Do you think that in order to book a boudoir session you need to wear lingerie? Are you not as excited about going out and spending money on something you frankly will only wear once? I totally understand! But let me tell you that you DO NOT have to go out and buy lingerie if it doesn’t suit you. If I’m being honest, even as a boudoir photographer, my lingerie selection is minimal!

So I totally get it, you don’t exactly want to go out and buy new stuff, worry about fit, and potentially ruin the surprise, right?

That’s why I came up with the following list of ideas. These are wardrobe items that you will more than likely find in your closet! And if you don’t have these already, the purchase won’t be quite as suspicious (or expensive) as fancy lingerie.

Alternative options to lingerie for your boudoir session

1. regular bra + panty set

2. fishnet stockings

3. body suit

4. robe (a nice one though, not a terrycloth one)

5. nightgown

6. set of nice pajamas

7. slip

8. thigh high stockings

9. Calvin Kleins

10. cute crop top

11. sexy pair of jeans

12. pencil skirt

13. sexy dress

14. cozy sweater

15. long socks

16. leather jacket

17. trench coat

18. sexy heels

19. bathing suit / bikini

20. lacy top

21. mesh top

22. booty shorts

23. your wedding veil

24. white sheet

25. nothing! implied nude / nude is always an option too!

See?! There are so so many options to bring! And the list can go on, I’m sure there’s other pieces I’m missing.

As long as your options a) make YOU feel sexy, b) fit well, and c) show YOUR personality, the possibilities are endless! And you don’t even need to go shopping.

So not that you know you don’t need lingerie for your boudoir session, let’s set up a time to chat! What would your dream session look like? Contact us and we can chat about what to expect in a session with us!

If you ARE looking forward to shopping for lingerie though, stay tuned for an upcoming post on my favorite lingerie brands in Chicago and beyond!

xoxo

-Veronica