https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/photo-advice Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Tue, 07 Apr 2026 04:21:27 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/photo-advice/page/2#post-2358995 Sat, 27 Apr 2024 07:46:59 +0000 Helen247 2358995@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>#2 in my opinion.<br /> I worked in male dominated field and the suit jacket was always the winner.<br /> If the shoes are not going to be seen, wear the gold ones, just for the feeling "hey I am a woman and I have a style". </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/photo-advice#post-2358712 Tue, 23 Apr 2024 04:57:33 +0000 Anonymous 2358712@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wear something classic and that you love. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/photo-advice#post-2358691 Tue, 23 Apr 2024 00:41:57 +0000 Suz 2358691@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What <b>Janet</b> said. I love the idea of taking&nbsp; two jackets in case. I also love <b>Carla'</b>s idea.&nbsp;</p> <p>I have to admit I was thinking of a blue blazer too, but didn't dare say it. :)&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/photo-advice#post-2358686 Mon, 22 Apr 2024 23:41:50 +0000 Janet 2358686@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I also really like the ensemble Carla put together. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/photo-advice#post-2358685 Mon, 22 Apr 2024 23:41:23 +0000 Janet 2358685@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>OK, this may come across as a bit of a spanner, but I really love the tones of that tweed jacket on you, and because it is tonal and low contrast, I think it avoids the “busy” association many of us have with plaids in photos. The colors are just so good with your new hair, and your red glasses give just enough punch of personality. </p> <p>You could always take two blazers with you that day and see which seems most appropriate at the moment! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/photo-advice#post-2358684 Mon, 22 Apr 2024 23:20:58 +0000 Carla 2358684@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I know you probably don’t want to hear this, but do you have a navy blazer? &nbsp;(Like the one at the bottom of your finds?). Maybe the faux leather skirt to bookend your hair colour?&nbsp;</p> <p>Photos are screenshots from your ‘Finds’. &nbsp;I’m not sure if you still have these items. &nbsp;</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/photo-advice#post-2358673 Mon, 22 Apr 2024 21:12:47 +0000 Sal 2358673@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think any of these will work and your advice has been good so far.&nbsp; I lean to 1 2 and 4 - and I do agree that 3 (while good) is not as good for a corporate photo.</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/photo-advice#post-2358671 Mon, 22 Apr 2024 21:05:44 +0000 Echo 2358671@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'd put the shirt in #4 with the rest of #5, as I find the neckline of the top in #5 distracting. Otherwise, I'd choose #5 . I think the lighter color looks great on you, and it will stand out without being loud in a group of darker suits.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/photo-advice#post-2358666 Mon, 22 Apr 2024 20:49:01 +0000 SW Ann 2358666@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>They are all professional, but my favorite is the second photo, with the camel jacket. I like the way it lays, and how it looks with your hair. I also love the red glasses--injects some personality, but still professional.&nbsp; I also like that it reveals less of your top or pant, in case you end up in the front row.&nbsp; Best of luck--these kinds of things can be stressful, especially if you have to see it daily. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/photo-advice#post-2358656 Mon, 22 Apr 2024 19:44:19 +0000 anchie 2358656@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Suz - that is great input. I am not sure where I will stand in the photo, so both options are possible, but I will rather not be in the first row if I am able to choose. Unfortunately, all my woven tops except two have collars and there was advice to not wear collar. 2 without are white one in photo #5 and navy with white flowers that I wore today. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/photo-advice#post-2358655 Mon, 22 Apr 2024 19:31:43 +0000 Suz 2358655@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Will you be seen whole body or just upper half? That is relevant, I think, to the outfit choice.&nbsp;</p> <p>All of these look professional for real life. My preference would be for a woven top of some kind, as opposed to a knit, unless perhaps the knit was darker (just because knits can come across as clingy in photos at times, despite the comfort). I think the grey jacket does in fact work, and to my eye is best in terms of classic proportions if you are going to be seen in full. I also like the last blazer/ outfit.&nbsp; I like the others, too, but the proportions are less classic in the longer jacket and the tweed one is perhaps a bit busy for the photos.&nbsp;</p> <p>Your red specs are fantastic and add so much personality without taking away professional gravitas.&nbsp;</p> <p>Whichever outfit you choose, you are going to look great, because you always do!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/photo-advice#post-2358653 Mon, 22 Apr 2024 19:05:53 +0000 pirouette 2358653@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My favourite is 5. The colour really suits you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/photo-advice#post-2358646 Mon, 22 Apr 2024 18:27:04 +0000 Star (Lise) 2358646@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My 2nd choice is #5, the matching blazer and pants (or almost matching) looks very professional.&nbsp; As #2 does too.&nbsp; I would steer clear of the patterned blazer in #3.&nbsp; Strong opinions from some one who knows nothing about taking photos well :)&nbsp; LOL. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/photo-advice#post-2358645 Mon, 22 Apr 2024 18:20:30 +0000 Star (Lise) 2358645@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I hope <b>Janet</b> weighs in again.