One of the questions we receive the most is, “What Should I Wear?” Below are a few suggestions to help you achieve the perfect look for your photos.
- Bring at least two outfits: one casual, everyday outfit and one dressy outfit.
Casual… and dressy:
* Wear solid colors. Clothing with bold stripes and colorful prints are often distracting. Choose one solid hue that complements your eye color.
* Avoid showing a ton of skin. Shirt with sleeves are generally more flattering.
* Bring a black top. A simple, dark top allows the focus of an image to be the persons face. An added bonus of dark clothes is that they tend to be slimming.
Simple black dress for engagement shoot
* Wear classic styles to prevent the photograph from looking outdated. A little black dress for women and a solid-colored suit for men will never go out of style.
* Ladies, consider a v-neck top. Turtlenecks, thick scarves and sweaters can add bulk to your appearance. V-necks and open collars elongate the neck and body and bring the focus to your face.
* Guys, consider a collared shirt. A collared shirt frames the face and can be very flattering.
The perfect match. A solid v-neck for her, a collared shirt for him:
An off white shirt is better than a bright white shirt
* Always choose sleek, fitted clothes over baggy.
* Keep your makeup and hairstyle simple.
* Feel free to coordinate your look and wear complementary colors with others in the photo, but don’t try to match them. (Good examples: black shirts, or everyone in different shades of blue or purple.)
Coordinated, but not matching:
* Clothes put people in context, so remember to dress for your locationand theme. If you’re after a fun vibe, wear things that pop (see next tip), if you want a more formal vibe, then go for a suit and dress.
- Be yourself, be fun and comfortable!
* Don’t be afraid to wear things that ‘pop’ such as chunky jewelry, fun shoes, a brightly-colored blazer, a tie, sunglasses or dress hats.
Cowboy boots are a fun touch:
* Launder and iron your clothes to remove any wrinkles.
* Before your photo session, grab a digital camera and take a “test shot” of your outfit. Clothing often looks much different in a photo than it does in a mirror. A test shot is a surefire way of knowing you will love your outfit in your photos.
* Bring props! If you play an instrument, ride a bike or skateboard, have a favorite article of clothing or just a meaningful item, bring it with you. These personal items add an extra flair to your look.
* Don’t wear an outfit containing plaid, bold stripes, colorful prints or writing/large graphics; these will make you look too busy and take away from the subject of the photo.
* Don’t go for solid white button down shirts for the two of you.
* Ladies should pass on tube top styles, to avoid ending up with an ‘extra layer’ on top.
* Ladies, don’t forget a manicure for an engagement shoot. There will always be a close-up shot of the ring on your hand.
* Don’t have your hair cut the day of a portrait. Schedule hair appointments at least a week in advance for a more natural look.
* Don’t neglect finding shoes to compliment your outfit. They will likely be seen in most of your photos.
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For more fashion tips and daily inspiration, check out J’s Everyday Fashion blog.
Dallas Wedding Photographer Jonathan Ivy Photography is a International photographer based out of Dallas, TX who enjoys working locally and world-wide. Thank you for visiting us and for viewing this DFW Wedding.
