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Beginner October 2022

Help me pick my engagement photoshoot dress color!

TS, on April 29, 2021 at 8:37 PM Posted in Parties and Events 1 6

Hi everyone! My engagement photoshoot is coming up soon and I'm narrowing down what dress I want to wear. I found a style I LOVE but I'm torn between 3 colors!


For background: my wedding will be in October, and my engagement pictures will be taken during the spring. I am taking them in locations that include: a pier with a view of New York City, some parks, and brownstone apartment-lined streets. I have fair skin, reddish-brown hair, and brown eyes.


The dress that I love is this: https://www.nordstrom.com/s/astr-the-label-floral-print-dress/5333860?epik=dj0yJnU9RWo3eUQ3bmRUNmJOQ0hWb2tXamNxeV9SeWFCSDA4a1EmcD0wJm49T2RXWWl1UDdaZGhKRkNyZjJ4aDc5QSZ0PUFBQUFBR0NLN1JF


I ordered the Mustard color and that's how I discovered that I love this dress! However, given that I'm a pale gal, I wasn't sure if this mustard color is the best for my skin tone (although I think its more of an autumn color, so it would go with my fall wedding more I suppose, haha). It's also a pretty heavy pattern, which I know can be a hit or miss for photos. Since I'm unsure about the color, I ordered two more colors: Pink Garden and Blue White Floral (luckily found both on Poshmark since it's sold out!).


I would love to hear what everyone thinks about these different patterns/which would photograph best!

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Latest activity by Marcels, on January 5, 2022 at 6:10 AM
  • Kari
    Master May 2020
    Kari ·
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    The link only shows the Black-Lilac Floral and Black-Pink Floral, neither of which sound like the color options you are considering. Any chance you can share photos of the three colors/prints you are considering? Also what is your skin undertone (warm, cool, neutral)?

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  • T
    Beginner October 2022
    TS ·
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    My bad, I sent the wrong link! This one has all the colors: https://www.nordstromrack.com/s/astr-the-label-floral-print-dress/n3267424?color=MUSTARD%20MULTI%20DITSY

    My skin is a neutral undertone!

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  • Melanie
    Dedicated June 2019
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    I think the mustard would work. It definitely reminds me of fall. I think the pink floral would look great too, although that reminds me more of spring. I would definitely try on all three and see what you think. I know when I was comparing for engagement photos, it was a lot easier when I had all the dresses to compare.

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  • Kari
    Master May 2020
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    I love all three colors (so much moreso the the black based florals). I have fair skin as well, so I think you should definitely try them all on before deciding because any one of the softer colors could wash you out, depending on your exact coloration. I gravitate towards the Pink Garden (I love the colors and the bigger pattern and it feels very spring to me), but also really love the Blue White, and I feel the Mustard would likely pop best on a skin tone that might not contrast enough with the other two, but all three are beautiful.

    I would consider what looks best on your skin tone, what your fiance will wear, and what sort of colors dominate the landscape around the time you do your photos. If you have a lot of greenery in the background or do your photos at golden hour, the Pink or Blue might pop more compared to the Mustard, but if you have a gray, rainy day the Mustard might add a needed pop of warmth to your photos. If one color flatters your fiance's skin tone or what they are wearing best, then that could also be a deciding factor. I definitely think you'll need to try all three in person to be able to choose!

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  • T
    Beginner October 2022
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    Thank you! I agree that the mustard is a very fall-like color. I'm excited for the blue and pink colors to arrive so I can try all three on! Smiley smile

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  • T
    Beginner October 2022
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    Thank you so much! This is great advice, my fiance's skin tone is deeper than mine so I will see which looks best next to him as well. They are all very beautiful colors so I know in the end I would likely be happy with any of them! I'm just horrible at making decisions. Smiley smile

    Thanks again!!

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