Many women want to look,
dress and be like a model. But to do that, you should first start walking like
a model. While the women on the runway might make it look easy, strutting your
stuff in 4-inch heels isn't. Here's how to make an impression on the catwalk.
Steps
Make sure you are
comfortable. Choose the right shoes. If you're not used to walking in heels, start with a thin two-inch heel, preferably one that
you have already broken in. (Later, you can work your way up to walking in
higher, less comfortable heels.) If the shoes are new, scratch the soles with
scissors so that they will not slip when they touch the floor. Alternatively,
you can cover the sole of the shoe with masking tape, if you don't want to
scratch your shoes.
Shoulders back
Learn to stand like a supermodel. Practice your posture, throw your shoulders back, and push your pelvis
slightly forward. It might create the illusion that you're leaning back a
little, rather than hunching forward.
Train yourself to
place the ball of the foot down first, and keep all of your weight balanced
there rather than on the heel. It may feel strange, but placing the ball of the
foot down first gives you more of an elegant stride than a clunky heel-first
walk would. It's almost like walking on your tippy-toes, the way ballerinas do.
Put one foot in front of the other (literally). Toes
should face forward. Your footprints should form a single line, as if you are
walking on a rope or a beam. When done quickly, this gives the body that
characteristic swing.
Make your stride
look long and commanding by lifting your legs almost in the same fashion a
horse would. For each stride, you want to lift your foot a good distance off
the ground (with a bend in the knee) and then place it down a good distance in
front of the supporting leg. Don't make your strides too large as this will
make you look awkward and ungraceful, but make sure you take large enough
steps, rather than just baby steps.
A sultry stare
Look straight forward, capturing the essence of the
clothes you're wearing with the expression on your face. Focus on an object
straight ahead of you (but don't stare at a viewer...that is creepy). Keep your
chin up and your head still as your body moves down the runway. When you make
your turn at the end, let your head be the last part of your body to move.
1.
Fingers naturally
curl under when relaxed, but don't let them! this makes it look like you have
NO fingers, especially in pictures. Just let them hang straight down, tense
your fingers enough that you can accomplish this.
2.
Develop your own
signature walk. There's no simple formula for walking the runway, and what will
ultimately make you stand out is not only how well you can move your body but
also how much of your own personality you can inject into your performance to
make it memorable. The best way to create your own unique style is to
experiment, practice, and get feedback (even if it means taking some
constructive criticism).
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Watch supermodels
walk the walk. Visit fashion shows and watch them on TV. Who were the models
that stood out the most? What made them unique? How was her walk different from
the others'? Learn from the best so that you don't have to reinvent the wheel.
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Watch fashion
shows preferably The Victoria's Secret Fashion Show. Most of the girls on the
show have the fiercest walk, and it is easier to see since they are wearing
lingeries.
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Videotape yourself
walking, so you can understand what other people are seeing. Also, by keeping a
visual record of your walk, you'll be able to trace your progress as you learn
how to strut your stuff like a real supermodel would.
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If you should
trip, fall, or have any other unfortunate circumstance, recover gracefully. Smile,
laugh, and keep going as if it never happened. Nothing will demonstrate your
confidence like your performance under stressful circumstances.
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Think about why
you want to walk and look like a model before
you do it. Having the clear goal of looking great and being happy because of it
will add to your self esteem. Which in turn will increase your attractiveness
through radiating self assurance. If you just go through the motions, it will
show.
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Walking in high
heels can have serious short-term and long-term negative effects on your body.
Whether it's a sprained ankle from a broken heel or bad knees from years of
catwalking, be sure to take these risks into consideration when you decide to
use high heels on a regular basis.
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Limit your runway
walk to the runway, or at least a smooth surface. Make sure there are no
obstacles, bumps, or cracks in your way. Using high heels on an uneven or
unpredictable surface could result in you injuring yourself, and no one looks
modelesque with crutches.
