Family Photo Outfits
Common Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
There’s so much pressure to nail your family photo outfits. I’ve got tons of advice, and I walk all my clients through how to put together amazing looks for pictures. Here are some DON’Ts for you to keep in mind as you design your outfits!
Too Matchy
Back in the day it was common to have everyone wear almost the same exact outfit (remember jeans and white t-shits??). That look is super dated now, but some people still get caught up in wearing all the same color, or everyone in jeans, etc. There are so many fun color palettes out there to design your family photo outfits around. Just go to Pinterest and type “family photo color schemes” and pick your favorite! Make sure to add different textures like chunky knits, lace, flowy dresses, and a couple patterns for visual interest.
Poor Fit
There’s a huge difference between good and bad fitting clothes. You can have the cutest outfit in the world, but if it doesn’t fit well it won’t translate to amazing photos! This is especially tough to nail for babies and toddlers (since they grow so fast!). Also for moms while they’re in the growing family stage. Whether you just had a baby or are in between babies, it seems like your clothes sizes change constantly.
If you’re a mom that has some things you’d like to hide (let’s be honest, that’s all of us) make sure you give yourself some shape somewhere else. Or if you have bigger hips like me, go flowy on the bottom and highlight your smaller waist! If you want to hid a post-baby tummy, go flowy on top but show off your smaller assets (legs, narrow shoulders, whatever that is for you!) The worst thing you can do is try to hide everything with super baggy, shapeless clothes from head to toe.
Too Matchy
Back in the day it was common to have everyone wear almost the same exact outfit (remember jeans and white t-shits??). That look is super dated now, but some people still get caught up in wearing all the same color, or everyone in jeans, etc. There are so many fun color palettes out there to design your outfits around. Just go to Pinterest and type “family photo color schemes” and pick your favorite! Make sure to add different textures like chunky knits, lace, flowy dresses, and a couple patterns for visual interest.
Poor Fit
There’s a huge difference between good and bad fitting clothes. You can have the cutest outfit in the world, but if it doesn’t fit well it won’t translate to amazing photos! This is especially tough to nail for babies and toddlers (since they grow so fast!). Also, for moms while they’re in the growing family stage. Whether you just had a baby or are in between babies, it seems like your clothes sizes change constantly.
If you’re a mom that has some things you’d like to hide (let’s be honest, that’s all of us) make sure you give yourself some shape somewhere else. Or if you have bigger hips like me, go flowy on the bottom and highlight your smaller waist! If you want to hide a post-baby tummy, go flowy on top but show off your smaller assets (legs, narrow shoulders, whatever that is for you!) The worst thing you can do is try to hide everything with super baggy, shapeless clothes from head to toe.
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