Deciding what to wear to your engagement session can be overwhelming. This blog is full of ideas and tips to take into consideration when trying on outfits and deciding what looks best with your fiancé. One of the first things to think about is the style and location of your session. Here's a list of engagement styles to consider:
- Formal and Classy
- Outdoorsy and Adventurous
- Fun and Playful
- Romantic and Sentimental
Another things to think about when deciding what to wear and where to have your photos taken, is the season in which your photo session takes place. It's important to dress for the weather so that you not only are comfortable, but that you fit in with the environment around you. Take colors of that season into consideration when choosing the colors you wear. For instance, pastel colors are great for spring summer, whereas darker and more earthy tones are good for fall and winter.
It's always a good idea to go with a classic style, instead of something trendy. Looking back on these photos 20 years form now, you will want the focus of the pictures to be you and your fiancé, not the clothing trend of that time period. This also means that instead of buying something new that isn't part of your normal wardrobe, wear your favorite dress or top that you are always comfortable and confident in. I also suggest not making any last minute drastic changes to your hair or makeup. Just be you!
Tying everything together with a color scheme is always a great place to start. Cool colors and neutral tones tend to photograph best and if you choose to wear white, I would suggest going with an off-white or ivory tone instead. Choose outfits that compliment one another instead of matching. This means if one of you chooses to wear a print, the other one can wear a coordinating solid color found within that print.
Here's a few things that you can do prior to your engagement session to make sure that it runs smoothly and you aren't picking out last minute details or running late:
- Iron clothes the day before the session.
- Try on clothes with shoes and accessories that you plan to wear. You can keep it simple by picking out one main accessory that compliments your outfit.
- Take a layering aspect with you, such as a cardigan or scarf, to give a new and different look in some photos.
- Pack any props for save-the-date announcements in your car the night before.
- Check the weather and plan accordingly.
- If you plan to include a pet, make arrangements for someone to keep your pet occupied while other photos are being taken.
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