Outfit Styling Tips for Senior Girls Pictures

SHOP IN YOUR OWN CLOSET FIRST.

Then determine if you need to buy anything else to complete a look. 

ONLY WEAR STYLES THAT YOU FEEL GOOD WEARING.

Always be you. Choose clothing pieces that make you feel good when you put them on.

CHOOSE COMFORT.

Wear comfortable clothes that fit your body well. Wearing clothes that don't fit properly will make you feel uncomfortable and it will show in your pictures.

DRESS FOR THE SEASON.   

Look for inspiration. Search "senior portraits" on Google or Pinterest and my website to see outfit examples for every season.

PICK ONE COLOR PALETTE. 

Choose a color palette that you love and looks great on you! Color palettes can be muted tones, earthy tones, bright or jewel tones. As an example, you could choose 1-2 complimentary colors within your color palette to mix with a neutral. Avoid wearing all white, black, navy blue or dark green, especially around your face. When photographed, they each can reflect an odd color cast on the skin. Avoid neon colors entirely, they do not photograph well. Visit my blog post to learn more about clothing color combinations. 

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PLAY WITH COLORS AND PRINTS.

Within your chosen color palette, play with a mix of solids and prints. If you'd like to wear prints, keep them on the smaller side. Avoid big, bold graphic prints, they take over a portrait and can be very distracting to look at. Also avoid tiny stripes, tiny checks and reflective clothing. They show up as odd wavy patterns in photos. 

WEAR A SIMPLE NECKLINE.

Decide what you're going to wear on top first. That garment will help direct the rest of your outfit. Choose a simple neckline that flatters your face and elongates your neck. Keep in mind that bateau neck shirts, tank tops and other wide necklines often show bra straps. 

PLAY WITH LAYERS.

A layering piece will elevate your look. A simple denim jacket, blazer, button down shirt & tank or an open cardigan sweater will add texture to your outfit. 

PLAN YOUR OUTFITS IN THEIR ENTIRETY.

Style your outfits from head to toe. Add simple, fun accessories like a thin belt, small necklace, and earrings. Don't forget about your shoes! Coordinate your sandals, shoes, or boots. Think about how you'll be able to move. Will you be able to easily sit, squat, lay down etc. in the outfits you're considering?

IRON YOUR OUTFITS.

Iron your final outfit choices the night before your photoshoot. Keep on hangers and hung up until your just before your session. Clothing wrinkles can not be fully edited without degrading the image.