6 Easy Poses To Look Slimmer In Photos

By Karmen on 22 Jan 2020

Digital Editor

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Have you looked at a picture of yourself and realised you look wider than you actually are? It's probably because you're not striking the right pose!

Keep reading to check out six flattering poses that will make you look slimmer!

#1 Stand at an angle

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Facing the lens straight-on can make you look wider than you are, and standing sideways could highlight your belly. Skip both these unflattering poses and go for something in-between!

The most slimming pose is to angle your body slightly, put all your weight on the leg at the back and extend your other leg forward.

#2 Cross your legs at the angles

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An alternative to standing at an angle is to cross your legs at the ankles. This makes your legs look slimmer compared to posing with two feet side by side!

#3 Sit on the edge of your seat

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If you're seated while having your photo taken, try to sit at the edge of your seat with only your bottom touching the seat. Having your entire thighs resting on a chair smooshes everything to lie wide and flat, making your thighs look bigger than it is!

By sitting on the edge of your seat, your legs have a more flattering and slimmer shape.

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Another way to counter the smooshed thigh look is to lift your feet slightly as if you're wearing heels!

#4 Keep your arms lifted away from your body

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Have you noticed that the arm-on-hips pose makes regular appearances on the red carpet? That's because that creates a flattering and slim look to the arms. Just like #3, having your arm pressed against your body makes them look bigger.

If placing your hands on your hips is a pose that's out of your comfort zone, try lifting your arm slightly from your body by placing your hands in your pocket, adjusting your hair or resting your hand somewhere.

#5 Sit with your crossed leg facing away from the camera

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If you're sitting cross-legged, place the crossed leg facing away from the camera. That way, the squished part of your calves are hidden! Try lifting the crossed leg slightly such that it's not resting completely on the other thigh to avoid the widening squished look.

#6 Stand or sit up straight

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This seems fairly obvious, but having good posture can instantly make you look taller and slimmer! Having a straight back helps you avoid the look of a double chin or protruding belly. It also visually elongates your silhouette!

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