What to Wear
This is probably the most common asked question I get from HS senior parents. I try to keep this advice very simple. Don't reinvent the wheel. What your child tends to wear is what they feel good in. People go out and buy new dresses, jeans, tops and put them on the day before photos and can't stand what they look like in the mirror. So, I have come up with a list of what I think works best.
Planning what to wear for your senior portraits can make event the sanest senior a little bit crazy. Pinterest is filled with style boards, instagram has fashion feeds, and mom has her own ideas. When it comes down to it there are a few simple ideas that no one is telling you about what to wear for that memorable day. A few weeks before your session I stop by for a design appointment where we look at what you’ve put together and make sure you aren’t missing any last minute details. Don’t worry, I will take care of you.
1. Avoid any color that has ever appeared on a highlighter
2.Wear your glasses, but avoid these mistakes. If you wear glasses every day, you should wear them for you senior pictures. With that said, there are two things that are hard to photograph with glasses: glare and transition lenses. The solution?? Remove the lenses before your session. You will still look like you but without the glare in the lens.
3. Stick with clothes that you already own, and love. I know picking out what to wear for your senior pictures can seem like a fun opportunity for a shopping trip but you run the risk of picking something too trendy or that you won’t love as much the second or third time you see it. The perfect outfit, looks like you on your very best day. Now is not the time to be someone other than who you are.
4. Make sure the hilarious graphic tee is going to make sense in 10 years. In general I suggest staying away from t-shirts with graphics on them because they really date a photograph.
5. Show off your culture and traditions.
6. Make sure your outfit looks just as good whether you’re sitting, standing, or kneeling to pet a cute puppy. In your senior pictures you want a variety of poses so don’t wear clothes that restrict your posing options. If the dress only fits when you are standing up, it’s probably not the right outfit.
7. Get that underwear right. From bras to boxers, what you’re wearing under your clothes is as important as what you’re wearing for your senior portraits. Make sure that the bra has your boobs in the right place, the straps aren’t visible, and the color isn’t showing through. If you’re wearing white, you should be wearing flesh-colored undergarments. Guys, you’re not off the hook here either and while we won’t get into the mechanics, let’s just say make sure that your boxers aren’t peeking out from your shorts when you sit down, and noting is bunching up under your clothes. Trust me, you will look better and feel much more comfortable.
8. Bring all the gear. If you’re going to wear a sports uniform, bring the whole thing, including the equipment. No one believes the football player with the perfect hair and jeans, holding a football in his jersey actually just got done playing football. Bring whatever you would pack, racket, bag, lacrosse stick, or your gold club.. don’t forget the ball too.
9. Mix it up. Make sure there are different styles and levels of dressy in your outfits. A more dressy outfit, a work-casual outfit, and a totally casual outfit is what most people bring. You don’t want your look to be the same in every background. Show your personality, bring your favorite boots, scarf, or hat. That adds some depth and will highlight your personality.
10. Step away from the spaghetti straps and the strapless. But sleeveless is awesome. No doubt you look amazing in a summery dress with spaghetti straps.. in person. In photographs spaghetti straps and strapless dresses with make your shoulders look wider than they are and name you look bigger. It isn’t flattering and there isn’t much way around it even with the most creative posing. Even the tiniest girls can’t stand when they see the slight bulge near their armpits..
11. Bring a jean jacket. This is a great piece to add a pop of color. This also can bring a picture from drab to a WOW..
12. Use the “first day of school” theory. I suggest thinking about the clothes you like to wear on the first day of school, when you have had months to prepare and are still trying to look extra cute. This is a great place to start for inspiration. If you’d wear it on the first day of school, it probably matches your personality and style.
13. Bring a black and a white shirt. When looking for that perfect shot in nature with your favorite red hat, nothing shows that pop better than a simple black or white shirt.
