Whether you're posing for an art class or photographer, going skinny dipping, visiting a nude beach, or just baring all for a special someone, it's important to feel like you look good. Here are some ways to feel confident in 5 or 10 minutes, as well as some long-term fixes for feeling more confident about your unclothed body.
1. Straighten your posture.
Imagine there's a string running all the way through your body, from the base of your spine to the top of your head, and alter your posture as if the string is being pulled taut. You should notice your chin lift from your neck (making it appear more elongated), your shoulders moving down and backwards, your stomach pulling inward and upward (smoothing out any rolls), and your back settling into a natural arch that pushes out both the butt and the chest. Each of these movements can make your body look better in an instant, and at no cost.
2. Walk, stand or sit at a diagonal.
Use this old modeling trick, meant to make people look better on a two-dimensional plane, to look more attractive. Aim to stand or sit on the diagonal, with a slight twist at the waist instead of facing someone head-on. This will naturally cinch in your waist. Further, walk with one foot directly in front of the other, forcing your waist to again twist back and forth. This sort of fluid motion will make you seem more trim overall.
3. Show off your best features.
How you position your body will "direct traffic" to or away from certain body parts. Here are some suggestions:
Put a hand on your hip. If you like your waist, draw the eye there by putting a hand on one hip. Twist your torso slightly to accentuate the the narrowness of your waist even more.
Arch your back. Arching your back will play up your chest and butt, making them appear more prominent. If you need extra help, put on a pair of high heels.
Point your toes and cross your legs slightly. If you want to direct attention to your legs, keep your toes pointed and your legs slightly crossed, so that they overlap a bit. This will make them appear longer and smoother.
Push your chest forward. To make your chest appear bigger, drop your shoulders and fold your arms around your waist, so that each hand lands on the opposite waist curve.
4. Try to smell good.
Knowing that you smell amazing will help you radiate confidence in your body positioning. Put on deodorant, and wear a body spray, perfume or cologne. If you're completely out of time and worried about smelling bad, splash some hand sanitizer or water under your armpits to eliminate odor.
5. Make the lighting work in your favor.
Turn off glaring overhead lights and opt instead for soft, glowing light sources. Light candles, or turn on a lamp. If the lamp is still too bright, throw a sheer scarf or sheet over it. Position yourself so that the lighting is behind you, rendering flaws more difficult to spot.
6. Muss your hair.
Achieve appealing bedhead before you strip down by running fingers through the roots and making a scrubbing motion. If you have more time, apply a root-lifting product in horizontal sections where the hair meets the scalp, and blow dry. You can also hang dry hair upside down, and point a blowdryer on a cool air setting up at it. For last-minute lift, spray dry shampoo on your roots. Let it dry for a few minutes before mussing hair with your fingers.
7. Apply a bit of makeup.
(Men can wear makeup too.) Wear a full face of product if that's your interest, or go natural. Play up your cheeks with a light pink or coral blush that will make them look naturally flushed, and add a lip color that's one shade darker than your natural tone. At the very least, try to apply lip balm for smoother lips.
8. Accessorize.
Accentuate your nakedness with a prop or accessory. A necklace, scarf, or feather boa are great, but don't be afraid to go with something a little more unusual. This will give you something to work with if you are a little nervous, and also, tantalizingly, emphasizes your au natural state.
9. Get the room temperature right.
Although the cold will make your breasts stand to attention, shivering with hunched shoulders isn't a sexy look. A glow is good, but sweating profusely is not.
10. Smile and make eye contact.
Give your pearly whites a quick brush and rinse with mouthwash if you have time, or pop a breath mint. Then show off your mouth with confidence by smiling. Add eye contact, and you'll look irresistible.
Although the cold will make your breasts stand to attention, shivering with hunched shoulders isn't a sexy look. A glow is good, but sweating profusely is not.
10. Smile and make eye contact.
Give your pearly whites a quick brush and rinse with mouthwash if you have time, or pop a breath mint. Then show off your mouth with confidence by smiling. Add eye contact, and you'll look irresistible.[wikihow.com]
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