What to Wear for a Beauty Portrait at Any Age: Style Tips from AFH Media in Harrisburg, PA

At AFH Media, we believe every woman deserves to feel confident, radiant, and authentically herself in a beauty portrait—no matter her age. One of the most common questions we get from our clients in Harrisburg, PA is: "What should I wear to my photoshoot?"

Whether you're 40 or 65+, the answer lies in choosing pieces that make you feel beautiful, empowered, and comfortable. Here’s our expert guide to making wardrobe choices that photograph flawlessly at every age.

1. Go for Timeless Styles We recommend classic, solid-color pieces that never go out of fashion. Think clean lines, flattering necklines, and elegant silhouettes. Avoid bold logos or overly trendy prints that may distract from your face.

2. Choose Colors That Complement Your Skin Tone Rich jewel tones, soft neutrals, and earth tones look amazing on camera. At AFH Media, we often suggest tones like burgundy, navy, blush, or emerald—colors that pop on all skin tones and feel sophisticated at any age.

3. Flatter Your Shape with Proper Fit No matter your age, a well-fitting outfit makes all the difference. Choose garments that highlight your best features—whether it's your shoulders, neckline, or waist—and avoid oversized or boxy clothing.

4. Layer for Dimension Structured jackets, soft shawls, or light scarves add visual interest and texture. These simple additions can elevate your portraits and give you more posing options.

5. Add Personal Touches Jewelry with sentimental value, a scarf passed down from your mother, or your favorite lipstick shade can add meaning and personality to your portraits.

Bonus Tip: Bring Options When you book a beauty portrait session with us, we encourage you to bring 2–3 outfit changes so we can capture a variety of looks—from casual elegance to full glam. There's also use of our styling closet in the studio! Included in all FIERCE Over 40 sessions!

At AFH Media in Harrisburg, our goal is to help you look and feel your best in front of the camera—because beauty knows no age. Need help planning your look? We’re happy to provide personalized styling advice before your shoot!