The Ultimate Guide: What to Wear for Your Driver’s License Photo

We’ve all been there: you open your wallet, flash your driver’s license to a bouncer, cashier, or DMV clerk, and immediately experience a wave of secondhand embarrassment. Why does the lighting always make everyone look like they’ve been summoned from the shadow realm?

While you can’t control the harsh fluorescent lights or the less-than-stellar camera equipment at the Department of Motor Vehicles, you can control what you wear. The right outfit can elevate your photo from “mugshot chic” to a clean, timeless, and confident portrait you won’t mind flashing for the next decade.