Model Pose: Skirts

Recently, I assisted in a fashion photo shoot, and let me tell you: it was so much work but so much fun. More on the shoot itself in an upcoming post.

During this six hour (gasp!) shoot, I got to watch three beautiful ladies model some new and exciting dresses. Being behind the scenes of the shoot got me thinking about all the work that goes into poses. I mean, six hours of making love to the camera is no easy task. This then got me thinking about you wonderful bloggers and all the OOTD posts that I always enjoy.

So I decided to make a series of posts dedicated to modeling poses: they seem super easy, but surprisingly, are kinda hard.

Modeling a Skirt

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Show off your inner ballerina

Strike a daring pose that let's the skirt flow. If you're a former dancer, gymnast or ballerina, this is the perfect time to reveal your hidden talent.

Pose Pro: Unique Angles; I mean, how pretty is this?
Pose Con: Difficult to hold; but it'll tone your abs and work your core
Image from Flickr

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Gone with the wind

Let the skirt (and the wind--real or makeshift) do all the work. All you have to do is stand there and look pretty. Use a regular floor fan if it's a less than breezy day.

Pose Pro: Adds an ethereal feel
Pose Con: Getting the wind just right; you don't want the skirt flying over your face
Image from Wikimedia

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Not just for little girls

I bet you thought you gave up on twirls the same day you gave up on Barbie, but think again. A slow, smooth twirl with a skirt will look great in a photo, but the keywords are slow and smooth if you want to show off the skirt!
Pose Pro: Twirls show details and how well the skirt flows
Pose Con: This may work for Sophia Loren, but generally, you don't want to show your naughty bits.
Image from Foto Mail

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Sitting in skirt style

This is probably my favorite way to pose in a skirt. Sitting in a skirt not only showcases the garment, but it also makes you look very sweet and innocent.
Pose Pro: A high-fashion pose that allows you to sit
Pose Con: Since you're sitting, you have to figure out what to do with the rest of your body without covering the skirt

Image from Fashionsing

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Have tips on how to model a skirt? Leave a comment and let me know.
Happy posing muses!
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