Gabby’s Corner {What to Wear}

July 9, 2010 by Gabby
Filed under Uncategorized, What to Wear

Amy here…so much good stuff to come. Please stay tuned for a newborn and wedding sneak peek coming in the next few days. For now, Gabby has put together an excellent what to wear. Check it out below:

Many people often come to us asking for suggestions about what their family should wear for their family photo shoot. We always say that it is a good idea to coordinate the outfits but to steer away from completely matching. When creating the ‘What to Wear’ posts, I usually pick a color or two and then find items and outfits that accent each other well.

The colors in this skirt are playful and lovely. For a relaxed look you can pair it with a sweater and sandals. With this outfit, mom can be comfortable and trendy. :)

This super cute dress is also a good option for a mom. It is versatile and can be dressed up or dressed down. Make it playful by replacing the blue sash with a bright pink belt. Also add a wood bracelet to complete the look. Another way to go is to dress it up with heels and metal bangles. The breezy make of the dress is still fun and is balanced out with the sophisticated accessories.

I realize that you can only dress up a little boy to a certain point. I think I have a good start here with two outfits that he won’t discard right away. The cargo shorts are already a part of his everyday attire so getting him into the plaid shirt should be the only semi challenging part of this experience.

This first outfit for the dad subtlety ties in the purple from the mom’s skirt from above. We’re coordinating, but thank goodness we’re not matching!

If the mom decides to wear the blue sweater with the skirt or if she decides to wear a colorful dress, i would suggest that the dad stick with jeans and a brown shirt to tie in the calmer side of the family. The brown shirt will make hidden accessories stand out and serve as a very important part of making the portrait complete.

A little girl is so much easier to imagine outfits for. All of these outfits go perfectly with the flow that was demonstrated with the rest of the family. With these shirts and shorts it is simple to mix and match them to create the look you want. I have a feeling that the dress and the sparkly shoes might just be the favorite.