamine essence, let’s see how to incorporate it into everyday life, whether for a hectic work day, informal or casual attire or for a special event.
How to Incorporate the gamine Essence for Work?
Youthful, dynamic and playful, these are words that describe the Gamine essence. And if you’re wondering, how can I incorporate this into my work environment? Don’t worry, you can achieve it with a touch of freshness and originality, without losing professionalism. To illustrate this, take a look at our suggestions.
tops, blouses and jackets for gamine essence
First, as one of your basic work clothes, you can wear shirts in materials such as cotton or poplin, in bright colors or with small prints. Peter Pan collars, and contrasting buttons are details that make the look fun without losing professionalism. You can also combine them with fitted trousers or straight skirts.
As a second point, you can integrate silk or cotton blouses with playful details such as: bows on the neck, ruffles on the shoulders or on the chest. These types of blouses usually go very well with high-waisted pants or A-line skirts for a youthful and professional look.
The third point is a basic that looks professional and fresh when combined with the gamine essence, we are talking about blazers! A cropped and fitted silhouette will surely look great on you. As for the materials, opt for light wool or cotton. And remember that details are important, so I suggest you look for garments with rounded collars, small pockets and decorative buttons. These garments look beautiful over simple dresses or with tight pants.
And finally, why not wear a military-style jacket? These are garments that look creative and formal, mainly in classic colors like navy blue or olive green since they are neutral and easy to combine, although they are clearly not a restriction, and we can experiment with softer tones or funnier combinations. In this type of garment, buttons are details that really stand out and lend themselves to creating incredible outfits with short skirts or capri pants.
TROUSERS, SKIRTS AND DRESSES FOR gamine essence
Capri or ankle pants are certainly a basic for the gamine essence, materials like cotton and wool are comfortable and appropriate for a work day. You can also choose ones in vibrant colors or with small prints like polka dots or stripes. A tip is to wear them with tucked-in shirts and flat shoes or loafers.
Next are the skirts, short (but not too short) make sure the length is enough for you to feel comfortable, perhaps slightly above the knee and in structured fabrics. As with pants you can choose to have your garment with geometric prints, checks or bright solid colors.
Short and structured dresses are without a doubt another of the pieces that characterize gamine essence, especially those that integrate A-line silhouettes, rounded collars and practical pockets.
colors and prints
As you may have noticed, Gamine is a fun and youthful essence, which is why your ideal color palette for work consists of a combination of neutrals such as white, black, gray and navy blue with more vibrant and vivid colors such as red, cobalt blue, emerald green or yellow. Combinations and details in contrasting colors play an important role in your essence.
Another key point is fun prints, for example: polka dots and stripes, geometric prints or small checks, diamonds and chevrons, as well as small and repetitive motifs such as bicycles, cats or flowers. But remember to keep them discreet to maintain professionalism. It is just a matter of experimenting to find the ideal balance in the garments.
- To learn more about how to use colors in the workplace, you can take a look at our blog ¨a complete guide to psychology of color¨.
accesories
To complement your outfits, wear fun and delicate jewelry like small earrings with fun shapes, necklaces with charms, or even brightly colored bracelets.
Secondly, you will need a handbag, a small and structured one, in bright colors or with fun details. And if you are looking for something a little roomier, you can opt for a small backpack.
Finally, shoes! For work, it is super important to feel comfortable and walk without problems, to achieve this wear ballet flats, loafers or oxford shoes, either in bright or neutral colors with interesting details. And if what you need is something a little more formal, low block heels will look professional enough but also somewhat playful.
Make up and hairstyle
First of all, if you’re looking for a haircut that suits your essence, some good ideas are the pixie cut, bob or short hair with soft waves. These hairstyles are casual and look totally gamine. Some fun hairstyles are high ponytails, braids and small buns.
As for makeup, we’re looking for a fresh and natural look, which you can achieve by using a light foundation and blush in pink tones or whatever you think best suits your complexion. But wait, to give it a more fun touch, add black or brightly colored eyeliner and lips in bright, red or wine tones.
gamine essence looks for work
Fresh and professional
- Silk blouse with a bow at the neck or Peter Pan collar shirt.
