Why do celebrity actresses and models do that pose where they angle their leg diagonally/45°?

https://lemmy.world/post/44031722

Why do celebrity actresses and models do that pose where they angle their leg diagonally/45°? - Lemmy.World

My prevailing theory is it creates a hypotenuse that makes their legs look longer (and therefore: skinny-er)?

I’m having trouble imagining what you’re referring to. Have an example?
I added a not extreme example of it (not 45° but still diagonal)