What do we wear for our Christmas family photos?


Holiday family photo season is upon us! A common question I get is "what do we wear for our Christmas photos?" Here's some help to get those timeless family photos to pop!


COLOR PALETTE

  • Neutrals:  cream beige, taupe, gray
  • Earth tones:  forest green, olive, rush, camel, soft brown
  • Winter accents:  deep red, burgundy, or wine (sparingly, like an accessory or one outfit)
  • Soft pastels:  dusty blue or sage


OUTFIT COORDINATION

  • Dad/Men:
  • Forest green or camel sweater with dark jeans or chinos
  • White or cream button-up layered with a cardigan
  • Optional:  plaid scarf in muted tones for subtle holiday flair


  • Kids
  • Knit sweaters in cream, sage, or burgundy
  • Corduroy pants or leggings
  • Simple dresses in soft neutrals, layered with tights
  • Little accessories:  suspenders, bow ties, or headbands in muted holiday tones


STYLING TIPS

  • Stick with solid colors or subtle patterns (avoid bold, distracting prints)
  • Mix textiles (knit, velvet, corduroy, lace) to add dimension
  • Avoid everyone matching exactly - instead, coordinate within the same palette
  • Shoes:  Keep them neutral (brown boots, tan flats, cream sneakers)


EXAMPLE OUTFIT COMBINATIONS

  • Mom in a cream knit dress, Dad in a forest green sweater, son(s) in beige chinos and plaid shirt, daughter(s) in a burgundy dress with tights
  • Mom in deep green velvet, Dad in camel sweater and dark jeans, kids in cream knits with little burgundy or sage accents