By Christopher Wilson
Posing on the red carpet ain’t easy. There is so much to think about - where do you look, where do you put your feet and don’t even start to think about those hands… And on top of all that you also gotta look good too.
So to save you the fret, I asked my boss and Belfast FASHIONWEEK director Cathy Martin to help out and she obliged with some of her expert top tips to create the foolproof guide to posing on the red carpet that will have you posing like an A-Lister in no time.
“Let’s start with the basics such as “The Teapot”, a red carpet favourite. This can actually be hard to coordinate; I mean no one wants to literally look like they are about to pour a cup of tea. To get this one right, the elbow has to be placed on the opposite hip of the bent let like so.
The Teapot
Next up we have ‘The Soldier’, this one is all about power. A confident pose held by a woman (or gent!) that knows their outfit is on fire and they are ready to show it off. It’s all about keeping those shoulders back, hands down and feet apart.
The Soldier
Sometimes we all get a little nervous on the red carpet, and for those moments when you simply don’t know what to do, all you gotta do is “clasp those hands” and hold em’ tight!
Clasping Hands
Another popular way to get over those nerves is to bring your best friend! Everyone loves a posing partner and at least then you can try and pull off that gorgeously goofy pose (A La Cara Delavigne) without looking silly, it’s a win win situation really.
For those who prefer a bit of girly glam as opposed to the power stance, “The Crossover” is the pose for you. All you gotta do is cross those ankles with the option of throwing a simple elbow on hip action into the mix. An ultra-feminine pose that is finished with a smile.
THE CROSSOVER…
Ok, I know I keep mentioning hands, but all models know how difficult it can be to get the positioning of hands just right and we know the red carpet, with the quick flashes and blinding lights, gives little room for mistakes, so, therefore a simple “Pocket Locket” solves the problem. All you gotta do is lock those hands in the pocket. This pose is the perfect accompaniment to a power suit or for hiding that missed manicure (come on, we’ve all done it!!!)
If you’re feeling confident the “Over-The-Shoulder Glance” allows you girlishly flirt with the camera whilst showing off that jaw-dropping backless dress. (This is also a good way to show off all those squats you’ve been doing while still looking graceful – bonus!)
OVER THE SHOULDER
Practice makes perfect and achieving the perfect pose does take time. Many A-listers stick to one pose such as, Victoria Beckham, with her - shoulders-back, diagonal tilt and powerful glance pose - you can do the same or mix it up for a bit of fun.
But with this handy how-do guide, you’ll be walking that red carpet like a pro in no time!
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