Clothing and dress code in the portrait
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Clothing strongly shapes the effect of a portrait, and at snaptosuit you have more freedom than you might think. The look you see in the result does not come from your selfie alone but is shaped through the selection in the look builder. Still, it is worth keeping a few things in mind for the selfie so the finished image looks natural and coherent.
For the selfie itself: it is best to wear something simple and well-fitting. A calm top without loud patterns or conspicuous lettering is a good basis, because it does not compete with the later look. It is not about being perfectly dressed already, but about creating a clean starting point from which a professional portrait can emerge.
A dress code for the whole team
When you create portraits for a team, a shared dress code is the most effective means of a consistent presence. Decide in advance how formal the images should feel, and choose a matching style for everyone in the look builder. That way the team looks coherent, regardless of what the individual people actually wore in their selfie.
Make sure the chosen style fits your industry and occasion. A consulting firm looks serious with classic business clothing, while a creative team can also convince with a more relaxed look. The decisive point is not how formal you decide to be, but that all images follow the same clear principle.
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