What to have in your engagement photo wardrobe

Engagement photos are something to cherish for the rest of your lives. They must be fun, much less formal than your wedding day photos and above all, something to help you relive those moments. Not just that, you can use your engagement photos for your invitations, save-the-dates and even for your wedding day programs that you have planned.

This means you and your fiancé will obviously want to look your best. But what dresses must you wear? Well, this is something that makes everyone a bit nauseous. After all, you can’t just wear anything; or can you? In our article, we all shall find a few essentials. Here, we have brought to you a perfect guide for what’s and what not’s for your engagement photo wardrobe. Stick till the end and we believe you can capture the moment perfectly when you decide to have your engagement photos taken.

Let’s start with what to wear…

Your engagement photos are for life. The two of you might want to exemplify a certain mood or theme. But regardless of that theme, there are a few things or ideas that you and your partner might want to look into before you go out to have your photos taken. Check them out below so that you can pull off some of the most awe-inspiring engagement photos to cherish.

Be practical while dressing

Your comfort is the first thing to choose while picking what dress to wear for your engagement photos. This means being practical with your outfits. Your pictures will show how comfortable you and your partner are with what you are wearing. A variety of poses is what you want for your pictures, so keep your comfort in your mind and dress practically.

Wear what feels like you

Engagement pictures are where you would want to express your personal style. And no one knows your style better than you. What’s more, you probably know your partner’s style better than anyone else too. That is why you should pick up dresses that make you feel yourself. Co-ordinate with your partner and complement your individual personalities as well as a couple. Here is something that will help you: you can never go wrong with outfits that showcase your personal style, so let it show.

Dress for the season

Each season is different from the rest. This goes to show that seasonal colors are also different. That is why both you and your partner should consider the season while scheduling your engagement photos. Summer colors are different from those of winter and fall. The weather plays an important role in drawing up your engagement wardrobes. For example, summer is the best time for wearing dresses, whereas layers are for winters. Long sleeves and knits with bright colors are the best for fall.

Its summer so go barefoot on the beach

Summer is the best time to hit the waves. What about a beach engagement photo session? I think you all would love to do that. Well, if you do have a nautical theme like this in mind, don’t back away from getting some sand between your toes. A plus point here is that you don’t have to worry about any footwear. Keep it casual and go barefoot. Navy blue and white best represents a maritime theme such as this. You can pull off a great photo session with these colors and of course the beach and the ocean.

Bold colors are not something to shy away from

Don’t be afraid to put on bold colors. They really brighten up the pictures and help the camera to take some awesome memories. So don’t shy away from them. After all your wedding is something to celebrate and what better to portray your celebrations than bold-colored dresses. However, to make them work, pick out colors that complement each other like say for example blue and yellow. You can also sport prints like polka-dots, but make sure that they suit the camera size-wise.

Chose layers for the winter

Layers are the best choice for a winter engagement photo session. The warm fabrics not only keep you comfortable but also keep you from catching a cold while posing outdoors. The best thing about layers is that the two of you can cozy up while taking your engagement photos and those are the best kind of memories to cherish. Knits and flannels are the best choices for layers.

Shoes are for showing

Shoes can do a great deal while taking your engagement photos. Not only do they make an attractive combination but they also showcase your glamour. And why shouldn’t you? It’s your wedding after all. So don’t shy away from wearing your best footwear, but again don’t overdo things or else you’ll end up wearing something that might just ruin your engagement pictures.

Things to avoid while dressing up for your engagement photos…

There are a few things you might want to consider as they can potentially ruin your engagement photos. No one wants that now do they? So what to avoid; let’s see:

                   Don’t wear trendy dresses: Always remember that styles come and go and this means that your photos will date as soon as the trend goes out of style. These photos are for life and so when you go on to open your engagement album a few years later you don’t want to look outdated in fashion. That is why the classics are timeless.

                   Changing your hair and makeup drastically is a big no-no: Be yourself in your dresses and your appearance. Don’t try to be someone else because that is not who your partner chose to be with. More than that you’ll always be more comfortable when you are in your own skin. So don’t do any major changes to the way you look.

                   Matching dresses are okay but not exactly the same: You want to be as natural as you can, once again because that is your comfort zone. You and your partner may look great in matching cloths but an exact same outfit takes away your personality as individuals. That is why it is better to harmonize rather than mimicking.

So now that you know what you should consider and what to avoid, pop the question to your partner and get your engagement photos scheduled. And a happy married life to you!!!