Model Kelsey Merritt is definitely living the wanderlust life. The Fil-Am beauty has been spotted all over the globe—from the chilly mountains of Niseko, Japan to our very own beaches in Palawan. One thing Kelsey makes sure of when she travels is to stop by a sunny destination, or at least book a stay where she can slip into a swimsuit and take a dip!
That said, Kelsey has mastered the art of posing in a bikini or maillot without looking crass. With her perfect model physique (stretch marks and all!), the Pampanga-born beauty isn’t shy to show off some skin but does it in the most classy way. She has, after all, been featured in Sports Illustrated and has walked the runway for Victoria’s Secret.
What’s her secret to posing chic in a swimsuit? Rule number one: Don’t show your face! This is a non-negotiable posing trick we noticed when we scrolled through Kelsey’s Instagram feed, and it’s a fool-proof way to keep the overall vibe of your bikini pic stylish and subtly mysterious. Here, we round up all the ways you can emulate the model’s sultry and cool bikini snaps without having to reveal your smile.
All the Sultry Ways to Pose in a Swimsuit Without Showing Your Face According to Kelsey Merritt
1. The easiest trick in the book is to cover your face with your hands and stand tall by the shore! Follow Kelsey’s body language and suck up your tummy and accentuate your butt in the process.
2. When you have a one-piece with a low back, make sure to use that to your advantage. All you need to do is sit and lounge around as if looking for sunscreen in your beach bag and have the photo taken from behind you. Add some sunnies to keep things coy.
3. Posing with a hat doesn’t only shield you from the sun, but also hides your face in the process. Take the shot from a slightly higher angle like Kelsey so you can show off your suit and a lot of skin in the process.
4. The easiest way to hide your face? Just turn away from the camera! But juxtapose this move with a strong strut out on the shore to prove that you’re not shy. Just a little mysterious.
5. Another way to hide your face with a body part is to use your arms! Take cues from Kelsey and lay down by the beach or pool and show off that maillot perfectly with your back arched, knees curled and toes pointed to perfection!
6. If you’ve run out of angles and body parts to cover your face, a water prop wouldn’t hurt! Here, Kelsey used some diving goggles to hide her face as she subtly fixed her suit—another trick so that your arms aren’t just limp in a photo!
7. Want to show off your toned bum? Then turn your back towards the camera. But be sure to set up your phone a little farther away so it doesn’t come off too attention-seeking. Although we’re sure people will stop scrolling and stare!
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