What to wear???

October and November are busy months for family pictures! The leaves are changing colors, the days are getting shorter, and the air is getting cooler. A few of you have asked me recently: what is the best thing to wear in an outdoor family picture? While we all have different ideas about style and color, I will tell you what I think looks nice and give you some ideas for putting together your own family this fall.


Start with jeans. Denim looks great on camera, and it seems to be something that everyone in the family has in their wardrobe. Casual is the look for family pictures these days, and nothing says casual better than denim.


Add a casual button-down or sweater. In more traditional-looking pictures, the family can all be in the same color (say, blue jeans and black sweaters).

Want something a little more casual and natural? Try putting the family in complementing colors (like blue jeans with blacks, browns and beiges).

Want to beat the cold and still look fashionable? Try adding layers! I love the look of corduroy blazers, denim jackets and wool sweaters.

For a little more color (and fun), add some of your favorite fall accessories, like colorful scarves, funky hats or fur-lined vests.

And don't forget about the shoes! Scuffed-up gym shoes are probably ok for gym, but for family pictures, we want eyes to be drawn to your beautiful faces, not to Junior's un-kept velcro sneakers. Make sure the shoes are looking nice and are well-suited to the outfits you've chosen for the family.






(Images borrowed from Gap, JCrew and MiniBoden)