Men and women walk very differently, so a key part of passing is to perfect your walk. This post is dedicated to walking like a man - a post on walking like a woman will follow!
EDIT: How to Walk Like a Woman is here
A few tips on walking like a man…
1. First and foremost, don’t swing your hips. A lot of women tend to walk as if they are treading along one narrow line - one foot in front of the other - which leads them to sway their hips as they walk. Men on the other hand tend to walk as if they are treading along two parallel lines, setting their legs apart, hence reducing hip movement.
2. If you’re struggling to walk with your legs more apart, try packing, either with a real packer or something as simple as socks. Having something in between your legs will naturally make you space out your thighs, and it’ll be harder to slip back into old habits.
3. Another common male mannerism is to place your hands in your pockets as you walk.
4. Try leading with your shoulders instead of your hips, as women normally do.
5. Invest in some heavy boots. As well as making you taller, these will also weigh your feet down, which will change your stride to a more masculine one.
6. Take long strides. Men have much longer strides than women, and tend to walk with a sense of purpose. Walk as if you know exactly where you’re going, and as if no one can get in your way.
7. One of the best things you can do is to watch how other men walk - maybe sit in a coffee shop and observe, then try to copy their mannerisms. Practice is the key here, and like everything else it will take time to form these new habits.
