what should I wear for engagement photos?

Question

I haven't ever thought about this. Engagement photos weren't an expense I was planning for, but my wedding photographer said he includes them at no charge, so now I need to decide what to wear. There are lots of casual white dresses in stores, is that ok, or would it seem awkward sitting next to wedding photos? Is a black dress ok?

Answer 1

Wear something that makes you comfortable and happy.



Don't wear something brand new for the first time at the photos. Wear a tried-and-true outfit that makes you feel great, or break in a new outfit a few times first so that you can adjust any flaws.



Yo're probably never going to display your engagement photos, and unless you're a narcissist you're not going to have wedding photos plastered all over your home, so don't worry about the two being together.



Look on Pinterest for ideas.

Answer 2

Wear something that frames your face and your figure well- classic is better, so you don't have photos that look outdated later. Sometimes these pictures are the ones that land on husbands desks and parents bureaus, so don't think they are necessarily throwaways. Sometimes they are the best, because you are you and in love, and not nervous as many people are in their wedding pictures.



Look for something that makes you look your best - not too dressy, but not Saturday afternoon casual either. Make sure whatever you wear isn't clingy or too low cut or too short - that reads badly especially if they are printed in the newspaper.

Solid colors tend to be best, navy is great, stay away from small prints and never wear horizontal stripes. Think about something neat, classic, and that coordinates a bit without looking like Raggedy Ann & Andy - Oxford shirt or twin set with pearls and a neat khaki skirt, or a plain sheath dress, but something classic.

Your photographer will also give you some guidance - look at engagement pictures online or in the newspaper - you'll see the difference.

Answer 3

I would go with a solid color but not white. Black should work depending on the background, but if you're taking them in the near future since it's spring/summer season lighter colors may work better.



You don't have to go too fancy, compared to the wedding photos people will hardly notice the engagement photos. My husband and I weren't planning to take engagement photos either but they came with our wedding package so we did them because of that, I put them up near our wedding picture and nobody ever notices it.

Answer 4

Do not wear black or white. A nice print dress looks nice with the guy in a suit & tie. If you want something more casual, the guy can be in jacket with open collar and the

woman in a nice slack & blouse ensemble.

Answer 5

I have seen white and blacks as well as other colors. You could wear a black dress. You can wear something between casual and fancy or you could go all fancy! Try on different styles! Hope this helps😃

Answer 6

My fiancé and I had some done at the request of his parents. They paid for it so we didn't argue. He wore a suit and tie for and I wore a nice formal dress. We also had a couple done in our work uniform as part of a family joke.

Answer 7

With it being spring/summer, how about wearing a sundress of some sort? I would stick to a solid color, no wild patterns that will distract from your smiling faces.

Answer 8

Ask your photographer. They can offer advice on the subject.



Generally speaking, stay away from patterns, or red, and stick with solid complimentary colors. You can do similar colors as well, but don't go too "matchy-matchy".

Answer 9

not white. black is great. but you want to dress in something that reflects who you are and who you are as a couple. also, it depends upon where you are going to have them taken. if they are studio photos than black is a good choice. if they are outdoor photos, black is still good but something more colorful might be better.

Answer 10

Whatever you want and feel comfortable in. They don't have to be overly formal or staged - if you and your fiancé prefer, you could just go in your favourite jeans.