When drawing a fashion figure it is important to consider the hands,
arms, legs and feet in relation to the pose and gestural qualities. The
standing figure needs to be drawn with due consideration of the
balance line, so that the leg that supports the weight of the figure is
drawn at a gentle curve down to the floor, with the outside edge of
the foot placed where it meets the balance line. Correctly positioning
the leg that supports the weight of the figure is critical in determining
the credibility of the pose; consider this in relation to the upper body
position and the placement of the arms, which can often
counterbalance the exaggerated form of the legs.