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I would tell my client to shoot something environmental. Try for a close shot but allow some background to appear. Very Shallow DOF. Most likely allow a shadow on the face if a guy. Beauty light if female. No tie, long sleeves, dark color. Jacket optional. Do not face flat to camera. Angle the body. Even sit half way on a book to force you off center. Maybe lean to the side if at a desk. I am serious. Flat will make you look stiff. Opposite of what you are wanting. If it feels funny then it will most likely look good in camera. Try some looking past camera. Almost a profile shot. Hard to say without seeing the client. Sometimes looks really good, other times just bad.
Color and style. Look at Neimans or Saks web site for fashion trends. Pick for your age. If younger even a bright color might be OK, more relaxed corporate. Red jeans are now in for late 20's to 30's. Not my age group.
Hire a really good headshot photographer, like me!
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