One of the first steps in making your senior photos perfect is deciding on the right outfits! It is important to wear things that show off your unique style and personality. And when it comes to what you wear, think about how you want to feel and what outfits will give you that feeling.
So ask yourself the following questions:
What do you want your clothing choices to say about you?
How do you want to feel when wearing the clothes for your shoot?
Once you think about your style, personality and the way you want to feel, you will be able to pick outfits that match. As Rachel Zoe said, “Style is a way to say who you are without saying a word.”
The next step is to shop your closet first! Your perfect outfit may be hanging in your closet ready to be worn in front of the camera. Consider your absolute favorite outfit that you already own and determine if that will work for your senior photos. You may just need to add the right accessories to make that favorite outfit ready for the camera.
If you don’t already own the perfect outfits, you may want to go shopping. Or if you are like me, you just want to go shopping! :). But before you head out to the stores, here are a few tips to make sure you shop for the right pieces:
1.Look for variety! You don’t want all your outfits to be the same type of outfit as in all jeans or all dresses. You want to mix it up with the type of clothing you wear. And the same goes for color…look for variety.
Wearing the same or very similar colors in all of your outfits, even if those outfits are different styles, will result in your photos looking very similar with little variety. So be sure to choose different colors or throw in a pattern to mix it up.
2.Don’t forget to shop for accessories! One of the items most overlooked is accessories. Items such as belts, hats, scarves, sunglasses and more can really complete an outfit and make it look polished. Plus, accessories can be used as fun props or things to pose with in your photos.
3.Shop for your tone! When it comes to picking the right colors for clothing, make sure you know your skin tone and what colors work best for you. Do a quick vein test by flipping over your wrist and looking at the color of your veins. If they are bluish in color your skin has a cool tone. If they are greenish in color, your skin has a warm tone. Knowing this will help you determine what colors look best on you.
4.Make an inspiration board before you go and take it with you! Pinterest is such a great tool to help you visually see what you want. Create one for the different outfits that you think will best display your style and personality and refer to it when shopping.
5.Try things on! Be sure to try on everything and make sure it fits properly before you purchase. Look at the length, the fit across your chest, how it hugs your curves or if the item just hangs on you. Make sure it looks great on you and you are able to move comfortably in it for posing during your shoot.
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