25 Perfect Boudoir Outfits Guide

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Hello and nice to meet you! You have just downloaded a fascinating guide that will take you through 25 different boudoir outfit ideas for your experience.  The beautiful thing about a boudoir is there is no proper outfit. There is no perfect image, and it is not for a specific type of person. You can wear anything from a wedding veil to a white bedsheet.

This guide will give you some inspiration. Bonus: I’ve put a few of my favorite shopping spots for lingerie at the end. You DEFINITELY want to check these out.

1. Boots

Boots are like the sexy stepsister to heels. So fun, so playful. It can be a sexy pose to be pulling them on ready for a night out. You can wear them with a dress or with lingerie.

2. Bridal

Congrats on your wedding! A lot of people think bridal boudoir pictures mean your veil is the focal point. Not true. There are so many different white pieces you can wear to get the bridal look without any of the cheese.

3. Garter

The garter is the perfect accessory to match your bridal lingerie. They are going to be slipping it off with their teeth come wedding day so it is a playful hint at what is to come.

4. Button Up Shirt

This is one of my favorites! It is so versatile. The button-up shirt look has the feel of waking up late on a Sunday and tossing on a favorite shirt of your partner’s. It can be tame all the way buttoned up or spicy pulling it open, taking it off, or letting it lay so it just barely covers you.

5. Cocktail Dress

I love to start photoshoots in a cocktail dress because it can tell the story of the first part of the date. When the page turns and you are unzipping or sliding it off it is a beautiful suggestion for what we can expect in the next few pages! It is also great to ease into the shoot if the idea of shooting in lingerie still intimidates you (which it does for most!)

6. Corset

Whatever happened to corsets? I get it, you can’t breathe in them, but WOW they look amazing in photos. They are

incredible flattering on every body type and give off a subtle role play vibe that can really add to the mood of your shoot.

7. Crop Top

Some people really love lacy lingerie, some really love casual Fridays, and some love both. The crop top can do wonders for your shape and it is so suggestive. Play around with ones that are loose, tight, cut out in the back, and various lengths. I think you will find something you really like.

8. Fishnets

These really work for a specific style. It isn’t for everyone, but can definitely add some fire to your outfit with the right heels and garter belt!

9. Garter Belts

Nine out of ten women have no idea how to put these on. This is pretty similar to groomsmen trying to put on a tie at their friend's wedding. When garter belts are paired with stockings and heels they can add a few inches to your legs.

10. Heels

A classic. Heels do so many things. They make your legs look longer, tone up your calves, help your posture, and add an extra layer of sex appeal to almost any lingerie outfit. Even if casual is your thing I still recommend bringing at least one pair.

11. Halter Bra

These usually come with a beautiful pattern all the way up to your neckline. This is perfect if you are looking for something more modest.

13. Jeans

Jeans are another one of those more everyday outfits that you can make sexy and suggestive by unzipping them in a photo or doing a picture with only the pants and no shirt on. Jeans can give a girl next door character that is super playful.

14. Jersey

Let’s get real for a second. Jerseys are designed to be worn over pads and large men and nothing about them will flatter your curves. If you HAVE to wear a jersey during your shoot, get a fitted t-shirt with the team's logo. This will fit better and be much sexier.

15. Patterns

 I’m all about sexy black lingerie, but sometimes it can be fun to throw a pattern into the mix. Not all patterns look great, so definitely bring a few options so we can make sure to photograph one that will look amazing.

16. Robes

It can be hard to style an outfit that isn’t just a bra and panties. Robes can give the idea of lounging around the house, they can be playful to slip off or can even be worn without a bra underneath to add something to the imagination.

17. Stockings

Stockings, heels, garter belts... they all add up to the same thing. I try to do at least one outfit every session that is dressed to the 9s. Feel free to get something outside of the standard black. Get something with a tiny pattern in it or something with a design over the thigh. Be careful not to get a size too small. This will squeeze in your thighs and they will have a harder time staying up.

18. Off The Shoulder Sweater

This is what we most commonly start offshoots with because it is playful, it gives your hands something to do, it is suggestive and there is something about pulling clothes in all different directions that are so sexy.

19. One Piece Teddy

We have arrived at my absolute favorite lingerie to photograph. Sometimes called a body suit, I think these are the most underrated lingerie there is. It is incredibly flattering on all body types. There are a million different designs for how it covers you and it is more versatile than you would think. I have so many favorite examples I couldn’t fit them all on one page!

20. Themed

This is definitely a less common outfit because the line between playful and trashy is extremely thin. If you have an idea let me know, but most of the time the pictures will be much better with the other options I’ve laid out in this guide.

  21. T-Shirt

This is another casual option to start off your shoot with. There are a million poses you can do with a t-shirt a shot of you taking it off makes the perfect transition to show the next outfit on the following page of your album.

22. White Sheet

 This is such a favorite of so many women because it is the ultimate “leave a little to the imagination.” You can appear completely naked while revealing less than most pictures in typical lingerie. The white sheet is usually the final “outfit” and it ends the album with a bang.

23. Glasses

 Glasses are a fun little accessory. Nerds are sexy and they can be a fun character to jump into for a few pictures.

24. Ponytails

I love long wavy hair, but I also think that a woman’s neck, the jawline are beautiful. Putting your hair in a ponytail exposes that and gives you a completely different look for a few pictures during your session.

25. Jewelry

I believe that you are the most important thing in these pictures, and too many accessories can be a distraction which is why not many of the images you’ve seen are littered with over-exaggerated jewelry. That said a few pieces here and there can really bring an outfit together. Feel free to bring necklaces, bracelets, or body jewelry you think would add to your photos!

Let’s Shop

Here are a few of my favorite shops for getting gorgeous lingerie!

Eberjy: www.eberjy.com

-   A new favorite store of mine. They have a little bit of everything and it is beautifully classy. Their shop is in Newport beach if you want to try some things on in person.

Yandy: www.yandy.com

-   They have pretty much everything. The quality is less but it photographs amazingly.

Nordstrom: www.nordstrom.com

-   If you have never really had a bra fitting, Nordstrom’s is known for having an incredibly knowledgeable staff. Any client of mine who has ever shopped there has been glad they did.

For Love and Lemons: www.forloveandlemons.com

-   Another one of my favorites. Very elegant and unique. You will find some pieces that are just to die for.

Agent Provocateur: www.agentprovacateur.com - www.lagentbyap.com

-  AP is known for being one of the sexiest options for lingerie. They have a store on Melrose for you to see in person. L’Agent is the baby sister store. Think less vixen and more affordable.