Many people are surprised that sometimes they look fatter in photos than they really are. You can look thinner in photos easily by choosing the right clothes for the photo session. You can also do certain poses to take advantage of camera tricks to appear thinner in the photo.
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Method 1 of 4: Dressing Thinner
Step 1. Mix and match loose-fitting clothes
If you're wearing culottes, pair them with a fitted top, or wear a miniskirt with a loose top. Wearing clothes that are all tight can accentuate areas you want to hide, while loose-fitting clothes can make various parts of your body appear fatter.
If you want to try to distract yourself from a certain area, wear loose clothing in that area
Step 2. Try wearing a long cardigan or jacket to lengthen the torso
While short, hip-length cardigans and jackets tend to make you appear short, long types can create the illusion of a longer torso. Wear a cardigan or suit of any color or pattern over a plain dress, blouse, and skirt combination, or a fabric shirt and pants.
Step 3. Wear a wide belt to make the body appear smaller
If you like belts, wide belts will immediately help you look thinner because they cover more of your waist. A thin belt tends to accentuate a large hip, while a wide belt will make it appear smaller. It's a good idea to choose a belt that is flexible enough to look good on your hips.
Wide belts are great accessories for dresses, blouse and skirt combinations, fabric shirts with trousers, or other combinations of clothing
Step 4. Wear flared pants that are slightly stretched and flat-front to highlight your curves
Try to avoid pleated pants because they tend to enlarge the pelvic area. Pants that stretch will follow the curves of the body at the top, and a little flutter at the bottom will balance the legs and create the illusion of a small hip and leg.
Choose dark-colored pants, such as black, gray, or navy, to make the body appear thinner
Step 5. Choose a plain dark color or vertical stripes to make your overall body appear thinner
No matter what type of clothing you wear, wear solid dark shadows to make your body appear slimmer. If you like the pattern, vertical stripes work best for a thinner look. You can also choose other patterns, as long as they are dark and small.
Do not wear horizontal stripes because it will make the body appear wider
Method 2 of 4: Charming Pose
Step 1. Tilt your body instead of standing sideways
Although the maximum width of the body will be visible if you are fully facing the camera, the sideways pose will only accentuate the stomach. So, it's best to stand facing the camera and stack your weight on one leg. Push the hip of that leg back as far as it will go, and let the other leg hang in front of you with the knee bent.
Also push the shoulder on the side where your weight is stacked back, and allow the shoulder on the side of the front leg to move forward and down slightly
Step 2. Try not to press your arms close to your body
Pressing the arms at the sides can reveal some of the fat in the body. So, just let your hands hang and relax by your side.
Step 3. Rest your hands on your hips
To help keep your arms from being pushed to the sides, it's a good idea to place your hands on your hips. You also put your hands in your trouser pockets to move your hands from the sides.
Step 4. Insert one side of the body behind the person in a group photo
If you're going to take a group photo, take advantage of other people! Tilt your body so that one side of your body is behind the other.
For a large group photo of several rows, don't stand in the front row. Stand in the middle or back row, even if you're not tall, and keep your back straight
Step 5. Sit with your shoulders back and don't slouch
If you're going to be sitting when you're being photographed, don't bend over so you don't accentuate your stomach area. Keep your shoulders back and down, and your back straight. You can even try taking deep breaths to make sure your chest rises as much as possible.
Step 6. Cross your ankles while sitting
Another trick is to cross your ankles instead of your whole leg. Crossing your legs can accentuate your big thighs, especially if you're wearing a skirt.
- You can also not cross your legs at all when you are going to be photographed.
- Make sure you are always straight before the photo if you want to pose sitting.
Method 3 of 4: Make Your Face Look Thinner
Step 1. Hold the chin up and out
Make sure you don't look like you have two chins by tilting your head up. Raise the chin to make the neck appear longer.
Practice chin up and out in front of the mirror to determine the best position for you
Step 2. Stick your tongue to the roof of your mouth while you smile
Sometimes, smiling in a photo can make your eyes narrow and your cheeks appear fuller. A great way to avoid this is to stick your tongue to the roof of your mouth when you smile.
- Your smile won't be as wide as it used to be, but it will still look great in photos.
- Practice this smile in the mirror to see how it looks. You can adjust your technique by placing your tongue on various parts of the roof of your mouth if your smile seems too artificial.
Step 3. Maintain hair volume
If you want to style your hair up, try a loose updo instead of a bun or a sleek ponytail. For a down hairstyle, try adding curls or curls to draw attention to the balance of the face, or lifting straight hair slightly using volume-boosting powder at the roots.
Volume hair adds balance to the shape of the torso and face. Men can add volume by styling their hair into a pompadour or adding volume-boosting powder at the roots
Method 4 of 4: Using Camera Tricks
Step 1. Hold the camera above eye level
When taking selfies, never hold the photo below eye level. This angle is at worst and makes the face bigger than it should be. If you are going to take a photo, ask the photographer to hold the camera a little higher. The best angle for all photos is one that is slightly above eye level.
Never look down at the camera when taking a photo or selfie, to get the best angle
Step 2. Avoid direct sunlight for outdoor photos
The sun can make you squint when taking photos outdoors, which can make your cheeks and jaw appear wider. Try to take pictures in the afternoon if you are going to do it outdoors to avoid the bright sun.
If you have to take a photo when the sun is shining brightest, try standing with your back to the sun so you don't have to squint too much
Step 3. Use a dark filter
Most smartphones and digital cameras have filters that allow you to change the brightness and contrast of a photo. Experiment with filters that darken or darken the image to determine what works best.