&nbsp; I am trying to keep in mind to look at this from the perspective of which will look best in a timeless photo, and not which outfit I personally like or I think suits you better.&nbsp; For the photo I go with #2.&nbsp; I think the colour of the blazer compliments your hair and is not too wishy-washy for a photo, like grey can be, or to blurry like patterns can be as Janet described up thread. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/photo-advice#post-2358644 Mon, 22 Apr 2024 17:51:18 +0000 Roberta 2358644@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I really like the warm tones of #2 and #3. Your red glasses are just the right accent to highlight your pretty face and hair! You could add a brooch on the lapel, but you're fine without it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/photo-advice#post-2358641 Mon, 22 Apr 2024 17:45:45 +0000 anchie 2358641@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>doggeh lover - #5 is also my daughter’s favorite:) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/photo-advice#post-2358639 Mon, 22 Apr 2024 17:41:13 +0000 doggeh lover 2358639@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like #5 the best. The neckline is more flattering as is the slightly nipped in waist of the blazer. Whole outfit draws the eye up/down, more elongating and the softer colors very flattering </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/photo-advice#post-2358638 Mon, 22 Apr 2024 17:27:32 +0000 anchie 2358638@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Mirjana - yes, I was not sure if grey is still ok with my hair color, so wanted to try other options. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/photo-advice#post-2358637 Mon, 22 Apr 2024 17:25:29 +0000 Mirjana 2358637@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I vote for #2 or #3 , better color close to your face. Trendy and classy colors. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/photo-advice#post-2358636 Mon, 22 Apr 2024 17:21:14 +0000 anchie 2358636@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Je Ne Sais Pas - #1 was my first idea, I think it is most classic of all. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/photo-advice#post-2358635 Mon, 22 Apr 2024 17:17:48 +0000 Je Ne Sais Pas 2358635@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like #1 best… don’t know why, I just do… </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/photo-advice#post-2358632 Mon, 22 Apr 2024 17:00:38 +0000 anchie 2358632@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am kind of desperate here, I am not really loving any of it. What do you think, any of it passable? Or maybe you see some better combinations of this existing items? Or I should look more into my closet for something completely different? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/photo-advice#post-2358622 Mon, 22 Apr 2024 16:09:53 +0000 anchie 2358622@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>If the new photo will be similar to the old one, there were 3 rows of about 6 people in each. First row was crouching, last row was really tall guys, I was in the middle row, so only upper body visible.<br /> I will show couple of outfit options when I get home soon. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/photo-advice#post-2358619 Mon, 22 Apr 2024 15:46:34 +0000 Suz 2358619@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I agree with what Janet has said re the outfit. How does the grey jacket work with your blonde hair?&nbsp;</p> <p>Will the footwear be visible in photo, or not?&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/photo-advice#post-2358615 Mon, 22 Apr 2024 15:22:18 +0000 cat2 2358615@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I would skip the metallic shoe in this shape as too trendy. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/photo-advice#post-2358610 Mon, 22 Apr 2024 14:30:33 +0000 anchie 2358610@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh, great advice, thank you so much Janet and cjh!</p> <p>So I am thinking something like items in finds, hope it does not look too drab, but I really don't feel like standing out in the photo. I will have to break my 'no solid navy' challenge for this though.&nbsp;</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/photo-advice#post-2358608 Mon, 22 Apr 2024 14:18:26 +0000 phoebe 2358608@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow Janet love that, your professional skills are shining </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/photo-advice#post-2358601 Mon, 22 Apr 2024 12:56:47 +0000 Janet 2358601@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh, and no fine plaid or thin close stripes - when photographed they can often give a distracting moire pattern! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/photo-advice#post-2358600 Mon, 22 Apr 2024 12:55:44 +0000 Janet 2358600@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I’d probably go with a structured blazer in a color that’s not too bright or attention grabbing (probably not red or yellow, but maybe blue or your favorite neutral), with a simple solid color top/shell (no competing or fussy collars) and dark neutral trousers. You will already stand out in the photo, as the lone woman and with your light hair, so I’d keep everything else pretty simple and streamlined. Since they only do this every decade, it’s good to keep the look classic and not trendy. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/photo-advice#post-2358598 Mon, 22 Apr 2024 12:47:53 +0000 cjh 2358598@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Off the top of my head, I’d say something smooth with no ruffles, trendy collar or poofy sleeves, solid color but not super bright or drab or dark, updated but not necessarily top of the trends, and with a touch of accessory.&nbsp;<div><br /></div><div>Also, consider what others will wear - are they going full business suit and tie or professional wear, or is there room for a more casual look?&nbsp;</div><div><br /></div><div>I’m sure you know this, but try on as many things as needed until something hits the spot.</div> </p>