Hands in pockets
A relaxed front-facing stance with both hands buried in pockets, shoulders dropped and the torso slightly closed.
Putting both hands in pockets pulls the shoulders forward and down, shortens the apparent arm length, and gives the elbows a slight backward push. With the arms contained like that, the torso becomes the main shape, and the pose reads as casual and unbothered rather than posed.
It is a useful reference for tailoring and streetwear studies in particular, because this is the pose most clothing looks natural in: the pockets, seams and shoulder line all show their real behaviour when the arms are not held away from the body. The silhouette is narrow and calm, with one vertical line from shoulder to hip on each side.
Be careful with the wrists. When hands are in pockets, the forearms converge slightly and the wrists disappear behind the fabric, so the elbow becomes the last landmark before the body. Artists often draw the arms hanging straight with the hands visible mid-thigh, which is a different pose. Keep the shoulders dropped rather than raised, and if the weight is shifted, let the hip tilt show without letting the feet drift apart.
Drawing notes
- End the forearm at the pocket so the wrist disappears into fabric.
- Drop the shoulders rather than lifting them toward the ears.
- Keep the feet close together so the relaxed read stays calm.
Pose prompt
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Adult woman standing with hands in pockets, full body, front view.
Working notes
- A relaxed front-facing stance with both hands buried in pockets, shoulders dropped and the torso slightly closed.
- Tailoring and streetwear read best with the arms contained like this.
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