How to Dress for a Senior Session: Guys and Girls

Hey seniors and senior families! Are you wondering what you need to wear for your session, look no further. When picking out clothes you should choose colors and patterns that are flattering to you. Don’t know what those clothes are, just base what you choose on the outfits you wear most often, and that you feel confident in. Figuring out colors that are flattering to your hair and skin tone can be a daunting task, but all you have to do is a simple google search. What that would look like for me is, “what clothing colors compliment pale skin and red/brown hair?”. After searching go to the images, more times than not there will be a color pallet full of colors for you to base your outfits off of. If the session is outside, base your outfits on the season and current weather— don’t wear a short sleeved shirt and shorts outside in 40° weather. By the time you arrive at your session you should have all of your outfits complete with any undergarments, props, shoes, etc. needed. Talk with us before hand about props because we can provide a few signs and a set of a cap and gown.

Below are outfit examples to assist you in your decisions. 

What styles should I go for? 

  • Casual

  • Formal

  • Personality

Casual for girls

  • Jeans with a school tee and wedges

  • Skirt with a Graphic tee and sneakers

Formal for girls

  • Dress with heels or boots (it is popular for the dress to be white) 

  • Romper with heels

  • Dark/black jeans nice shirt and maybe a cardigan or a sweater with flats

Remember your accessories and jewelry

Casual for guys

  • Jeans with a tee shirt and sneakers

  • Shorts with jersey and tennis shoes

Formal for guys

  • Pullover with dark jeans and nice sneakers

  • Button down with khakis or dark jeans and loafers

  • Suit or sports coat with slacks and dress shoes

Personality 

  • Uniform for sport and/or musical activity complete with instruments, balls (volleyball, baseball, etc.), and any other props (helmet, cleats, bat, etc.) 

  • Hobby: do you knit your own scarfs, paint/draw, build Lego’s, etc.? Dress how you would for that hobby so we can show off your talent. 

  • Cars: we know you are super proud of your car, so what better way to show that than a picture with it.

Anything else that you would normally wear that shows off your personality. 

Still not sure what to wear?

We are always posting our seniors on Instagram and Facebook, so head over there if you are unsure what to wear to your senior session.

Ashley ShirleyComment