Christmas family photo outfits work best when everyone looks like they belong in the same picture: a shared color palette, a few textures like velvet, cable knit and plaid, and clothes that feel comfortable enough to last through a whole photo session. We found coordinated looks for mom, dad, girls, boys and babies, with every piece linked so you can shop the whole family in one place. Looking for another season? See our fall family photo outfits, our family Christmas pajamas and our Thanksgiving outfits for the whole family.
Quick Summary: Christmas Family Photo Outfits
The easiest Christmas family photo outfits start with one palette, such as cream and camel, forest green and cream, or burgundy and navy. Add velvet or satin for mom, a cable-knit sweater and tailored trousers for dad, and plaid or velvet for the kids. Below you will find our top stores, outfit ideas for every family member, and eight fully coordinated family looks.
Top 10 Stores to Shop for Christmas Family Photo Outfits
These are the stores we keep coming back to for Christmas family photo outfits, each with a favorite piece to start with.
- Mint Velvet: velvet midi dresses, soft knits and satin skirts.
- Anthropologie: sweater dresses and textured midis.
- Nordstrom Rack: designer-label dresses and cashmere sweaters.
- Ralph Lauren: cable knits, plaid and Polo Bear sweaters for the whole family.
- Lulus: velvet and satin dresses for holiday photos.
- J.Crew: cashmere sweaters in classic colors.
- Janie and Jack: velvet and heirloom-style pieces for girls, boys and babies.
- Macy’s: Polo Ralph Lauren sweaters and kids plaid.
- Neiman Marcus: tailored men’s trousers and luxury layers.
- Mr Porter: wool blazers for dad.
High-End Stores for a Luxe Christmas Family Photo
If you want a more luxe family photo, these high-end stores have the tailoring to match. Neiman Marcus carries refined menswear like wool flannel trousers, and Mr Porter has wool-blend blazers that make a polished photo.
Christmas Family Photo Colors That Look Best
Pick one palette and let everyone wear a different shade of it. Cream and camel is classic and photographs softly. Forest green and cream feels traditional. Burgundy and navy looks rich in candlelight and indoor photos. Red plaid with neutrals is festive without matching exactly. Black, white and gold is the dressiest option.
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Christmas Family Photo Outfits by Family Member
Mom Christmas Family Photo Outfits
For mom, we like a velvet floral midi dress from Mint Velvet, a cozy sweater midi dress from Anthropologie, or a floral velvet midi from Nordstrom Rack. For a dressier photo, the Lulus velvet mock neck midi dress in black is a timeless choice. Prefer separates? Pair a cream knit jumper with a satin lace hem skirt, or wear a cashmere crewneck or a J.Crew cashmere sweater with a long skirt.
Dad Christmas Family Photo Outfits
Dad looks sharp in a cream cable-knit sweater with wool flannel trousers. For a more dressed-up look, layer the navy wool-blend blazer over a collared shirt.
Girls Christmas Family Photo Outfits
Girls love the velvet bow dress from Janie and Jack in red, or a plaid tiered skirt from Polo Ralph Lauren with a white sweater and tights.
Boys Christmas Family Photo Outfits
Boys look polished in the green Polo Bear cable-knit sweater, a plaid poplin shirt or corduroy pants from Polo Ralph Lauren.
Baby and Toddler Christmas Family Photo Outfit
For the littlest one, the Holiday Memory baby dress from Janie and Jack is soft and photographs beautifully.
8 Christmas Family Photo Outfits You Can Shop Right Now
Here are eight full-family looks, each built around one palette so everyone coordinates without matching.
1. Cream and Camel Classic
Mom wears the Anthropologie sweater midi dress, dad the cream cable-knit sweater with flannel trousers, and baby the soft holiday dress.
This neutral palette is the easiest to coordinate and looks warm in any location.
2. Forest Green and Cream
Mom wears a cream knit jumper, while the boys wear the green Polo Bear sweater and plaid poplin shirt.
