Red, Green & Merry: Your Guide to Picture-Perfect Holiday Outfits
One of the best things about holiday portraits? You get to dress up! 🎄✨
For this year's Holiday Mini Sessions with Kimberly Ogden Portraits, we're embracing the timeless colors of Christmas—rich reds, classic greens, warm neutrals, and plenty of holiday charm.
But if the thought of coordinating everyone's outfits has you wondering, "What are we all going to wear?!"—don't worry. I've got you!
I've put together some of my favorite Amazon outfit finds to make getting everyone dressed and photo-ready a little easier.
Start With a Color Palette
Rather than trying to find matching outfits for everyone, think coordinating, not matching.
A beautiful holiday palette might include:
❤️ Christmas Red – burgundy, cranberry, ruby, or classic red
💚 Christmas Green – forest, emerald, hunter, or sage
🤍 Neutrals – cream, ivory, beige, or tan
🤎 Warm accents – brown, camel, or cognac
The goal is to create visual harmony while allowing everyone's personality to shine.
Mom: Start With Your Outfit
My favorite styling tip? Choose Mom's outfit first.
Whether you love a gorgeous red dress, a classic green velvet skirt, or a cozy cream sweater, choose something that makes you feel beautiful and confident.
Once you've selected your outfit, pull colors and textures from it for everyone else.
And remember: you deserve to be in the photos, too! Don't put yourself last when choosing what to wear.
For the Girls
Holiday minis are the perfect excuse for a little twirl-worthy magic. ✨
Consider:
- Velvet or courdoroy dresses in red, green, or burgundy
- Classic tartan or Christmas plaid
- Cream dresses with red or green accessories
- Tulle skirts paired with cozy sweaters
- Mary Janes, ballet flats, or festive boots
A velvet dress is especially beautiful for holiday portraits because it adds texture and photographs beautifully.
For the Boys
You don't have to go over-the-top festive to create a classic Christmas look.
Try:
- Cream or white button-down shirts
- Green or burgundy sweaters
- Plaid shirts or trousers
- Khakis or corduroy pants
- Suspenders or a classic bow tie
- Brown loafers or boots
Don't Forget Dad!
Dad doesn't have to wear a Christmas sweater—unless he's into that sort of thing! 😉
A classic combination of dark jeans or khakis + a button-down + sweater or cardigan creates a timeless look.
For a dressier style, try a burgundy or forest-green sweater layered over a crisp white shirt.
Think Texture
Here's a little photographer secret: texture makes portraits more interesting.
Velvet, cable knits, corduroy, wool, lace, linen, and soft knits all photograph beautifully and add dimension to your images.
This is also why I love the idea of incorporating velvet into your holiday wardrobe.
And if you love the look of velvet but don't want everyone wearing it, just add it to one or two outfits as an accent.
What to Avoid
A few simple guidelines will help keep the focus on your beautiful family:
❌ Everyone wearing the exact same color
You don't need everyone in red shirts!
❌ Large logos or busy graphics
They can distract from the faces and emotions we're capturing.
❌ Too many competing patterns
One or two patterns are beautiful. Five different patterns can become visually overwhelming.
❌ Extremely bright neon colors
They tend to compete with the rich, timeless Christmas palette.
❌ Being uncomfortable
This one is important! If your child can't move, play, or cuddle comfortably, it will show in the portraits.
The Magic Is in the Details
Once you've chosen your outfits, have fun with the little details.
Think:
🎀 Velvet bows
🧦 Festive socks
👞 Classic shoes
🎄 Tartan accessories
✨ Simple jewelry
❤️ Hair bows and headbands
You don't need a closet full of Christmas-themed clothing. A few thoughtful details are enough to make your portraits feel festive without looking overly themed.
Need a Little Shopping Help?
I've done some of the work for you so you can save countless hours scrolling through Amazon!
Below, you'll find Amazon outfit ideas I've selected specifically with our Holiday Mini Sessions in mind. Use them as inspiration—or shop directly from the links to make getting everyone dressed even easier.
Most Importantly…Choose What Feels Like YOU
Your family doesn't need to look like a catalog.
Maybe you're a velvet-dress-and-bow family. Maybe you're more comfortable in jeans and cozy sweaters. Maybe your toddler absolutely refuses to wear anything remotely fancy. 😂
That's okay.
The most beautiful portraits happen when your family feels comfortable, connected, and completely themselves.
I'll take care of the posing, lighting, and beautiful portraits.
You just bring your people—and your Christmas spirit. ❤️🎄
We've Got The Best Grandparent gifts this Holiday Season!
From Holiday Photo Albums to Mini Accordion Albums to Matted Gift Prints and Holiday Cards, Kimberly Ogden Portraits does all the work for you so grandparents get exactly what they want for the holidays—gorgeous portraits of their favorite grandbabies. Don't miss out!
Ready to Make Some Holiday Magic?
Kimberly Ogden Portraits Holiday Mini Sessions are designed to make holiday portraits beautiful, easy, and meaningful.
Every Holiday Mini Session includes:
🎁 Same-day image viewing & ordering right after your session
🎁 Your (2) favorite images—a gift print matted to 8x10 of each & the matching high-res digital file
🎁 *BONUS* set of (2) Holiday Mini Accordion Albums for gifting
🎁 Additional images, holiday albums, holiday cards & gifts prints available for purchase after your session
Imagine checking Grandma, Grandpa, and other family members off your holiday shopping list with portraits they’ll treasure for years to come!
Dress up. Show up. Make memories. I'll handle the rest. ✨
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