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I have photographed hundreds of couples and “what do we wear for our engagement session?” is my NUMBER ONE question! Brides who book me get a style guide with all of my tips for looking their best at their engagement session, but I want to share a few sources for getting amazing dresses for the engagement session! These would also be fabulous for wearing as a wedding guest.
The dresses in this post are all from Lulus, one of my favorite stores! The first time I heard about this awesome company was actually from my brides! I would see a cute dress my bride was wearing and ask where she got it– “Lulus!” That’s what they said every time! So I knew I had to check it out for myself, and I fell in love when I did. Not only do they have perfect engagement dresses, but they have the perfect dress for any occasion! There are even a couple of dresses that could work for bridesmaids or simply wedding dresses.
I recommend one flowy dress and one that’s more fitted (or you can do a more casual look–sometimes we have time for three outfits, so keep that in mind :)
Coordinate your outfits, but don’t match perfectly like my parents did in the 70’s ;)
If you are self conscious about a part of your body, keep that in mind when choosing a dress. If you hate your arms, don’t wear a sleeveless dress. If you hate your tummy, don’t get a tight fitted dress (dresses that are flowy with a cinched waist are your best bet). If you have a tattoo you hate, cover it up or get a dress that covers it.
Can you wear an elegant dress in the wild? YES! (PS this dress is from Lulus!)
Go with a color that’s easy on the eyes. Hot pink, lime green, bright orange, etc. don’t photograph AS well as soft pinks, blues, burgundy, etc.
Most of these dresses come in different colors, so be sure to check that out! They also have reviews with photos of real people which I always find very helpful.
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IMPORTANT NOTE: These dresses are seasonal, so if you’re shopping in the spring or summer they will likely be out of stock. They’ll be back for the Fall, but in the meantime check out my post for SPRING dresses from Lulus here!
PS be sure to follow me on the Like To Know It app! I post more content like this weekly from other stores!
(Click on the image or description to shop the look!)
Heart of Marigold Wrap Dress in Black, Denim, and Burgundy
Garden District Wrap Maxi Dress
Black Slit Mermaid Maxi Dress with Illusion Detail
Picture Perfect Lace Maxi Dress
Related Post: The Perfect Bachelorette Dresses For Every Occasion
Black Floral Button-up Tiered Maxi Dress
Black Backless Mermaid Maxi Dress
Eyelet Lace Button Front Tiered Midi Dress
Keep Love Alive Forest Green Velvet Maxi Dress(click to shop)
Related: What To Wear For The Engagement Session From Amazon
Awaken My Love Blush Pink Long Sleeve Lace Maxi Dress(click to shop)
xoxo, Allison
Allison Jeffers is a photographer and educator serving sweet couples and helping other creative entrepreneurs reach their goals. She specializes in wedding photography, elopements, and proposals as well as Bridal and Engagement portraits in Texas. She is available for travel worldwide and has her passport ready!
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