This is the most common clothing women choose to wear for their boudoir sessions, and for good reason! Lingerie is sexy, skin-barring and fun. Most of my clients feel like they are playing the adult version of “dress up” when they wear it. 

There are a multitude of lingerie styles suited for every body type. My number 1 favorite lingerie piece is the bodysuit. Bodysuits are universally flattering on all women. If you’ve never worn one, I highly recommend giving it a try. 

Two piece sets (bras & panties) are another very popular lingerie option that nearly every one of my clients brings. Pro tip: look for high waisted bottoms. I swear, high waisted anything looks great on everyone. The higher waistline draws the eye upward to give the illusion of longer legs, and as a bonus can conceal any insecurities around the tummy area. 

Other lingerie styles to consider include corsets, bustiers, slips, garter belts and stockings. The only lingerie style I usually don’t recommend is the babydoll. Babydolls are fitted to the bust and flare away through the midsection, which can make women appear to be wider than they actually are. If your body style is very straight and narrow, a babydoll could help give you the illusion of curves, if that’s what you are hoping for.

My ultimate favorite boudoir wardrobe piece is the classic button down shirt. I prefer these in soft, somewhat sheer fabrics to allow light to pass through in photos. Linen is a very popular choice and photographs beautifully. 

When it comes to color, white is a very classic choice. Color can work well too, just make sure it coordinates with your lingerie. 

When it comes to button down shirts, I always, always, always recommend wearing items that are sized for women and not men. Men’s shirts are typically very rigid and stiff, are sized way too large and in my opinion do not photograph well for boudoir.

Okay, this isn’t exactly an item hanging in your closet…or maybe it is? One of my all-time favorite boudoir looks involves zero clothing and only bed sheets. Most of my clients still end up wearing lingerie (typically a nude set of undies and a strapless bra) but the idea is to give the illusion of nudity while you are tangled up in the sheets.

Of all my boudoir outfit ideas, I love this idea for EVERYONE. And as long as your shoot location has a bed, you don’t even need to bring anything.

For an effortless, cozy style, consider wearing a soft sweater or cardigan. You can pair these wardrobe items with a set of lingerie or just the bottoms. 

With sweaters, it’s important to find something that doesn’t appear bulky. Try to find a sweater that can drape over your shoulder to show off some skin or a cardigan that crops to your waistline.

This two-for-one idea is another absolute favorite combination! You can start by wearing jeans, a t-shirt and your undergarments. From there, you can mix it up by wearing only your undies and a t-shirt or just your jeans and a bra. You can wear jeans and go topless. 

This is a very natural, effortless style that you can pull directly out of your closet without shopping. If you want your boudoir look to appear understated and subtle, I’d highly recommend considering these items.

A fitted blazer, leather or denim jacket can create an incredibly edgy, sexy look. You can wear any style jacket with simply a pair of bottoms. This can give the illusion of nudity without showing actually anything. 

My absolute favorite way to utilize a black blazer is by pairing it with a sheer or lace black bodysuit. This idea screams French girl aesthetic which I LOVE.