https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/family-photos Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sat, 18 Apr 2026 15:16:59 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/family-photos#post-2279674 Wed, 31 Aug 2022 14:34:26 +0000 Bijou 2279674@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I don’t like overly matching family photos either. Your plan of a general colour scheme based on DS’s shirt sounds like a great plan. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/family-photos#post-2279137 Sun, 28 Aug 2022 20:40:29 +0000 Janet 2279137@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What Sal said — I personally don’t care for overly matchy family photos, where everyone has white shirts and khaki pants or whatever, but I do like a quiet color palette of solid or near-solid colors for a harmonious look. But a caveat: I’m also the person who had non-matching bridesmaid dresses (solid color dresses of knee-to-midi length in shades of turquoise through periwinkle, with the style left up to the wearer). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/family-photos#post-2279050 Sat, 27 Aug 2022 20:03:04 +0000 Aquamarine 2279050@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks all. I think we’re going with some pastels along with a pop or two of navy. Taking our palette from my youngest son’s favorite striped linen shirt (he’s the extrovert and insists on wearing it!).</p> <p> <div>Hoping the sand/sea/sunset will add enough earthy tones to make it work and that the frame/matting will tie it all together as Rachy says.</div></p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/family-photos#post-2278635 Thu, 25 Aug 2022 13:33:04 +0000 RobinF 2278635@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I don't think you need to worry about matching your decor - wear what feels like you and goes with the backdrop. Have fun!</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/family-photos#post-2278600 Thu, 25 Aug 2022 08:27:05 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 2278600@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I can’t recall your colors well enough to comment specifically on what to wear in the pic. I wouldn’t worry too much about the photo fitting the decor. It’s a picture. Presumably if you’re outside, there will be nature colors in it that you can tie to earth tones. </p> <p>I will say that I prefer gentle suggestions over specific uniforms. Our family had one taken when my son was a baby in which we all wore cranberry and/or cream, or colors that coordinate with those. I like that one a lot. The ones where everyone has on dark jeans and a white Oxford shirt, as some relatives did, look contrived to me, or like everyone is on staff somewhere. </p> <p>I hope you all have fun with the pix, so the photo shows your “real” selves and holds happy memories for you all. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/family-photos#post-2278597 Thu, 25 Aug 2022 07:23:49 +0000 JAileen 2278597@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>We had family photos taken with my parents, siblings and their families and my family, back before my father died. &nbsp;We wore the colors just as you’ve described - blue, tan and white. &nbsp;I thought it looked pretty good, actually. &nbsp;We didn’t wear shorts, but then we weren’t at the beach. &nbsp;We were in a park, among trees with fall color. &nbsp;My husband, son and I wore denim shirts and tan bottoms. &nbsp;A brother and his family wore white tops and denim bottoms. &nbsp;Each family decided what they wanted to wear within the rough guidelines. &nbsp;One thing, though - everything was solid - no patterns. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/family-photos#post-2278579 Thu, 25 Aug 2022 01:11:25 +0000 rachylou 2278579@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The frames are the key decor wise. I’d go with the pastels for photos that make you look good. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/family-photos#post-2278567 Wed, 24 Aug 2022 21:33:49 +0000 Sal 2278567@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I would wear what feels like you - but keeping in mind things that don't photograph well.&nbsp; I think mostly plains are better than patterns.</p> <p>If you wear khakis and pastels then that sounds great - but if that's not your thing I would choose something that is you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/family-photos#post-2278559 Wed, 24 Aug 2022 20:14:52 +0000 Aquamarine 2278559@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Our annual beach vacation is coming up next week, and I’ve booked a photographer for family photos (it’s been over 15 years since we had one officially done). Somewhat bittersweet, because I suspect this may be the last time it’s just our unit…change is afoot.</p> <p>So, what to wear? The session is on the beach (NE coast, not Caribbean :-)) right around/before sunset. Photographer suggests tan shorts, khakis, white bottoms, with pastel tops. Or blues and whites.</p> <p>Thoughts? I’m concerned that where I am planning on hanging the photo/photos, the color schemes won’t really “go.” My home colors tend to earth tones/fall colors. Does it matter? Maybe the frame(s) will tie it all together? </p>