WHAT TO WEAR?

FIND YOUR STYLE

STYLING YOUR SESSION AND WARDROBE

Choosing the right outfits can make a big difference in your photos. At Anabell Dillon Photography, I help clients select clothing that looks natural, complements the location, and reflects your personality. You don’t want to be too “matchy-matchy”—coordinated colors and styles work best without everyone wearing the exact same outfit.

I hope the information here helps. Please keep in mind that I'm here to answer questions and even give you some inspiration.

TIPS & IDEAS

• Coordinate Colors: Choose outfits that complement each other without being overly matchy. Soft neutrals, pastels, and earth tones often photograph beautifully.

• Add Variety: Mix textures, layers, and subtle patterns to create visual interest while keeping the overall look cohesive.

• Season & Background: Dress appropriately for the season and the session location. Lighter colors and breathable fabrics work well outdoors in summer, while richer tones and layers are great for fall or winter.

• Comfort is Key: Clothing should allow you to move freely, especially for children or family sessions.

• Avoid Busy Patterns: Large logos or distracting patterns can take attention away from the subjects.

• Accessorize Thoughtfully: Simple accessories, hats, or meaningful items can enhance your photos without overwhelming them.

• Footwear: Choose shoes that fit the location and outfit; comfortable shoes are a must for active sessions.

Thoughtful wardrobe choices help create cohesive, timeless images you’ll love, no matter the session type.

NEUTRALS

THE BASICS

EASY TO WEAR - EASY TO COORDINATE

Neutral colors typically are white, khaki, blue, green, brown, gray and black. Any of those choices would work well as your base color, then pair it with 1 or 2 other colors.

Best advice, don't make white your central color, use sparingly to bring a freshness to your images.

If you love the idea of going neutral, remember you can change a look incorporating different tones.

Putty, sand, ivory, medium navy and tan would all be considered NEUTRAL COLORS.

NEUTRAL TONES would be light, medium and dark versions of your neutral colors.

BOLD & BRIGHT

COLORS YOU LOVE

HAVE SOME FUN!

Love color, then don't go bland. Bold can be so much fun!

Choose a base color for your color scheme, it will unify the bolder colors or patterns. Then choose 1 or 2 of those bright colors you love that work well together.

Bringing in bold in your accessories or props is another way of getting that distinct pop. Purses, ties, socks, jewelry can help achieve the look you're going for.

LAYERS & TEXTURES

HIP, FUN, COMFORTABLE

LAYERS

Add dimension with layers. A great look that works well, and gives you a variety of looks simply by adding or taking a layer off.

Start with a basic, lightweight top- a neutral, solid color is good.
Next layer- a sweater, vest, jacket, or coat in a basic color.
Add a scarf, gloves (if it's cold), hat.

LAYERS TIPS

Keep the under-layers light and fitted; proportion, length, and types of materials are important when layering.

TEXTURES

Play with textures. Incorporate a mix of different types of weights of materials, a textured knit or maybe a nubby wool coat.

TIPS

Using all heavier materials in your layers will make you look bulky. Don't go overboard on the amount of textures you use and don't incorporate too many layers.

PRINTS & PATTERNS

WHAT'S NOT TO LOVE

FLORALS | STRIPES | CHECKS

Choosing a more muted color palette for patterns is a safe bet and can be easier to coordinate your color choices with.

Large or bright patterns will take the focal point in any photo and make us look larger than we are.

STRIPES

Horizontal vs Vertical? Vertical Stripes are going to be more slimming. Horizontal Stripes tend to make us look wider.

CHECK | DOTS

These can be fun to wear, keep in mind too small and the print gets lost, too large and the print ends up being overpowering.

CONSIDERING COLOR OPTIONS

Choose one color from the chosen pattern to use when trying to pick complementary outfit colors for everyone.

A FEW....

DONT'S

Try avoiding anything with logos, graphics, characters, labels, etc.
Remember avoid having everyone wearing the same color and MATCHY MATCH!
Try to avoid socks that you won't want showing in the pictures.. You wouldn't want a disregard a beautiful picture because the socks were showing...
I would try to avoid tennis shoes, unless its the IDEAL look you're going for...but I would choosing something a little more fashionable like converse or vans.
Please remember to remove all Apples watches, hair ties, or any accessory that is not matching your look.

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Email: Anabell.dillon@outlook.com

Phone: 702-326-3356

Located in the Las Vegas, Nevada area.