what not to wear?

luannf1980 · 29th of June 2007 (Fri)

HA... yes yes i know comfy shoes..etc..anyhows Im going last minute so i have no idea even what type of wedding this is..all i know is it has been 100humid degrees in this area lately..now im going to watch and learn and maybe take a few photos...what do i wear

MEN i think its easier for you to dress..so im really looking for the girls to tell me what they wear

i guess a skirt and flip flops is a no no? lol

thanks

SuzyView · 29th of June 2007 (Fri)

Because of the different situations you might encounter, ask the clients what they think. I usually wear dark colors, black or dark blue with comfy shoes. I wear my hair pulled back and a little make up. I don't want to scare the guests.

If the shoot is at the church, a nice comfy dress-skirt would be appropriate. At the reception, I try to be very professional. I sometimes wear a blazer to fit in better. Good luck and tell us what you decide.

Grace · 29th of June 2007 (Fri)

a skirt is a no no

but nice linen capris would be fine - and I typically keep the pits covered, no sleeveless shirts, even though your hot you'll be lifting your arms a lot and I think they are just ugly

But some people aren't weirdos like me!

Grace · 29th of June 2007 (Fri)

( I say skirt is a no no cause I'm up and down to much- but if your comfortable in that go for it!) added due to Suzies reply

Tomi Hawk · 29th of June 2007 (Fri)

LOL .. I'm glad you posted that last sentence .. oyyy, I was gettin ready to say ..
"Just wear a nice pair of slacks, and a cool golf/polo shirt" .. yikes!
In Hawaii, we called "flip-flops" *slippers* .. hahaa, I never heard them called flip-flops
til I got here to the mainland .. and yeah, they're a no no .. hehehh .. unless of course
the Bride & Groom are havin a Luau style Wedding on the beach ..

Have fun choosing your wardrobe .. I myself have always liked when women wear culottes ..

liza · 29th of June 2007 (Fri)

I like the cut of Calvin Klein and found a couple of nice jackets which I wear with pants. Like Kathy, I won't wear a skirt or sleeveless top. And as for shoes, I wear either Easy Spirits or Aerosoles to keep my tootsies comfortable.

When I shoot engagement sessions or senior portraits, my attire is much more casual, since I shoot them outdoors. I usually wear a pair of low slung jeans, a band T-shirt (the Stones or Pink Floyd), and a pair of New Balance running shoes.

luannf1980 · 29th of June 2007 (Fri)

oh no.. i emailed the pro i am going with tommorrow..see what his wife says to wear..thanks for the suggestions.. im horrible with clothes.. im looking now to see if i have any dress pants... havent even a nice dress *suit* cept for my skirt set.. sneakers a no no to? I suppose i may wake up bright and early tomorrow and run to fashion bug and pick up something...

would help if i hadnt gained like ahh i dunno 20lbs in the last 6mths!! lol

SuzyView · 29th of June 2007 (Fri)

I do feel comfortable in formal wear when I have to shoot at formal occasions. Sometimes that means I wear the "little black dress" but not so little since I'm "chubby"

. I never wear anything short or sleeveless, usually, it's something that will fit into the crowd. I never wear high heels because, that's just an accident ready to happen.

liza · 29th of June 2007 (Fri)

Really, you should dress as if you were a wedding guest in nice, unobtrusive clothing and comfortable dress shoes. Just take into account the "ups and downs" that Kathy referred to and dress so you aren't showing your...self.

luannf1980 · 29th of June 2007 (Fri)

ok i have went though my clothing.. i have some nice short sleeved sweaters <one pink and one black>that i have worn to a wedding or two before.. however my um dress pants..yea i cant buckle them..HA what if i wore a fitting pair of nice jeans? with my black boots <dress boots..ohh so comfy>

SuzyView · 29th of June 2007 (Fri)

Coldwater Creek has amazing clothes for business wear for not very much, I order from their catalog. The black jacket-pants or skirt combo are a must have if you are shooting formal events. I bought this really great jacket-skirt from a lady who does in home shows (my friend invited me). That outfit has seen a lot of wear, and it keeps on going. No iron clothes are great.

Jeans are not really the best thing to wear. I think it's too casual. Gaining weight is a bummer, I know, I have 4 kids. If you need some plain black pants, just stop by WalMart and get something. Make sure they are dressy and if you need elastic, it's okay. Bulging out of clothes is also not very attractive, especially if you have to bend down.

luannf1980 · 29th of June 2007 (Fri)

Quote:

Originally Posted by SuzyView

Coldwater Creek has amazing clothes for business wear for not very much, I order from their catalog. The black jacket-pants or skirt combo are a must have if you are shooting formal events. I bought this really great jacket-skirt from a lady who does in home shows (my friend invited me). That outfit has seen a lot of wear, and it keeps on going. No iron clothes are great.

