I’ve been asked by a few of my subjects what to wear for their portraits.  So I thought maybe I should do a little list on here to give some ideas.   

• ·         Follow the neutral-neutral-pop rule, pick two neutral colors (denim, black, ivory, tan, white, etc.) and then one other non-neutral color (pink, red, yellow, etc.) and dress everyone in these colors across the board.    
• ·         Shoes and belts are accessories and don’t have to match the neutral-neutral pop rule, but they should still be a neutral color.
• ·         Prints like plaids and stripes look great but avoid any loud prints, simple geometrics (argyle, stripes, plaid, polka dots) are good as long as the colors coordinate.  And not everyone in the picture should be wearing prints, pick one or two people to have a printed top or skirt/shorts.    
• ·         This one is a bit tricky: The neutral-neutral-pop rule can also be done by everyone wearing coordinating neutrals while everyone wears their own complimenting pop of color.  For example, everyone wears a black top and jeans, then each person pics another color of their own (pink, turquoise, yellow), but be sure that these colors complement each other

Below is a chart showing how to find complimentary colors that work well and make the other’s standout.

For some easy ideas of color schemes and what to wear visit my pinterest page I've started specifically for this here.

If you've got any questions post them in the comments or on Facebook, and always feel free to ask my advice before a session.  Thanks!