Highlight your outfit

If it’s a full-body shot, your outfit should shine! Think about what you want viewers to notice if it’s the cut of a dress, a pair of boots, a cute purse, or a bold neckline, target that area and pose around it. For a look with a defined waist, place your hand near your waist. To show off shoes, extend one leg out slightly. If your blouse has dramatic sleeves, you can move your arms so that the sleeve shape is more visible.

The key to curvy fashion is letting the clothes move and breathe, and to achieve that, you need to enact dynamic poses that highlight your inner fashionista rather than flat, one-dimensional ones.

Do the “fake walk”

The fake walk has gone viral on social media, and while it looks bizarre to film, it’s shockingly effective. Pretend you’re walking, but you don’t have to go far. Take a couple of small steps, shift your weight, and naturally move your arms. This walk creates motion and makes for a natural, relaxed expression. It gives your outfit more life and doesn’t make you look as posed. Take several photos in a row (or do a ‘burst’ on your phone), and you’ll find that some of the best shots are the ones between movements.

Sit at an angle

Sitting photos can be awkward for plus-size bodies since the camera can compress the body further. Rather than sitting straight on with the knees facing forward, turn your body to one side slightly. Sit tall, angle the legs, and try not to sink into the seat. You can cross one ankle over the other, extend a leg slightly, or place a hand beside you for added support. Don’t collapse into the pose, but also don’t try to hide your body! Elongate and angle yourself for a more polished pose that exudes confidence.

Most importantly, avoid the number one mistake: don’t try to get it perfect on the first try! Practice as much as you can and experiment with angles and movements. Confidence is built through repetition, and you may find a pose that becomes your signature move for the coming years!