What to Wear for Fall Family Photos
Everything here is chosen to photograph well together — rust, cream, sage, and chocolate, with gingham, stripes, and soft florals layered in. Pull two or three pieces per person from the same column and your family will coordinate without matching.
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The Palette
Gingham · stripes · florals · sweaters · cotton · linen · layers
For Moms
Flowy silhouettes, soft prints, and colors that photograph beautifully in fall light.
For Dads
Linen, corduroy, knits, and easy layers — dressed up, never stiff.
For Young Girls
Peter Pan collars, smocking, and ditsy florals in earthy tones.
For Young Boys
Corduroy, gingham, and knit sets that hold up to real kids.
For Baby Girls
Ruffles, bubble rompers, and heirloom knits.
For Baby Boys
Overalls, knit rompers, and soft muslin sets.
Sweaters & Layers
The cardigan or jacket that pulls the whole family palette together.
Bows & Headbands
The finishing touch — velvet, linen, gingham, and floral.
Jewelry
Warm metals and simple stones — enough to catch the light, never enough to distract.
Shoes
Mary Janes, oxfords, and sneakers that won't fight the outfit.
Socks
Ruffles and ribbing that peek out of every Mary Jane.
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