TOP 5 TIPS FOR CHOOSING BOUDOIR WARDROBE | Clarksville TN Boudoir
One of the biggest and most common worries my clients have are “What should I wear, what should I buy, nothing looks good on me!” So you babes asked and I am here to share my TOP TIPS FOR CHOOSING WARDROBE FOR YOUR BOUDOIR SESSION!
The first thing I want you to know, is that when you book a session with me, I will provide you with a complete lingerie guide. This guide explains the different options that are out there in the lingerie world, what looks best for your body type, what to avoid, and where to shop! and good news is I always get great feedback on how helpful the guide is. So just know when your book with Boudoir by Tonya Nikole choosing lingerie will be a breeze.
For today, I thought I would share my top 5 pieces of advice for choosing wardrobe for your shoot!!!
01| MAKE SURE IT FITS!
I feel like this is a given, but you would be surprised with how many women show up to their session with ill fitting lingerie. Here are a few rules of thumb that I would like you to remember as you are trying pieces on.
Let’s start with bras! Make sure that the band of the bra is not cutting into you sides and that it is laying flat on your back. Another sure fire way to know that your bra is too small is how it looks around the armpit area. Things should be smooth in this area as well! You also want to make sure that your cup size fits just right. You don't want to be spilling out of the cups! However, you also don't want to be swimming in the cups either. One way to know if the cup is too big, is to lay down in the bra. Are the cups hovering over the girls? Is there excessive or bunching fabric? If that is the case, your cups are too big. When in doubt, get yourself properly fitted by a professional!
Second item that is often fitted improperly is undies! I would say that 75% of you are wearing underwear that is too small!!!! Is the waistband cutting into you, creating a muffin top? TOO SMALL! Undies should sit on your hips or waist (or gently hug them), but they should not be holding onto your body for dear life! This concept is especially important if you are choosing something super strappy—which is a big trend in lingerie right now! I am not saying don't wear them, I am just pleading for you to try on a size bigger than you think you should!
02| BODYSUITS ARE YOUR BEST FRIEND!
I cannot stress this one enough! So many women are self conscious about their mid section, and often times the stretch marks that live there. IF this is an area that you are not comfortable showing off, a body suit is the answer to your prayers! It covers the areas you aren't quite confident in, but it still flatters by showing off the outline of your body and your curves! Bodysuit styles and colors are endless, and trust me you will regret not bringing at least one bodysuit to your session girl!
03| CLOTHES MAKE GREAT LINGERIE!
Some of my favorite looks in the studio have been clothing items. Think of a cozy off the shoulder sweater or your hubby’s favorite flannel, paired with some cheeky undies and maybe some tall comfy socks. A sexy bra coupled with your favorite ripped jeans can be just as hot as a barely there piece of lingerie. Take a look through your closet, you might already own some fun pieces to play with. Don’t be afraid to get creative! For a boudoir style shoot, fishnets would go great with a cropped shirt or jumper. A gorgeous bra can be paired with mismatched bottoms, or no bottoms at all. A sheet can be used for everything. This is about YOU and your authentic personality, not about being someone you aren’t.
04| SAY NO TO BABYDOLLS/TEDDYS!
This type of lingerie is extremely unflattering for us and They ALWAYS make us look larger than we truly are. On top of that they hide all of our beautiful natural curves. I know if you’re curvy, like I am, I know you are thinking babydolls or floor length robe that covers all of you is the best decision, but you are wrong. Form fitting photographs so well and it helps showcasing your curves and enhancing your beauty. My goal is to show you how gorgeous you are – not to hide you. Beautiful lighting and posing will do wonders along side of great lingerie pieces.
05| SHOES ! SHOES ! SHOES !
This is something that we don't always put too much thought into, but can make a big impact on how fierce you look for your session! All of my vertically challenged beauties listen up! NUDE HEELS! I do my very best to make legs look their longest by using the right posing techniques, and proper camera angles. That being said, a great pair of nude heels can add inches to the appearance of your leg length and overall height! The other thing that is important when packing shoes for your session—the higher the better! Now, that doesn't mean that you have to find something EXTREME. I just wouldn't recommend bring your comfortable 2 inch heels that you wear to the office. A shoe like this creates a lingerie look mullet! Party on top, business on bottom. Your shoes don’t have to be functional AT ALL, as you wont be walking much during your session. A good tip I learned from a past client, check out your local thrift store if you don’t have any heels in your closet. You will for sure find a perfect pair of heels for less than 5$ for your session.
06| BONUS
Here are some of my favorite lingerie shops, Affordable and Luxury! I got you girl , you can thank me later. and keep in mind you will get my full list of lingerie stores and sites when you book a session with me !
