This is a big topic for all of my clients. What to wear! And I promise to walk you through this process. There are a few tips and tricks I tell all of my clients and I wanted to take the opportunity to share them!
Five outfits: Think of your wardrobe options as complete outfits head to toe. Break them down into 5 categories. Formal - Business Casual - Colourful & fun - Cozy - Basic. Each business and brand has their own vibe and asthetic. What would work for some might not work for others. But we will figure out the best fit for you and your top 5 outfit choices. The formal outfit could be a structured dress or a tailed suit. Business casual tends to be a blouse and blazer or a button up shirt and jacket. Colourful and fun is something to show off your personality and your style! A cozy outfit works well for those in the wellness industry for instance. Leggings and a big sweater give off a comforting and relaxed tone. Lastly is the basic look, my personal favourite! Jeans, sneakers, and a white t-shirt is a great look for your social media library. A basic outfit like this really brings focus to your face. Take pictures of each complete outfit it will make the pack up for the shoot super easy.
Dont buy a whole new wardrobe - Yup I said it. It’s time to go through your closet and pick out some of your favourite things to wear, but are in good condition! You definitely can buy a few new things if needed. When I did my headshots I bought all new clothes. It was a disaster. I was tugging at them the entire time and just didn’t feel right and it showed in my face! There is a sense of the comfort that lived in clothes brings.
Bring lots of options - Some outfits just work better than others and you won’t know until you have them on and I am taking your photograph. A recent client Richelle brought 6 outfits and it was until she put on her favourite leather jacket and heeled boots that she really started to shine. Her whole demeaned changed! She lit up and really started to show her true self. It is important to think about how you want to come across while also complimenting your shape.
Bring additional piece to elevate your look! Bringing shoes, jewelry, and accessories (hats/glasses/scarves) can elevate your outfit while also giving your target audience a chance to see some personality through your style.
Keep your brand colours in mind. During our first vision discussion we will talk about your brands colour pallet. These colour will help us navigate your wardrobe options. Think about where these images will be showcased, probably on your website! So you don’t want to clash with your own website.
Don’t look in a mirror. I know I know this sounds strange. But just try it. Put on a full outfit and before you look in the mirror, close your eyes and just think about how you feel in the clothes. How they fit, how they feel. Is it comfortable? Can you move naturally? If the answer is yes, check yourself out in the mirror! If the answer is no, try another outfit! My motto is “Fit good, feel good!”