DECISIONS. DECISIONS. DECISIONS.

Deciding on what to wear for your men's business portrait or headshot session should not be a difficult task.  It is important though to know about the DOs and DONTs so that you look sharp as ever whether it is in a traditional look, a more business casual, or in a totally casual look. 

Before choosing your wardrobe, remember that a business portrait or headshot has an intent in mind and will communicate the qualities and traits of your personality, of your current profession, and of captivating the right audience. 

So what is the intent you want to communicate through your brand new business portraits or headshot?

• professionalism
• reliability
• trustworthiness
• approachability
• credibility
• Executive presence & leadership
• Gravitas
• Likability
• Experience
• Intelligence
• Progressiveness
• You name it!

With that intent in mind, there are a few DOs and DONTs you want to keep in mind...

REMEMBER TO DRESS SUITABLY FOR YOUR ROLE

THE ESSENTIAL WARDROBE & GROOMING

Depending of how many looks we are going for, bring the following essentials to get a variety of looks

• A complete suit
• A suit jacket
• Some shirts in different colors (include one white shirt for a more traditional formal look)
• 1-3 neckties
• Pants
• 1-2 pair of shoes
• A nice sharp looking sweatshirt
• A dark turtleneck preferably black or navy blue

PATTERNS AND COLORS

• Bring darker colors or at least darken than your skin tone; this will keep the attention on your face.
• Solid colors are better to keep the attention on your face.  So, avoid patterns as much as possible.
• Avoid bold plaid prints, graphics, or logos unless it is a personal branding shoot.  
• Avoid bright-colored shirts such as red, yellow, or green.
• Avoid a white button-down shirt, without a suit jacket - too much white will bring the viewer's eye to your shirt, not you.
• Avoid polo shirts skin showing.
• Preferably use V neck if you have to wear an undershirt because undershirts that have necklines higher than the shirt you are wearing will be very distracting.

GROOMING 

• Refresh your haircut a few days before the shoot just in case you need to go back to the barbershop for any last-minute fixes.
• If you have facial hair, make sure it is nicely groomed and clean.