What to wear in a headshot
12 November 2026 · 6 min read · PhotoBoost AI
Headshot clothing advice is usually generic. This version is specific, because our 12 styles each pair you with a fixed outfit — so the useful question is not "what should I wear" but "which style puts me in the right clothes for the job I am applying for".
That is also a limitation worth stating plainly: you do not choose the outfit, the style does. The list below covers all 12, and every run produces one photo per style — so you receive all of these in a single pass rather than picking one in advance.
Business formal styles
These suit law, finance, executive roles and anything where a suit is the norm. Plain shirts and solid fabrics read best at the small sizes headshots are used.
Smart casual styles
These are the middle ground: credible without looking like a bank. Good for startups, consulting, tech and most company team pages.
Relaxed styles
Use these for creative work, personal brands, social profiles and anyone whose job does not involve a suit. They read as a person rather than a corporation.
What actually photographs well
What to do if you need a specific outfit
If you need a photo in something we do not generate — scrubs, a uniform, a specific brand colour — this product is not the right tool, and our profession pages say so where it applies.
The one thing you can influence: upload selfies in neutral clothing, since bold patterns or heavy scarves in the source can show up as artefacts in the generated outfit.