What To Wear For Boudoir

Outfit ideas for women with no idea where to start.

Fifty curated wardrobe lists — by body shape, by studio set, by season. Pick a starting point below.

Shop By Body Shape

Styling ideas for the way your body naturally carries shape.

Starting points, not rules. Not sure which is you? Take the 2-minute quiz.

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What actually suits you?

Six questions about the way your body carries shape and what you want to show, and we’ll point you at the cuts, fabrics and silhouettes that tend to feel best — plus what to borrow from our closet, which runs XS to 5X. No email needed to see your result.

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Fit Over Fantasy

Buy for your body now.

Pieces that look beautiful online often feel awful on. Your session is easier when you can breathe, move, arch, sit and laugh without adjusting.

  • Bring 3–5 options, not eight
  • Fit now, not “goal body”
  • One simple option, always
  • Nothing that needs constant adjusting
What To Avoid

Three things that make posing harder.

Too-small pieces. If it digs, pinches or makes you hold your breath, skip it.
Large logos. Busy graphics and harsh neon pull the eye away from you.
Panic buys. Try everything on before session day.
Need Outfit Help?

Text us a photo of your options.

We’ll help you narrow down the best pieces for your body, your session style, and the sets you love.

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FAQ

What-to-wear questions.

How many outfits should I bring?

Bring 3–5 options if possible. We’ll help choose what works best for your session flow.

Do I have to wear lingerie?

No. Button-downs, robes, jeans, bodysuits, sheets, jackets and meaningful personal items all photograph beautifully. If you’d like to stay fully covered, see modest and implied boudoir.

What if I’m plus size?

Choose pieces that support your body now and let you move comfortably. Our studio closet runs XS to 5X, and there’s a Plus-Size Favorites list too.

Do I have to buy everything new?

Not at all. Some of our favorite images come from pieces women already owned — a partner’s shirt, a jacket that means something, jeans that fit perfectly.

What should I wear for a themed mini session?

One strong signal is enough — a color, a texture, or a single accessory. The set carries the theme, so a costume-shop look isn’t necessary.

What should my partner wear for a couples session?

Simple and well-fitted — dark denim, a plain tee, or a clean button-down. Avoid large logos and busy patterns.

How do I know which cuts suit my shape?

Take the two-minute Body Type Style Finder above — six questions and you’ll get a shape-specific list, plus what to borrow from our closet instead of buying.

Can I send outfit photos before my session?

Yes. Text us at (801) 797-3156 and we’ll help you narrow your options.

Ready To Plan Your Look?

You bring options. We’ll help style the story.

Book your session, text outfit questions, or explore the sets before choosing your wardrobe.

Places To Shop

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Access To Our Client Closet

Still unsure what to bring? Don’t panic buy 14 random lingerie sets at 2am.

Our private Salt Lake City boudoir studio includes access to a growing client closet filled with bodysuits, robes, accessories, angel wings, jewelry, heels, oversized sweaters, and specialty pieces ranging from XS–5X.

Many clients mix personal outfits with studio pieces to create variety throughout their session.

We will help style everything together on session day.