When it comes to prepping for your boudoir session, the #1 question I’m asked is ‘What should I bring to wear”? The quick answer is you don’t have to bring anything with you if you don’t want to. I have a collection of items specifically curated for your session (The Curated Client Closet) that are available for you to wear. If you’re curious to see what’s in the Curated Client Closet, you can join my ladies-only, private boudoir Facebook Group, where I have an album full of items from the closet on real clients with sizing details.
However, if you want an excuse to buy something new for yourself, you absolutely can! The main advice I have is only to bring items that you LOVE. If you just feel ‘okay’ in it, then don’t bring it!
Now let’s talk about styling items for different body types…
FLATTERING ALL FIGURES
CURVY BODIES
BRING ON THE FORM-FITTING ITEMS! I adore bodysuits, tight dresses, and nothing at all….especially for voluptuous bombshells. I often see curvy women trying to cover up more, but often, that has the opposite effect they think it will. Allowing me to pose you so that we can see your figure and celebrate it is the way to go!
THIN/NO CURVES
That’s all in the posing-girl! Form-fitting options and nothing at all work great as I pose the heck out of you to make you look and feel bodacious.
FLAT-BOTTOM GIRLS
Thongs tend to make a butt look fuller than full-coverage bottoms or g-strings. Play around in the mirror with different styles to see what you like best. And don’t worry, I’m a PRO at creating curves in posing where there aren’t any otherwise! I can get a killer booty shot with any level of curve (or lack thereof).
SMALL CHEST
Underwires and balconettes are lovely, as well as NO BRA AT ALL (my personal favorite for small-chested women!) And also, small boobs rock. So please don’t feel the NEED to create extra “oomph” unless it’s something that really concerns you.
MOM BOOBS
If your breasts are a bit lower or “floppier” than you’d like them to be, just be sure to snag a bra with some support or form-fitting bodysuits that will keep them at bay. Posing will play a huge role here, and I’m really good at that. So…bring your mom boobs my way, and we’ll embrace the hell out of them!
WHERE TO SHOP
A few places I love to shop for lingerie are..
Anthropologie
Free People
Aerie
A few places I would avoid shopping…
Shein
Amazon
ACCESSORIES
I encourage all of my clients to bring along a few styling accessories for their session. These items can be anything you want! Bring along a few items that make you feel beautiful, sensual, and like you’re a powerful force.
We’ll use these items to help style some of your portraits. Giving your hands something to do while I photograph can help you feel more natural and will give your photos that effortless and candid feel.
Lipstick
Perfume
Rings
Shoes
Veil
Favorite Book
Hairpieces
Jewelry
Brides!
If you are planning a bridal boudoir session, you can bring any of your bridal accessories! Shoes, veils, garters, your clutch, bridal lingerie, anything special for your day you can bring along with you!
BONUS TIP
If you want to wear lingerie that is sheer or go topless without wanting to show your nipples, I recommend bringing a pair of pasties with you. I highly recommend these Nippies. They are smooth and adhere to your body in a way that isn’t noticeable at all. If you forget to bring some, no worries! I’ll have some available on the day of your session available for you to purchase.
