Heels or No Heels?

Heels or no heels…what a very common question.

When I am doing wardrobe consultations with a client “Should I bring heels?” is one of the most common questions that I get. My answer is always the same. “It depends”.

That probably isn’t very helpful. However, I would like to preface this by saying that one of my main goals in your session is to help it represent you. The session is more about you than what you are wearing. I know, I know. That sounds backwards because when people think boudoir they think sexy photos in lingerie but that isn’t necessarily true. I can take the very same images wearing a sweater, a robe, body chain…or even nothing. Boudoir isn’t the clothing, it is the intention.

After I say “it depends,” I follow up with, “do you normally wear heels?”

If your answer is no then I will tell you not to even bother. I once had a client go out and spend $700 on a brand new pair of Christian Louboutin heels because that’s what she thought she was supposed to do. Turns out, this particular client absolutely hated heels and didn’t even want to wear them for her session! I will also be completely honest here and say that the heels really don’t show up in the images that much. I don’t focus so much on your feet. If you are a bride and you bring your wedding shoes I do make more of an effort to try to get your wedding shoes in a few shots since that is a special occasion.

If your answer is that you do wear heels quite a bit and you would like to incorporate some into your session then here are my best tips on choosing the heels that are right for your session.

1. Don’t bring heels with dirty bottoms. I refuse to shoot them. They just look terrible in images! So if you are wondering if you should dig out those heels from Senior Prom, please don’t. I would much rather photograph you barefoot. A few scratches aren’t a big deal but leave the scuffed and well loved ones in the closet. I say this with all the love in my heart, really!
2. Pointed toe heels are my favorite because they add length to your legs and are super sexy. Something about a good black pointed toe pump adds a little *something something* if you are set on having heels in your images.
3. Speaking of toes, stay away from peep toe heels too. This is more of a personal preference of mine. There is no other reasoning for this other than the fact that I find them distracting in the images.
4. Lastly, Nude heels will make your legs look longer! This is a good tip for all my vertically challenged beauties. One of my favorite combos is a nude pointed toe pump with a high leg cut bodysuit! Makes you look super tall!

If you have any questions on if you should wear a certain pair of heels or not you are always welcome to set up a wardrobe consultation with me personally or shoot me a quick email at hello@boudoirbyalexa.com. To get you started on your very own boudoir experience (with or without the heels) click here and get all the information sent right to your inbox. However, if you don’t see it after submitting your info – check spam! It likes to pop in there sometimes.

XO

Alexa