Several years ago when I put on a baggy sweater, one of my daughters suggested I try something a little more fitted. I was nervous to do so because ... well ... baggy clothes can hide a lot! I found comfort in that. Still do!

I sometimes follow my daughter's advice but still gravitate to loose clothing. I can totally empathize when many women want to do the same -- wear loose clothing -- when we plan for their headshot sessions.

Even though there's a lot of text here and just two photos, please hang in there and keep reading.

During pre-session consults with women I usually suggest that they bring at least one form-fitted top to wear, no matter what their body type is.

But I'll let you in on a little secret that I have permission to tell. During the last year two women who received that advice from me ended up bringing loose-fitted clothing. Nothing form-fitting.

I totally respect what people ultimately choose to be photographed in. They know their own stories. I do not.

But in the case of those two women, neither liked their photos in their loose-fitting clothing.

I was so glad when one of them changed into some form-fitting basics I already had on hand. Then she LOVED her photos. And got so many, MANY huge compliments on them.