Click: 6 Great Blazers And Smashing Tips On Taking A Passable Picture
Men might be hopping around on the moon, but the skill to take a decent looking picture still eludes most of us. But fret not, here’s some help.
Pout or tonsil test?
Leave the pouts for the ladies. For men there is a thin line between keeping your mouth open and not. The place to be is in the middle. We’re Indian, we’re supposed to be mysterious. Don’t bite your lip though!
Brood. Then brood some more
Chicks dig it. Plus saves all the hassle of having to remember other things like looking into the flash and not blinking.
Find the better profile, use it
Left or Right – ask a friend, take a selfie or just consult a mirror. Everyone has a better profile – one side in which your ear is not quite so crooked and is at the perfect angle to your nose. Find it. Shamelessly use it in most pictures. Leave pouting for the women.
Do’s and don’ts of taking a picture
- Don’t copy: Do your own thing even if boring. Copying someone else’s idea spells doom.
- Photo-bomb: Photobombs are cool, just try not to make horns behind your friend’s head. Or a V sign.
- Too much: Don’t smile ear-to-ear. You’re trying to attract mates, not the dentist.
- Pose: It’s good to be serious, but don’t overdo it.
Style notes
- When going for the subtle block colours, make sure to couple it up with tribal prints.
- Orange is the colour of this season. Can’t carry off the whole look? Try the blazer with a pair of jeans.
- Pocket real estate is getting more and more expensive. Conserve it, buy a slim phone.
The looks: Jackets, shirts, bow ties and pocket squares from ThreadFactory, Mint Blush and Sahil Aneja Couture; shoes: Clarks; phone: Gionee S5.5.
Photographer: Suvrat Tandon. Stylist: Saahil Gulati. Concept: Nishant Nayyar. Models: Vasil & Vaibhav (Vogati).
From the September 2014 issue of FHM India.
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