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Why do women celebrities do this……?

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Astitchintime Tue 27-May-25 10:39:54

I was watching the start of BGT on Saturday evening and all the judges were lined up on stage.

Alesha Dixon was standing in line with the others but she had her legs ‘plaited’ in the most ridiculous way……..I have noticed other female celebrities do this when they are in full view on camera. Why? Are they bow-legged or knock kneed? I’d love to know the reason.

4allweknow Wed 28-May-25 14:36:41

The other poses are the one with a leg outfront, think developed since the split in the dress to show leg off and there is the standing with legs quite wide apart probably to help with balance since heels are so high and thin, if standing with feet together they'd fall over!

JennyCee Wed 28-May-25 14:57:43

I used to do that because I had lost weight and was then able to

DeeAitch56 Wed 28-May-25 14:58:21

BGT - is an acronym for the TV talent show Britains Got Talent

Lesley60 Wed 28-May-25 15:04:25

I think it’s to try and look sexy and flirtatious same as the way they pout I just think it looks silly are they forgetting kids watch this show

Alison333 Wed 28-May-25 16:46:45

Alison333

Etoile2701

I often 'plait' my legs.

Do you find they are nicely wavy in the morning? Apparently you must dampen them and wear the plait overnight.

Why is nobody responding to my amusing joke about plaiting legs?! Perhaps it's not that funny.

Blossoming Wed 28-May-25 17:11:09

Sorry Alison333 but I didn’t find it that funny.

Aldom Wed 28-May-25 17:51:45

Thank you DeeAitch 56 smile

NotSpaghetti Wed 28-May-25 19:02:10

I had to look up BGT!
grin

Oreo Wed 28-May-25 20:08:13

Alison333

Etoile2701

I often 'plait' my legs.

Do you find they are nicely wavy in the morning? Apparently you must dampen them and wear the plait overnight.

Boom Boom!😄

Luminance Wed 28-May-25 20:30:36

Maybe they are frightened of an unexpected sneeze?

CanadianGran Wed 28-May-25 20:49:27

www.vogue.com.au/culture/red-carpet/red-carpet-poses-decoded-the-nine-poses-celebrities-use-for-photographs-and-why/image-gallery/547fb5aed8604f1be20a792edd1ee238

Found this article for amusement. Next time you're lined up at a wedding for a group shot, you may want to thank me. grin

Whitewavemark2 Thu 29-May-25 08:24:22

I’m going for the twirl 😄😄 or maybe the back look over shoulder.

GrannyGravy13 Thu 29-May-25 09:12:05

Whitewavemark2

I’m going for the twirl 😄😄 or maybe the back look over shoulder.

Oh Whitewavemark2 our favourite wedding photo is of DH and I hand in hand walking back up the aisle towards the church door both looking over our shoulders.

It makes me go all gooey inside when I look at it 💓

Whitewavemark2 Thu 29-May-25 09:14:39

😊 I’m sure for the bride and groom that is fine, but for an 80 year old in a wedding lineup😄😄😄

GrannyGravy13 Thu 29-May-25 09:24:43

Whitewavemark2

😊 I’m sure for the bride and groom that is fine, but for an 80 year old in a wedding lineup😄😄😄

One of our DDiLs is an amateur photographer, she snapped my Mum looking over her shoulder whilst sitting down at DS4’s wedding.

Mum was totally unaware it is the most magical and beautiful photo of a lady in her prime (83)

Allira Thu 29-May-25 10:01:22

Whitewavemark2

I’m going for the twirl 😄😄 or maybe the back look over shoulder.

Just don't try twirling with your legs plaited. 🧚‍♀️
Mind you, the red carpet would cushion your fall 😂

Beechnut Thu 29-May-25 11:10:06

GrannyGravy13

Whitewavemark2

I’m going for the twirl 😄😄 or maybe the back look over shoulder.

Oh Whitewavemark2 our favourite wedding photo is of DH and I hand in hand walking back up the aisle towards the church door both looking over our shoulders.

It makes me go all gooey inside when I look at it 💓

I have a similar photo of us on our wedding day GrannyGravy. We are already at the church door though and it is my favourite. Originally it was my mother in laws photo and I reframed it for us.

AuntieE Thu 29-May-25 13:24:28

When small schoolgirls do this, it is because they do so desparately need to wee!

Perhaps grown women should remember this, when in public!

LovesBach Thu 29-May-25 14:08:12

Oreo

Georgesgran

I think it’s supposed to draw the viewers eyes down to a point at the ankle - hoping to create an optical illusion of slimness, rather than having an oblong shape of legs side by side.

Best way I can describe it.

I once read the exact thing, and that in modelling it’s one of the done things.Mind you, try telling that to the M&S tall thin models who stand with legs wide apart and feet in bovver boots to show off a Summer dress.😄

Oreo I too have wondered why M and S seem to have models sit in strange poses that often make it hard to see the shape of the garment. A favourite is to have the model put one leg up on a high item, wearing a great chunky 'bovver' boot.

Franski Thu 29-May-25 19:02:25

Alison333

I thought it was funny!! Shame no easy emoji function on posts.

Allira Thu 29-May-25 19:45:35

I keep having an image of Kenny Everett -

"All in the best possible taste"

hollysteers Thu 29-May-25 20:25:22

It looks ridiculous and certainly looks as if they need the loo!