What to Wear: The Ultimate Shopping Guide for Your Boudoir Session

Figuring out what to bring to your session is one of the most exciting parts — and one of the most overwhelming. Between lingerie, outfits, jerseys, robes, and everything in between, the options feel endless. The golden rule? Bring more than you think you need. I always recommend 3–5 outfit options so we can make real choices on the day of your shoot.

Lingerie: Online Shops Worth Knowing

Savage X Fenty (savagex.com) is genuinely size-inclusive (XS–4X), affordable, and photographically stunning. Adore Me (adoreme.com) is a great value option with stylish sets in a wide size range. Victoria's Secret (victoriassecret.com) is a classic for a reason — find pieces locally at Kenwood Towne Centre and Eastgate Mall. Yandy (yandy.com) has one of the best selections for bold, editorial lingerie. Bare Necessities (barenecessities.com) is excellent for high-quality, well-fitting bras and sets.

Plus-Size & Extended Size Options

Torrid (torrid.com/lingerie) carries sizes 1X–6X with a store at Eastgate Mall in Cincinnati. Lane Bryant's Cacique line (lanebryant.com/cacique-lingerie) is specifically designed for plus-size bodies, with a location at Kenwood Towne Centre. Hips & Curves (hipsandcurves.com) is an online boutique dedicated entirely to plus-size lingerie.

Local Cincinnati-Area Shops

Lover's Lane has locations in the greater Cincinnati area including Springdale/Tri-County (loverslane.com) — great for a wide variety of styles and accessories. Soma Intimates at Kenwood Towne Centre photographs extremely well. For local boutiques, check Over-the-Rhine and Hyde Park — search 'women's boutiques Cincinnati OTR' on Google Maps for current options.

Sports Jerseys & Fan Gear

Sports jersey sessions are one of my absolute favorites. Fanatics (fanatics.com) has the largest selection of officially licensed gear including Cincinnati Bengals, Reds, and FC Cincinnati. NFL Shop (nflshop.com) lets you customize with your own name and number. Dick's Sporting Goods has multiple Cincinnati-area locations that carry local team jerseys in store.

Beyond Lingerie: Other Great Outfit Ideas

An oversized flannel or button-down shirt — simple, intimate, universally flattering. A silk or satin robe from Amazon. A bodysuit from ASOS or Free People. A corset from What Katie Did (whatkatiedid.com). Or just jeans and nothing else — classic, timeless, always works.

A Few Shopping Tips Before You Buy

Fit matters more than size — a well-fitted piece photographs 10x better. Neutral and jewel tones photograph best: black, white, burgundy, emerald, navy, blush. Don't remove tags until after the session. And bring the unexpected — sometimes the most beautiful shot comes from the thing you almost didn't pack. Questions? Contact Brian at www.boudoirofcincinnati.com