Senior Portraits Outfit Ideas
Senior Photo Tips in Elk Grove, CA.
Your senior portraits should be unique and compliment your style and personality. There is no exact formula or outfit choice for senior portraits. The outfits you ultimately choose should be a reflection of your style and how you want to look in your images. Although outfit choices are personal to each senior, there are some examples of style I like to educate my seniors on so they can make good and appropriate choices for their outfits.
When it comes to choosing outfits I like the standard rule of 3. That means picking 3 diverse outfits for your senior session. The first outfit should be a casual style. The second outfit a more formal look. And the third outfit should be centered around your personality, such as a sport, hobby, or interest.
Below are some examples in each of the categories listed above for both guys and girls.
The Casual Look:
Guys Casual:
Jeans and t-shirt with an open buttoned shirt on top, a tennis shoe (non-athletic)
A pair of khaki shorts and a polo shirt with low profile tennis shoes or boat shoes
Light pair of pants with a denim button up shirt with sleeves rolled up
Girls Casual:
Jeans and a light-colored blouse with white tennis shoes
Jeans, t-shirt, with long sweater with closed shoes
Cute overalls with a solid-colored shirt underneath with tennis shoes
A flowy sundress and a light denim jacket with nice sandals or a simple wedge.
The Formal Look:
Guys Formal:
A crew neck sweater with a dark pair of pants, dress shoes
Dark denim jeans and a V-neck tee with a blazer, dress shoes
Black pants and a colored button up shirt, dress shoes
Girls Formal:
A black pair of pants with a slim fit colored crew neck sweater, heels/dress shoes
Dark denim jeans with a slim fit colored tee and a black blazer, heels/dress shoes
A structured dress with a simple neckline, heels/dress shoes
A romper and a wedge heel
The Personality Look:
For both Girls and Guys:
A sports outfit like a basketball uniform or dance costume, complete with ball and dance shoes.
A musical instrument or hobby related items like paints or a book.
If you are super into fashion, perhaps you want to pick a trendier look for your final outfit to really show your style of the time.
Remember these are just ideas to get you started thinking about your choices. Always make sure that you choose clothing that is true to your style and makes you feel confident and comfortable.
I created 2 Pinterest boards for both guys and girls to give you some outfit examples and ideas to help as you start choosing your outfits for your senior portrait’s session.
Seniors Girl Outfit Ideas: https://pin.it/7aVY5mw
Senior Guys Outfit Ideas: https://pin.it/4Q9NOnX
Are you ready to book your senior session. Reach out to me today and let’s get you on my schedule.
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