Modeling 101 – Practice your Walk at the Grocery

As a model, you’re expected to always have to look good and know how to carry yourself when you’re in public. If you’re still starting out, one of the most difficult things to get used to is the “catwalk” walk. This is how you walk down the ramp during fashion shows that modeling agencies in New York City assign to you, wearing the newest line of designs for the season from top designers. It’s a stressful job since it’s going to be your task to present the clothes and make the audience imagine themselves wearing it.

Walking down a catwalk is like walking down the isle of a grocery or supermarket. You have a small where you can walk up and down, and believe it or not, you can practice your “catwalk” walk while you’re doing your weekly groceries.

Wear your shoes

It might sound silly to wear your killer heels to the grocery, but if you want to practice the walk, you have to wear the heels. Use your favorite heels or the most comfortable pair you have and bring an extra pair of flats just in case.

Imagine you’re at the ramp

All you really need when you’re practicing how to walk is just your imagination. Just imagine that you’re walking down the ramp of a fashion show in New York or Paris. Just remember what you learned in modeling school or from watching fashion TV. Slowly walk down the aisle and turn at the end to walk back.

Less crowded

The less people the aisle has, the more space you have to practice with. If you’re shy or have a hard time imagine yourself in a ramp, then an empty aisle is definitely going to help.

Basket or no basket? 

Should you or should you not bring a basket? Well that’s totally up to you. If you need to get a lot of things from the grocery, then don’t hesitate to get one. After all, the whole point of you going to the grocery is to pick up food, not to show off your walk. If you’re trying out a new pair of shoes, a grocery basket is a good support to help you walk.

Smile

People might look at you while you’re shopping, but who cares? Smile and have fun. Who knows, someone from one of the best modeling agencies in New York City could be shopping at the same grocery or super market and spot you walking.