What to Wear for Fall + Holiday Family Photos

How to style your family for family pictures that will look perfect for holiday cards.

Picking out family picture outfits can be overwhelming- especially if you have a husband whose wardrobe is classified as “athleisure”. I follow a few general guidelines below to help me decide and I try to enjoy the years where my kids will let me pick out their clothes. (And if I’m being honest- my husband wears almost the same outfit every year!) Edited to add: Here’s a link to our family pictures wearing these looks.

1. Pick a color palette but don’t try to “match”
2. Stick to mostly solids- but a print or two is o.k.
3. I love wearing black in everyday life, but try to stay away from it for family pictures (I feel like it doesn’t pop as much!)
4. Wear something you are comfortable in (don’t force yourself into something you don’t feel confident in)
5. Think about your backdrop- is it greenery? Fall trees? A blank studio wall? Plan accordingly.
6. This one is a big one for me. Think about how you will use the pictures? A holiday card? Hanging in your home? I usually make sure what my family is wearing in pictures fits in with the things I gravitate toward when I select holiday cards or home decor.

Shop featured products:

MEN’S LOOK:

1. Shirt (J. Crew)
2. Pants (J. Crew)
3. Shoes (Johnston & Murphy)

WOMEN’S LOOK:

1. Pleated Dress (Zara)
2. Belt (Target)
3. Boots (Marc Fisher- Nordstrom)

LITTLE GIRL’S LOOK:

1. Dress (Zara)
2. Headband (Zara)
3. Knee Socks (Little Stocking Co.)
4. Shoes (Old Navy)

TODDLER GIRL’S LOOK:

1. Jumper (Zara)
2. Onesie (Kohl’s)
3. Knee Socks (Little Stocking Co.)
4. Boots (Old Navy)

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