WHAT TO WEAR
11 pieces to pack for your personal branding photoshoot.
Knowing what looks good on camera can be tricky, a dress you might love and is flattering in real life might show up on camera a little distorted. Here is a list of the top 11 garments to bring for your next headshot or personal branding photoshoot.
White T-Shirt
You can't go past a classic white t-shirt. It can be effortlessly paired with jeans and under a suit jacket.
Jeans
Our current climate is shifting away for full corporate attire to a more relaxed vibe with jeans. Bring a few options from distressed, dark indigo, and black.
Jacket
This can be where your personal style is injected, so depending on if your clientele is more corporate or in the health and wellness industry or fashion industry - here are three totally different styles that work well with their personal brand.
Soft knit
Knits add a sense of elegance while also looking flattering as they drape over the body.
Shirt
With so many options available in shirt styles, it always looks good, and I personally find having a bigger bust it gives a flattering neckline. Consider different fabric options such as linen and silk that sit nicely and don't bunch when moving your arms in various poses.
Pencil skirt
A well-fitted pencil skirt helps accentuate and flatters your figure, especially in thicker or heavyweight fabric like leather or crepe. Also goes well with a white tee and silk shirt.
Flowing Skirt
Flowing skirts add texture and body to your shots while also draping nicely, they can also be lots of fun on shoots when doing a twirl and capturing it in motion.
Flattering Dress
A well-fitted dress goes a long way on photos choosing either a button-up dress or wrap-around that comes in at the waist.
Tops
It is best to pack a variety of tops to try throughout the day, consider what colours you want as a part of your brand. Look for styles that are soft or silky, so they don't wrinkle up when you move and also flattering necklines and interesting details.
Crepe Knit
Designers are utilising this wonderful fabric more and more to create structures garments that are still soft and flexible.
Something fun…
Choose some fun pieces from your wardrobe that you might not get to wear often, this could be anything from your fave sequinned jacket to a tasselled skirt for a flamboyant dress.
Lastly a few other things to consider when packing your wardrobe is to pack shapewear and underwear that goes under your clothes, a simple camisole in black and white and of course your shoes and accessories!!
