What to Wear for a Professional Headshot

What you wear shapes how you're perceived before anyone reads a word of your profile. These simple rules keep your headshot looking polished across any industry.

Do

• •Wear solid, muted colours — navy, charcoal, deep green, and burgundy photograph beautifully.
• •Add a layer like a blazer or structured jacket for definition.
• •Match your outfit to your industry — a suit for finance, smart-casual for tech and creative fields.
• •Make sure clothes are clean, pressed, and fit well.

Avoid

• •Busy patterns, logos, and stripes that create visual noise.
• •Bright neons that pull attention from your face.
• •Ill-fitting or overly casual clothing unless it fits your field.
• •Distracting jewellery.

Not sure? Try a few looks

One advantage of an AI headshot generator is that you can preview multiple outfits and backdrops from a single set of selfies — so you can see what works before committing. With Frameworthy you can generate a business suit, a blazer, and a smart-casual look side by side and pick your favourite.