outfit for engagement photo session

jessicabessica · May 2011

Did you take engagement photos? What did you wear? What should I wear? We are hoping to do ours on Saturday at the beach. I was thinking of asking FI to wear a button down with sleeves rolled up and jeans, which would be dressed up a little for him on a non-work day (he usually wears plain t-shirts).

chrispygal · May 2011

We didn't do E-photos but I agree that if we did, I'd want him to be a little dressier than normal. Although it might be fun for you guys to bring two outfits and have one be a little more casual.

H&S091711 · May 2011

we did ours a couple weeks ago (and i can't wait to see them!! grrr!!)

i wore jeans rolled up a little with some cute platform wedges and a nice sleeveless top. FI wore jeans and a button down with the sleeves rolled up just like you said, dressier than usual but still casual enough for where we were (a national park). i think its really important for you to be comfortable, and just remember to stay away from crazy patterns as they don't photograph well.

can't wait to see your pics!!

jelenybeany · May 2011

we just did ours on saturday at the beach. i just wore jeans and a navy top with a bit of a frill,and he wore jeans with a blue striped dress shirt. pretty standard wear for us. we wanted to look like we weren't clashing, but also didn't want to match.

shandorfml2 · May 2011

I'm wondering the same thing, we're doing ours either next weekend or the first weekend in june, depending on weather. I'd want to be a bit formal but not "dressy". I was also wondering about pattern....I'd think the more solid color the better, so you aren't clashing or whatever.

jessicabessica · May 2011

Thanks for these suggestions!

I asked our photographer for tips, and here they are, since there are others that are wondering: she said to have several options available, but she likes the classic solid black/dark brown/navy top with jeans or dark pants. FI should go for solids, but I could bring something with some brighter color or pattern to try.

jena.n.ross · May 2011

Holy cow I'm not loving looking back at a heavier me, but we did three outfits (well, three shirts, for changing ease, kept the same pants and a tanktop):

Two with our "regular" clothes, he's a tshirt and jeans guy, and I'm a non tshirt top (if you get what I mean, not a blouse, but more than a tshirt) and jeans girl. Then one somewhat dressier.

jessicabessica · May 2011

Thanks for sharing those, Jena! Those outfits/looks are what we are going for, so very helpful. Great photos!

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