Let’s finish our complete guide on your promotional photos with accessories and postures. After having read the guide on make-up and taking those details into account, here’s how to perfect your sexy pin-up look and attitude for your photos.

Accessories to perfect your outfit

Accessories are the final touch, which will ensure a your character all fits together and adds that little extra sexy touch. As we know, the devil is in the details so let’s leave no room for improvisation.

First, think of the colors you’re using and associated tones that go well together (you can opt for the total look without fear). Don’t neglect the color of your tights/pantyhose and shoes, which must match the rest. Then add the accessories that will go with the outfit to get even deeper into character. For example, for a middle class cold sexy character, consider a pearl necklace, matching earrings, a handbag, a small scarf, or even a headband. Pay attention to the jewelry you usually wear and check that they work well in the world of photography.

Then also think of accessories for the decor, because here again the decor will allow you to immerse yourself in the character and the more details there are the more successful the photo will be. For example, for a secretary look, make sure you have a desk with a computer and a few pens, files and other binders so that it looks like a real desk; not just a decoration quickly put together for a photo. Also for a country setting, there’s no need to go to a field with cows around, but a little well-laid straw, plants and a wooden ladder in the background will help sell the scene.

Sexy accessories

You can also use accessories that will add a sexy touch to your outfit. Of course you have everything in the lingerie department (garter belt, waist cincher, garter, etc.) or jewelry (think breastplate necklaces, for example). Use basic accessories like a large hat to hide certain parts of the body. Also think of suggestive accessories like the cigarette holder for a glamorous 50’s look or the lollipop in a more immature style (in short: anything that goes in your mouth). Also leave accessories in the photo field to suggest you’re using them (or to suggest you’re not using them, like panties for example). Finally be aware that sexy does not necessarily mean naked, it is also possible to wear a girdle in a retro atmosphere in sexy photos.

Finally, depending on the character, you can also add bondage accessories or accessories linked to fetishes (whip, mask, ropes to tie up certain parts of the body, nipple clamps, etc.). Feel free to play with the visual world of BDSM, if that fits your character.

Posture

Because the look and the decor are not everything, you will have to work on your posture to make your photos sexy. By paying a little attention it is possible to make any photo sexy, no matter your outfit. For starters, you can take inspiration from pin-up girls from the 50s or porn stars for sexy attitudes and poses. Do not hesitate to search the internet and build up a little inspirational portfolio.

Striking a sexy pose will mean exaggerating certain postures. For example, always remember to arch your back and to shake your hips to highlight your curves. Remember to stick your butt out, too.

It’s all in the mind

Everything is played in the mind… Just like smiling when you’re on the phone with someone to make your tone friendly. Here you’ll have to put yourself in a mindset of seduction and bring your whole body into sexy poses. Including when you only see your face or upper body. If you feel sexy, you will release a sexy aura and this will be felt in all the photos. Don’t be afraid of overdoing it, here we’re asking you to do just that! Unfortunately it’s normal for these poses to feel uncomfortable or to hurt a bit as sexy poses are often very uncomfortable.

Also, this is not the time to focus on your small flaws. Sexy does not mean being a stick-thin model on a catwalk at Fashion Week. What it actually means if being comfortable in your body and wanting to show it off. The more comfortable and confident you are, the more you easily you’ll get into those devilishly sexy poses.

Examples of sexy poses

You can lie on a bed or sofa, languishing voluptuously… As if you’re not sprawling out to watch TV, butwaiting for someone for a hot, fun evening. You can lie on your side or on your back. Beware, however, that gravity can make certain parts of the body look somewhat heavy. Especially if you’re wearing clothes or undergarments that aren’t very supportive.

You can stand up, taking care to arch your back to bring out your butt. Turn a little to the side. So that you don’t look like you’re posing for a photo in corporate employee chart! Don’t be stiff, put movement in the pose. If you find the pose difficult or unnatural, sit next to a piece of furniture or a chair for support.

Sitting poses can also be very sexy. Choose a chair that is in-keeping with the decor (be it an office chair or a large rattan armchair). And cross your legs if you’re going for a wise sexy character. Or spread them for a more provocative pose.

There are many other variations: you could get on your knees, on all fours, sit on the ground… Live in the moment and test every pose that pops into your head!