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to think model poses have become a bit weird?! Pic attached

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HereComesColinFrissell · 09/12/2024 20:07

I was just browsing M&S for workwear inspiration when I saw these model poses...what happened to just standing or sitting so that people could see what the clothes look like? 🤣

Lunges??! Yoga? Can't quite reach my foot??

to think model poses have become a bit weird?! Pic attached
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HereComesColinFrissell · 09/12/2024 21:08

Wheelyfast · 09/12/2024 20:33

They are all the poses I do it the fitting room to check I really like it, if it doesn't pass the point at knee arm over head pose I don't buy it ! 😬 😂

🤣🤣🤣🤣 you're an M&S model aren't you?

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AlpacaMittens · 09/12/2024 21:08

Some of the Zara jackets have been very very amusing (click to reveal whole pic as there's a few gems there)

to think model poses have become a bit weird?! Pic attached
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HereComesColinFrissell · 09/12/2024 21:07

BeMintBee · 09/12/2024 20:25

To be fair the top left does say “with stretch” 🤣

This made me chuckle 🤣🤣

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menopausalmare · 09/12/2024 21:07

Ministry of silly walks.

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HereComesColinFrissell · 09/12/2024 21:05

These responses are fab, I'd not seen the Zara website and now I'm snorting my way through those poses too!! 🤣🤣🤣

I'm glad I'm not the only one who thinks it's weird!

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CarrotsAndCheese · 09/12/2024 21:01

I'm cracking up at these 😂Thanks for giving me a good giggle 😂

user12696648 · 09/12/2024 20:46

100% consensus on AIBU?!?

LTB

CortieTat · 09/12/2024 20:45

It’s not to just attract attention, it’s to hide bad construction (or lack thereof) in the first place.

MrsTerryPratchett · 09/12/2024 20:44

BeMintBee · 09/12/2024 20:24

I take it as a sign that the clothes probably look dreadful even on a stunning model so the ridiculous pose redirects your attention.

This. Even models look shit, be told!

PickAChew · 09/12/2024 20:42

I knew this would be M&S before I even clicked 😅

EnjoythemoneyJane · 09/12/2024 20:41

Saw a funny Youtube short ages ago where a girl walked round her office (I think it was a fashion magazine) and asked everyone to do instant model poses for different brands. I remember the Zara one, with loads of awkward lolling on staircases, people facing the wall, bizarre angry stances, etc. Funny but accurate!

teatoast8 · 09/12/2024 20:41

They look ridiculous 🤣🤣

SocksAndTheCity · 09/12/2024 20:41

I actually looked at this coat in Zara and it was OK 🤪

to think model poses have become a bit weird?! Pic attached
Printedword · 09/12/2024 20:41

Wittow · 09/12/2024 20:21

Top left made me actually snort!

It’s kinda yee ha, what’s the next dance step

GetDownkeith · 09/12/2024 20:41

I have noticed this on M&S too. I thought they must have been looking at Zara.
this was my favourite spot the other week. She needed a wee then found a bush to squat in! It did help disguise the fact she was wearing a shapeless sequin sack though.

to think model poses have become a bit weird?! Pic attached
to think model poses have become a bit weird?! Pic attached
Laiste · 09/12/2024 20:40

As well as the stupid poses can i add - tucking the effing top in so you can't see at a glance how long it is !! Angry

Thereislightattheendofthetunnel · 09/12/2024 20:38

Wittow · 09/12/2024 20:21

Top left made me actually snort!

I didn’t see the pic in its full glory and I am here sat crying with laughter.

Great description of the poses OP😂😂

Lonelyscarecrow · 09/12/2024 20:38

Top right photo - she is checking to see if she stepped in dog poo.

SocksAndTheCity · 09/12/2024 20:37

I came on to say Zara have had some belters over the years but I've been royally beaten to it 🤣

DuesToTheDirt · 09/12/2024 20:37

I hate all the squatting. How can you see what clothes look like on a squatting person?

APurpleSquirrel · 09/12/2024 20:35

I've just had to go & explore Zara 😬 This was a personal fav!
I'm pretty sure this was a classic male model pose from the 70s!

to think model poses have become a bit weird?! Pic attached
Wheelyfast · 09/12/2024 20:33

They are all the poses I do it the fitting room to check I really like it, if it doesn't pass the point at knee arm over head pose I don't buy it ! 😬 😂

GretchenWienersHair · 09/12/2024 20:29

Snap @No33 😄

whoputallofthatthere · 09/12/2024 20:29

Yanbu!
Hate it when I'm looking at tops or whatever and the models are all striking weird poses so I can't actually see the garment properly. Makes me wonder if there's something wrong with it if they can't present it clearly.