One of the big items on our fall to-do list is getting new family photos taken for our holiday cards. And if you get only one chance to get a great family photo for the whole year, finding the perfect holiday card outfits is key—and maybe even a little stressful. You want a timeless look, but something that feels authentic to you and your family’s style.
When it comes to selecting the best coordinating outfits for your crew, we’re here to help take the stress out of choosing what to wear for your photo session. Below, we’ve curated six themed outfit styles and linked shoppable pieces for the whole family. The best part? Many of the pieces in each theme are from the same retailer, meaning you can grab outfits for the whole fam’ in a singular order. We included themes from Gap, H&M, Zara, J.Crew Factory, and more!
No more realizing at the last minute that your partner has nothing that works with the family theme or that your kids’ clothes from last holiday season don’t fit. This year, each of these themes is a one-stop shop for your entire family’s needs.
Tips for Choosing Holiday Card Outfits
While we’re narrowing down our shopping list for the best family photo outfits, we tapped New York-based family photographer Ana Gambuto for some advice on how a family should (or shouldn’t!) coordinate their holiday card looks. “I honestly don’t hate coordinating outfits, in a loose version—all choosing complementary colors! [For example], everyone picks versions of gray and blue that basically just don’t fight with each other visually,” the pro photog told us.
She also told us that comfort is key, especially when it comes to the little ones. “The best tip for all ages is to wear something that fits well,” Gambuto noted. “[If not], you’ll be uncomfortable the whole time, and that’ll show on your face. For kids, be sure bunching clothing won’t block their faces—large ruffles are guilty offenders!” Gambuto also suggested that family members avoid wearing stark white if photos are being taken in bright sunlight.
Holiday Card Outfits for the Whole Family
Ready to find your whole family’s holiday style? From cozy autumn hues and beachy vibes to a classic holiday color scheme, keep scrolling for some of our favorite family photo outfit ideas.
Classic Holiday Family Photo Theme
If festive and merry is your vibe as soon as the leaves start turning, this style is for you. You can’t go wrong with classic holiday outfits for the whole family. Instead of matching, we created complementary family outfits that feel bright and merry but also comfortable and chic.
Shop this Look:
- Mom: Sweater | Headband | Jeans | Earrings | Boots
- Dad: Half Zip | Flannel | Khaki Pants | Boots
- Kids: Red sweater | Red Skirt | Green sweater | Green skirt | Boots | Headband (green) | Headband (plaid) | Fairisle sweater | Plaid shirt | Corduroy Pant | Knit Sweater | Jeans | Boots
Classic Fall Family Photo Theme
If you’re the type of family that schedules pumpkin picking for the first day of fall, this style is for you! This fall family photo look includes tones of rich autumn hues. This also allows you to have fun with texture, such as cable-knit, corduroy, and velvet, in those pretty autumn vibes.
Shop this Look:
- Mom: Dress | Clogs | Earrings | Mini Blush
- Dad: Half Zip | Jeans | Plaid shirt | Boots
- Kids: Half zip | Plaid shirt | Jeans | Boots | Velvet Dress | Bows | Western Boots | Dress | Booties
Elevated Minimalist Family Photo Theme
This theme is ideal if you’re all about feeling cozy yet elevated and want a color scheme that’s both modern and timeless. Choose black and shades of white and beige for an ultra-chic color palette. You’ll be serving major Sofia Richie-esque quiet luxury vibes.
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Formal Holiday Photos
Ralph Lauren Christmas is trending this year, a perfect excuse to get all dressed up for the holidays and take gorgeous family photos in your very best holiday attire. These emerald green hues give off all the holiday vibes, complemented by touches of gold for very chic family photo outfit ideas.
Shop this look:
- Mom: Dress | Earrings | Perfume | Lipstick | Heels
- Dad: Suit Jacket | Suit Pants | Shirt | Tie | Shoes
- Kids: Sweater | Plaid Shirt | Pants | Loafers | Plaid Dress | Ballerina shoes | Cream Dress | Headband | Ballerina shoes
Beachy Blues Family Photo Theme
If autumn and winter are not your chosen seasons, go for a beachy and breezy holiday card look in light linens, floral prints, loose knits, and shades of blue. Even better, “take the photo over the summer!” professional photographer Gambuto suggested. “Feel the sheer joy of being THAT ahead of the game.”
Shop this look:
- Mom: Dress | Sweater | Earrings | Blush | Sandals
- Dad: Polo shirt | Shorts | Loafers | Sunglasses
- Kids: White shirt | Drawstring Pants | Striped shirt | Khaki pants | Loafers | Floral dress | Blue dress | Headband | Sandals | Necklace | Rubber sandals
- Babies: Seashell onesie | (similar) | (similar)
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Jessica Welsh, Senior Fashion & Beauty Editor
Jessica oversees and edits all fashion and beauty content on The Everygirl. She also writes in-depth styling stories, trend reports, capsule wardrobes, and more. She was previously the Commerce Editor for The Everymom, where she oversaw all shopping content on the site and social. She has created editorial content for major brands such as Nordstrom, Old Navy, Vionic Shoes, and Kohl’s.
Alina Orozco, Commerce Editor
Alina Orozco is the Commerce Editor at The Everymom, where she combines her editorial experience with a love for finding products that make everyday life easier, and more stylish. To The Everymom, Alina brings over 10+ years of editorial publishing and digital storytelling experience as well as snippets of her real life mom style, making fashion trends accessible and fun for every mom. She now lives in a cozy beach town in Southern California with her husband and their two boys, but she’ll always be a Philly girl at heart.
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