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Formal Headshot
A formal headshot shows you in a blazer over a dress shirt, the standard look for law, finance, executive and many corporate roles. Upload one photo, choose the Formal outfit and a colour, and the generator dresses you in it while keeping your face.
One photo • 2 variations per generation • Packs from $9
What the Formal Headshot Outfit Includes
- Outfit: a blazer over a crisp dress shirt.
- Colours: navy, charcoal, black or grey.
- No tie option: the generator doesn't add ties, pocket squares or accessories.
- Backgrounds: any of the five, from Clean White to Modern Corporate Office.
Choosing a Colour
Navy is the most versatile: it looks professional on every background and flatters most skin tones. Charcoal feels a little more senior and serious.
Black is sharp and modern but can look severe on a white background; grey is softer and works well for advisors and client-facing roles.
Who Should Choose Formal
Choose Formal if people in your field wear suits to meet clients, such as law, banking, accounting, consulting and senior leadership. It also suits board bios, press kits and conference programmes.
In tech, creative and most startup roles, a formal suit can look out of place; business casual or casual usually fits better there.
Getting a Good Formal Result
The generator dresses you in the blazer, but your hair, glasses, grooming and expression come from your photo, and those carry as much of the formal look as the clothing. Tidy your hair, take the photo in soft front light and choose a composed expression with a slight smile.
Shoulders matter too. Sit or stand upright with your shoulders level so the blazer sits naturally across them. A slouched or tilted starting pose can make the outfit look less tailored. If the first result isn't right, try a different starting photo rather than another colour; the photo has the bigger effect.
Recommended Looks in the Generator
After you upload your photo, pick these options in the generator. Each generation gives you 2 variations, and regenerating the same look is free.
Background: Modern Corporate Office
Outfit: Formal, Charcoal
Charcoal in an office reads as senior and corporate.
Background: Clean White
Outfit: Formal, Navy
Navy on white is the classic, flexible formal look.