Let’s address the panic spiral that happens approximately 3.7 seconds after booking your boudoir session:
“But what am I supposed to WEAR?!”
Take a deep breath. This is not a test. You cannot fail. And I promise you don’t need to show up with a suitcase full of expensive lingerie to have an incredible boudoir experience.
As a Minneapolis boudoir photographer, I’ve seen everything from $15 Amazon bodysuits to a client’s partner’s oversized button-down shirt—and every single one photographed beautifully.
This isn’t about the outfit. It’s about how you feel in it.
But let’s absolutely help you feel like a whole goddess while we’re at it.
First: You Don’t Need to Buy Anything (Unless You Want To)
Yes, you read that correctly.
Every full session includes a wardrobe consult where we talk through what you already own, what photographs well, and what will make you feel the most confident.
You also have full access to my client wardrobe closet, which includes hand-selected pieces in a wide range of sizes and styles. Think:
• lace bodysuits
• cozy off-the-shoulder cardigans
• bold statement pieces
• soft, romantic textures
• and pieces you didn’t even know you needed until now
So if shopping for lingerie makes you want to throw your phone across the room, don’t worry. I’ve got you covered.
Literally.
The Best Outfit Is One That Feels Like You
There is no single “correct” boudoir outfit.
Some women feel powerful in lace.
Some feel incredible in an oversized tee.
Some feel unstoppable in absolutely nothing but a sheet.
All of it is valid.
Your boudoir session in my Minneapolis studio is about capturing your version of confidence—not forcing you into someone else’s idea of it.
If you feel good, it will show. Every time.
Client Favorites That Always Photograph Beautifully
If you want a starting point, these are always stunning:
Bodysuits
Flattering, simple, and photograph like magic on every body.
Oversized sweaters or shirts
Soft, cozy, and effortlessly sexy.
Matching bra and underwear sets
Classic for a reason.
Robes
Especially sheer or lace robes for layering.
Something unexpected
A leather jacket. A jersey. A piece that feels like you.
There are no rules here.
What Matters Most Isn’t the Outfit
It’s how you walk into the room.
You might feel nervous. That’s normal.
But you’ll be guided through every step—from perceived “what do I do with my hands?” panic to realizing halfway through that you feel completely at ease.
You don’t need to perform confidence to be worthy of this experience.
You just need to show up.
Everything else is taken care of.
You’re Not Supposed to Look Like Anyone Else
You’re not supposed to look like the women you see online.
You’re supposed to look like yourself.
And when you combine expert posing, intentional lighting, a wardrobe consult, and access to a curated client closet, something incredible happens.
You start to see yourself differently.
Not as someone who needed to change first. But as someone who was already enough.
Andrea Baue Photography is a Minneapolis boudoir photographer serving women throughout the Twin Cities and Minnesota. Each boudoir session includes a personalized wardrobe consult and access to a curated client wardrobe closet so you feel confident, prepared, and fully taken care of.
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