Let’s Get This Party Started!
Hey Babe,
This handy guide is your best friend for preparing for your empowering boudoir photo shoot.
We’re going to walk you through what to wear to flatter your awesome body, while encouraging you to have some fun with your choices. What you decide to wear for your session should reflect you and your unique style but also highlight your assets.
Alright you’ve booked your session and now it’s time to really start preparing for it. Anxiety starts kicking in and you’re panicking about what the heck you’re going to wear.
Take a deep breath -or ten- and remind yourself that this is going to be amazing.
Give yourself permission to enjoy this experience, rather than live in fear of it. It is undeniable scary to do something new, to put yourself out there and be vulnerable. The thing is, the absolute BEST things in life happen outside of our comfort zones.
We gotchu babe!
What to Wear to Your Shoot.
Get cozy! The day of your shoot, you’re going to want to dress in the loosest clothing possible. Bras, tight pans, socks, etc. all leave those pesky little indentations in your skin- and those take a while to leave, so it’s best to skip them.
What to wear:
Loose dress or loose pants with a loose top and no bra
Soft comfy shoes that won’t leave marks on your feet or ankles (think UGGs, slippers or flip flops)
Stay True to YOU.
The singe most important thing for you to keep in mind is to stay true to yourself when you’re picking your wardrobe options. We want this shoot to be a celebration of who you are, whatever that looks like for you and you alone!
Are you super fancy or more on the casual side? Frilly and feminine or edgier? Babe, there is no right or wrong here and we want you to see yourself in your beautiful images.
Lingerie Styles.
Lingerie comes in about 9874 million different forms. Who knew? Let’s go over a few of our favorite options to help clear things up.
Let’s Chat Panties…
Some styles of undies are better for boudoir than others, and these three are our super favorites.
The thong. If you’ve got a bangin’ bum and you want to showcase your booty, a thong is a great way to do that. We always prefer more coverage rather than g-strings.
High waisted love. These are our personal all time loves. High waisted panties are so flattering on all body types, but especially on those of us who have some insecurities around showcasing the tum. Let’s be crystal clear we love ALL tums and celebrate them equally- but we also realize some ladies aren’t ready to embrace theirs.
Cheeky bottoms. Another thumbs up goes to this style. Cheeky panties are made to embrace the bum cheeks and they do that fabulously!
Bras [+ Panty Sets]
When shopping for bras, fit is the absolute most important part. Head to your local bra shop and have a specialist properly size you. If you can, grab a matching set or two, but you can absolutely mix and match here too!
We suggest you choose at least two bras:
A great black bra goes with so many different things for your shoot! Aim for a classic neutral color.
Something fun:
Texture (lace, strappy bits, embroidery, velvet, etc.) really adds a special element to photograph.
Don’t forget the bra’s awesome little sisters- bralettes. These babies are comfy and move with your body during posing in ways that formed bras don’t. They’re especially great for maternity clients!
**Expert tip. Get fitted by a specialist. 80% of women are wearing the wrong bra size! The appropriate size makes a huge difference in appearance!
Bodysuits
Bodysuits are our jam!!
These babies are so gorgeous on ALL body types and they come in so many fabulous options.
While some gals are hesitant to try a bodysuit- fitted is scary, we get it!- we really hope you will!
Why are they so flattering?
They skim your body, rather than adding bulk like some other options can (ahem, baby dolls). Look for details like trim or piping that creates the illusion of an hour glass figure (like the image above).
Stay tuned for more tips to come…