What to wear in Your Headshots

What to wear is the most asked question regarding a headshot photo session. The simple answer is something that looks great on you!

Now seriously, solid colors are generally much better than prints. Stripes even small ones will detract from face or the main point of the headshot. After all the headshot is to sell you or the subject. If you want to sell a blouse or jacket than a more commercial setting is in order where the lighting and background is more important.

Try and choose a color that is complimentary to your particular skin color or skin type. Your top should not be the same shade and color as the background but should compliment it.

For men a professional headshot is pretty simple, a white shirt, tie and black or navy blazer is a great standby. This selection will make the wearer to be autocratic and in charge. Perhaps that is not what you want to convey then a solid color shirt should convey approachability and trust. If a tie is worn then the color should be complimentary to your skin tone.

Most people are cool colors but a list is provided below that was taken from Wikipedia.

Carole Jackson, Color Me Beautiful (1980)

Winter:

Dominant skin tones (an individual's skin may include more than one): "Very white", "White with delicate pink tone", "Beige (no cheek color, may be sallow)", "Gray-beige or brown", "Rosy beige", "Olive", "Black" (blue undertone)", "Black (sallow)". Carole Jackson, Color me Beautiful, p. 47.

Many African Americans and Asians fall into this category.

Winters should wear colors that are sharp, stark and clear. White, black, navy blue, red and shocking pink all go well with winter complexions. For lighter colors, wear icy tones rather than pastels. Avoid subdued tones like beige, orange and gold. ehow

Summer:

Dominant skin tones (an individual's skin may include more than one): "Pale beige with delicate pink cheeks", "Pale beige with no cheek color (even sallow)", "Rosy beige", "Very pink", "Gray-brown", "Rosy brown". Carole Jackson, Color me Beautiful, p. 49.

Summers should choose pastels and soft neutrals with rose and blue undertones. Lavender, plum, rose-brown and soft blue suit summers well while black and orange do not.

Spring:

Dominant skin tones (an individual's skin may include more than one): "Creamy ivory", "Ivory with pale golden freckles", "Peach", "Peach/pink (may have pink/purple knuckles)", "Golden beige", "Rosy cheeks (may blush easily)", "Golden brown." Carole Jackson, Color me Beautiful, p. 53.

Springs can wear warm colors like camel, peach, golden yellow and golden brown. Avoid dark, dull colors.

Autumn:

Dominant skin tones (an individual's skin may include more than one): "Ivory", "Ivory with freckles (usually redhead)", "Peach", "Peach with freckles (usually golden blonde, brown)", "Golden beige (no cheek color, needs blush)", "dark beige, coppery", "Golden brown." Carole Jackson, Color me Beautiful, p. 51.

Autumns should select colors with golden undertones, like camel, beige, orange, gold and dark brown. Avoid colors with blue tones, like navy.

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