Trying to figure out what to wear for family pictures? Sometimes the hardest part of coordinating everyone’s outfits is figuring out what YOU should wear!
I’m sharing 10 family photo outfit ideas for moms, including jeans, pretty blouses, and dresses that work especially well for fall family pictures. They’re easy to wear, look pulled together, and don’t require a bunch of bulky layers!
In my guide on What to Wear for Family Photos: How to Coordinate Outfits, I recommend starting with the person who’s hardest to dress, then building everyone else’s outfits around them. If that’s YOU, these outfits are a great place to start!
Family Photo Outfit Ideas for Moms
You’ll notice a few easy formulas repeated here because you don’t need to reinvent the wheel. You can rely on several formulas each year, but switch out the pieces to change up your looks.
One formula I especially love is dark wash jeans with a pretty blouse for family pictures. The darker denim dresses things up a little and looks great with fall colors like burgundy, green, and rust.
Floral prints are also great to rely on as they make it easy to pull colors into everyone else’s outfits! (See my guide on What to Wear for Family Photos: How to Coordinate Outfits for more on that.)
I’ve included a few dresses and a more casual jeans option, so there’s something for different preferences.
On to the outfits!
1. Floral Blouse + Dark Wash Wide Leg Jeans
So easy but so pretty! I love the combination of burgundy and dark wash denim for fall family pictures. The floral print adds interest without needing extra layers, and the brown flats finish off the look while keeping it casual enough for outdoor pictures.
Shop the Outfit:
– Floral Top (wearing size S)
– Wide Leg Jeans (wearing size 28)
– Earrings (wearing 30mm)
– Brown Flats (wearing size 9)
2. Printed Dress + Tall Boots
If you prefer wearing dresses for family pictures, this is such an easy fall outfit formula!
The burgundy print and chocolate brown boots work beautifully together, and the dress has enough detail that you don’t need to add much else. Plus, the print gives you several colors to work with when choosing everyone else’s outfits.
Shop the Outfit:
– Dress (wearing size S)
– Boots (wearing size 9)
– Earrings (wearing size 30mm)
3. Solid Blouse + Dark Wash Wide Leg Jeans
You don’t need a print to make a jeans outfit look special! This rust-colored blouse has pretty details that make it feel a little dressier and provide visual interest, while the dark wash jeans keep the outfit from feeling too formal. I especially love how the warm rust color looks against the deep blue denim!
If you want another solid top option, THIS ONE is really pretty and not as dressy. And it’s 50% off!!
Shop the Outfit:
– Blouse (wearing size S)
– Jeans (wearing size 28)
– Brown Flats (wearing size 9)
– Earrings (wearing 30mm)
4. Wrap Dress + Boots
A solid-colored dress is another great starting point for family photo outfits! This dark green is a beautiful fall color, plus it has texture to give you visual interest without having to wear a print. The wrap style adds shape to help you feel confident!
Shop the Outfit:
– Dress (wearing size M)
– Earrings (wearing 30mm)
5. Short-Sleeve Sweater + Medium Wash Boyfriend Jeans
If you want something more casual, this is a great alternative to the blouse and dark wash jeans outfits!
These boyfriend jeans have a slimmer shape than my wide leg jeans, so they’re a nice option if you prefer a more defined silhouette. I also love that the medium wash is still a rich blue rather than a really light, faded wash.
The fitted short-sleeve sweater keeps everything simple and polished!
Shop the Outfit:
– Sweater (wearing size S)
– Jeans (wearing size 28)
– Flats (similar — I wear size 9)
– Earrings (wearing 30mm)
– Necklace (use code TAKE20 for 20% off)
6. Floral Maxi Dress + Boots
For a dressier option, a floral maxi dress makes putting together an outfit SO easy! I love the mix of burgundy, pink, and brown in this one. These colors give you plenty of options for coordinating the rest of the family, and the flowy skirt adds movement and visual interest without needing any extra accessories.
Shop the Outfit:
– Dress (wearing size 6)
– Jacket (wearing size S)
– Boots (wearing size 9)
– Earrings (wearing 30mm)
7. Floral Blouse + Dark Wash Jeans
Here’s another variation of my favorite easy formula for fall family pictures: a pretty floral blouse with dark wash jeans!
You can see how simply changing the blouse gives you a completely different look, even when you’re wearing the same jeans. The dark green is especially pretty for fall and should be great in photos, and the floral print gives you a starting point for choosing colors for the rest of the family.
You could wear this blouse with wide leg jeans, flare jeans, or the boyfriend jeans, depending on which silhouette you feel best in!