- Capri pants.
- Red flat shoes.
- Small earrings with fun shapes.
- Structured handbag in blue.
- Messy bun and soft makeup with red lips.
youthful elegance
- A-line dress.
- Military style jacket or a fun cardigan.
- Oxford shoes.
- Necklace with small pendant, elegant backpack.
- Low ponytail and soft makeup.
How to Incorporate the gamine Essence into Informal or Casual attire?
basic tops and outwear for gamine essence
For everyday wear, it’s super comfortable to wear graphic t-shirts with fun graphic prints, clever phrases or eye-catching illustrations. Also, keep in mind that round necks and bright colors are totally gamine. Pair them with skinny jeans or denim skirts for a casual look.
Another very useful top piece for everyday wear are blouses with details like bows, ruffles or contrasting buttons. Small prints like polka dots or tiny flowers work perfectly.
Denim jackets in classic blue with embroidery, patches or distressed details, over casual t-shirts or dresses are an option that looks super fun and always gets you out of a bind when you don’t know what to complete your outfit with.
pants, skirts and dresses for gamine essence
Jeans are definitely one of the pieces that can’t be missing in everyday life, for gamine essence the best are skinny or boyfriend jeans. Pants are better if they are above the ankle and slim. The rise can be medium or high and they can have details like patches or frayed hems. This is the ideal garment to wear with your graphic t-shirts and denim jackets.
The next garment is short skirts, preferably A-line or boxy silhouette, however if what you are looking for is a little more flare, no problem, a skirt with slight flare will look youthful and fun, just make sure it looks balanced with the rest of the look. You can choose them in solid colors or with small prints. These are ideal to wear with fitted tops or blouses with ruffles.
As a third point we have A-line dresses. As you can see, they are one of the garments that work perfectly for a work day, but why not wear them with something more casual too? These short dresses in light materials and bright colors are super fun to combine with blouses, shirts, jackets, leggings and socks, there is no need to limit yourself.
colors and prints
For your everyday and casual attire, your main colors are vibrant, like red, blue, green and yellow. However, it is always good to include garments in neutral colors like white, black or gray, combined to maintain balance in the look, but of course, this will depend on the occasion and your personal taste.
Mix and match, that is, the mixture of different prints in the same outfit, is one of the traits that most characterize the gamine essence, so try with mixes of playful prints, polka dots and stripes, small checks, diamonds, zigzags or something even more dynamic like motifs like fruits, animals, fun illustrations or your favorite character.
accesories
Accessories are the icing on the cake for all essences, especially for gamine, to give you an idea, your ideal jewelry consists of fun and delicate pieces, such as earrings with fun shapes and necklaces with small charms, as well as colorful bracelets and rings with fun details.
For everyday and casual occasions what we are looking for is comfort and freedom of movement, right? Therefore, some of the bags that will work best for you to be comfortable are small backpacks in bright colors or with prints, as well as small and structured crossbody bags of course in striking colors.
A good choice of shoes is also very important, so if you are looking for comfort and style, go for your favorite sneakers in bright colors or with prints. They can have colored laces and contrasting details. You can also easily combine them with your jeans, skirts or dresses. Other options that always look great are ballerinas and loafers or this style of flat shoes, with some chunky detail or in bright colors.
Colourful socks or tights are another accessory that gives an interesting and creative touch to looks.
Make up and hairstyle
When choosing your hairstyle for casual occasions, go for youthful and casual styles such as high ponytails, braids or loose hair with soft waves. You can also use hair accessories that will make you look radiant and highlight your face, such as headbands, bows or coloured clips.
As for your make-up, a light foundation, blush, eyeliner in bright colours and lips in bright tones are enough to make you look fresh and pretty.
gamine essence looks for casual attire
Freshness and Playfulness
- Round-neck graphic T-shirt.
- Light blue jeans.
- Denim jacket with decorative patches.
- Sneakers.
- Crossbody bag.
- Small fun shaped earrings.
- Colorful bead bracelet.
- High ponytail with a colored ribbon.
