How to Choose Posing Trunks
- 1). Study the wardrobe rules for your competition before you purchase posing trunks. Most North American competitions do not allow thong style or V-shaped posing trunks. There are also regulations against sparkles and fringe. Some organizations further state that only solid color trunks are permitted.
- 2). Determine your body type. Consider what should be emphasized or de-emphasized to make your body appear proportionate.
- 3). Purchase posing trunks long before the event. Last-minute shopping might result in choosing an ill-fitting suit, states Body Building Competition Guide. You might also need a number of them to change into for freshness throughout the day.
- 4). Wear fuller trunks if your waist is long and your hips are very narrow. The larger cut of cloth covers more skin and keeps the body from appearing top heavy.
- 5). Wear smaller trunks if you have a shorter waist. This shows more skin and gives the appearance of an elongated waist.
- 6). Do not allow the fabric to run across the bottom of powerful muscles. The line draws the eye horizontally across a wide expanse of flesh making you appear fat. According to Schwarzenegger, you should instead allow the trunks to expose the entire muscular development in that area.
- 7). Allow color to enhance the cut of your trunks. Lighter colors make you appear wider; darker colors make you appear svelte.
- 8). For competition, choose a color that does not detract from your skin tone. Mr. Olympia, Reg Park, preferred dark brown trunks, which gave an almost nude look with his deep tan. This allowed the judges to concentrate on his muscular definition.
- 9). For photo sessions, consider taking a wide array of colors to choose from in order to stand out from any background.
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Take photos of yourself in each suit before the competition. This helps to determine how the suit looks from every angle. - 11
Have your suits tailored with your specified cuts. Take to the competition only the trunks which showcase you at your best. - 12
Ask the judges for their advice when you compete, suggests Schwarzenegger. Their opinion will help you choose better posing trunks for future competitions.
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