Jeans are not really the best thing to wear. I think it's too casual. Gaining weight is a bummer, I know, I have 4 kids. If you need some plain black pants, just stop by WalMart and get something. Make sure they are dressy and if you need elastic, it's okay. Bulging out of clothes is also not very attractive, especially if you have to bend down.

>>>>>>>>>

i hear ya.. i also have 4kids..back to back..lol gained most of my weight after my kids to...im bummed..i dont think i have any other choice of wearing my jeans and a sweater... i do have one of those long sweater shirts <to the knees> that is suppose to be worn with stretch pants underneath.. bought it from macys.. dressy to.. but its kinda ::holy:: i dunno.. my room is torn apart..and my neighbors..lol but thanks all for your help..its great..can always depend on the canon forum for straight to the point advice

luannf1980 · 29th of June 2007 (Fri)

YAYYYYYYYY all the way at the bottom of my drawer i found a pair of nice stretchy like dress pants..thin to..and guess what they FIT!! lilll tight on the buckle but definitally tolerable..omg thanks..haha..sorry for venting but it was exciting..so i will be wearing these..a nice sweater an either my black or brown comfy boots i have :0

thanks girls!!!!

ill take a pic of myself and show youse :

liza · 29th of June 2007 (Fri)

Good for you!

And I second Suzy's recommendation of Coldwater Creek. They have lovely things at an affordable price.

Lin-z · 29th of June 2007 (Fri)

I had Thin polo shirts (the kind cut for women), embroidered with my bix name on them. I wear those black pants and solid black new balance shoes.

29th of June 2007 (Fri)	#1
luannf1980 Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: NJ Posts: 281 IMAGE EDITING OK	what not to wear? HA... yes yes i know comfy shoes..etc..anyhows Im going last minute so i have no idea even what type of wedding this is..all i know is it has been 100humid degrees in this area lately..now im going to watch and learn and maybe take a few photos...what do i wear MEN i think its easier for you to dress..so im really looking for the girls to tell me what they wear i guess a skirt and flip flops is a no no? lol thanks

29th of June 2007 (Fri)	#2
SuzyView Little Ms Moderator Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: VA, USA Posts: 23,192 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: what not to wear? Because of the different situations you might encounter, ask the clients what they think. I usually wear dark colors, black or dark blue with comfy shoes. I wear my hair pulled back and a little make up. I don't want to scare the guests. If the shoot is at the church, a nice comfy dress-skirt would be appropriate. At the reception, I try to be very professional. I sometimes wear a blazer to fit in better. Good luck and tell us what you decide. __________________ Suzie - Still Speaking Canonese! 5D II 40D , 5 L's & 2 Primes 14 bags (2 Domke, 2 Lowepro, 1 Crumpler, 2 Tamrac, 3 Kata, 1 Thinktank, 1 Pelican, 1 Tenba bag & 1 Coach Handbag! And no excuses. Now learning LR2 and CS4. My boys are the reason why I went into photography, but passion is what drives me now, to get the perfect shot of everything. My Gear and Wishes

29th of June 2007 (Fri)	#3
Grace something cute Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 7,625	Re: what not to wear? a skirt is a no no but nice linen capris would be fine - and I typically keep the pits covered, no sleeveless shirts, even though your hot you'll be lifting your arms a lot and I think they are just ugly But some people aren't weirdos like me! __________________ "Cinderella don't drink cheap tequila" - me

29th of June 2007 (Fri)	#4
Grace something cute Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 7,625	Re: what not to wear? ( I say skirt is a no no cause I'm up and down to much- but if your comfortable in that go for it!) added due to Suzies reply __________________ "Cinderella don't drink cheap tequila" - me

29th of June 2007 (Fri)	#5
Tomi Hawk Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Sin City, Vegas Posts: 983 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: what not to wear? LOL .. I'm glad you posted that last sentence .. oyyy, I was gettin ready to say .. "Just wear a nice pair of slacks, and a cool golf/polo shirt" .. yikes! In Hawaii, we called "flip-flops" slippers .. hahaa, I never heard them called flip-flops til I got here to the mainland .. and yeah, they're a no no .. hehehh .. unless of course the Bride & Groom are havin a Luau style Wedding on the beach .. Have fun choosing your wardrobe .. I myself have always liked when women wear culottes ..

