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bex · Chanel

Outfit Challenge: Engagement Pictures!

monica · Kenneth Cole

i think you should wear a dress - i think for my engagement pics that's what i'll do too.

i was thinking of wearing a wrap dress b/c i think it's timesless w/ some classic jewelry and round pumps.

luckylily · Gucci

What about your DVF dress? It looks so good on you. Would it be too much print?

bex · Chanel

ugh- it won't let me quote... luckylily: they pretty much said "no prints" so DVF is out. plus, i guess i should add that we are going to be outside for the shots around the building and ice skating rink. so unless the weather shoots back up to 60 degree weather again really soon, we'll be wearing coats and scarves for some of our pictures.

argh! i'm just struggling with what to wear so much. part of me thinks jeans and a sweater would be "normal" but then i really really like the way i feel in a dress/skirt with knee boots...

Kelly · Hermes

What about a denim skirt, or a sweater dress? They could be casual still, and a denim skirt would still keep the "jeans" feel, but you could wear your boots.

ViViDogWear · Kate Spade

My good GF wore a sleek long black halter dress in her pics and her husband wore a white button down w/black slacks. Although youras is more winter-themed (hers was at the beach) - I think similar principles could apply. Their outfits were timeless and classic and looked great in the pics without being a focal point.

I agree w/Lucklily, a DVF type wrap dress would look great!

relrel · Marc Jacobs

I really like the idea of a denim skirt with cute knee boots. You can still do a sweater that way and wear a skirt. Hmm, does a denim skirt negate the possibility of an on-the-ice-rink photograph? Would that look silly to wear a skirt while out on the ice?

You should do a search for Elle's engagement shots...I think they were on here somewhere. I remember her's were pretty casual but looked great. I'm also pretty sure that some of them had denim on in the shots.

FH is into shopping and clothes, right? This should make it a little easier, I hope. I would just say play around in your closet and maybe just take some pics at home in the outfits to see how they would look.

tara t · Marc Jacobs

i wore 2 different outfits. why not have one for outside and one for the bar? jeans & a sweater outside, and a dress for the bar !

FashionPrincess · Hermes

tara t wrote:
i wore 2 different outfits. why not have one for outside and one for the bar? jeans & a sweater outside, and a dress for the bar !

This is what I'm thinking too. Jeans, sweater and cute coat outside and then dress or skirt outfit for inside and maybe a few outside (not on ice skating rink though, I think jeans are best for that). I'm sure you'll look fab!

Alikat · Kate Spade

I have mine soon too!

We are doing all the photos outdoors (by the CA state capitol) so I'm planning on wearing a jewel-tone sweater (not sure which color yet) with some nice jeans and changing to a different sweater and skirt w/ boots halfway through.

Chic · Marc Jacobs

I love the idea of two outfits, but my husband would have never gone for it. He wanted to get them over as quick as possible, because he hated getting his picture taken. The main thing I can tell you is not where green. I wore green since it is my favorite color and it was great for most pictures. But then there were a few were we were on the grass at the park, these were my favorites but we blended into the grass! I have always liked the pictures where the couples complimented each other rather than matching. Try to go as simple as possible because then they will remain more timeless and the focus is more on you versus the outfit. Have a great time!!!

small fry · Chanel

I like the idea of two different outfits. If this is not possible go with what "feels like you"(dress/boots). you are going to look beautiful no matter what you wear

bex · Chanel

thanks guys for your help!

we are going to play in our closets this weekend and see what we come up with. either way, i "think" i "need" a new pair of jeans! ;)

tara t- i totally forgot that you wore two different outfits. your DH kept the same on though didn't he? i'm going to have to dig around their website to see what other people wore.

thanks again! i'll let you know what we come up with!