The 6 Celeb-Approved Poses We’ll All (Probably) Be Doing On Instagram This Summer

Get those flame emojis rolling in all summer long...

Joan Smalls

by Shana Lynch |
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Listen, we get it. Posting the perfect Instagram is about as difficult as finding the perfect person to couple up with on Love Island. But taking a little advice from our favourite models and influencers, we’ve rounded up the six poses to keep the likes and fire emojis rolling in all summer long. No, they're not all easy, but who ever said getting the perfect Instagram shot was simple? Cameras at the ready…

The Flamingo

Brought to fame by Kendall Jenner posing in bright pink Giambattista Valli x H&M: The Collection at Cannes this year, this pose has been doing the rounds in Instagram for awhile with celebs like Hailey Baldwin, Winnie Harlow, and Queen Bey herself giving it a whirl.

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The Flamingo

Kendall Jenner1 of 6
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Kendall Jenner

Hailey Bieber2 of 6
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Hailey Bieber

Winnie Harlow3 of 6
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Winnie Harlow

Khlou00e9 Kardashian4 of 6
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Khloé Kardashian

Gigi Hadid5 of 6
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Gigi Hadid

Khlou00e9 Kardashian6 of 6
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Beyoncé

I'm On a Boat

If you're on holiday and you go on a boat and you don't Instagram it, were you ever even on a boat? Does the boat even exist? The answer is no, at least according to these celebs.

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I'm On a Boat

Kendall Jenner1 of 6
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Kendall Jenner

Kylie Jenner2 of 6
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Kylie Jenner

Ashley Graham3 of 6
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Ashley Graham

Sarah Hyland4 of 6
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Sarah Hyland

Elle Fanning5 of 6
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Elle Fanning

Chrissy Teigen6 of 6
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Chrissy Teigen

Gazing Upwards

This pose is perfect if you've had a few too many heavy nights on the rose, and you can't bear looking straight at the camera any more. Fear not; just turn your gaze upwards and completely avoid eye contact. You can even close your eyes if you're really worried.

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Gazing Upwards

Joan Smalls1 of 6
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Joan Smalls

Kylie Jenner2 of 6
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Kylie Jenner

Jasmine Tookes3 of 6
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Jasmine Tookes

Irina Shayk4 of 6
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Irina Shayk

Elle Fanning5 of 6
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Elle Fanning

Hana Cross6 of 6
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Hana Cross

Chilling in the Sea

Warning: you may end up with sand in unwanted places after attempting this pose. Bonus points if you can get your wine glass in the shot without any spillages.

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Chilling in the Sea

Kendall Jenner1 of 6
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Kendall Jenner

Elsa Hosk2 of 6
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Elsa Hosk

Kourtney Kardashian3 of 6
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Kourtney Kardashian

Khlou00e9 Kardashian4 of 6
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Khloé Kardashian

Britney Spears5 of 6
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Britney Spears

Emily Ratajkowski6 of 6
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Emily Ratajkowski

The Bikini Yank

As named by Grazia's Picture Director, this is perfect for when you're awkwardly posing in your bikini and don't know where to put your hands. Just fiddle about with your bikini bottoms for a few minutes and you'll have the perfect shot in no time.

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The Bikini Yank

Romee Strijd1 of 7
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Romee Strijd

Demi Lovato2 of 7
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Demi Lovato

Kylie Jenner3 of 7
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Kylie Jenner

Lottie Moss4 of 7
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Lottie Moss

Iskra Lawrence5 of 7
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Iskra Lawrence

Yolanda Hadid6 of 7
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Yolanda Hadid

Kylie Jenner7 of 7
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Kylie Jenner

The Hat-Clasp

A straw hat to keep the sun out of your face is a must-have for any summer holiday, and this pose is the perfect way to show off summer's hottest accessory

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Hat-Clasp

Kylie Jenner and Anastasia Karanikolaou1 of 5
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Kylie Jenner and Anastasia Karanikolaou

Gigi Hadid2 of 5
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Gigi Hadid

Vogue Williams3 of 5
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Vogue Williams

Bella Hadid4 of 5
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Bella Hadid

Emily Ratajkowski5 of 5
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Emily Ratajkowski

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