Capture the Holidays: Family Christmas Photo Outfit Inspiration

Coordinating Outfits for a Stylish Family Christmas Photo

A go-to option is to plan coordinating family Christmas photo outfits. While we love the classic look of everyone in blue shirts and khaki pants (especially on a winter beach family vacation), consider choosing shades that complement one another instead. This way, your outfits can look tasteful and intentional while allowing for a unique touch from each family member. You can make it even more special by incorporating different textures, patterns, or accessories.

Tips for Choosing a Color Palette and Between Formal or Relaxed Styles

First, you'll want to choose a color palette. For instance, you might go with earth tones and have everyone wear shades of brown and green, plus touches of rusty red or mustard yellow. Or you could have your family dress in neutral hues, like white, black, navy, taupe, ivory, or gray. These are just a couple of examples—there are many color palettes to choose from.

Next, consider whether you want the style to be formal or more casual. There are some exceptions, but fancier clothes, like a Cusco pullover, tend to work better for indoor family photoshoots, while laid-back family photo outfits can be better for outdoor family photo sessions, like in a field, walking along a path, or posing at a Christmas tree farm.

Matching Family Outfits and Sets From Maisonette

Some families opt to wear matching holiday outfits or holiday colors for their Christmas photoshoots. Another option is to feature a repeating pattern.

For example, you can find coordinating tartan pieces for the whole family from Maisonette. One person might wear a tartan dress or pants, and other family members can tie it together with accessories like a bow or necktie in the same pattern.

Holiday Family Matching Pajamas for a Fun, Relaxed Look

Another cute, fun option for Christmas family photo outfits is to wear matching pajamas. Even if you take your pictures weeks or months in advance, your holiday card will send the vibe of a cozy Christmas morning.

Unlike regular outfits, this is a great opportunity for everyone to wear the exact same print, or the same print in different colors. It's also a practical option, as you and your family can continue wearing the Christmas pajamas throughout the holiday season.

You can pose in front of your Christmas tree, huddle around the fireplace, pile up on the sofa, or even head outside if you can brave the cold long enough to snap a few good photos!

Mommy & Mini or Daddy & Mini Matching Outfits

Mini-and-me outfits are a popular choice for holiday family photos. This means wearing the same pieces, like a dress or shirt, as your child or a matching pattern.

These outfits are cute, charming, and cohesive, making excellent photos for family holiday cards.

Maisonette carries mini-and-me outfit options from top-rated brands like Hill House Home. When you shop the selection, you'll find matching shirts and dresses for moms and littles.

Adding Accessories to Elevate Your Family's Holiday Look

Besides the clothing you choose for your Christmas family photos, you can use accessories to tie the ensembles together. For instance, each person might wear something gold, like a headband, cufflinks, or jewelry.

You might feature a specific material, like a velvet bow on one person and velvet shoes on another. You could stick with a bow theme, adding a bow tie and bow earrings. You could even keep it simple with Santa hats.

Shop Holiday-Themed Accessories at Maisonette

Maisonette has lots of holiday-themed accessories for your upcoming photoshoot. We've got knit hats, gloves, mittens, scarves, headbands, hair bows, bow ties, tights, socks, and jewelry—to name just a few. Shop the collections today!

If you need inspiration for Christmas outfit ideas or tips on how to take family photos, we have that, too. Browse our seasonal clothing and Christmas PJs for moms, toddlers, and babies.