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How To Look Thinner in Photographs

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• Contrary to popular belief, pictures do lie. So make sure they're saying you're skinnier than you really are.
• Added October 3, 2008

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You Will Need

• A monochromatic outfit
• A body shaper
• A heavy object to hold
• A natural smile
• High heels

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  Step 1.

  Dress for success

  If you know in advance you’re going to be photographed, dress all in one color, wear a body shaper, and make sure your clothes fit well.

• Women who are wearing a dress or skirt should strap on some high heels — the kind that dramatically arches your foot. This will make your legs look thinner and more toned.

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  Step 2.

  Check the camera height

  Make sure you are not being photographed from below; that angle alone can add up to 50 pounds!

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  Step 3.

  Put your best foot forward

  Ladies, if you’re standing, strike a red carpet pose by turning a bit sideways and putting one leg in front of the other, toe pointed at an angle and knee slightly bent. Shift your weight to the back leg.

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  Step 4.

  Cross your legs

  If you’re sitting, cross your legs and tuck the calf of the front leg partly behind the bottom leg.

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  Step 5.

  Keep your chin up

  To avoid the dreaded double chin, tilt your chin a bit upward.

• Press the back of your tongue up against the back of the roof of your mouth. This tenses the muscles in your jaw, minimizing a double chin.

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  Step 6.

  Position your arms

  Position your arms so that they are away from your body. Placing one on a hip is a good look.

• Bare arms? Hold something heavy in your hands; it will make your arms look toned.

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  Step 7.

  Suck in your stomach

  Stand up straight, pull your shoulders back, and suck your stomach in and up, like you’re trying to zip up a tight pair of jeans.

• In a group shot, position yourself in the back; those closest to the lens look the biggest.

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  Step 8.

  Don’t say cheese

  Don’t say cheese; it will give you chipmunk cheeks. Just go for a natural smile.

• In 2008, a Texas congressional candidate caught flak for mailing out a brochure showing a composite photo of his head on a slimmer body.

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great

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She's hot! fap, fap, fap...

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Excellent production and very informative. The actress is very talented. A real joy to watch. Thanks.

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i have bigger booobs than her

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