JourneywomanHow to dress like a model
August 15th 2008 02:47
Now, I'm not talking about the clothes models wear on the catwalk or in magazines - that's a no-brainer. If you want those clothes, simply go out and buy them. What I'm talking about is dressing like a model who is on her day off and has been snapped by the paparazzi eating lunch, shopping or hanging with friends.
The first thing you'll notice is the clean lines of her outfit, the simplicity of the designs she's wearing, and how flattering her clothes are on her body. More often than not, she'll be wearing well-cut jeans and a simple shirt, jumper or tank top, or a monochromatic dress. It's rare that you see a model wearing something outlandish that screams "look at me!" because she gets enough attention for her beauty as it is. Models know how to dress in a way that doesn't overpower the eye: they wear the clothes, as opposed to clothes wearing them. Often you won't remember exactly what it is they were wearing, just that they looked fabulous in it.
Models rarely wear makeup when they're not working - they don't need to - and so you should keep your makeup as natural-looking as possible if you want to emulate this style. A bit of concealer to conceal blemishes, powder to erase shine, mascara to enlarge the eyes and a smear of lip gloss should be all you'll need. You'll also find that they rarely wear high heels unless they're on the catwalk or at some promotional event. When your legs are as long as a model's, heels can make you look almost freakish in a non-catwalk, non-photo-shoot environment.
A key factor in a model's day-off outfit is that her accessories will always be up-to-the-minute. A model knows what's hot in the world of accessories - that is, hats, jewellery, belts, scarves and sunglasses - and she often gets them for free as a gift for that day's photo shoot or fashion show. The beauty of this is that accessories are relatively cheap, and they update any outfit, so be like a model and stock up on new accessories regularly. But don't overdo your accessorising - details should never overpower the clothes themselves.
Keeping your hair clean and shiny, your skin blemish-free, your figure reasonably trim and your posture upright will all help in making you look like a model, because being a model is not just about clothes; it's about attitude, and presence. Having a simple but stylish outfit with updated accessories will add to these important factors and will make you look as much like a model as your natural beauty allows.
Gisele Bundchen
The first thing you'll notice is the clean lines of her outfit, the simplicity of the designs she's wearing, and how flattering her clothes are on her body. More often than not, she'll be wearing well-cut jeans and a simple shirt, jumper or tank top, or a monochromatic dress. It's rare that you see a model wearing something outlandish that screams "look at me!" because she gets enough attention for her beauty as it is. Models know how to dress in a way that doesn't overpower the eye: they wear the clothes, as opposed to clothes wearing them. Often you won't remember exactly what it is they were wearing, just that they looked fabulous in it.
Alessandra Ambrosio
Cindy Crawford
Models rarely wear makeup when they're not working - they don't need to - and so you should keep your makeup as natural-looking as possible if you want to emulate this style. A bit of concealer to conceal blemishes, powder to erase shine, mascara to enlarge the eyes and a smear of lip gloss should be all you'll need. You'll also find that they rarely wear high heels unless they're on the catwalk or at some promotional event. When your legs are as long as a model's, heels can make you look almost freakish in a non-catwalk, non-photo-shoot environment.
Kate Moss
Elle Macpherson
A key factor in a model's day-off outfit is that her accessories will always be up-to-the-minute. A model knows what's hot in the world of accessories - that is, hats, jewellery, belts, scarves and sunglasses - and she often gets them for free as a gift for that day's photo shoot or fashion show. The beauty of this is that accessories are relatively cheap, and they update any outfit, so be like a model and stock up on new accessories regularly. But don't overdo your accessorising - details should never overpower the clothes themselves.
Miranda Kerr with boyfriend Orlando Bloom
Keeping your hair clean and shiny, your skin blemish-free, your figure reasonably trim and your posture upright will all help in making you look like a model, because being a model is not just about clothes; it's about attitude, and presence. Having a simple but stylish outfit with updated accessories will add to these important factors and will make you look as much like a model as your natural beauty allows.
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