What Should I Wear In Online Dating Photos

If you are taking new pictures so that you can post them on your online dating profile, clothing is one of those decisions that take some serious thought. You know that you want to look good, you want pictures where you are happy, and you certainly do not want clothing that looks old and dirty.

One thing for certain is you definitely need to be clothed. Men believe that it is a great shot if they are showing their ripped abdomen. No woman wants to look at non-stop photos of your chest and abdomen, no matter how good you look. It is just too much. Just as women should not be wearing a skimpy bikini. Too much skin can make you look sleazy. Many men will match with you just to get a look at the body first hand. This is not what you want when you are looking for a relationship that will last.

Nice and Respectable

Again, do not wear clothing that is dirty and completely shoddy. You do not want to look as though you are homeless or that you do not own decent clothing.

There are many brands of jeans being sold today that come complete with rips and tears. Yet, many people will increase those ready-made tears into larger ones so they can show more skin. This is not attractive at all, please stop doing this.

The outfit you choose does not need to be your Sunday best. However, a shot of you in a friend’s wedding wearing a great looking tux or fancy bridesmaid dress would be a great picture to include in your profile. Nothing wrong with including one pic showing how good you clean up.

You can wear your favorite outfit. One that is comfortable for you, one that shows off your style, and the colors reflect nicely on you.

Seasonal

Many people enjoy activities like skiing, snowboarding, or the like. Including a picture of you in full coat and scarf, mittens and hat is okay as long as your face can be seen. An outdoor winter picture in which you have warm, activewear is a nice choice. Just as the fall clothing of flannel shirts and blue jeans is a great outfit when you are in the midst of colorful autumn leaves.

Classic Black

Both men and women can benefit from wearing black. A classic black tee paired up with jeans makes a good contrast against a summer background for men. Women wearing the classic little black dress, what can you say about this? Every woman should have a black dress she can wear to any event.

Simple and Everyday Style

Think about what you wear each day. Not the outfits you wear for work, but the casual and easy-going outfits that are relaxing and comfy for almost any event. Get a shot of you strolling through your yard, getting ready to play a game of football with your friends, or even shooting a game of pool.

The Bar Scene

Whoa, there is a limit to what you should and should not wear. Many females will dress up by not dressing much. Again, too much skin is a bad thing. If you are the type of person who dresses nicely when you go out for a drink with your friends, don those clothes for a photo shoot. In the nice clothing, you are not too relaxed, but you are not too dressy either. You have a look that is right in the middle, right where you should be.

Be Yourself

Wear something that you wear often but you look good at. Do not wear a suit that you only wear at weddings because it will seem out of character when you eventually meet. If you are going to work in a suit and tie every day then wear that, if you are a biker you can wear your leather jacket, etc. Point is, make sure what you wear is “you” and not what you want them to like. This way of thinking will backfire soon.

Easy Understanding

The best way to explain how to dress for a photoshoot is to tell you to imagine you are going on a first date. What would you pick out to wear for that? You want something comfortable that fits great and makes you look fantastic.

With an outfit like this, you can not go wrong. You can be you without having to appear as though you are trying too hard.

The benefit? You will show up on an actual first date/meet-up looking at how you do in the profile pictures. There are many people who have used older pictures of themselves because they think they look better. How this is going to work when they actually meet a person face to face is beyond me. To me, right off the bat, this is deception. I would find the quickest way out of that date if I show up to someone who looks nothing like their profile.

You want to be casual yet confident in the outfit you choose. Your outfit should show your personality, your fun side. Everyone has a color that looks best on them; ask your friends to help you out with that. If there is a color that shows off your eyes and makes them shine, incorporate that color into the outfit that you choose.
Of course, depending on the date that has been arranged, your outfit needs to be activity appropriate also.

Yes, there are outfits that you need to avoid wearing, including the bikini or speedo. Also, the type of clothing that makes you look older or gives you a frumpy appearance is the type you do not want to wear. Of course, if you are a little older, you do not want to dress like a teenager. This will not make you look flattering either. You need to pay attention to your age, your body, and your situation.

If you are taking new pictures so that you can post them on your online dating profile, clothing is one of those decisions that take some serious thought. You know that you want to look good, you want pictures where you are happy, and you certainly do not want clothing that looks old and dirty.…