What To Wear For Corporate Headshots

What To Wear For Corporate Headshots | Three Ideas

For a company, headshots are one of the most important factors clients consider when choosing to work with your company. A professional headshot builds rapport and can create a sense of trust. Your expression, the look and feel of the image, and what you wear are all important. One of the most popular headshot related questions is, “what do I wear?” Here are three ideas on what to wear for corporate headshots.

Your Outfit Should Fit Your Profession

First and foremost, your corporate headshot should match your profession and position. A personal trainer should have a different looking headshot than a financial adviser. Depending on your company, you can choose something casual (polo shirt) or something a little more formal (suit and tie). For example, social media companies like Facebook have a VERY laid back atmosphere. A polo shirt, or even a t-shirt would work perfectly fine for their company.

Consider The Impact Of Colors

For headshots, colors like white, grey, or blue or the most popular colors to wear. If you want to add a little bit of personality, I would definitely consider adding a bit of color. Colors like red and orange are very passionate colors that can grab someone’s attention. For women, adding red lipstick or having red in the color of your necklace or earrings can be a great. For men, having a red pocket square would be great for a touch of color.

If you are looking for a calming color, blue or violet would do the trick. Professionals in the fields of massage therapy or psychology may want to go for more of a calming color. Smashing Magazine has a really great article on the science of color theory.

If In Doubt, Pick Multiple Outfits

Lastly, I like to recommend choosing multiple outfits. Having a a variety of different looks can be beneficial for many reasons. For example, if you are a company who works with different clients, you may want a casual headshot for certain clients; and more of a formal headshot for other clients. I would recommend this same advice for a business professional who is either in between jobs or prospecting for a new one. If you are eyeing a bigger role with a different company, it is important that your headshot matches the position.

Hopefully these three tips on what to wear for corporate headshots has given you some ideas. If you are interested in updating your headshot, I would love to connect. The best way to reach me is through the contact form on my website. Thanks!