“Beauty Comes in All Shapes and Sizes”

Booking a boudoir shoot is a choice to be fearless for LOTS of women. However, choosing to be fearlessly authentic is a challenge in itself. I talk to women every day who aren’t 100% happy in their skin. The burden of comparison weighs on us as women: our thighs aren’t smooth enough, waistlines aren’t small enough, nose is too big (yes that’s one of my sensitive spots). The list goes on and on. What I challenge my clients to start believing is their bodies are gorgeous and beautiful as God created them. Oh yeah, those thighs you wished you had, the woman who owns them wishes she had more curves in her hips and thighs. TRUE STORY!

Every individual body is stunning in it’s own right.  This is the second post in a series that delve into the more recognizable body types found here in my Body Types 101 post. I’ll be covering each gloriously, wonderful shape to give recommendations to help you feel confident for your boudoir shoot. Because confidence is everything remember? My goal as your photographer is to help you build as much confidence leading up to your portrait session. Today we are talking about Rectangle/Straight body shape. Athletic and lean, the rectangle has fairly uniform measurements with a waistline that is more straight than curvy. 

Draw attention with Shapes and lines

Use lines to focus the eye where you want it to go.  They help you create curves or emphasize what you love about your body.  This bodysuit is my ultimate favorite from amazon and everyone should own one: The Best Lace Bodysuit. Listen, we all have areas of our bodies we aren’t super jazzed about but what if you spent more time focusing on the things you love about your body?  Take all that negative energy and focus it on the good!  What do you love?  Do you have killer eyes?  Beautiful lips?  Killer legs?  Gorgeous shoulders and collarbones?  Take a good hard look in the mirror and find something you love and let’s make it shine! 

Go Cheeky to Round Out that Tush

Unlike most body types, you can rock just about anything on your tush.  It’s ok to add some volume to your hip area just make sure it’s going to add it in a flattering way!  Cheeky cut bodysuits and underwear round out that booty and frame those gorgeous legs.  Boy shorts are a super cute way to frame your tush and give a little sporty flair.  Stay away from V strings or undies with too little material.  Not enough material does the opposite- hides your natural curve and can flatten your backside.  

Create Balance while Defining Your Waist

As a portrait artist, I am creating as many triangles in my composition as possible. They keep the eye interested and give a lot of visual movement your brain likes. There is another plus: they create narrowing points! Choose outfits that do that and we will have a double win. Wraps/robes with a belt and jackets all are fabulous items to wear. Fitted leather jackets and button up shirts can be buttoned or zipped up just enough to create that V we are dying over.  Add volume with cap sleeves but direct the eye with cutouts or deep plunging necklines.  Look for pieces that play with both solid and sheer/lace panels to check off all three recommendations!

DITCH THE CLOTHES AND USE A WHITE SHEET!

My white sheet set is incredibly popular and timeless. Clients LOVE the end result and almost always is their favorite. All three of my suggestions above can be accomplished with white sheet set. The sky is really the limit and it really allows your natural beauty to shine. You get to call the shots on what is showing and what isn’t. I always save this set for last so you have plenty of time to get comfy and make sure you are ready. I promise you won’t regret this as an option.

BONUS TIP: Don’t worry about adding some volume- Straight body can get by with wearing almost anything (or nothing) and look fabulous doing it.  

What do you think? Are you ready? Need help finding some of outfit options? Don’t worry- there is a full list of retailers I recommend in my 30 page Getting Ready Guide I give exclusively to my clients and if you still need help, no worries. We can book an extra clothing consultation or even set up a personal shopper appointment so I can tag along and help you decide. I mean it when I’m there every step of the way!

Hair And Makeup by Amanda Akers of Color Divine

Hair And Makeup by Kendra Aarhus of Kendraaarhus.com

Have you thought about booking your own shoot with Cassy? Download your complimentary Dream Shoot Planner by clicking HERE.  It will tell you all about the experience and what to expect.  I would love to chat with you! You can give me a call directly at 319-849-5152.  You can also email me at info@chrysalisboudoir.com.  I can’t wait to hear from you!