Outfit Dilemmas | Wearing What's Best

One of the most common questions that I get before a session is: "What should I wear?" And honestly, that question makes sense. Your outfit plays a big role in how your photos look and feel, but choosing what to wear does not have to be stressful.

The best outfit is not always the trendiest one, the most expensive one, or the one that you saw on Pinterest. What's best is the one that makes you feel comfortable, confident, and still feels like you.

Start with Comfort

Before anything else, choose something you can move, sit, walk, and breathe in comfortably. If you're constantly fixing your outfit, pulling at fabric, adjusting straps, or feeling self-conscious; it can show in your photos.

But comfort doesn't mean boring. It means choosing pieces that fit well, feel good, and allow you to be present in the moment. Your photos should capture connection, emotion, and personality: not the stress of an outfit that does not feel right.

Choose colours that photograph well

Soft, neutral, and earthy tones usually photograph beautifully. Colours like cream, beige, taupe, brown, olive, muted blue, soft pink, rust, black, white, and denim tend to work well in most settings.

Being a colour-lover myself, saying this does not mean you have to avoid colour completely. The key is to choose colours that complement the location, season, and overall feel you want for your photos. Muted or softer versions of colours usually photograph better than bright neon shades, which can reflect onto the skin and become distracting.

Coordinate, Don't match

For couples, families, or group sessions; try to coordinate instead of matching everyone exactly. While your vision may entail everyone in matching outfits, the goal is for your outfits to look like they belong together (without everyone wearing the same shirt and pants).

Choose a colour palette with two to four colours and build around that. For example, creams, browns, denim, and olive green can work beautifully together. This creates variety while keeping the overall gallery cohesive.