Trends for Grad Guys

Note: This year we will not be offering family, group or friend sessions in order to ensure social distancing and the safety of our employees and customers.

What’s Your Signature Style?

Your grad portrait does more than just capture the memory of your achievements in high school—it also captures your unique sense of style. As you plan your outfits for your session, start by thinking about how you’d describe your style to someone else. Do you like to dress urban, or are you more casual? Rugged and outdoorsy? What about preppy? Not sure? Maybe you like looking a certain way, but don’t really think about it.

Pick Your Favorite Trend and Plan for Themed Looks

Take a look at these guys’ style trends and find the one that fits your wardrobe the best. Read the description to get ideas of specific pieces to put together your portrait session outfits for sharp, camera-ready looks. And get suggestions for how to dress for sports-themed portraits and formalwear looks. Overall, plan for bringing along at least three complete outfits, or more if you like a wider range to choose from to look your best.

Black sweatshirt, blue jeans, black belt, sunglasses, and black converse shoesBlack sweatshirt, blue jeans, black belt, sunglasses, and black converse shoesBlack sweatshirt, blue jeans, black belt, sunglasses, and black converse shoes

Streetwear

Dress casual while looking very put together. Combine jeans, t-shirts, sweaters, casual blazers or leather jackets, sneakers and maybe a favorite hat.

Red and white flannel shirt, blue jeans, black belt, and black bootsRed and white flannel shirt, blue jeans, black belt, and black bootsRed and white flannel shirt, blue jeans, black belt, and black boots

Outdoorsman

Take your style outside. Think flannel shirts, roughed-up jeans, shearling jackets, beanie hats, work boots or casual kicks.

Red leather jacket, blue scarf, black hat, sunglasses, blue jeans, belt, and black converseRed leather jacket, blue scarf, black hat, sunglasses, blue jeans, belt, and black converseRed leather jacket, blue scarf, black hat, sunglasses, blue jeans, belt, and black converse

Hip Hop

Play up your urban cool with hoodies or sport coats, dress shirts, snapback cap, distressed jeans and sleek leather shoes or hiking boots.

Blue jeans, white shirt, bow tie, black frame glasses, black dress shoes, and watchBlue jeans, white shirt, bow tie, black frame glasses, black dress shoes, and watchBlue jeans, white shirt, bow tie, black frame glasses, black dress shoes, and watch

Prepster

Go Ivy League in polos, crisp-collared shirts, sport coats, dark wash jeans or chinos and loafers. For the very brave, try out a snappy bow tie.

Blue and white striped shirt, khaki shorts, brown messenger bag, blue belt, and brown loafersBlue and white striped shirt, khaki shorts, brown messenger bag, blue belt, and brown loafersBlue and white striped shirt, khaki shorts, brown messenger bag, blue belt, and brown loafers

Beachwear

Reach for the beach in skinny jeans, statement tees, sleeveless tanks, lightweight jackets and favorite sneakers. Keep your colors and fabrics light and easy for a laid back look.

Blue suit jacket, white button up shirt, coral colored tie, blue dress pants, brown dress shoes, belt and accessoriesBlue suit jacket, white button up shirt, coral colored tie, blue dress pants, brown dress shoes, belt and accessoriesBlue suit jacket, white button up shirt, coral colored tie, blue dress pants, brown dress shoes, belt and accessories

Suited Up

Get formal with suits in classic black or neutrals, or even vibrant colors. Coordinate your shirt to your suit—white always works, but the right color makes a statement. Don't forget good ties, watches, leather belts and dress shoes.

Yellow jersey, green athletic shorts, yellow socks, blue cleats, and soccer ballYellow jersey, green athletic shorts, yellow socks, blue cleats, and soccer ballYellow jersey, green athletic shorts, yellow socks, blue cleats, and soccer ball

Athletic

Show off your sporting side by wearing your jersey or letter jacket. Bring along a game ball, baseball glove, hockey or lacrosse stick to commemorate your experience in high school sports.

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