And Now, 17 New Poses to Try on Instagram

We'll admit it: We're always looking for ways to up our Instagram game. We've cracked the code to making a viral fashion Instagram and have even started shopping certain trends just so we can post about them. But as far as what it takes to make sure our own personal feeds are thriving, it doesn't always have to mean investing in one of this season's It bags. Sometimes all it takes it testing out a fun new pose when shooting your next #ootd post.

Thanks to our wildly creative readers, we're super inspired to shoot our outfit posts in a whole new way. From the power squat to the perfect candid moment (even if it was anything but candid), see each of the creative outfit posts that you, our community, shared on Instagram using #WhoWhatWearing. Want to be featured next time? Use the hashtag on your outfit posts so we can see them.

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Squat It Out
(Image credit: @courtneeruthie)

Give your sneaker outfits some major street cred by popping a squat and looking up at the camera.

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The Sassy Sunglasses
(Image credit: @nnennaechem)

Push your sunglasses down the bridge of your nose and give your best "judging you" look over them.

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The Unquestionably Happy Pose
(Image credit: @emilisindlev)

Gone are the days of the subtle smize. Let out your biggest laughing smile—the toothier the better.

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The Sun Blocker
(Image credit: @evemeetswest)

Here's how to shield your eyes from harsh rays and look cool doing it.

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The Power Nap
(Image credit: @marenschia)

For when you just need to take a quick little break.

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The Overhead Bag
(Image credit: @noore)

We don't quite know why this one looks cool, but it just does.

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The Upright Squat
(Image credit: @sallyomo)

Give off equally as cool street vibes as the classic squat when standing by propping one leg up on an elevated surface. Lean over your bent knee and let the world know how good you look.

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The Greek Goddess
(Image credit: @slipintostyle)

Prop your legs up on a bench and give your best statuesque pose.

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The Hair Whip
(Image credit: @thestylethesaurus)

When we tell you to "whip your hair back and forth," we hope you also sing the Willow Smith song in your head while doing it.

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The Vintage Car
(Image credit: @brooklynpetite)

We're not even sorry about posing next to strangers' cool vintage cars because we know it always makes an Insta-worthy moment.

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The Casual Seated Pose
(Image credit: @shhtephs)

The trick to nailing this one is finding a low curb and bending your knees at slightly different angles to create a super-casual effect.

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The Street Style Shot
(Image credit: @littleblackboots)

This one takes a bit of practice to get just right, but once you do, it's the perfect way to showcase your whole 'fit.

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The "Couldn't Care Less" Squat
(Image credit: @aesthetics.anonymous)

Just like the classic squat, this pose gives off an aura of cool. Get even more creative with your squat poses—rest your chin in your hand and your elbow on your knee for extra-casual vibes.

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The Cute Café Shot
(Image credit: @itsmekellieb)

Step 1: Find an aesthetically pleasing coffee shop. Step 2: Take a "candid" shot while sipping your latte or staring out pensively into the abyss.

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The Head Tilt
(Image credit: @styledevotee)

You can sit or stand to nail this one. Tilt your head a bit to one side, slightly pushing your chin out for a subtle amount of attitude.

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The It-Bag Shot
(Image credit: @thenudefox)

Try this one next time you want to show off your pretty new handbag.

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The Over-the-Shoulder Look
(Image credit: @xin.xue)

Take this one from a lower angle to take it up a notch.

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Editor

Anna is an editor on the fashion team at Who What Wear and has been at the company for over five years, having begun her career in the Los Angeles office before relocating to New York, where she's currently based. Having always been passionate about pursuing a career in fashion, she built up her experience interning at the likes of Michael Kors, A.L.C., and College Fashionista before joining the team as a post-graduate assistant editor. Anna has penned a number of interviews with Who What Wear's cover stars over the years, including A-listers Megan Fox, Issa Rae, and Emma Chamberlain. She's earned a reputation for scouting new and emerging brands from across the globe and championing them to our audience of millions. While fashion is her main wheelhouse, Anna led the launch of WWW Travels last year, a new lifestyle vertical that highlights all things travel through a fashion-person lens. She is passionate about shopping vintage, whether it be at a favorite local outpost or an on-the-road discovery, and has amassed a wardrobe full of unique finds. When she's not writing, you can find her shooting street imagery on her film camera, attempting to learn a fourth or fifth language, or planning her next trip across the globe.