Senior Outfits: What do I wear?
When it comes to a senior collection everything down to the location, props & yes even outfits are what completes the whole collection. Each of these ideas are equally as important, but in this blog we are chatting all about outfits.
But before we get started let’s chat about something very important. Your outfits are meant to represent you. They should be your style and your vibe, yes be inspired by something you enjoy, but if it is something that is really not your vibe then I would highly recommend not wearing that. The reason why you showing your style is so important, is because you are actually telling a story through your images, and all the little details matter when you are telling that story. So let’s look at some outfit inspiration.
The Grad Outfit
This outfit is the outfit you would probably wear under your graduation gown the day of actually graduating. The outfit you choose to wear underneath should enhance not take away from the gown itself. So if your gown is Blue; try wearing a white, light grey or any softer colors underneath that contrast the blue. If you are graduating in the fall a trend is to wear black under your gown. I highly support this decision, but if your gown is black then try accenting your outfit with jewelry or even some school spirited shoes. You cannot go wrong with this particular outfit, but usually this outfit should be the outfit you are wearing or would wear on the actual day of graduation.
The Spirit Outfit
This one is so fun and can literally go a million different directions. You can choose to wear an actual school spirited shirt or you can choose an outfit that has the colors of your school in them. A good rule of thumb is to think of a tailgate outfit. This outfit is perfect when you are trying to show your style, but usually (not always) this outfit is a touch on the comfy side.
Your “YOU” Outfit
Okie friends this outfit is set up to allow your heart to be as creative as possible. This is an outfit that screams who you are and the story you are trying to tell. If you are wanting to show more of a carefree side then grab a really flowy skirt or dress and maybe a hat. If you are wanting to show more of a business side then grab a blazer and maybe some skinnies. If you are wanting to show more of the season that you are graduating then tailor this outfit to be more of just that. This outfit should not be boxed in so I went ahead and listed way more inspiration below.
Know matter who takes your senior photos I can guarantee that the photographer is always willing to help out. You do not have to choose to wear all of these outfit categories. Just remember to always showcase who you are and to always have fun when you are choosing clothes and accessories.