We don't know if anyone has told you yet, but taking subtle thirst traps is an art—one that takes immense practice in order to perfect the "trying-to-look-like-i'm-not-really-trying" poses. And we gotta say that Cosmopolitan Philippines covergirl Chie Filomeno has it down to a tee! The 27-year-old actress has mastered the art of snapping pics that are IG baddie-worthy and doing it with ease.
If you need inspo for your next subtle thirst trap (that you may or may not post for the sake of your secret crush—don't worry, we won't tell), Chie is your girl! Ahead, we compiled the best ones we found on her grid. Check them out below:
Chie Filomeno-Approved Instagram Baddie Poses Worth Copying
1. This one works best for ab-baring OOTDs—something Chie is known for. Simply lean your lower half forward a bit while keeping your upper body relaxed and put your hands on your hips to show off your hard-earned bod.
2. Don't know what to do with your hands in photos? Take a page from Chie's book and hook your fingers on the belt strap of your jeans for the ultimate early Y2K baddie look.
3. We don't know about you, but we alwaaays need inspo for our beach pics—here's one from Chie. If you have a petite or slender body type, you can cross your legs so that you get the illusion of having more curves.
4. If you're feeling shy about someone else taking your beach baddie pics for you, your camera's self-timer is your BFF—you'll be more at ease to try and experiment with your poses. Here's a simple one from Chie: Lean back while keeping your hands behind you to support your weight and make sure to show off your midriff and thighs!
5. Looking over your shoulder is a classic IG baddie pose—check out how Chie utilizes it to show off the backless detail of her gorgeous dress. P.S. Make sure to ever-so-slightly push your butt outwards to show off dem curves!
6. If you're feeling extra daring, you can also try putting your hands above your head while keeping your gaze away from the camera. Your face doesn't have to be seen to be seen, IYKWIM!
7. Here's another pose you can try if you're part of Team "IDK-What-To-Do-With-My-Hands-In-Pics." It's worth using an accessory—in Chie's case, her pair of sunnies—to level up your photo and add another layer of sultriness to a 10/10 pic.
