The question “what should I wear?” is definitely something I get asked all the time!  In December, I posted some general beauty tips to assist you in answering a lesser thought about portion of this question.  Today, I am going to talk one of the more common potions – styling and attire!

As I mentioned in the first part of this series, these tips don’t apply to professional shoots only – you can totally use these for selfies!

Check out my top N I N E style tips below!

 

 

9. Pick colors that reflect your vibe.

I often recommend lighter, more neutral colors to clients. Colors such as muted tans, heather grays, subdued blues, or soft pinks, help to bring more of the focus to your face than those that are bold or bright. Think of someone wearing a neon shirt – it’s going to be much harder to focus on their face! Neutrals also have the benefit of coordinating well with almost any environment.

 

 

 

8. Watch out for tiny patterns.

Tiny patterns such as pinstripes do not show up well on camera. They actually can look kind of funky in photographs, so this is something I’d definitely recommend skipping, even if you love them! They just won’t show up well on camera, and you’ll miss out on that wow-factor that is present in-person.

 

If there will be multiple people in the photo, and one of them is planning to wear a pattern, the other person should be dressed in a solid, coordinating color. Wait! What does “coordinating” mean? Well, look no further than…

 

 

7. Coordinate, don’t match!

Matching is an instance where you are both wearing the same “main” color. Don’t do it!! Coordinating is much more flattering. To coordinate, you want to ensure you are not wearing the same “main” color on the top or bottom as the other people in your photo (think different color shirts from one another AND different color pants, skits, etc.). If you are taking a photo solo, then this applies to coordinating your accessories. Each person should wear a different “main color,” but the same “supplemental color(s).”

For instance, if I wear a light mint green dress with nude heels, my husband could wear a navy polo with tan pants. Here, my “main color” is mint, my husband’s is navy and the supplemental color (that we are both wearing) is nude/tan.

However, varying shades of the same color does count as coordinating (see below).

 

 

6. Texturize!

I’m talking sequins, lace, fur, tulle! The addition of textures into your attire can enhance your photos by giving them more depth.

 

 

 

5. Don’t forget about accessories!

Hats, scarves, statement jewelry, earrings, belts, bracelets, etc. These are the little details that really enhance your style. Accessorizing gives you an extra added pop and helps to finish off your look.

 

 

 

4. Choose clothes that flatter your best features.

Self-conscious about a certain part of your body? I think we all are! Select an outfit that flatters your body type, not just the latest trend. Outfits with some fabric on the arms creates a slimming effect, whereas strapless tops do not. Likewise, heels help to elongate the leg. Dresses and skirts, especially floor length, flatter every female body. Concurrently, pants flatter all men.

 

 

 

3. Don’t be afraid to dress up.

Feel like you don’t really have an occasion to get “fancy?” Here you go! It may initially feel like it’s “too much” if it’s not your usual style, but go for the elaborate dress or dapper suit! This is a situation in which you can never be too dressed up.

 

 

 

2. Consult/hire a professional hair and make-up artist!

I know… we’ve already talked about this one. But it’s just so important, I couldn’t leave it out!!

 

 

 

1. Be yourself!!

If wearing a dress isn’t really you, don’t wear a dress! Photos should capture the uniqueness of YOU!