Clue Yourself into ModelingClue Yourself into Modeling

Jackets or VestsTo show an attractive blouse without removing your jacket,hold one front edge of your jacket open loosely with yourhand, resting this hand lightly on your hip.

To show an unusual lining, hold one front edge of yourjacket out to the side.

When removing a jacket, follow the procedure describedin the next section for coats.

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All educational programs conducted by Ohio State University Extension are available to clientele on a nondiscriminatory basis without regard torace, color, creed, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, gender, age, disability or Vietnam-era veteran status.

Reprinted 3/98—15M—156025

Issued in furtherance of Cooperative Extension work, Acts of May 8 and June 30, 1914, in cooperation with the U.S. Department of Agriculture,Keith L. Smith, Director, Ohio State University Extension.

Wearing a Coata. When you take off a coat, place both hands on

the front lapels, then push the coat back on yourshoulders.

b. Next, place both hands behind you, take hold of onesleeve, and slip that arm out.

c. Bring this sleeve up to your other arm and use yourfree hand to hold the ends of both sleeves while youslip your second arm out.

d. Finally, as this hand comes out, take hold of the cen-ter back collar, lift coat, and fold it over your arm.Place your coat hem side out or folded over your armwith the top out.

If you have an escort, push coat back on shoulders asbefore, place arms behind you, and allow him to takeyour coat as it slides off.

1996 Ohio 4-H State Fashion Board

EscortIf you have an escort,he will offer his armto you. Place yourhand lightly, butfirmly, on the insideof his arm (no clutch-ing please)!

a. b.

c. d.

hether you are modeling in a style revue or interacting with others, being well-dressed can be a part of your everyday life. Personable qualities give the finishing touch to your outfit. A pleasant expression and confidence about your appearance put you in the fashion spotlight. Here are clues tohelp you present yourself with ease.

When You StandPlace your feet in a “Y” position toappear graceful and slender. Placea little more of your weight on yourback foot to maintain your balance.

Relax your arms at your sides, withpalms toward your body. You mayalso bend your arms at the elbowsand curl your fingers lightly. Keepyour arms close to your body toavoid looking like an octopus!

When You WalkImagine you are following a line. Place onefoot ahead of the other on either side,staying close to thisimaginary line.

Point your feet straightahead as you walk.Toes that point out orin are for the birds(mostly ducks)!

Step forward briskly,confident of where youare going, yet keepingyour steps a ladylike orgentlemanly size. If thedistance between yoursteps is much morethan the length of your foot, you are strid-ing, not walking. Walk smoothly.

PursesWhen carrying a small purse without a handle,keep it close to your side with your arm slightlybent.

Carry a purse with a handle over your arm. Gripa small handle with ease so it lies flat againstyour side.

Place the shoulder bag strap of a purse over yourshoulder and hold the bag close to your side, withthe strap between your thumb and fingers.

When You TurnA pivot is a turn in which you face theopposite direction. Pivot gracefully withyour weight on the balls of both feet.Do this from the standing “Y” positionby taking a short step forward with yourfront foot.

Keep both feet on floor, then lift yourheels and pivot on the balls of your feetso your toes are pointing in the oppo-site direction. Finish turn by sliding yourfront foot back to the “Y” position. Toreturn to your original position, pivotback.

Another possibility, if you have room, isto take a step before you pivot, and an-other before you pivot again. This letsyou turn in a full circle.

GlovesIf gloves are part of youroutfit, then wear them—don’t carry them! To re-move a glove, looseneach finger slightly soyou may pull the gloveoff gracefully. Hold it inyour other hand with thefingers of the glove inthe your palm.

PostureStay relaxed as you stand straight. Your head should be backin a straight line with your shoulders (only turkey necks bobbleforward). To keep your knees from locking, bend themslightly.

Modeling GarmentsShow the full frontalview of an outfit bykeeping your handsat your side orslightly to the back asyou face an audience.You may bend yourarms and bring yourhands to the front asyou pivot to show theback of your gar-ment.

To accent a pocket,place your fingertipsinto it while keepingyour hand flat.

This publication was a project of the 1996 State 4-H Fashion Board. The State 4-H Fashion Board promotes and supports theOhio 4-H Clothing Program. State 4-H Fashion Board advisors are Joyce Smith, Extension Specialist, Clothing and Mary Forster,Extension Associate, 4-H Youth Development /Family and Consumer Sciences.

