What better time to document family updates, milestones, achievements and more than the holidays? With everyone in good spirits and the whole family in one place, it’s the perfect opportunity to take some family photos! One major factor to consider when you’re planning holiday photos is outfits. Should your family all be wearing the same thing? Should you color coordinate? Is there such a thing as matching too much? We’ve put together some holiday photo outfit ideas to answer your questions and offer some holiday photo outfit inspiration!
Choose a Theme
When choosing holiday photo outfits, start by picking a theme. This could be a specific color or pattern. Say you decide everyone will wear navy. This doesn’t mean all of your family members have to wear the same exact navy top. It just means everyone will have a cohesive look. With navy as your theme, some holiday photo outfit ideas could be solid navy tops for the adults, navy dresses for girls, and navy sweaters for the boys. Go casual with jeans for bottoms, or if you want a more formal feel, dress pants will do the trick.
Avoid Busy Patterns & Logos
Some patterns can photograph well, and others not so much. If you choose to take holiday photos in outfits with patterns, just make sure everyone wears the same pattern. Plaid, for example, is a festive look for the holidays. But there are many variations of plaid. Ensure you wear the same print as your family members or you might end up with a mismatched look.
Logos also aren’t a great idea when it comes to family holiday photo outfits. You want the focus of your photos to be you and your family, not a giant brand name.
Opt for Understated Styles
Of course, you want everyone’s holiday photo outfits to look nice, but that doesn’t mean you need to don the flashiest new looks. When in doubt, go for an understated look. You want your holiday photos to be timeless, so focusing too much on the latest trend can be distracting. Choose nice styles that will complement your family members, not overshadow them.
Prioritize Comfort
No, we don’t mean take your family holiday photos in pajamas or outfitted in matching sweat suits. We mean choose outfits that your family members will be comfy in for the duration of the photoshoot. Avoid itchy materials, stiff fabrics, restrictive styles and anything else that could create discomfort. If someone in your photo is uncomfortable, it will show!
Complement the Location
The backdrop of your holiday photos obviously isn’t the focus of the image, but it should still be considered! If you’re taking photos in the snow, make sure you’re not wearing white or other light colors. Instead, wear bright or dark colors that will pop against the background. If you’re taking holiday photos indoors, choose a neutral background so outfits won’t clash with any other prints or colors that may be in the photo.
Visit Turn Style for More Family Holiday Photo Outfit Ideas
Stop by your nearest Turn Style location to shop cohesive, fun, and stylish holiday photo outfits! We carry clothing for the whole family so you’ll be guaranteed to look great this holiday season. And from all of us at Turn Style, happy holidays!
