When selecting your outfit, it is very important to keep these tips in mind to help you to look your best for your portrait session:

• Select clothing that fits! Loose & tight clothing will only make you look larger.

• Select the right bra! That’s right. A properly fitted bra can make all the difference in how you look. I highly recommend getting professionally fitted for the right bra and size for you. Most woman are wearing the wrong bra and bra size. A good minimizer bra for a large breasted woman can make you look much slimmer.

• Wear shape wear that smooths and minimizes imperfections.

• Avoid clingy fabric clothing.

• Long sleeves are best, however in those humid summer months it is not always optimal for outdoor sessions.

• Vneck blouses are best. They are always slimming and look good on almost every woman.

• Avoid bulky sweaters! A bulky sweater is guaranteed to make you look as if you are 20 pounds heavier.

• Wear clothing that is easy to move in. Stay away from mini skirts, long slim skirts. It really limits the poses we can do that are the most flattering.

• Wear darker colors! Brown, Navy, Olive, Eggplant, Blue, Burgundy. Everyone seems to gravitate to Black, however there are many beautiful and flattering dark colors to choose from.

• Dress Monochromatic — one solid color head to toe.

• Cool, dark colors are more slimming. Warm colors appear closer and larger.

• Wear flat front slacks for men and woman. Avoid elastic & drawstring waisted clothing.

• Avoid belts. They cut the body in half and draw your eye to the waistline.

• Avoid bulky pockets on the front and back.

• Avoid wide collars, cowl & turtlenecks.

• Single-breasted jackets are best. Double-breasted adds weight onto your appearance.

• If you are short, avoid capri slacks. It shortens the leg. The longer your legs appear, the slimmer you will look.

• I am not a fan of tunic tops, especially if you are a short stature. It is optimal that a blouse or top bottom edge be cropped a few inches below the waistline.

• For full length portraits, wear heels. The heels make your legs look longer and slimmer.