What To Wear

This is what stresses most women out when it comes to boudoir. It’s important to find outfits that fit you well rather then grabbing that babydoll that’s been sitting in your closet for a few years.

I wanna start off by saying you don’t actually have to purchase any of your own items if you don’t want to. I have a client closet that every client is more than welcome to borrow from for their session - but it’s never a bad idea to bring an option or 2 of your own as a backup. It also gives you an excuse to treat yourself to something you may not usually get for yourself, but again, TOTALLY up to you!

1) Go to your local lingerie store, tell them you’re shopping for a boudoir shoot. It’s their job to help you, and they’re happy to do so. Try on a lot of different outfits, keep an open mind, and the experience will surprise you!

2) You do not have to be naked or wear sexy lingerie for a boudoir shoot. You can wear whatever makes you beautiful. I’ve done shoots with women wearing everything, from crop tops and booty shorts to their favorite dress and heels. No matter the outfit, if you feel comfortable and beautiful, the photos will be stunning.

3) I don’t recommend shopping on sites like AliExpress or Wish for lingerie. The quality is extremely hit-and-miss. Plus, the orders sometimes take months to come in and you have no idea how they will fit. It isn’t worth taking the risk.

4) Although I have a client closet, it's still a good idea to bring a few outfits that fit you and that you love. A cute matching bra and panty set, as well as a plain black thong and a nude thong for under my garments.

5) Don’t forget the little things: your favourite winter sweater, knee-high socks, thigh-high stockings, your ruby bracelet. Maybe you’re doing this as a wedding gift for your fiance. A veil, wedding shoes, engagement ring, are all awesome add ons that they would die for. All these things will make the shoot more “you”.

6) Are you doing this for a special someone? They will love to see you in something that’s theirs or something they bought for you. Their dress shirt, a piece of jewelry, their favorite plaid sweater, all some great ideas that they will totally notice and love.

6a) OVER HEAD JERSEYS -This one is really popular when wanting to incorporate your or your partners fav sports team. But hear me out, jerseys were NOT made to flatter the female body. They’re boxy & frumpy. If you’re wanting to incorporate a sports team into your session I recommend trying to find some cute panties, knee high socks, a scarf, a hat or even a t-shirt/crop top/ tank top! Baseball jerseys work a little better because they can be open down the front but the material still isn’t very nice to work with!

7) If you have the time before your shoot, remove tags from your outfits. I am very keen on removing them, but sometimes they can get missed! Also a huge time saver if you have a lot of outfits.

Sizing and Fit

Proper fitting outfits will always look the best in photos. The last thing you want is to be stuck wearing something that’s too small and pinches in all the wrong places or something you’re drowning in! Try not to be discouraged by the size the tag says, no one will even know but you! Every single brand, style and material can fit differently, so don’t try and squeeze yourself into a medium when the XL might fit better! Also try not to let that make you feel bad and think “OMG I’m an XL in lingerie but my clothes are a medium” Sizing amongst companies is seriously ALL OVER THE PLACE, it drives me a little insane! So always remember the size on the tag is completely irrelevant.

But the main things you want to be mindful of with fit it that you can move comfortably in it. Things like riding too far up the front, muffin topping your butt cheeks to the point where its un-comfy or straps digging in are all signs that you need to size up. On the flip side if it’s gaping when you bend or when you stand straight, it’s too big! If you have a longer torso, I find that halters tend to be the safest best in terms of bodysuits, but I recommend either going to a physical store where you can try things on, or making sure you read size charts! If you're having trouble your birthday suit is an amazing outfit option or the client

closet has your back.

If you want any specific advice or help with this shoot me a message on insta or an email! I’m always more than happy to help!

Manicure & Pedicure

This is absolutely not a requirement. But, if you want your nails done, book your appointment for a couple days before your session. I would suggest steering clear of neons or bright colours – a solid neutral that goes with your outfits is a solid choice.

Don’t forget, your toes will be visible for your boudoir shoot as well. It’s a good idea to get a pedicure the same day as your manicure, our feet to often get forgotten!

It’s totally fine to pass on a manicure or pedicure as well. They’re not to everyone’s style. Instead, just cut, file, and make sure there is no dirt under your fingernails before your shoot. For your feet, break out the pumice stone and scrub them down.