How to choose a dress for pictures.
Choosing the right dress for your photos can be challenging. There is much to consider when deciding on a dress. The type of session you are booking may play a role in your decision. If you’re booking maternity photos, you will likely choose a very different dress than if you’re booking family photos. Here are some of my no fail tips for selecting the perfect dress for your pictures. These suggestions are for dresses that will flatter any body.
Dress Length.
The first thing I recommend considering is dress length. I typically recommend full length dresses for all sessions. My reasoning is that you will have the most freedom of movement. A full length dress allows for more standing, sitting, and dancing around type of poses. Full length works really well for maternity photos, because it covers the feet and allows you to have more freedom to select comfortable shoes. A full length dress is also great for family photos, this allows mom the freedom to pick up her kiddos without worrying about flashing someone. A full length dress is flattering on all body types which makes it an ideal choice. If you really had your heart set on a short dress, don’t let me stop you. You should wear something you are comfortable in. I’m speaking to the masses on this one, because I want everyone to feel good in their photos and full length dresses are universally flattering.
Dress Waist.
I always recommend selecting a dress that has a defined waist. I know, I know the box-y shaped dresses are in style right now, but they are more flattering in real life than in photos. Choosing a dress that has a waistband will ensure that you have a nice hourglass shape no matter what the pose is. Umpire waists are great for maternity photos, this style of dress allows you to show off your bump in the most flattering way. A waistband will show off your bump without creating a widening effect. Dresses can resemble potato sacks on a pregnant frame when there is no defined waist. I want you to feel beautiful and sexy in your pictures, because you deserve it. So let’s define and show off those curves!
Dress Neckline.
Now this probably seems a little strange but necklines are important to consider. If you are well gifted up top, you may want to consider a higher neckline if you are having pictures done with your children. A plunging neckline needs more adjusting and may fall down lower than you’d like when you pick up your kiddos.
Dress Sleeves.
I recommend selecting dresses with sleeves, because it is flattering for everyone. You can decide, long, short, or 3/4 length sleeves. I suggest avoiding spaghetti strap dresses, because concealing bra straps is difficult. Spaghetti straps are not always as flattering in photos as they are in real life, especially for those of us who may be self-conscious about our breast tissue areas. Now, this is not a hard rules, so if you love spaghetti straps and want to wear one, by all means, please do! Again, I am speaking to the masses in this post on styles that are flattering on every body.
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