How to Make Yourself Look Slimmer on a Photo
Even those who are already slim may wish to look better in photographs. A photo taken from the wrong angle or in bad lighting can make you look bad. If you know that someone will be taking pictures of you ahead of time, you can take all of the steps to make yourself look slimmer in a photo. Even if you don't have time to prepare, you can take a better picture with good posture. Does this Spark an idea?
Instructions
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Stand tall when someone takes a photo of you. If you slouch, it's going to exaggerate some of the fatter parts of your body. Instead, straighten your spine and pull your shoulders back. This will make you appear slimmer in a picture.
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Wear clothes that fit you well. Nothing makes fat bulge out like a pair of pants that is too tight. Clothes that don't fit right will hug the parts of your body that you want to hide. Don't be shy about buying the right size clothes for you. Additionally, consider professional tailoring in order to get the perfect fit.
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Take the photo from a high angle. If the camera is looking up at you, it can make it look as though you have a double chin. Be sure to position yourself so that the camera is looking down at you.
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Wear dark clothing. Clothing that is black or dark brown will help you look slimmer. You can also look thinner by choosing a monochrome outfit, rather than one that has sharp contrasts.
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Twist to face the camera at an angle. This tightens up parts of your body that might otherwise be sagging. It also avoids taking a photo of your body straight on, which can make you look wide. The classic "red carpet pose" is with one foot forward and your body twisted slightly.
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Use photo editing software. If you already have a photo that is not very complimentary, you can adjust it using a photo-editing software program. Most magazines use this software to make their models look more attractive.
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