14. Hire the perfect photographer. A great photographer will consider your style, listen to what you want from your pictures, and help you plan clothing that will flatter your body and match your personality. My styling is included, at no cost, with every senior session. I love to take care of my clients and earn my reputation. I’d love to learn about you and show the world how fabulous you are, so get in touch.
Planning what to wear for your senior portraits can make event the sanest senior a little bit crazy. Pinterest is filled with style boards, instagram has fashion feeds, and mom has her own ideas. When it comes down to it there are a few simple ideas that no one is telling you about what to wear for that memorable day. A few weeks before your session I stop by for a design appointment where we look at what you’ve put together and make sure you aren’t missing any last minute details. Don’t worry, I will take care of you.
1. Avoid any color that has ever appeared on a highlighter
2.Wear your glasses, but avoid these mistakes. If you wear glasses every day, you should wear them for you senior pictures. With that said, there are two things that are hard to photograph with glasses: glare and transition lenses. The solution?? Remove the lenses before your session. You will still look like you but without the glare in the lens.
3. Stick with clothes that you already own, and love. I know picking out what to wear for your senior pictures can seem like a fun opportunity for a shopping trip but you run the risk of picking something too trendy or that you won’t love as much the second or third time you see it. The perfect outfit, looks like you on your very best day. Now is not the time to be someone other than who you are.
4. Make sure the hilarious graphic tee is going to make sense in 10 years. In general I suggest staying away from t-shirts with graphics on them because they really date a photograph.
5. Show off your culture and traditions.
6. Make sure your outfit looks just as good whether you’re sitting, standing, or kneeling to pet a cute puppy. In your senior pictures you want a variety of poses so don’t wear clothes that restrict your posing options. If the dress only fits when you are standing up, it’s probably not the right outfit.
7. Get that underwear right. From bras to boxers, what you’re wearing under your clothes is as important as what you’re wearing for your senior portraits. Make sure that the bra has your boobs in the right place, the straps aren’t visible, and the color isn’t showing through. If you’re wearing white, you should be wearing flesh-colored undergarments. Guys, you’re not off the hook here either and while we won’t get into the mechanics, let’s just say make sure that your boxers aren’t peeking out from your shorts when you sit down, and noting is bunching up under your clothes. Trust me, you will look better and feel much more comfortable.
8. Bring all the gear. If you’re going to wear a sports uniform, bring the whole thing, including the equipment. No one believes the football player with the perfect hair and jeans, holding a football in his jersey actually just got done playing football. Bring whatever you would pack, racket, bag, lacrosse stick, or your gold club.. don’t forget the ball too.
9. Mix it up. Make sure there are different styles and levels of dressy in your outfits. A more dressy outfit, a work-casual outfit, and a totally casual outfit is what most people bring. You don’t want your look to be the same in every background. Show your personality, bring your favorite boots, scarf, or hat. That adds some depth and will highlight your personality.
10. Step away from the spaghetti straps and the strapless. But sleeveless is awesome. No doubt you look amazing in a summery dress with spaghetti straps.. in person. In photographs spaghetti straps and strapless dresses with make your shoulders look wider than they are and name you look bigger. It isn’t flattering and there isn’t much way around it even with the most creative posing. Even the tiniest girls can’t stand when they see the slight bulge near their armpits..
11. Bring a jean jacket. This is a great piece to add a pop of color. This also can bring a picture from drab to a WOW..
12. Use the “first day of school” theory. I suggest thinking about the clothes you like to wear on the first day of school, when you have had months to prepare and are still trying to look extra cute. This is a great place to start for inspiration. If you’d wear it on the first day of school, it probably matches your personality and style.
13. Bring a black and a white shirt. When looking for that perfect shot in nature with your favorite red hat, nothing shows that pop better than a simple black or white shirt.
14. Hire the perfect photographer. A great photographer will consider your style, listen to what you want from your pictures, and help you plan clothing that will flatter your body and match your personality. My styling is included, at no cost, with every senior session. I love to take care of my clients and earn my reputation. I’d love to learn about you and show the world how fabulous you are, so get in touch.