- Makeup with light foundation, lipstick, eyeliner and mascara.
Fun and casual
- Blouse or cardigan with an interesting pattern.
- A-line skirt with high waist, mid-thigh length.
- Ballerina flats in a bright color.
- Small backpack, earrings and thin necklace with pendant.
- Loose side braid and a small red ribbon.
- Light makeup with brown eyeliner, mascara and lipstick.
How to Incorporate the gamine Essence for special events?
cocktail dresses
If you have an event that requires a cocktail dress, opt for one that is knee-length or slightly shorter, and don’t forget vibrant colors or to include details like bows or ruffles. Wear it with elegant heels and fun accessories and voila, a very sophisticated gamine outfit.
Another piece that looks great for this type of event is A-line dresses with playful details. A rounded neck, marked waist and details like embroidery or appliqués are details that you should consider to give it a harmonious look.
Wearing a structured top combined with a skirt in complementary colors for a special event is an option that looks modern, fun and elegant. And of course, along with this outfit you can wear a jacket or blazer.
jumpsuits and gala dresses
An elegant jumpsuit is a good choice for your essence, it can be in solid colors or with prints. Choose garments with a defined waist and details on the shoulders or back. You can wear high heels to complement the look.
And as for evening dresses, my main suggestion is to always look for details; ruffles, fun sleeves, bows and round necks. Experiment with silhouettes to choose the one that makes you feel most comfortable. A midi length dress with a wide skirt can look really flattering on someone with a gamine essence, but also a dress with a simpler silhouette, made of an interesting fabric can be more than enough for a striking and evening outfit.
Colors and Prints
Your ideal color palette for this type of event is very rich, fun and elegant. You can play with vibrant colors like red, blue, emerald green or fuchsia, and maybe mix them with a fun touch of neutral colors like black, white, silver or gold. Contrasting color combinations are super eye-catching and also work great for gamine.
And as for prints, some good options are polka dots and stripes, geometric prints, modern and elegant shapes, stylized floral motifs or abstract patterns.
accesories
If you’re wondering what jewelry is the right one to wear at your special events, it’s simple, wear delicate but fun pieces, long earrings with interesting shapes, necklaces with charms and maybe also colorful bracelets and rings with shiny stones.
Small bags fit perfectly with the gamine essence, in this case using a small clutch in bright colors or with decorative details is the best option. And on the other hand, for a more casual but elegant touch you can opt for small crossbody bags.
Finally, the shoes. The best option is high heels, they can be sandal style and have straps or you can choose stilettos in colors that coordinate with your outfit or with a contrasting touch.
Make up and hairstyle
The choice of hairstyle is also very important for this type of event; youthful and elegant styles such as high buns with details, soft waves or high ponytails with accessories can look especially good on you. Yes! Hair accessories are always a lovely touch, whether it’s headbands with rhinestones, satin bows or decorative clips.
For your makeup, you can go for a fresh and refined look with a light foundation and blush in peach tones. Remember to give special focus to the eyes, especially with eyeliner and don’t forget to also highlight your lips in red or lighter tones, (although this will also depend on the colors of your outfit and your personal seasonal color palette that you can find out in our quiz: what is my seasonal color palette – the only quiz you need).
gamine essence looks for especial events
bright and fun
- Short A-line dress with appliqués or bold prints
- Medium or high heels with socks in a bright color or some fun fabric
- Gloves in a matching color
- French-style scarf in a contrasting color
- Elegant but not too classic earrings
colorful elegance
- Structured midi dress with print or details like bows or interesting pleats
- Stiletto heels with details
- Small, stylish clutch in a bold color
- Satin fabric French-style scarf
- Matching long earrings
Finally, these are some of the main tips that you can follow to ensure that your look will look great and you will feel chic and pretty in any situation.
And do not forget:
- Keep things balanced by combining playful pieces with more serious elements.
- Opt for quality fabrics that hold their shape and appearance.
- Fun and youthful details should be subtle and not overwhelming.
- Quality over quantity.
Kitchener’s gamine essence can transform your style and give you a playful and rebellious look. Dare to experiment with this style and tell us your experience!
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