Fashion Tips for Guys’ Senior Photos

We know you’ve got a lot on your plate as you wrap up your high school career. You’ve got ball games and tests and extracurricular activities to attend. And now you’ve got to think about what to wear to your senior portrait session? To take the stress and hassle out of figuring out what to wear, we’ve created a rough guideline that’ll help you plan your senior portrait outfits.

Wear Your Favorite Clothing

Feeling comfortable and yourself is priority number one for senior pictures. Think about the pieces of clothing you always turn to when you want to feel your best; these are great options for your portraits. In addition to those go-to casual clothes, think about incorporating what you love into the session. Do you play sports? Bring your jersey or warm ups.

Try Something New

Sometimes it’s nice to have an excuse to buy something new. Hit the store for a new shirt or pair of jeans to feel extra confident at your session. While you are there, if you are there, ask for help matching your clothes. Bring a picture of your jeans and ask them for ideas for a shirt.

Wear Clothes and Shoes You Can Move Around In

We’ll be posing, walking around, standing up, and sitting down for a couple hours (sounds like fun right?) but seriously, it is fun to try and recreate those pictures that speak to you on social media. Make sure that you feel comfortable moving around freely in your outfit. Shoes should be clean and photogenic (no dirty sneakers or flip flops), but nothing that you feel restricted in.

Avoid Super Loud Colors and Prints

The best senior portraits don’t detract from your face and blend well into the backdrop. Try to avoid neon colors, flashy prints, bright red, and yellow. There are always exceptions to the rule, but let’s talk it out to make sure it’s a fit for the backdrop.

Make Sure Everything’s Pressed/Crisp

Little details matter, so make sure that jeans are wrinkle-free, shirts are freshly ironed, cuffs are crisp, nails are clean, and hair is freshly washed and styled.