https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/passport-photo-what-the-best-way-to-dress-for-this Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sat, 25 Apr 2026 17:23:36 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/passport-photo-what-the-best-way-to-dress-for-this#post-628789 Fri, 25 May 2012 19:22:09 +0000 CocoLion 628789@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>A pose and outfit similar to your new avatar would look fantastic! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/passport-photo-what-the-best-way-to-dress-for-this#post-628787 Fri, 25 May 2012 19:19:04 +0000 Mo 628787@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I just looked at mine and you can't even see my shirt, it is that cropped above the shoulders. I was wearing a pearl choker and some barrettes and was not told to take them off. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/passport-photo-what-the-best-way-to-dress-for-this#post-628780 Fri, 25 May 2012 19:00:23 +0000 Aziraphale 628780@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>In Canada you're not even allowed to smile. I look like a terrorist in mine. I recently went on a trip to Disneyland with my husband, kids and in-laws and we spent an entertaining quarter hour at the airport trying to determine whose passport photo was the ugliest. </p> <p>Doesn't the photo only show you from the neck up? Or is it the shoulders too? I can't remember. Anyway I'd worry less about clothes and more about hair and makeup. A non-white shirt is probably a good idea, and if you've got a long neck then a collar is good too. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/passport-photo-what-the-best-way-to-dress-for-this#post-628688 Fri, 25 May 2012 17:30:36 +0000 Sylvie 628688@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>If you're handy with photo editing software, you can take your own or crop an existing photo to passport size proportions and arrange them in a 2x3 grid, so they'll print out on a 4x6. Print them anywhere and cut them up into the required 2x2 size.</p> <p>That way you can be sure they'll be flattering.</p> <p>I like a white background (nearby wall) and a dark solid colored top when I take my photos. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/passport-photo-what-the-best-way-to-dress-for-this#post-628553 Fri, 25 May 2012 14:43:38 +0000 Mander 628553@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Just be sure to check the rules. My UK visa photos had to follow strict guidelines about facial expression, jewellery, makeup, etc. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/passport-photo-what-the-best-way-to-dress-for-this#post-628398 Fri, 25 May 2012 06:41:41 +0000 christieanne 628398@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Just go for super clean. They print the passport photos with a bit of hazy looking film over them now so no matter what you do, it will be odd in the finishing - it isn't you!<br /> The DMV (even in Cali) does a better photo than the passport folks imho. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/passport-photo-what-the-best-way-to-dress-for-this#post-628365 Fri, 25 May 2012 05:45:27 +0000 Lantana 628365@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I was stressed, rushed and entirely discombobulated the last time I went in to get my passport photo. The woman who took it blanched when she saw the result. I look like Peter Garrett ... no, his Dad! Aussies will know how bad that is.</p> <p>In Australia, when we are IDed for a passport we are NOT ALLOWED TO SMILE, yikes, but you are an actor, so you will be able to fake a smile. </p> <p>Apart from that, I think a collared shirt should do the trick of setting off your face nicely. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/passport-photo-what-the-best-way-to-dress-for-this#post-628347 Fri, 25 May 2012 05:20:12 +0000 fashionista 628347@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>A v-neck red sweater on a crisp white shirt with collar showing looks great in white background. And yes spend some time in your makeup and hair than usual as this is going to last for some years and you want to look good always. And yes as Sona said some ear jewelery like diamond/zircone studs would look stunning. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/passport-photo-what-the-best-way-to-dress-for-this#post-628345 Fri, 25 May 2012 05:17:34 +0000 Deborah 628345@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>No advice from me. My passport picture is awful. I think they are trained to ensure the picture is as unflattering as possible:( Just look like yourself and don't worry to much. You are super photogenic . </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/passport-photo-what-the-best-way-to-dress-for-this#post-628341 Fri, 25 May 2012 05:14:36 +0000 Anonymous 628341@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I was wearing a gold chain for my passport photo and I was told to take it off- it wasn't allowed. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/passport-photo-what-the-best-way-to-dress-for-this#post-627979 Thu, 24 May 2012 21:23:29 +0000 biscuitsmom 627979@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I agree...solid V or round-neck (no crew-necks!) will show you to your best advantage, pay special attention to your hair/makeup, earrings. Good luck! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/passport-photo-what-the-best-way-to-dress-for-this#post-627971 Thu, 24 May 2012 21:17:32 +0000 Anonymous 627971@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>No teeth? I guess I would not have a clue on that since I don't smile in pics lol </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/passport-photo-what-the-best-way-to-dress-for-this#post-627965 Thu, 24 May 2012 21:14:22 +0000 ironkurtin 627965@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>A bag over your head? I've never had a decent government ID photo in my life. Embrace the wonder that is a terrible ID and you won't be sad when you think yours looks hideous. </p> <p>You aren't allowed to show teeth, so it'll be a closed-mouth smile. You'll have to take off your glasses, if you wear them, too. I wouldn't wear black, white, or patterns that will strobe, but the photo will likely only show the collarbone up (if that). So a nice pair of earrings and a nice makeup job are your armor.</p> <p>Good luck and have wonderful travels! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/passport-photo-what-the-best-way-to-dress-for-this#post-627955 Thu, 24 May 2012 21:03:28 +0000 Anonymous 627955@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Pretty button down in a jewel tone color, natural looking makeup, ( I had said no earrings since I was asked to take mine off at the post office, when I took my picture, but that is not on the US DOS site) along with that pretty smile of yours and call it a day.<br /> See requirements here<br /> <a href="http://travel.state.gov/passport/pptphotoreq/pptphotoreq_5333.html" rel="nofollow">http://travel.state.gov/passpo....._5333.html</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/passport-photo-what-the-best-way-to-dress-for-this#post-627925 Thu, 24 May 2012 20:49:05 +0000 Kristin L 627925@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Like cciele said, don't wear white! Other than that, try to dress/apply make-up like you normally do. Good luck! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/passport-photo-what-the-best-way-to-dress-for-this#post-627896 Thu, 24 May 2012 20:17:04 +0000 cciele 627896@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Basically, try to look like your normal self! Don't wear white either (so as not to blend into the background) and don't wear anything on your head. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/passport-photo-what-the-best-way-to-dress-for-this#post-627890 Thu, 24 May 2012 20:07:35 +0000 rae 627890@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The only advice I ever received was not to obscure your features with to much hair (though I don't think you will be sporting the Justin Beiber cut any time soon!) and to do your makeup as normal as possible so no one questions your identity at the border. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/passport-photo-what-the-best-way-to-dress-for-this#post-627885 Thu, 24 May 2012 20:00:09 +0000 K. Period. 627885@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like to wear a simple sweater in a neckline that works for me (jewel or v in my case) or classic collared shirt. For either, I wear a color that really looks nice on me. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/passport-photo-what-the-best-way-to-dress-for-this#post-627874 Thu, 24 May 2012 19:47:56 +0000 Sona 627874@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I also suggest some jewelry in your ears such as pearl studs. It softens the photo. Spending time on your hair also helps in my opinion. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/passport-photo-what-the-best-way-to-dress-for-this#post-627868 Thu, 24 May 2012 19:43:52 +0000 Vicki 627868@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I just discovered my passport expired today and I went to the Post Office to get the form and will have a photo taken in a week or two. Like a DMV photo, it takes extraordinary measures to get them looking any better than a mugshot.</p> <p>Is there some outfit that looks best in front of the mandatory white background they require? I'm thinking of just sporting a dress shirt and blazer since I have a long neck.</p> <p>Thanks for your tips! </p>