29th of June 2007 (Fri)	#6
liza User is banned from forums Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Mayberry Posts: 11,391	Re: what not to wear? I like the cut of Calvin Klein and found a couple of nice jackets which I wear with pants. Like Kathy, I won't wear a skirt or sleeveless top. And as for shoes, I wear either Easy Spirits or Aerosoles to keep my tootsies comfortable. When I shoot engagement sessions or senior portraits, my attire is much more casual, since I shoot them outdoors. I usually wear a pair of low slung jeans, a band T-shirt (the Stones or Pink Floyd), and a pair of New Balance running shoes.

29th of June 2007 (Fri)	#7
luannf1980 Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: NJ Posts: 281 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: what not to wear? oh no.. i emailed the pro i am going with tommorrow..see what his wife says to wear..thanks for the suggestions.. im horrible with clothes.. im looking now to see if i have any dress pants... havent even a nice dress suit cept for my skirt set.. sneakers a no no to? I suppose i may wake up bright and early tomorrow and run to fashion bug and pick up something... would help if i hadnt gained like ahh i dunno 20lbs in the last 6mths!! lol

29th of June 2007 (Fri)	#8
SuzyView Little Ms Moderator Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: VA, USA Posts: 23,192 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: what not to wear? I do feel comfortable in formal wear when I have to shoot at formal occasions. Sometimes that means I wear the "little black dress" but not so little since I'm "chubby" . I never wear anything short or sleeveless, usually, it's something that will fit into the crowd. I never wear high heels because, that's just an accident ready to happen. __________________ Suzie - Still Speaking Canonese! 5D II 40D , 5 L's & 2 Primes 14 bags (2 Domke, 2 Lowepro, 1 Crumpler, 2 Tamrac, 3 Kata, 1 Thinktank, 1 Pelican, 1 Tenba bag & 1 Coach Handbag! And no excuses. Now learning LR2 and CS4. My boys are the reason why I went into photography, but passion is what drives me now, to get the perfect shot of everything. My Gear and Wishes

29th of June 2007 (Fri)	#9
liza User is banned from forums Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Mayberry Posts: 11,391	Re: what not to wear? Really, you should dress as if you were a wedding guest in nice, unobtrusive clothing and comfortable dress shoes. Just take into account the "ups and downs" that Kathy referred to and dress so you aren't showing your...self.

29th of June 2007 (Fri)	#10
luannf1980 Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: NJ Posts: 281 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: what not to wear? ok i have went though my clothing.. i have some nice short sleeved sweaters <one pink and one black>that i have worn to a wedding or two before.. however my um dress pants..yea i cant buckle them..HA what if i wore a fitting pair of nice jeans? with my black boots <dress boots..ohh so comfy>

29th of June 2007 (Fri)	#11
SuzyView Little Ms Moderator Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: VA, USA Posts: 23,192 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: what not to wear? Coldwater Creek has amazing clothes for business wear for not very much, I order from their catalog. The black jacket-pants or skirt combo are a must have if you are shooting formal events. I bought this really great jacket-skirt from a lady who does in home shows (my friend invited me). That outfit has seen a lot of wear, and it keeps on going. No iron clothes are great. Jeans are not really the best thing to wear. I think it's too casual. Gaining weight is a bummer, I know, I have 4 kids. If you need some plain black pants, just stop by WalMart and get something. Make sure they are dressy and if you need elastic, it's okay. Bulging out of clothes is also not very attractive, especially if you have to bend down. __________________ Suzie - Still Speaking Canonese! 5D II 40D , 5 L's & 2 Primes 14 bags (2 Domke, 2 Lowepro, 1 Crumpler, 2 Tamrac, 3 Kata, 1 Thinktank, 1 Pelican, 1 Tenba bag & 1 Coach Handbag! And no excuses. Now learning LR2 and CS4. My boys are the reason why I went into photography, but passion is what drives me now, to get the perfect shot of everything. My Gear and Wishes

29th of June 2007 (Fri)	#13
luannf1980 Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: NJ Posts: 281 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: what not to wear? YAYYYYYYYY all the way at the bottom of my drawer i found a pair of nice stretchy like dress pants..thin to..and guess what they FIT!! lilll tight on the buckle but definitally tolerable..omg thanks..haha..sorry for venting but it was exciting..so i will be wearing these..a nice sweater an either my black or brown comfy boots i have :0 thanks girls!!!! ill take a pic of myself and show youse :

29th of June 2007 (Fri)	#14
liza User is banned from forums Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Mayberry Posts: 11,391	Re: what not to wear? Good for you! And I second Suzy's recommendation of Coldwater Creek. They have lovely things at an affordable price.

29th of June 2007 (Fri)	#15
Lin-z Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: GA Posts: 1,247 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: what not to wear? I had Thin polo shirts (the kind cut for women), embroidered with my bix name on them. I wear those black pants and solid black new balance shoes. __________________

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