Beau Monde Intimates: Boudoir Session What to Wear

What to Bring/Wear
You should bring up to 3 or 4 outfit changes – typically this is a mix of lingerie, special items of his (a favorite shirt or jersey) and any other options you’d like. Past clients have also brought beautiful coats, a significant other’s uniform shirt, coat, hat or helmet, and bridal clients have brought their veil, corset or other fun bridal goods.

Here’s my advice – pick tasteful pieces that really speak to your style (and if you want to go all out, do it!). Lace is good! Silk is beautiful! There’s no one right way to do this, so don’t try to do what you think you should – do what works for you! If you are modest, choose a strappy tank-top for part of your session. If you are comfortable going nude, I am happy to work with you to create some tasteful nude poses for part of your session – think: Marilyn Monroe nude classics. I don’t do Playboy style shots.

Think beyond just bra/underwear sets – silk robes, negligees and one of his dressy button down shirts are just a few ideas to consider. Hit Victoria’s Secret, Fredericks and similar stores to get an idea of what’s out there. Another fantastic source is Etsy.com – do a search for retro lingerie or just lingerie – there are some wonderful things on that site that you won’t find anywhere else.

Perhaps the most important thing to bring is a sense of who you are – and if you’re doing the session for him as well – bring him into the session. Bring his favorite guitar if you can sneak it out! Bring the necklace he gave you or the reading glasses he says make you look like a sexy librarian. And don’t forget to bring great shoes. Sexy heels, strappy sandals, fun evening shoes. One client even brought the heels she wore to work – she said her husband adored them! And finally…jewelry – larger, chunker jewelry usually photographs beautifully. Long strands of pearls or the more modern chunky necklaces can be a fun addition.

Other awesome lingerie sources:

Claire Pettibone – click through this site for tons of beautiful options
The Lingerie Post – an entire blog dedicated to lingerie!
In the Mood Intimates -  lots to choose from including plus sizes

There’s Help for That! The Miracle of the “Chicken Cutlet”

A common thing I hear during sessions, “Sorry, they’re kinda small.” Listen, ladies, first of all, they’re never as small as you think. Embrace what you’ve got.

Second, there’s help for that!  If you DO want a little extra junk in the cups, do not be afraid – in fact, embrace! – the “chicken cutlet.” What’s that, you ask?

Also known as bra inserts, shapers or “helpers,” these are literally little cushiony lovelies that you tuck into your bra to give you some added oomph. Put these into a push-up bra and magic happens. Seriously. Check out Victoria’s Secret – www.victoriassecret.com – and click on “adhesive and solutions” and you’ll see them in the flesh.