What are the best colors to wear for your portrait session? 

• With clothing, simplicity is the key. Solid clothing--items without patterns, stripes or logos--work best. Prints can be very distracting in your images. Try to stay away from "loud" clothing or anything that is trendy.
• When choosing clothing colors, remember that dark to medium tones (brown, burgundy, green, blue, black) always photograph well. The lighter colors, on the other hand, call attention to themselves and away from the face. Not only do the light colors dominate a portrait, they also add bulk to subjects wearing them. Dark colors are more flattering and slimming.
• For family groups, it's important to coordinate colors in the same tonal range so that no single family member stands out because their clothing is too bright as compared to the rest of the group. Also, coordinating colors has the psychological effect of showing closeness in the family.
• Another thing to consider when selecting colors is the location of the final print. If it will hang in the den over the sofa, you should try to incorporate the color scheme of the room into your clothing choices.
• Choose outfits that fit your personality and make you feel attractive. Create color harmony and ensure that all outfits are coordinated. Avoid patterns or stripes; solid, neutral color look best. Avoid wearing short skirts or shorts, as they make posing more difficult. Long, flowing dresses, jeans, and khakis make better selections.
• Sleeveless shirts or tops with very short sleeves are sometimes very unflattering in portraits, and should be avoided.
• Because shoes often show in portraits, ensure that the shoes you wear compliment your clothing. However, bare feet also works in many cases.