Have you ever bought a t-shirt dress that looked cute on the model, but it looked like a nightgown when you tried it on? Same.
But t-shirt dresses are comfy and forgiving (two things I'm committed to in pumpkin pie season!) so don't return the dress just yet. Turn it into a complete look with just 3 quick steps:
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So you booked your family photo shoot and need to decide what to wear? No need to run out and buy new outfits. I've got you covered with these four foolproof steps to style your family's outfits straight from your closets.
2. Pull outfits
Next, go closet to closet collecting potential outfits for each family member to wear. Each piece you pull should work with your color scheme. Select a couple of outfits for each person in the photo shoot, focusing on coordinating, not matching, everyone's outfits. Honestly, the hardest part here is not getting caught up cleaning your child's closet. (Seriously, what is that smell though?)
3. Balance the overall look
Lay out one outfit per person on a neutral surface like a comforter or rug. I like to lay my outfits down like people are wearing them, estimating the height differences of the family members. Your goal here is to balance the overall look as you narrow down your picks to one outfit per person. I usually recommend no more than two total patterns as they can make group photos look too busy. Get buy-in from your family at this stage to make sure everyone feels confident wearing what you chose. This is important for everyone to feel like their best selves in the photos.
4. Add accessories
Lastly, select jewelry and accessories that work with the final outfits. I always suggest taking along some extra pieces that can be tied into the photo shoot. A hat changes up a look quickly and makes a fun prop. A scarf can capture movement well in photos and is a quick way to add color, texture, or pattern. Layers are another simple way to change up a look and be prepared for weather fluctuations.
Follow my "Style a Family Photo Shoot" Pinterest board for inspiration! I'd love for you to tag me on Instagram if you use these steps to style your family photos.
Over the last four years, I virtually styled thousands of clients at Stitch Fix (12,000 Fixes in total). Would you believe me if I told you I never even saw a photo of over half of my clients? It's true! And some clients I worked with monthly for four years. If it's possible for me to successfully style clients with only sizes and textual feedback to go off of, I can certainly get to know you, your style, your figure, and your wardrobe, regardless of geographical distance between us.
I use a style profile to learn about you. I use video calls to learn what clothes you own (I have methods for doing this efficiently), what you're looking to accomplish, and to teach you good fit, trends, and styling tips. I also create style cards (using the actual pieces you own!) for you to reference when you need what-to-wear inspiration. This way of working together is ultra convenient and ensures your safety through the Covid-19 pandemic.
Let's creep it real. This October feels different than any other October in our lifetimes. Normally, our kids would be deciding on their Halloween costumes for the school parade and I'd be browsing for creepy-looking appetizers on Pinterest that my neighbors would be goblin up at our annual Halloween block party. However, with Covid-19 still haunting us, I collected some alternative and stylish ways to enjoy Halloween without endin' up coffin.
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