Starting to walk like a model is easy, but like art, it must be polished to be perfect. Don't worry, practicing is part of the fun! Learn how to practice walking in high heels, one foot in front of the other. Next, learn techniques for putting on a focused, graceful facial expression. Finally, unite your personality into rhythmic, confident steps.
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Part 1 of 3: Adjusting Facial Expressions
Step 1. Lower your chin slightly
Do not let your head as if hanging by an invisible rope. Because your position on the fashion show stage means above the audience, a slightly lowered chin allows the audience to see your face. Also, a slightly lowered chin will add angle to the face and give it a bit of character.
Step 2. Don't smile, and close your mouth in a natural position
The goal is to keep the audience's attention on the clothes you are showing, not diverted to your smile. Look in the mirror and try to keep your mouth shut naturally to see how your face looks and how you feel. Ask how other people see your facial expressions. Sometimes other people can see what you don't see.
- For example, ask a friend, “Do I look sharp?”.
- If your lips naturally part slightly, you don't have to force them to close.
Step 3. Focus your eyes on something in front of you
To display the facial expressions of a good supermodel, the emphasis is on the eyes and eyebrows. Focus your eyes on one point and don't look around. Concentrate on the goal in front of you and appear alert and attentive. Focus on something that gives you purpose, it will show in your eyes.
- Sometimes there is an urge to make eye contact with someone in the audience; whatever happens, keep a facial expression and avoid eye contact.
- Be careful not to trip over while walking. You should only look at your path every now and then to ensure balance and stay confident.
- Use a mirror or ask a friend to check how other people perceive your gait. Try different styles until you find a way to walk like a supermodel but still feel comfortable for you.
Part 2 of 3: Walking and Posture
Step 1. Stand tall
Imagine an invisible rope holding your body from your spine to your head. Pull your shoulders back slightly, and stand as straight as you can. It's this posture that makes the most of a mannequin's impression, even if you're not as tall as they are.
Show a relaxed posture while still standing straight. Your body doesn't have to be stiff to look tall. Practice walking comfortably while still standing in front of the mirror
Step 2. Place one foot in front of the other, and walk in long strides
Placing one foot in front of the other will make your hips swing from side to side in the classic mannequin walk. As you walk forward, try to display confidence in your stride. If you're a man and want to follow the model walk, you don't need to do this. You can walk normally with your feet side by side instead of in front of the other.
Don't over-swing your hips. You don't have to be afraid to let your hips swing, but don't overdo the movement on purpose
Step 3. Let your arms hang at your sides, and keep your hands relaxed
You don't need to swing your arms intentionally, as the movement of your body will cause your arms to swing on their own. Let your arms hang and swing only slightly. It will make you look cool and calm when walking on the fashion feeling stage. Same with hands, let your hands as usual with a slightly cupped position and slightly open. Also, don't squeeze your fingers together. Normally, there is half an inch between each finger.
- Don't straighten your arms until they look stiff, let your arms form their natural curves and swing slightly with the movement of your body.
- Try not to move or clench your fists as much as this will make you look nervous.
Step 4. Practice walking in high heels
There is no perfect mannequin walk without a pair of high heels to give your body some extra height. But if you're not trained to walk in high heels, you'll need some time to get used to it. Wear high heels in the morning when you get ready. Step inside the house in these shoes so that you get used to walking like a model in high heels.
Part 3 of 3: Cultivating Character
Step 1. Walk with a rhythm, and maintain that rhythm consistently with each step
Listen to music with a loud beat that represents the character you like while practicing walking in high heels. Try to concentrate on the character you want to appear, and keep that character as you go along. If you can incorporate rhythm and character into your stride, your walk will come alive and radiate fantastic supermodel energy.
- Imagine being flirty and confident as you step to the beat.
- When walking on the fashion feeling stage, imagine music that brings your character to life and follow the beat.
- When you step to the beat of the music, remember to pull your shoulders back and maintain a supermodel-like posture.
Step 2. Show your pose
Once you reach the end of the stage, wait for a beat, and tilt your body to one side of the hip with all the confidence and grace. Here you can look down at the viewer and shift focus for a moment. You don't have to move your head too much-the way you look is mostly controlled by your eyes. Then return to your posture with the same facial expression and continue as before to return to the backstage.
Practice your pose in front of a mirror. Watch how long you pose and make eye contact with the audience. When in front of an audience, your nervousness makes a few seconds seem a lot longer. Get into the habit of holding the pose for a few seconds in front of a mirror so you can rely on your muscle memory in front of an audience
Step 3. Walk like a predator on the stage
There are several distinctive styles of walking that belong to supermodels and Karlie Kloss is one of the supermodels who are famous for their predatory walk. Make your walk on stage more agile by lifting your knee slightly more than normal then dropping one foot in front of the other. This will create a carefree step in your walking style. Give your hips more swing because walking this way will be faster. Your arms will also swing more from side to side. Gently move your head back and forth as your body moves as you walk on the stage.
Step 4. Step on stage with a character like Naomi Campbell
Pull your legs up and down in long strides with certainty and character. Let your body bounce up and down as you walk. Your shoulders will move up and down slightly as you walk. Because there is more movement, the hips will swing more. Allow your hands to move and toss back and forth in a natural motion following your pace. Allow your head to tilt to one side and only slightly follow your shoulders as you walk.
Step 5. Step on your feet like a walk imitating Sasha Pivovarova
In this gait, your arms are almost motionless at your sides as you walk. The foot you step is not directly in front of the other like a mannequin's usual step, but a bit more side by side. Set your feet slowly on the stage, but allow your body to remain still without much movement. Don't move your head or arms much. Walk calmly and determinedly.
