"Salon" and "Steppe" image types

Good day, dear fellow travelers!

Today I'd like to answer a fairly common question among those seeking style advice—the correlation between Natalia Lavrishina's "Outdoor and Indoor" theory (steppe and salon) and my Image Types. This theory describes two opposing appearance types: indoor ("salon," "dressy," "evening") and outdoor ("street," "steppe," "casual").

indoor – these are complex looks, intricate, often smooth, fabrics, precise silhouettes and details, and a handmade/somewhat artificial quality to the look. They are delightful in evening wear, but face difficulties when choosing everyday clothes; many things will "forgive" them.

outdoor - these, on the contrary, are simple looks, everyday, natural, casual, and relaxed. Simple cuts, pronounced textures. They are harmonious and beautiful in casual settings, but when it comes to dressing up, the problem arises of over-expression.

If you try to divide all the Image types into these 2 groups, you will get approximately the following gradation:

From "salon" to "steppe" from left to right, top to bottom

In their purest form, the most "salon-like" Imagery types are the Mystery and the Influential. These are, indeed, the cases where overly "simple" clothing will clash with one's appearance, and the two will mutually "ruin" each other. When choosing everyday items, these types should pay attention to expressive linear details, a rich palette, and fabric textures (smooth, iridescent, unusual).

Dolly can afford simple styles, but must remember to maintain the overall neatness of the appearance.

The boudoir style and embellishments suit a Tender person, but the styles and details can be a little casual.

Exquisite style generally looks “salon-like”, but it also suits exploratory motives and some freethinking.

Cheeky — first and foremost, it's about various kinds of street fashion, but the degree of decoration and a certain artificiality move it towards a balance between the salon and the steppe.

The Manor style suits everyday life, but it is still slightly “tamed” by the severity of the classics.

Savage, of course, is very steppe-like, but its level of expressiveness easily withstands high embellishment, the main thing is that it is not strained and artificial.

The most "steppe-like" are the Cheerful and Sensual types. When choosing outfits for going out or creating a formal look, it's important for them to find that balance where the look is sufficiently "decent" but still relaxed. In this regard, again, details (streamlined or lacking one), natural textures, and earthy colors work well.

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I hope you find this article helpful.

Peace between the outer and inner to each and everyone!

Thank you for your trust, and until next time!