What to Wear for Portraits

March 27, 2023 What To Wear 0 Comments

What to Wear for Portraits

Below is a compilation of a video series on what to wear for headshots, senior photos, engagement photos, and really any portrait session.  I discuss how to pick out the right colors, tips for picking flattering outfits for full-length portraits, and picking out patterns. (I prefer solid colors to patterns, but there is a way to wear patterns if you really love something.) While the tips on full-length portraits are for women, the tips on colors and patterns can be applied to men as well.  If you are planning a pet portrait session and you want to be in the photos, these tips will apply well for you with 1 caveat – I don’t recommend dresses when you are posing with dogs.  When you pose with dogs, many times you are sitting on the floor/ground or on a chair/stool, so dresses can be tough to work with in those scenarios.

Tips for Picking Out Colors

Match Your Shirt Color to Your Eye Color

 

 
 
 
 
 
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Wear a Complementary Color to Your Eye Color

 

 
 
 
 
 
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Universally Flattering Colors

 

 
 
 
 
 
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Flattering Outfits for Full-Length Portraits (for women)

Tips for Picking Out a Jacket & Pants

 

 
 
 
 
 
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A-Line Dresses

 

 
 
 
 
 
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Wrap Dresses

 

 
 
 
 
 
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How to Pick Patterns

Bold vs. Subtle Patterns

 

 
 
 
 
 
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Trendy Patterns

 

 
 
 
 
 
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I hope these tips are helpful to you.  Please feel free to reach out with any questions.  Happy hunting!