What to Wear: Senior Portraits

One of the questions we get asked the most is, “What do I wear for my senior pictures?” Your senior portraits will last a lifetime, so it’s important to take the time to choose what you want to wear for your senior portrait session! Here are some of our recommendations…

Black

This is a chic look and a trend that never goes out of style.

White

Fresh and bright. Most people save their white outfits for indoor shots in our all-white room.

Trendy

Wear an outfit from head to toe, that is in now, but you will laugh at in ten years! It’s fun to capture the style of the time.

Denim

It’s a great texture in portraits. Paired with red, blues, or any color gives that Americana look and is very timeless as well.

Formal

A prom/formal dress, tuxedo, and cool shoes inspire high fashion images, as well.

Lifestyle

Show us who you are outside of the classroom: artist, musician, gamer, athlete, book worm, equestrian, collector, you name it. This is a great way to wear the outfit that expresses your special interest(s). Bring props to complete your look.

Yearbook

Boys: 50% wear a suit and tie. The rest wear a long-sleeved shirt with some type of lightweight sweater/quarter-zip over. This looks better than just a shirt alone. If you choose to wear just a shirt, avoid white and light colors at all costs. White and light colors are best as a layer underneath a sweater, jacket, or quarter-zip.

Girls: A long-sleeved solid color top or dress. Keep jewelry simple and avoid tank tops. Off the shoulder and strapless shirts or dresses may get cropped out in the portraits.

Avoid busy patterns such as stripes, florals, and large logos for your senior yearbook portrait. Most importantly, wear clothing that is YOU! You won’t regret any combinations of the above!

If you don’t know what to wear, bring in your closet and we will help you pick before we start. Arrive earlier than normal for this service as to not cut into your portrait session.

For more what to wear inspiration, follow us on Instagram and Pinterest! Our What to Wear VIDEO is also a great source of inspiration!