https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-what-to-wear-for-a-business-portrait Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Tue, 21 Apr 2026 16:54:38 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-what-to-wear-for-a-business-portrait/page/2#post-663728 Sun, 08 Jul 2012 13:44:16 +0000 JR 663728@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You can't go wrong with any of these. But keeping in mind the VCS factor (Verra Competent and Serious), I vote for 3 and 1 also. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-what-to-wear-for-a-business-portrait/page/2#post-663704 Sun, 08 Jul 2012 11:37:27 +0000 Jjsloane 663704@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think they turned out very well. I like #1 best, followed by #3. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-what-to-wear-for-a-business-portrait/page/2#post-663672 Sun, 08 Jul 2012 07:54:29 +0000 Katiepea 663672@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Beautiful photos - you look very professional, competent and trustworthy. I'm voting for #3, followed by #1! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-what-to-wear-for-a-business-portrait/page/2#post-663630 Sun, 08 Jul 2012 05:36:19 +0000 jayne 663630@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I vote for 3! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-what-to-wear-for-a-business-portrait#post-663614 Sun, 08 Jul 2012 04:13:17 +0000 Scarlet 663614@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>These turned out great! I like 1 and 4 the best for a serious professional thing. You look charming in 3, but to say "collegial, yet ass-kicking" I would go with 4. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-what-to-wear-for-a-business-portrait#post-663612 Sun, 08 Jul 2012 04:07:25 +0000 goldenpig 663612@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great photos! They came out so nice! I love #1 followed closely by #3! So glad you paired the hibiscus with the tweed--it gives you a rosy glow! #3 is great too with the gold accent on the scarf. You've got a great smile--you're very photogenic. And you look very professional and competent, yet warm too. Let us know which one you pick! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-what-to-wear-for-a-business-portrait#post-663610 Sun, 08 Jul 2012 04:00:52 +0000 lyn* 663610@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You look fabulous, MaryK. I'd trust you with my business! I love #1 and 3 the most! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-what-to-wear-for-a-business-portrait#post-663603 Sun, 08 Jul 2012 03:31:59 +0000 Anonymous 663603@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Of your photos, #3 is my favorite with #1 a close second. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-what-to-wear-for-a-business-portrait#post-663601 Sun, 08 Jul 2012 03:26:48 +0000 MNsara 663601@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow, they turned out great!! I'm pretty happy you paired the hibiscus with the KS tweed, because as I read the saga, that combo was on my mind (and it's my fave of the four :-)</p> <p>You look "Verra Serious and Verra Competent" in a beautiful way! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-what-to-wear-for-a-business-portrait#post-663587 Sun, 08 Jul 2012 02:56:47 +0000 Vicki 663587@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Cellular reception here in the desert isn't very good and I think you've got this figured out. My first choice was #3 because the navy blazer is professional and the polka dot blouse gave a friendly, lighthearted and approachable vibe. You exude this in anything you wear and your professionalism will shine through no matter what. You made it happen and that's what counts. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-what-to-wear-for-a-business-portrait#post-663583 Sun, 08 Jul 2012 02:47:17 +0000 velvetychocolate 663583@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like #1 and #3 the best - you look really good MaryK! Sounds like a royal hassle, having to rush down to JC Penney and get these photos taken, but you *do* look "verra verra serious and competent" (not to mention fab and beautiful too!). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-what-to-wear-for-a-business-portrait#post-663580 Sun, 08 Jul 2012 02:27:35 +0000 lamireille 663580@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Those all look great! My favorite is #3... your smile has that something extra in it in that one. But I like them all--lucky you for being so photogenic! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-what-to-wear-for-a-business-portrait#post-663578 Sun, 08 Jul 2012 02:13:27 +0000 MsMary 663578@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks so much for all the help, ladies! Here are the shots I finally selected! What do you think?</p> <p>P.S. Natalie, you look like a beautiful rose among the thorns! LOL </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-what-to-wear-for-a-business-portrait#post-663573 Sun, 08 Jul 2012 01:45:55 +0000 JR 663573@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm too late to give a useful opinion, but can I say that I really love that hibiscus blouse and flowered skirt on you? Wow... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-what-to-wear-for-a-business-portrait#post-663528 Sat, 07 Jul 2012 22:52:53 +0000 rae 663528@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think it depends on what the background color is... my first reaction was hibiscus all the way, so I'm glad you're bringing it. A bright color would keep you from blending into the background if it's white/beige/soft blue like my school portraits used to be... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-what-to-wear-for-a-business-portrait#post-663517 Sat, 07 Jul 2012 22:29:50 +0000 Anonymous 663517@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love the last outfit, with the KS tweed jacket. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-what-to-wear-for-a-business-portrait#post-663513 Sat, 07 Jul 2012 22:16:01 +0000 Deborah 663513@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Mary my preference is for your tweed jacket. You always look amazing in it and sit seems to photograph well. Having said that, a little color would look good too. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-what-to-wear-for-a-business-portrait#post-663453 Sat, 07 Jul 2012 20:07:08 +0000 goldenpig 663453@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oooh, I love the KS tweed jacket outfit--that would be a great choice! What about the Nexx blouse AND the tweed jacket--would that go together at all? Then you'd have color and the great jacket too! Good luck with the head shot--I'm sure you'll rock it!</p> <p>BTW--I wore a PB blouse for my business shot! Hope that won't make me dated! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-what-to-wear-for-a-business-portrait#post-663431 Sat, 07 Jul 2012 19:29:52 +0000 MsMary 663431@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow, I am so glad I asked! I googled "business portraits" and have been looking at samples, and it turns out the ones I like best are indeed the ones that are less boring. I think I am going to take both the Nexx blouse/navy blazer and the KS jacket and see which turns out best.</p> <p>I also have decided that very minimal jewelry looks best, so I think I will wear my diamond or pearl stud earrings and call it a day.</p> <p>But by all means keep those suggestions coming. I'm not leaving for a couple of hours yet... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-what-to-wear-for-a-business-portrait#post-663427 Sat, 07 Jul 2012 19:25:47 +0000 christy 663427@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm weighing in because I did one about a year ago that looked terrible. I thought I'd stick with a white button down and charcoal pinstripe pantsuit. Yech! - so blah!</p> <p>With that in mind, I love the Nexx blouse (maybe with the navy blazer?) or the Kate Spade outfit. While the Kate Spade is black/white it has texture and is interesting to look at. Good luck! And tell us which one you chose! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-what-to-wear-for-a-business-portrait#post-663423 Sat, 07 Jul 2012 19:18:36 +0000 Anonymous 663423@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This may be too late to help, but we recently had to have photos done and suggestions were to not wear prints or black, but brighter colors. I'd wear a jacket and pearls with a V neck, something like #3.<br /> Edit: I just went back to read the responses and found your other outfit pictures. Love the KS tweed jacket outfit! I hope you went with that one. It's not enough black to be harsh and a classic. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-what-to-wear-for-a-business-portrait#post-663419 Sat, 07 Jul 2012 19:10:48 +0000 CocoLion 663419@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>They all look great except the last one is more trendy with the print. The others are more neutral and timeless.</p> <p>ETA -- LOVE your Chanel-inspired outfit. When I said "the last one" I wasn't referring to this outfit, I was referring to the first set.</p> <p>Good luck with this new opportunity! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-what-to-wear-for-a-business-portrait#post-663418 Sat, 07 Jul 2012 19:08:25 +0000 Jonesy 663418@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love the idea of the KS tweed with the white blouse underneath as shown--extremely put together, in other words, Verra Serious and Verra Competent!!</p> <p>MaryK, I am excited for whatever professional opportunity is requiring this fancy head shot :)! Keep kickin' it, MaryK style!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-what-to-wear-for-a-business-portrait#post-663409 Sat, 07 Jul 2012 18:51:16 +0000 Midwest Girl 663409@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think the navy blazer with the blouse in #3 would be very flattering for a head shot. If you decide to go with a black jacket, I would pick the tweed jacket. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-what-to-wear-for-a-business-portrait#post-663398 Sat, 07 Jul 2012 18:34:32 +0000 catgirl 663398@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I actually love the entire last outfit, if you want to go with classic black and white. It's pretty, professional and on trend without being trendy, IYKWIM. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-what-to-wear-for-a-business-portrait#post-663397 Sat, 07 Jul 2012 18:29:43 +0000 MsMary 663397@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Or I could do the KS tweed jacket with a plain black or white scoopneck, but I thought that would surely look too trendy and/or easily dated.</p> <p>ETA: I dunno. I think the look in this photo is pretty great... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-what-to-wear-for-a-business-portrait#post-663395 Sat, 07 Jul 2012 18:27:06 +0000 MsMary 663395@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm thinking head shot only. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-what-to-wear-for-a-business-portrait#post-663393 Sat, 07 Jul 2012 18:25:27 +0000 catgirl 663393@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Can we see it? I think bright is a good way to keep it "you"!</p> <p>ETA: I see the picture and yes, I think it would work! Is it a full body shot seated, or just a head shot? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-what-to-wear-for-a-business-portrait#post-663389 Sat, 07 Jul 2012 18:23:21 +0000 MsMary 663389@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Good point about the trendiness of PB blouses, however I'm not all that concerned about posterity. I need it for this one particular thing about which I don't really want to talk, and not too worried about it hanging around forever.</p> <p>That said, I was thinking about the Nexx hibiscus blouse with the navy blazer. Does that seem too bright? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-what-to-wear-for-a-business-portrait#post-663387 Sat, 07 Jul 2012 18:19:19 +0000 Anonymous 663387@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Mary, I think you should go for a simple button down, in a flattering color, and one of those tweed jackets you have. I am not opposed to the bee blouse but I go for a more timeless look for this kind of mugshots lol. </p>