Spring is on the way! The weather outside your window may or may not feel like spring, but for those who have a spring photo session planned, here are a few style boards to help you and your family look amazing!
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I want to start by saying that I create the style boards with several different family types in mind. These outfit combinations can be altered slightly to fit the members of your family. Are you wanting something more specific to your family or event? Check out the other style services here or contact me to learn more about the virtual styling options.
The first style board starts with a beautiful blue and white patterned dress for mom. I find it is best to start with one look and use it to coordinate the others. In this case it is the dress and denim jacket combo. Add the hat for a fun spring accessory.
From there, we keep dad (or brother, son, uncle etc.) simple and classic with khakis and a blue button down shirt. I added several spring photo options for kids. Babies and toddlers are cute and comfortable in a onesie or dress. For older kids, I like to add a bit more with fun shoes or accessories. I recommend not steering too far form their budding sense of style or personality. Just as you want to love what you are wearing; you want them to look and feel as comfortable as possible.
There are two options that can be mixed and matched depending on how many boys in your group or if you need a cooler weather option. Blue is a great color on so many people; you will see it here in a striped short and classic pair of jeans. A cable sweater adds texture and style, and a bow tie option for the dapper dudes.
Finally, I LOVE a classic denim dress! Especially when it is paired with sparkly shoes ready to make the cute girl in this family feel special.
Spring photo palettes do not always need to be pastels. The next style board brings in green with a pop of leopard pattern.
Mom stays classic in denim and a white top with feminine details. The simplicity allows for statement jewelry – earrings or a chunky bracelet. The leopard flats bring in the pop of pattern. For dad, a darker wash in denim with a patterned button-down shirt and olive sweater.
My favorite item on the entire board is the green jumpsuit for the young girl in the family! Layer on the knit cardigan and have fun with the leopard sandal. Complete her look with a bit more pattern in hair accessories. Keep the boys classic with a chambray shirt and khakis for the older one and a neutral knit onesie for the baby. One could argue the showstopper on this board is the adorable leopard dress and metallic shoes for baby girl.
Finally, the next board features one of my signature combinations: navy, stripe and floral.
Just like the last board, mom is classic with a navy utility dress, however the addition of the floral scarf adds interest with layering and a pop of colorful pattern. Dad lightens it up with a beige coat for his top layer.
While the mom and dad options are neutral, the kids outfits are where most of the details are added. The older boy outfit starts with the a blue and white stripe polo paired with a pop of Kerry green pants.
Matching siblings can be very sweet, but alternatively, I usually like to take one pattern and use different articles of clothing. On this board, for a family with two girls – one girl can wear the small floral pattern all over in the dress with a metallic rose gold sandal. The other girl could pair the same pattern leggings with chambray on top. For the babies/toddlers, an adorable polka dot denim peplum outfit for the girl and striped navy knit outfit for the boy.
I hope these boards inspired you for upcoming spring photos or events. Here’s to sunshine and warmer temps!
Very well put together. A lot of great ideas for family pictures, weddings, etc!