WHAT TO WEAR FOR HEADSHOTS
PROFESSINAL PORTRAIT SESSIONS

When representing your brand or company, beyond having the right professional pose(s) what you choose to wear in your headshots and brand will help establish your professional identity within your company and network.

Your wardrobe in professional/ personal brand headshots is also an important part of making a great first impression.

Examples and tips:

Dont’s

• No overly brightly-colored clothing or worn knitted fabrics

• No busy patterns, polka dots

• No t-shirts with logo or designs

• No sheer tops

• No visible undershirt and floppy collar

• No plain white shirt (do add layers)

• No chunky jewelry or busy earrings

• No bagy tops

• No wrinkled clothing

• No light or neon greens (outdoor headshots)

Dont’s

• Sports coat or Blazer

• Button up shirts (shirts with a collar)

• Sweaters (layered over button up shirts)

• Polos (plain with no visible logos or branding)

• Suits and trousers in darker colors

• Casual dress/skirt (solid color)

• Solid or striped blouse

• Simple jewelry (studs, pearls, solid thin chain)

• Solid color cardigans

• Wear a higher neckline

• Opt for tailored clothing
   

Color Theory: What Colors To Wear for Headshots

• Dark color - perceived as formal, dominant and authoritative

• Light colors - appear more friendly and approachable

• (Some) bright colors - convey confidence and energy

• Muted colors - conservative and less threatening

• High-contrast - dark jacket and light shirt pairings can create a powerful image that conveys influence and
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