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What to Wear to a Senior City Session

What to Wear

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What to Wear

for Your Senior

City Session

One of the biggest concerns that is expressed time and again when seniors book their senior photo session is that they don’t know what to wear. The options are endless, and finding the perfect outfits can be a daunting task, but I’m here to help! Here are my top 5 suggestions when planning outfits for your senior city session. If your session is located in nature, you can read my what to wear guide for senior nature sessions here.

  1. Bring a leather jacket or vest. Black is classic, but don’t shy away from other options. Feel free to bring a pop of color to your session. In the summer season when a leather jacket is too toasty, opt for a vest with fringe or texture to add an element of interest.
  1. Add a hat. Hats level up any outfit and can be used as an accessory and a prop. Whether it’s a fedora, a beret, a newsboy/fiddler cap, or another style of your choice, hats bring a great variety to your photos. Choose one that makes you feel comfortable and confident.
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  1. A patterned or floral dress, romper, or jumpsuit. Depending on the season, you can layer this look if needed during the colder months. A pattern of some sort makes you stand out amongst the architectural city backdrop.
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  1. A solid color that “pops.” Hot pink was all the rage this summer. That will change with seasons and fashion trends, so choose a color that is currently trending or that you feel fabulous in, and have some fun making a statement.
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  1. Jeans and a basic T or top. You can’t go wrong with this classic wardrobe staple, and it works with essentially any backdrop throughout the city, allowing you to get a wide variety of photos in a short period of time. Choose a style that you love, and you’re good to go!

Looking for more ideas on what to wear and how to prepare for your senior session? Check out the session guide at the link below.

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What to Wear for a Senior Nature Session

What to Wear

What to Wear

for a Senior

Nature Session

One of the biggest barriers to overcome when planning your photo session is coming up with what to wear. Whether it’s figuring out how many outfits to bring, or not knowing what will look best at the location, it’s all a bit daunting. Fear not. Following are my top five recommendations that will have you ready to rock your session in no time!

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  1. Bring a sunhat or fedora. A hat is the number one accessory that takes any outfit to the next level. Sunhats are gorgeous for the warmer seasons, and fedoras are fabulous once the cooler weather hits. Whether used as props or accessories, hats provide great variety to your photos.
  1. Add a dress. Dresses are the outfit of choice to add an element of movement to your photos. Choose a style that fits your personality and that you feel comfortable and confident in. Whether it’s a mini, midi, or maxi, dresses are a go-to outfit, particularly in warm weather seasons.
  1. Make a statement with a solid color that “pops.” Hot pink was all the rage this summer. That will change with seasons and fashion trends, so choose a color that is currently trending or that you feel fabulous in and have some fun! Bonus tip: complementary colors naturally “pop” when put together. For example, a red dress in a field of green or a purple outfit next to yellow wildflowers will naturally grab your attention.
  1. Throw in a patterned or floral dress, romper, or jumpsuit. Depending on the season, you can layer this look if needed during the colder months. Patterns and florals can be tricky at times when photographing in nature, as we don’t want the backdrop to compete with our look. Location and outfit planning is key to ensure that the best floral or patterned outfits are selected to be in harmony with the surrounding beauty in nature. When done right, it’s gorgeous!
  1. Don’t forget your jeans and a top of choice. Jeans are a wardrobe staple and can be dressed up or down and worn with a variety of tops to achieve countless looks with ease. The seasons will determine what type of tops you pair with your jeans. Whether it’s a basic T or a faux fur jacket, you can’t go wrong.

For more helpful tips on wardrobe options for each season, check out the pro seasonal tips in this session guide. Want to see more images from stellar senior sessions? Click the link below.

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