Updated by the HeadshotGenerator.pro team
What to Wear for Headshots
Knowing what to wear for headshots comes down to three things: dress like people in your field, choose solid colours that flatter you, and avoid anything that distracts from your face. This guide covers each, with outfit ideas by industry.
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What to Wear for Headshots by Industry
- Law, finance, executive: a dark suit or blazer in navy or charcoal.
- Healthcare, education, advisory: a button-up or sweater in a calm colour.
- Sales, recruiting, real estate: a blazer or crisp shirt, depending on your clients.
- Tech, startups, creative: a solid-colour tee, polo or sweater.
A simple test: dress the way you would for an important meeting with your best client or a job interview in your field.
Colours That Work on Camera
Solid, medium-to-dark colours are the most reliable. Navy, charcoal, grey and soft blues flatter most skin tones and look good on any background.
Very bright colours draw the eye away from your face, and pure white can lose detail under strong light. Think about contrast too: a dark outfit stands out on a light background, and the other way round.
What to Avoid
- Busy patterns: small checks and thin stripes can shimmer on screens.
- Logos and slogans: they pull attention and date the photo.
- Very low or wide necklines: a head-and-shoulders crop can make you look underdressed.
- Wrinkles and poor fit: they show clearly at the shoulders and collar.
If You Use an AI Headshot Generator
With our generator you don't need to own the outfit: you pick Formal, Semi-Formal or Casual, then a style and colour, and it is applied to your photo. What you wear in the uploaded photo matters less, but a simple top with a normal neckline gives the cleanest result.
Your hair, glasses and expression come from your photo, so get those the way you want them before taking it.
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: Clean White
Outfit: Formal, Navy
Navy is the safest colour for most skin tones and backgrounds.
Background: Bokeh Office
Outfit: Semi-Formal (Button-Up Shirt), Light Blue
A light blue button-up flatters most people and suits most industries.