Feminine and Flirty- What to wear for a Coquette Inspired Boudoir Session.
Just for fun, I thought it would be fun to style some different “aesthetics” for a boudoir session in case you’re planning a photoshoot and need some inspiration! So here’s the first in the series, the Coquette. A disclaimer, it’s 2024 and there are a thousand aesthetics, some of this could overlap another style (hey, Cottagecore, we’ll cover you later!) or fall into another category, just don’t worry about it, tailor to your own style and have fun with it! 💋
What we’ll cover:
🍒 Aesthetic overview
🍒 Examples from my work
🍒 Outfit inspiration links
🍒 Accessories & other details.
🎀 What is the Coquette Aesthetic? 🎀
The general vibe of Coquette is ultra feminine, romantic, sweet, playful.
Elements like:
🌷The color Pink, ruffles, lace, headbands. 🎀 Bows on everything!
💋 Flirty, girly, with the cuts of clothing generally smaller and higher like empire waist, baby ts, camisoles, corsets, lacy lingerie inspired pieces, shorter hemlines, school-inspired accessories like Mary-Jane shoes, maybe knee socks. Ballet inspired items are cute for this too. 🩰
🍒 Cherry imagery is popular with this aesthetic as well. Here are a few photos that I found that I personally feel exemplify this look. I’m not going to give you a whole history deep dive, if you want that, this article by Litlelookz Studio is fantastic.
Image credits: Left to right: Pinterest, user Anna Claire, Littlelookz Studio, Stoleninspiration.com, Love Shack Fancy
When I saw this, I thought, that would be a super cute photoshoot style, what would that look like? Here are some examples from previous sessions, not styled for this in particular but I think they kind of fit the look. I may have added extra pink for the vibe. 😉
Outfit ideas & Inspo
Want to plan your own Coquette-styled session? Here are some outfits that I think would be super cute to incorporate! *I don’t make any money on any of these links, none are sponsored or affiliate links.
I had to jump back in and re-edit this because this piece is so completely adorable it deserves first billing in this list! HelloLaGirl Pink and White bodysuit
Dreamy and so romantic! Victoria’s Secret - Rosebud Embroidery Unlined Strapless Plunge-Back Corset Top
This one is SO cute! For Love & Lemons Tawny Bustier
Kat the Label Sleep set in Primrose - Lace? yup, Pink? yup, Bow? definitely.
Love the lace, love the bows, love the pink. Luna’s Wish
I love the beautiful flower embroidery on this one! Lounge is one of my favorite brands to recommend to clients
Moxy has so many cute sets, this one is the most pink so we went with this one, bonus points for bows 🎀
It has a little skirt built in! How cute is that? Yandy Floral Satin Bustier Set
From Target! I love the scallop edges and the romantic lace, and teeny tiny bows 🎀
Soma Pink Lace Plunge Bra - I love the shade of pink and the lace on this one, and it’s so comfy you will want to wear it again!
Finishing Touches for a Coquette Photoshoot -
Accessories & Nails
The lingerie is a good start, but to really sell the whole aesthetic, especially this one, it’s all about the extras. Add a bow (or two!) to your hair, pack on the pearls, pink makeup, knee socks, and you have to finish the look with a cute nail look. Here are some ideas!
Top row L to R: Nail inspiration @overglowedit, Neck Bow - Etsy, Bow chain necklace - Etsy, Hair Bows - Amazon
Bottom Row L to R: Bow and heart hair accessories, Nails with pearls @ZenLuxeNails TikTok, Chunky Strawberry Cardigan HytKnitDesign Etsy, Frilly pink Cardigan SugarPlumStore