How to look slimmer in photos

Published: 19.11.2021

Everyone wants to look beautiful and attractive in photos, but often, when we look at the pictures, we are not satisfied with how we look. Girls are especially critical of themselves: makeup may have smudged, hairstyle may have been ruined, or extra weight may be too visible. Many people even stop enjoying being photographed, considering themselves not photogenic enough. In reality, everyone can look good in photos if the right lighting, angle, clothing, and pose are chosen. An experienced photographer can advise on how to pose and what to wear to highlight the strengths and hide the flaws of the figure. By choosing the right pose, you can hide 15-20 kilograms of extra weight and appear much slimmer. On the other hand, by adopting the wrong pose, even girls with model-like proportions can appear significantly larger than they really are. You can learn how to choose the right angle and pose for photos. Here are a few recommendations that can help you look better and slimmer in photos.

How to choose the right clothes to look slimmer in photos

Any stylist will tell you that even the most slender figure can be ruined by choosing the wrong clothing. Skillfully highlighting your strengths and hiding problem areas with the help of an outfit is within everyone's reach. Always choose clothing that fits you well and make sure it sits nicely on you. When choosing, consider the following nuances:

1. Give preference to dark tones, as light colors visually expand the space and figure. To avoid looking gloomy in dark tones in photographs, add bright accessories (scarf, belt, hat, or bag).

A girl in a dress with small floral print

2. Avoid large patterns on fabric and horizontal stripes. If you really want to wear clothing with a pattern, choose a small print that is not too bold. Horizontal stripes can make you look wider, so replace them with vertical stripes and you will instantly appear slimmer and taller.

A girl in a skirt that accentuates her legs.

3. Avoid wearing tight-fitting clothes. If you want to accentuate long legs but hide extra weight around the waist, choose fitted pants and a loose blouse. To draw attention to the chest, on the contrary, wear a fitted top and choose loose pants or a skirt.

4. Do not use oversized clothing. Many people think that wide baggy clothes are a great choice because they hide any extra kilograms, but they make the figure look even bigger than it actually is. It is better to choose a cut that suits your body type, accentuates beautiful hips, or highlights the waist.

The girl in a long skirt is emphasizing her legs.

5. To visually elongate the torso, give preference to long cardigans and blazers, and avoid short jackets.

A girl in a dress that accentuates the waist.

6. Take wide belts as your helpers. Many girls feel self-conscious about excess weight around the waist. If you add a wide belt to your outfit, it will hide any flaws, making your waist look slim and expressive.

7. Choose dark, flared pants that widen towards the bottom, they will balance out your figure, hide wide hips, and give your legs a slender look.

How to pose to look slimmer in photos

The way you pose determines how your figure will look in the photo. A bad pose can add a few extra pounds, make your legs look short, hide your chest, and showcase unattractive folds on your body. We recommend considering the following nuances before starting to pose in front of the camera:

Do not lower your head to avoid a double chin. Instead, push your chin slightly forward and press your tongue against the roof of your mouth to tighten the muscles, making your cheeks and jawline appear more defined.
Always pay attention to your posture and keep your back straight. Nothing ruins a photograph like a hunched back. If you don't straighten your back, you will appear shorter, more hunched, your abdominal muscles will relax, and all imperfections will be immediately visible.
Keep the parts of your body that you want to hide further away from the camera, and those you want to showcase, bring them to the forefront. For example, if you have a fabulous chest but are self-conscious about your full hips, slightly lean forward, your chest will come to the forefront and distract attention from the rest of your body.
Do not press your hands against the body, otherwise the torso and shoulders will appear wider. There should be free space between the body and the arms. Hold your hands behind your head, place them on your waist, spread them out to the sides, this way you will look slimmer in the photo.
When taking a selfie, position the camera slightly above your head. Photos taken from above make your face appear slimmer and you will look much better than when holding the camera directly in front of your face.
Use accessories to cover problem areas. For example, to hide your stomach, hold a purse in front of you. You can also use a scarf to conceal imperfections in the upper body.
Stand at an angle to the camera. A figure taken from the side looks much slimmer than when you stand straight.
Avoid sitting positions, especially when you are taking photos in a swimsuit. When you sit down, the abdominal muscles relax and any extra folds on the sides will be immediately visible in the photo.
Experiment in front of the camera by capturing your face from different angles. Our faces are not symmetrical, and sometimes we look better from a certain side. Determine which is your "good side" and try to turn it towards the camera.
In group photos, don't stand at the end or in the front, it's better to take a position in the middle, so you can hide part of your body behind the other people and look slimmer.
Pay attention to the position of your legs. Bring one leg forward and shift your weight onto the leg that is closer to the camera. When sitting down, cross your ankles instead of crossing one leg over the other, as this can make your thighs appear larger.
Use graphic editors and filters to process photos. A well-chosen filter can visually help you lose a few kilograms, and in Photoshop, you can even create the figure of your dreams.

Create a Light album from cool photos. You don't need to print photos separately for this. We will print your photos directly on the pages of the Light album. Upload images to the free editor Mapi7 and create a thematic Light album. You can upload photos from your phone.

Make a Light Album

The most important thing is to feel relaxed and confident in front of the camera. Don't be self-conscious and don't think about your problem areas. A radiant smile and a happy expression can overshadow any other problem areas. Enjoy the shoot and then you will definitely look good in the photos.