Portfolio Outfits: Jeans
When building your modeling portfolio, you will want to make sure that you have a good variety of shots so that potential clients are able to appreciate your versatility. A good headshot is an absolute must. A make-up or a beauty shot is a great asset. A high fashion or an editorial shot or two should also stand you in good stead. However, some of your photographs should simply stun because they are beautiful photographs and because you look beautiful in them. Not every shot needs to be edgy or provocative or heavily retouched. Sometimes, a slightly simpler is the key to revealing your true beauty.
Every model needs a couple of simple shots that will clearly show their figure and their face. For this, most professionals will recommend a simple jeans and vest-top combination: nothing too fussy or too fashionable. A modern classic look.
When it comes to choosing the right pair of jeans for the occasion, there are several important factors to consider. As a potential model there is no doubt that you will have a fabulous figure, yet no model’s figure is perfect and everyone has their focal points and flaws to work with. Here are a few simple guidelines to follow:
1. If you have long legs, then make the most of them in drain-pipe, skin tight, skinny jeans. If you want to add extra impact, go for a mid-heel for further height. Skinny jeans are a fantastic way to emphasise long legs.
2. Most clothing experts will say that dark jeans and a pale top is a more flattering combination than a dark top and pale jeans. However, this can depend on your body shape. Dark colours are slimming, so if you have bigger thighs dark jeans work best. If you have a bigger bust, however, a darker top might balance you out.
3. Models with hips, in high demand at the moment, may find that flare or boot-cut jeans are more kindly to their curves. The great thing about jeans with a kick is that you can hide enormous heels underneath and everyone will simply assume that your legs really are that long.
4. Of course, until you make it big, you won’t want to be spending all your money on portfolio outfits. Thankfully, most high street stores now stock a wide variety of jeans in all shapes, styles, colours and sizes. Have a scan over New Look’s website for women’s jeans and more; they are good at keeping a close eye on catwalk happenings and translating them for the more accessible fashion market.
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