Many people are surprised when they look sturdier in photos than they actually are. It's easy to look slimmer in photography by carefully choosing clothing that slims you. Alternatively, you can make your figure more tapered by taking certain poses or taking advantage of some specific shots.
Steps
Part 1 of 4: Slim with Clothes
Step 1. Combine loose-fitting clothing with looser ones to create a well-proportioned outfit
If you wear loose-fitting trousers, combine them with a fitted top, or wear a mini skirt with a longer, looser top. Wearing only tight clothing could bring out areas you prefer not to draw attention to, while wearing only baggy clothing will make you look sturdier all over.
If you're trying to draw attention to a specific area, wear looser clothing there
Step 2. Try a long jacket or cardigan to elongate your bust
While short jackets and cardigans that come at the waist tend to make you look shorter, a longer garment that hugs the hips creates the illusion of a longer bust. Wear your favorite color or pattern over a plain dark dress, blouse and skirt, or trousers and shirt.
Step 3. Wear a wide belt to look slimmer
If you like belts, wide ones make you look slimmer, covering more of the waist. Narrow belts, on the other hand, attract attention if you have a wide waist. Choose a slightly elastic one, so that it holds your tummy.
Wide belts are ideal accessories for dresses, when you dress with a skirt and blouse, with shirt and pants or for any combination
Step 4. Wear slightly stretchy, flat front and flared trousers to highlight your curves
Try to avoid models with front creases, which make the waist area seem larger. Elastic pants hug your curves at the top and with a slight flare at the bottom balance the look of the legs and create the illusion of thinner hips and legs.
Choose dark pants, such as black, gray or ultramarine blue for an even greater slimming effect
Step 5. Choose solid dark colors and vertical stripes to look leaner overall
No matter what clothes you wear, solid dark ones are always a great choice for looking slimmer. If you like patterns, vertical stripes are best suited to your purpose. You can also put on other patterns, as long as they are dark and with small drawings.
Avoid horizontal stripes, which make it look sturdier
Part 2 of 4: Take a Flattering Pose
Step 1. Lean your body instead of standing in profile
By facing the camera you show your wider side and by turning completely in profile you can show your belly. For this, stay facing the camera and load all the weight on one leg. Push your hip on that side as far back as possible and leave the other leg suspended in front of you, bent at the knee.
Push your shoulder back on the side you loaded your weight on as well, and leave the other one more forward and down
Step 2. Don't press your arms close to your body
This pose can make your hips appear wider. Instead, leave your arms loose and not contracted.
Step 3. Put your hands on your hips
To avoid pressing your arms against your body, it's a good idea to keep your hands on your side. You can also put your hands in your pockets if possible.
Step 4. Hide a body part behind someone in group photos
If you're attending a group photo, use other people to your advantage! Tilt your body so that one side is behind someone else and you will immediately appear leaner.
If you want to look skinny in a photo with many people in multiple rows, don't stand in front of it. Stand in the middle or back row, even if you are not tall
Step 5. Sit with your shoulders back and don't sag
In sitting photos, you should be careful not to hunch over to avoid showing your belly. Keep your shoulders up and back, with your back straight. You can even try taking a deep breath to make sure you get your chest as high as possible.
Step 6. Cross your ankles if you are sitting
Another trick for sitting photos is to cross your ankles instead of your legs. By crossing your legs at the knee you can show off your big thighs, especially if you are wearing a skirt.
- You can also avoid crossing your legs during the photo.
- Always make sure you keep your back straight in sitting photos.
Part 3 of 4: Slim the Face
Step 1. Keep your chin up and out
Raise your head so as not to look like you have a double chin. Pull your chin out to make your neck appear longer.
Practice keeping your chin up and out in front of the mirror so you know which pose is best for you
Step 2. Put your tongue against the roof of your mouth when you smile
In some cases, smiling in photos can cause you to squint and make your cheeks look fuller. The best way to avoid this is to hold your tongue against the roof of your mouth while smiling.
- Your smile will not be full as usual, but you will still look happy in the photo.
- Practice smiling like this in front of the mirror so you can see what you look like. You can modify the technique by holding the tongue in different places on the palate if it seems to you that the smile is too forced.
Step 3. Add volume to your hair
If you keep them gathered, try pulling them less instead of tying them up with a bun or taut ponytail. If you keep them loose, try making them more wavy or curly to balance the look of the face. If you have them straight, use a volumizing powder on the roots.
Voluminous hair makes the shape of the head and face more balanced. If you are a man, you can add volume to your hair by styling it with a pompadour or by applying a volumizing powder on the roots
Part 4 of 4: Using Strategic Shot
Step 1. Hold the camera above eye level
When taking a selfie, always avoid holding the camera under your eyes. This shot is the worst and makes your face look wider than it is. If they are taking a picture of you, ask the photographer to hold the camera up. The best angle for all photos is slightly above your eye level.
To get the best shot, you should never look down at the camera when taking a picture of you or taking a selfie
Step 2. Avoid direct sunlight in outdoor photos
The sun causes you to squint and this makes your cheeks and chin look bigger. If you want to take a picture outdoors, try to do it early in the evening to avoid bright daylight.
If you need to take a photo when natural lighting is strong, try to keep the sun behind you so you don't squint too much
Step 3. Use a dark filter
Almost all smartphones and digital cameras have filters that allow you to change the brightness and contrast of your photos. Experiment with filters that darken or give a bronze tint to images to find the ones you come out best with.
