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Old Money
Quiet luxury, zero logos.
- ·Cashmere or silk
- ·Tailored trousers
- ·Pearl drop earrings
- ·Slick low ponytail
Boys: Charcoal sweater over collared shirt, gray trousers, white sneakers or loafers.
Best at: Tivoli · JW Marriott
Class of '27 & '28 · Style Guide
what to wear
Eight aesthetics. Six color-matched locations. One photographer who's been styling seniors for 20 years. Scroll for the real playbook.
A Sketchbook
Style Notes
Two pages from the style notebook. Print, screenshot, send to your group chat. Steal the looks.
For Her
For Him
Color Stories
The Carry-On
Step One
Pick a Vibe
Don't pick a style. Find the one that already feels like you. Each comes w/ key pieces, color story, and the Las Vegas location built for it.
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Cowboy Era
Modern ranch — not costume.
- ·Prairie dress + structured bodice
- ·Real cowboy boots
- ·Tooled leather belt
- ·Loose Western waves
Boys: Chambray pearl-snap, raw denim, brown belt, real boots, felt hat.
Best at: Spring Mountain Ranch · Valley of Fire
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Desert Boho 2.0
Earthy + sculptural. NOT 2014 Coachella.
- ·Bias-cut slip or linen prairie
- ·Suede ankle boots
- ·Gold hoops
- ·Natural waves
Boys: Cream or olive linen shirt half-tucked, raw denim, brown leather boot.
Best at: Valley of Fire · Calico Basin · Wetlands
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Mob Wife
Sultry, not scandalous.
- ·Black slip or tulle gown
- ·Faux fur shrug
- ·Gold hoops + layered chains
- ·Voluminous blowout
Boys: All-black fit, leather jacket, gold chain, slick hair, clean stubble.
Best at: Strip · Neon Museum
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College Core
Sweatshirt + school spirit.
- ·Vintage college crewneck or sweatshirt
- ·Denim skirt or biker shorts
- ·Fresh sneakers
- ·Hair down + natural
Boys: College tee or hoodie, casual jeans, sneakers, hat optional. Where you committed.
Best at: Red Rock · Calico Basin · Spring Mountain Ranch
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Y2K Editorial
2003 magazine spread, reborn.
- ·Low-rise denim
- ·Baby tee or band tee
- ·Leather jacket
- ·Smudgy eyeliner
Boys: Vintage tee, baggy jeans, Sambas or Vans, silver chain, shag cut.
Best at: Neon Museum · Downtown
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Sports Core
Letterman + main-character energy.
- ·Vintage varsity jacket
- ·Crew tank
- ·Fresh sneakers
- ·Gold name chain
Boys: Letterman + white tee, fresh sneakers, gold chain. Bring the ball.
Best at: Downtown · Spring Mountain Ranch · stadium
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Clean Girl
Skin > clothes.
- ·White tank + straight jeans
- ·Gold hoops
- ·Slicked bun
- ·Glossy lip
Boys: Plain white tee, raw denim, gold chain, clean fade, dewy skin.
Best at: Tunnels · Dry Lake Bed · Wetlands
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Preppy Revival
Ralph Lauren Core. Polo match.
- ·Pleated skirt or argyle vest
- ·White button-down
- ·Cable knit
- ·Loafers + knee socks
Boys: Navy blazer, oxford shirt, chinos, brown loafers. Side part.
Best at: JW Marriott · Tivoli · Smith Center
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Graduated
Cap, gown, cords, sunset.
- ·Cap + gown w/ all your cords + medals
- ·Hair styled simple
- ·Statement earrings
- ·Sneakers or low heel under gown
Boys: Cap + gown, dress shirt + tie under, polished shoes peeking out.
Best at: Floyd Lamb Park · Spring Mountain Ranch · campus
Step Two
Bring 2-3 Looks
Pick outfits that talk to each other. Think story arc, not variety. Polished → personality → statement.
01
POLISHED
Cream slip dress + tailored blazer. Hero shot material.
02
PERSONALITY
The texture moment. Knit, denim jacket, suede, vintage.
03
STATEMENT
Long dress in saturated color, leather, or your sport jersey.
one outfit should photograph beautifully WITHOUT the face. that's the hero shot.
Step Three
Fabric Matters
Texture beats print. Every time.
wear ✓
- ·Linen
- ·Raw or vintage denim
- ·Wool knits + cashmere
- ·Tulle, chiffon, organza
- ·Suede + leather
- ·Heavy cotton, twill
skip ✗
- ·Cheap polyester satin
- ·Thin jersey tees
- ·Rayon
- ·Sequins
- ·Sheer white cotton midday
- ·Velvet in summer
Step Four
Color by Location
Match your outfit to the BACKGROUND. Not the season.
Red Rock + Calico Basin
Wear:Cream, camel, rust, terracotta, olive, butter yellow
Avoid:Bright red, neon, hot pink
Mt Charleston pines
Wear:Emerald, burgundy, mustard, navy, oxblood, plum
Avoid:Forest green, brown
Strip neon (night)
Wear:Black, white, oxblood, metallic, structured leather
Avoid:Pastels, beige
Tunnels + underpasses
Wear:Monochrome head-to-toe — black, white, or oxblood
Avoid:Multi-color outfits
Wetlands + dry grass
Wear:Rust, cream, sage, butter, dusty blue
Avoid:Bright green, yellow-gold
Downtown murals
Wear:Color-blocked primaries, vintage band tees
Avoid:Neutrals (you vanish)
Quick Reference
Yes / No
yes ✓
One statement piece + three quiet supports
no ✗
Two equally bold pieces fighting
yes ✓
Texture (knit, suede, linen)
no ✗
Busy small prints (moire on camera)
yes ✓
Outfit you already own + love
no ✗
Buy-everything-new from one store
yes ✓
Match outfit to the BACKGROUND
no ✗
Match outfit to the season
yes ✓
Nude seamless underwear
no ✗
Visible bra straps + panty lines
yes ✓
Vintage band tee
no ✗
Logo screen-print across the chest
From One Senior Mom to Another
Parents.
The four anxieties I hear every consultation, and how we handle each one before the session.
“Boys who don't care.”
Let him pick ONE outfit (his real hoodie, his real boots). Mom picks the other two. He cooperates because he got a win. His outfit usually = parents' favorite frame.
“Girls who overthink.”
Cap at 3 outfits. 1 hour shopping max. No new clothes within 48 hours of session. New = uncomfortable = stiff on camera.
“Modesty concerns.”
Tell Jennie upfront. She poses around it — no off-shoulder, no high slits, lower angles only. Easy fix when she knows in advance.
“"Looks like every other yearbook."”
Fixed by location + light + outfit story — not by poses. Mt Charleston in burgundy wool at golden hour will not look like the gym backdrop. Promise.
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