*This post was originally posted in June 2019, and was edited to add updated links to similar items on July 13, 2020!
Recently my sweet friend (and amazing photographer) Alex, asked myself and a fellow mama Sarah to help her with a little project she was doing. She wanted to put together a Family Photo Outfit post with some different perspectives, and I was more than happy to help! Outfit planning is a hobby and passion of mine, so I was excited to contribute. After spending the time researching and putting it all together, I wanted to come here and expand a little more on my thought process and my tips for choosing these outfits! To read Alex’s in depth blog post click here! She has complied a TON of great info on her Instagram as well!
When we first started this, Alex took a poll on IG and asked her followers to choose a retailer and budget for me. Old Navy was the most common answer, and they set my budget at $200. To be honest, I was worried that I wouldn’t be able to pull it off. Having 5 people to plan outfits for is a task, but even more so at ONE store and with a set budget. I was pleasantly surprised at how easy and fun it was to do though!
My first step was to head to Pinterest for inspiration. Having visuals always helps me put everything together! Most of my outfits for pictures are inspired by Pinterest in some way! Whether it’s an outfit/piece (usually for me! 😉), a specific color to build on, or even just a vibe I like! From there I found my color schemes. I wanted to make sure I had a few colors to work with so that finding cohesive pieces for all 5 outfits wasn’t AS challenging. Having those colors to refer back to helped keep my search organized and focused. For this first set, I wanted a brighter color scheme more geared for spring/summer.
Links
Women’s- Dress, similar HERE– $25
Baby/Toddler Boy– Polo, similar HERE $10.97 // Shorts, similar HERE $11.00
Girl– Jacket, similar HERE– $20.00 // Romper, similar HERE – $15.97
Boy- Shorts, similar HERE– $15.00 // Shirt, similar HERE $15.00
Men’s– Shorts, similar HERE– 20.00 // Shirt, similar HERE– $10.00
Total- $142.94
I was originally only going to do one set, but I had so much fun that Alex gave me the go ahead to do another! I wanted this one to be versatile for multiple seasons. Depending on accessories/shoes I feel like these outfits could easily be used for Spring/Summer/Fall for sure, maybe even Winter! Again, I looked to Pinterest for color inspiration. Neutrals and earthy tones are great to add in the mix, because they’re generally easy to find for everyone and it adds balance to the other colors.
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*note- this exact Womens dress is sold out, so I included a similar one again!
Women’s- Dress, similar HERE– $24.97
Boys- Shirt, similar HERE – $15,00 // Pants. similar HERE– $12.50
Baby/Toddler Boy- Shirt, similar HERE– $8.00 // Pants, similar HERE $17.00
Girl- Cardigan, similar HERE– $14.00 // Dress, similar HERE– $18.00
Men’s- Shirt, similar HERE– $20.00 // Jeans, similar HERE– $19.97
Total- $149.44
The great thing about Old Navy is they are constantly having sales! When I first compiled these outfit sets, the total came in at $200 for each. Today they came in under! My advice- watch for those sales! You could use the left over funds for accessories, shoes, or just enjoy that extra savings!
Some outfit building tips –
I usually start by finding my own outfit, because let’s face it, it is usually the hardest! I like to find things I know I will feel confident in and will accentuate the features I like the most. After that I go on to find pieces for everyone else- making sure to focus on things that everyone would feel comfortable in and could be worn day to day afterward! I try not to make my family wear things that might annoy them, because it will show in the photos. I also feel better about spending the money on the outfits knowing they weren’t for a one time use! My husband for instance, is very simple in his style. I try to find things that fit his casual vibe, but still work for the overall feel. Opting for a Henley or Polo shirt is an easy switch he can usually do! I am a big fan of layers and texture, so any chance you get to add jackets, sweaters, knee high socks, suspenders, hats, vest, etc etc. – DO IT.
I am so glad Alex asked me to collab on this! It was a blast and I hope to get to do more things like this in the future! ❤️
A Lady and Her Littles 