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hether you are modeling in a style revue or interacting with others, being well-dressed can be a part of your everyday life. Personable qualities give the finishing touch to your outfit. A pleasant expression and confidence about your appearance put you in the fashion spotlight. Here are clues tohelp you present yourself with ease.

When You StandPlace your feet in a “Y” position toappear graceful and slender. Placea little more of your weight on yourback foot to maintain your balance.

Relax your arms at your sides, withpalms toward your body. You mayalso bend your arms at the elbowsand curl your fingers lightly. Keepyour arms close to your body toavoid looking like an octopus!

When You WalkImagine you are following a line. Place onefoot ahead of the other on either side,staying close to thisimaginary line.

Point your feet straightahead as you walk.Toes that point out orin are for the birds(mostly ducks)!

Step forward briskly,confident of where youare going, yet keepingyour steps a ladylike orgentlemanly size. If thedistance between yoursteps is much morethan the length of your foot, you are strid-ing, not walking. Walk smoothly.

PursesWhen carrying a small purse without a handle,keep it close to your side with your arm slightlybent.

Carry a purse with a handle over your arm. Gripa small handle with ease so it lies flat againstyour side.

Place the shoulder bag strap of a purse over yourshoulder and hold the bag close to your side, withthe strap between your thumb and fingers.

When You TurnA pivot is a turn in which you face theopposite direction. Pivot gracefully withyour weight on the balls of both feet.Do this from the standing “Y” positionby taking a short step forward with yourfront foot.

Keep both feet on floor, then lift yourheels and pivot on the balls of your feetso your toes are pointing in the oppo-site direction. Finish turn by sliding yourfront foot back to the “Y” position. Toreturn to your original position, pivotback.

Another possibility, if you have room, isto take a step before you pivot, and an-other before you pivot again. This letsyou turn in a full circle.

GlovesIf gloves are part of youroutfit, then wear them—don’t carry them! To re-move a glove, looseneach finger slightly soyou may pull the gloveoff gracefully. Hold it inyour other hand with thefingers of the glove inthe your palm.

PostureStay relaxed as you stand straight. Your head should be backin a straight line with your shoulders (only turkey necks bobbleforward). To keep your knees from locking, bend themslightly.

Modeling GarmentsShow the full frontalview of an outfit bykeeping your handsat your side orslightly to the back asyou face an audience.You may bend yourarms and bring yourhands to the front asyou pivot to show theback of your gar-ment.

To accent a pocket,place your fingertipsinto it while keepingyour hand flat.

This publication was a project of the 1996 State 4-H Fashion Board. The State 4-H Fashion Board promotes and supports theOhio 4-H Clothing Program. State 4-H Fashion Board advisors are Joyce Smith, Extension Specialist, Clothing and Mary Forster,Extension Associate, 4-H Youth Development /Family and Consumer Sciences.

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Clue Yourself into ModelingClue Yourself into Modeling

Jackets or VestsTo show an attractive blouse without removing your jacket,hold one front edge of your jacket open loosely with yourhand, resting this hand lightly on your hip.

To show an unusual lining, hold one front edge of yourjacket out to the side.

When removing a jacket, follow the procedure describedin the next section for coats.

4-H 422

All educational programs conducted by Ohio State University Extension are available to clientele on a nondiscriminatory basis without regard torace, color, creed, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, gender, age, disability or Vietnam-era veteran status.

Reprinted 3/98—15M—156025

Issued in furtherance of Cooperative Extension work, Acts of May 8 and June 30, 1914, in cooperation with the U.S. Department of Agriculture,Keith L. Smith, Director, Ohio State University Extension.

Wearing a Coata. When you take off a coat, place both hands on

the front lapels, then push the coat back on yourshoulders.

b. Next, place both hands behind you, take hold of onesleeve, and slip that arm out.

c. Bring this sleeve up to your other arm and use yourfree hand to hold the ends of both sleeves while youslip your second arm out.

d. Finally, as this hand comes out, take hold of the cen-ter back collar, lift coat, and fold it over your arm.Place your coat hem side out or folded over your armwith the top out.

If you have an escort, push coat back on shoulders asbefore, place arms behind you, and allow him to takeyour coat as it slides off.

1996 Ohio 4-H State Fashion Board

EscortIf you have an escort,he will offer his armto you. Place yourhand lightly, butfirmly, on the insideof his arm (no clutch-ing please)!

a. b.

c. d.