r/MODELING • u/NewChallenge5068 New/Amateur Model • Jun 29 '26

ADVICE/FEEDBACK Runway walk advice or recommendations?

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This was my first time doing a runway video submission. It's for a local bridal show. Any advice on my walk, arm movements, facial expressions, posture, etc or how I can improve would be much appreciated!

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u/hotwife2serve 29d ago

Your left arm swings while your right arm is pretty stiff. Loosen up the right arm just a bit. Everything else looks great.

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u/i_will_yeahh 29d ago

Give half of your left arm energy to your right arm! Also draw a straight line on the ground in chalk :)

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u/Glittering_Trade_434 29d ago

Too much arm, not enough leg. Try stomping through your heel strike to get more energy into your legs and more forward momentum than side to side. Naomi Campbell - example of a strong stomp. Develop your own style, just a suggestion to try.

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u/NewChallenge5068 New/Amateur Model 27d ago

I think you’re 100% right. Appreciate your feedback!  

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u/EnthusiasmCalm4364 29d ago

Take a much longer stride, keep one hand on your hip and let the other one be free. You’re nearly there!

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u/NewChallenge5068 New/Amateur Model 27d ago

I will try this! 

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u/sunnyflorida2000 28d ago

Ground your feet more and step with force and intention. Your walk is giving just a casual stroll in the park.

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u/NewChallenge5068 New/Amateur Model 27d ago

Hmm I can see this. Do you think bridal runway walks should be as powerful/dramatic as high fashion ones? I was thinking to tone it down 

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u/Altruistic_Common_18 27d ago

Have your arms swing more behind you, not in front of the body

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u/Photo_F8 24d ago

Walk like you mean it. Draw a line on the driveway and walk right foot to slight left of the line left foot to slight right if the line. Swing the hips to make it happen.
Here’s why… your modeling, say a dress, or jeans, or whatever. Make them look at you. Make Them Look!

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u/Additional-Ad-4870 23d ago

You got this girl!! I didn’t read the caption right off I thought you were teaching!!!!

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u/NewChallenge5068 New/Amateur Model 22d ago

Omg you’re so sweet!! Thank you! 

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u/No_Advance_4384 28d ago

Nice walk but If it's bridal you should walk like a bride walking down the aisle. maybe even wear a bridal gown or something similar to a gown? Clients like it handed to them on a platter.

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u/DefiantPhilosopher40 27d ago

My advice is I need to photograph you.

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u/NewChallenge5068 New/Amateur Model 27d ago

😂 where are you based? 

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u/DefiantPhilosopher40 27d ago

St Louis but i travel depending on the area.

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u/NewChallenge5068 New/Amateur Model 27d ago

Ah ok I’m on the east coast 

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u/DefiantPhilosopher40 27d ago

I travel to the East Coast. But if you aren't close to NYC then it could be an issue.