One of the most common questions women ask before a boudoir session is simple, what should I wear?

The answer isn’t about trends, rules, or what you think you “should” look good in. It’s about how you want to feel.

Boudoir is not about squeezing yourself into something uncomfortable or pretending to be someone else. It’s about choosing pieces that support your confidence, comfort, and authenticity. When you feel at ease in what you’re wearing, it shows in every photo.

Here’s how to choose outfits for your boudoir shoot based on your personal style and comfort level.

🌿 Start With Comfort First

Before thinking about lace, silk, or accessories, ask yourself:

• Can I move comfortably in this?
• Do I feel like myself wearing this?
• Does this piece make me feel supported, not restricted?

Comfort doesn’t mean boring. It means feeling safe in your body, and that safety translates into relaxed poses, softer expressions, and more powerful images.

🌿 If Your Style Is Soft & Romantic

You may love gentle textures, muted tones, and feminine details.

Consider:

• lace bodysuits
• silk or satin robes
• sheer fabrics
• delicate bralettes
• neutral or pastel colors

These pieces photograph beautifully and create a timeless, ethereal look, especially in natural light.

🌿 If Your Style Is Minimal & Clean

If you gravitate toward simplicity, less truly is more.

Try:

• matching lingerie sets
• simple bodysuits
• neutral tones (white, black, beige)
• clean lines and minimal detailing

Minimal pieces allow you to be the focus, highlighting shape, posture, and presence.

🌿 If Your Style Is Bold & Powerful

You may love statement pieces and confident silhouettes.

Look for:

• structured lingerie
• darker colors or jewel tones
• corsets or harness-style pieces
• leather or mesh elements

These styles can feel empowering and striking, perfect for channeling confidence and strength.

🌿 If You’re Not a Lingerie Person

Boudoir doesn’t require lingerie at all.

Other beautiful options include:

• oversized sweaters
• button-down shirts
• cozy knits
• t-shirts
• slips or nightgowns

Sometimes the most intimate images come from familiar, everyday pieces that feel natural to you.

🌿 Layering Is Your Best Friend

Layers create variety and ease during your session.

Bring:

• robes
• sweaters
• open shirts
• scarves or wraps

Layering allows you to slowly transition into different looks without pressure, and often leads to the most organic moments.

🌿 Choose Pieces That Fit Now

Boudoir is not about “waiting” for a different body.

Choose outfits that:

• fit your current body
• don’t dig in or pinch
• make you feel supported

Your body deserves to be celebrated exactly as it is, not someday in the future.

🌿 When in Doubt, Bring Options

You don’t have to decide everything ahead of time.

Bring a few different pieces and allow yourself to feel into them during the session. Your photographer will help guide you toward what photographs best and feels most aligned.

🌸 Final Thoughts

The best thing you can wear to your boudoir shoot is self-trust.

When you choose clothing that reflects your personality and honors your comfort, the experience becomes less about performance and more about connection, with your body, your confidence, and yourself.

Boudoir is not about becoming someone else.
It’s about showing up as you, fully, honestly, and beautifully.