Shop the Outfit:
– Blouse (wearing size S)
– Jeans (wearing size 28)
– Brown Flats (wearing size 9)
– Earrings (wearing 30mm)
– Necklace (use code TAKE20 for 20% off)
8. Midi Dress + Neutral Flats
One of my FAVORITE dresses — great for family photos! This dress has plenty of interest on its own with the puff sleeves, tiered skirt, and texture, so I just added fun earrings and neutral flats to finish the look.
Navy is SUCH an easy color to coordinate with the rest of the family’s outfits, but this dress comes in TONS of colors. You have lots of options!
Shop the Outfit:
– Dress (wearing size S)
– Flats (similar — I wear size 9)
9. Corduroy Shirtdress
I love a corduroy shirtdress for fall family pictures because the fabric adds texture and visual interest even though the dress is a solid color! It’s another easy one-piece outfit that doesn’t require a bunch of layers or accessories.
This one provides shape with its belted waist and movement with the extra tier at the bottom. It’ll look fantastic in family pics!
Another shirtdress option is THIS poplin one. Also 50% off!
Shop the Outfit:
– Dress (wearing size S)
– Flats (similar — I wear size 9)
– Earrings (wearing 30mm)
10. Ruffle Dress + Neutral Sandals
If you’re taking slightly fancier family pics, go for a dress like this! This one is super versatile — wear it to dinner, a show, or even a wedding…and dressy family photos! The flutter sleeves give it pretty details and movement while the v-neck and wrap silhouette gives you shape so that you can feel confident in the pics.
Also, this dress comes in TONS of colors and prints. You can go for a traditionally fall color, or go for bright colors if that’s your photoshoot’s theme!
Shop the Outfit:
– Dress (wearing size S)
– Shoes (similar)
– Earrings (wearing 30mm)
Shop Outfits for Family Photos for YOU
Here are a few pieces that I think will look GREAT in family photos, thanks to the colors, prints, silhouette, or structure of the item. They’ll pop in photos and make you feel confident!
What Should Men Wear for Family Pictures?
Once you’ve chosen your outfit, it’s time to figure out what everyone else should wear.
Remember, see my guide for How to Coordinate Outfits in Family Photos for my 5 tips to make coordinating easy!
But for a little help for the guys: I like keeping things pretty simple. You don’t need anything complicated to put together a nice outfit for family pictures.
A few options that can work well are:
- Jeans or chinos: Both are great, depending on how casual or dressy you want the pictures to feel.
- Henley shirts: A nice alternative to a basic t-shirt that still feels casual.
- Polo sweater: The collar dresses it up, while still keeping it casual. I like the texture of polo sweaters over polo shirts. I also like this one with a cool texture.
- Short-sleeve button-up shirts: Great for warmer weather.
- Long-sleeve button-up shirts: An easy way to dress things up a little without going too formal.
- Collared quarter-zip sweaters: A simple option for cooler weather that can look pulled together — a collar goes a long way and looks more interesting than a plain v-neck or crewneck sweater. The one I linked is pricey but good quality. Another option is this one.
More options below!
You can mix and match these pieces depending on what you’re wearing and the overall feel you’re going for.
For more help with coordinating everyone’s outfits, head to my 5 tips for what to wear for family photos.
Shop Outfits for Family Photos for HIM
Wrapping Up Our Talk On Family Photo Outfits
I hope these family photo outfit ideas help make choosing what to wear a little easier!
Whether you prefer jeans and a cute blouse or a dress, you don’t need a complicated outfit to look great in family pictures. Choose something you feel good in, then build the rest of the family’s outfits around it.
And remember, you can absolutely recreate these looks with pieces you already own!
Need help coordinating the whole family? Check out my guide on how to coordinate outfits for family photos for 5 easy tips.
And if you need a few pieces to complete your look, you can shop the outfits above!
I’d love to know: Are you more likely to wear jeans or a dress for family pictures? I’ve been team jeans since 2015 😂. Maybe I’ll switch it up to a dress one of these days!
Get Dressed Easily & Feel More Pulled Together This Fall!
100 Fall Outfits Already Planned for You
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In the guide, I also include some of the the season’s current colors and trends to help your wardrobe feel fresh and modern without having to chase every trend or buy a whole new wardrobe. You’ll get the wardrobe plan, a bonus extended Shopping Guide, an Outfit Catalog with 100 outfits already put together for you, and an Outfit Calendar with 6 weeks of outfits planned, so you really don’t have to think about what to wear.
Instead of buying pieces and then having to figure out how to wear them, you’ll be able to see exactly how the pieces work together and have outfit ideas ready whenever you need them.
It can help you:
- build a more versatile fall wardrobe
- figure out which pieces are worth adding to your closet
- make more outfits from fewer pieces
- spend less time wondering what to wear
- have outfit ideas at your fingertips all season
You can copy the wardrobe closely, use similar pieces you already own, or simply use the outfits as inspiration.
The goal is to make your wardrobe—and getting dressed—EASIER.
