How To Look Thinner in Photographs

  • October 3, 2008
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michaelrsanchez from Michael Sanchez (and 3 others)

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Contrary to popular belief, pictures do lie. So make sure they’re saying you’re skinnier than you really are.

You Will Need

  • A monochromatic outfit
  • A body shaper
  • A heavy object to hold
  • A natural smile
  • High heels
How To Look Thinner in Photographs: Dress for success

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.

How To Look Thinner in Photographs: Check the camera height

Step 2: Check the camera height

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

How To Look Thinner in Photographs: Put your best foot forward

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.

How To Look Thinner in Photographs: Cross your legs

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.

How To Look Thinner in Photographs: Keep your chin up

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.

How To Look Thinner in Photographs: Position your arms

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.

How To Look Thinner in Photographs: Suck in your stomach

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.

How To Look Thinner in Photographs: Don’t say cheese

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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