What to wear for a family portrait?

You've booked your family portrait. Now - panic- what do you wear?

White shirts and blue jeans are always classic

First of all, be yourself. A portrait is supposed to reflect YOU!

Having said that, I always recommend doing some thinking about wardrobe.

Here are some things to consider:

• Do your family's clothes coordinate? A general cohesiveness allows you to shine, rather than clashing colours drawing your eye. It works well to go with a theme that is easy to comply with- jeans and dark tops for example, or even the classic and jeans and white shirts.

• Are they of the same tone? All pastels or all neons will work better than a mix (that's extreme but you know what I mean)

• Avoid small patterns or narrow stripes. They tend to create a miasma, or strange vibrating effect in pictures.

• Is it comfortable? We often go for a walk along the waterfront so unless there's a reason to wear really painful shoes, please don't!

• Does the colour flatter you?

• Is your outfit classic enough to stand the test of time?

If you are stuck for ideas, check out what some of my families have worn. Pinterest is always a good resource, although there is a danger of getting sucked down the rabbit hole (speaking from personal experience).

Having a wardrobe plan allows you to relax and be confident you are looking your best. You and I will all be happier with the end result.

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