Green and cream is the most traditional Christmas pairing and photographs beautifully by a tree.
3. Burgundy and Navy
Mom wears the velvet floral midi, dad the navy blazer, and the kids add the red velvet dress and corduroy pants.
Rich jewel tones look elegant in indoor, candlelit photos.
4. Red Plaid and Neutrals
The girls wear the plaid skirt, dad the cream sweater, and mom the Nordstrom Rack velvet midi.
Keep the plaid on one person and let everyone else stay neutral.
5. Black, White and Gold
Mom wears the black Lulus velvet midi, dad the flannel trousers and blazer, and girls the velvet bow dress.
This is the dressiest palette, perfect for a formal Christmas Eve photo.
6. Navy and Cream
Mom wears the J.Crew navy cashmere sweater, dad the navy blazer and flannel trousers, and baby the holiday dress.
A calm, classic palette that works for every age.
7. Velvet Moments
Mom wears the velvet floral midi, girls the velvet bow dress, dad a blazer, and boys the green sweater.
Velvet is the easiest texture to repeat across the whole family.
8. Cozy Cashmere
Mom wears a cashmere crewneck, dad the cable-knit sweater, boys the corduroy pants, and baby the holiday dress.
Soft textures keep everyone comfortable during a long photo session.
More Christmas Outfit Ideas from Best Outfits Today
Want more polished looks to browse? These are some of our favorite outfits from the Best Outfits Today shop, with every piece linked.
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A few extra pieces we love for the photo.
Christmas Family Photo Outfit Ideas by Location
At home by the tree, velvet and cable knit look cozy and rich. Outdoors in snow or at a tree farm, cream, camel and plaid pop against the scenery. For a formal session, try black, white and gold. For party looks, see our Christmas party outfits, and for a dressier dinner see our semi formal outfits.
What to Wear for Christmas Family Photos: Quick Checklist
- Choose one color palette first.
- Mix textures like velvet, cable knit and plaid.
- Use only one bold pattern per person group.
- Pick comfortable shoes and tights for kids.
- Steam or press everything the night before.
Christmas Family Photo Outfits FAQs
What are the best Christmas family photo outfits?
The best Christmas family photo outfits use one shared color palette, such as cream and camel or forest green and cream, with a mix of textures like velvet, cable knit and plaid. Everyone should coordinate without wearing identical clothes.
What colors should a family wear for Christmas photos?
Families should wear colors from one palette for Christmas photos. Cream, camel, forest green, burgundy and navy are the easiest, and red plaid works well as a single accent piece.
Should everyone in a family match for Christmas photos?
Everyone in a family does not need to match for Christmas photos. Coordinating within one palette looks more natural than identical outfits.
What should mom wear for Christmas family photos?
Mom should wear a velvet midi dress, a sweater dress, or a cashmere sweater with a satin skirt for Christmas family photos. Long sleeves and midi lengths look polished and stay comfortable.
What should dad wear for Christmas family photos?
Dad should wear a cable-knit sweater with tailored trousers, or a navy blazer over a collared shirt for Christmas family photos. Neutral colors keep the focus on the palette.
What should kids wear for Christmas family photos?
Kids should wear velvet dresses, plaid skirts, cable-knit sweaters, or button-up shirts for Christmas family photos. Choose soft fabrics so they stay comfortable.
What patterns work best in Christmas family photos?
Plaid, cable knit and velvet work best in Christmas family photos. Use one bold pattern on one or two people and keep the rest solid.
When should I take Christmas family photos?
You should take Christmas family photos in late November or early December. This leaves time to order outfits, avoid the holiday rush, and still get your cards printed on time.
Key Takeaways: Christmas Family Photo Outfits at a Glance
- Pick one palette, such as cream and camel, forest green and cream, or burgundy and navy.
- Velvet, cable knit and plaid are the best textures for Christmas family photos.
- Mom looks great in a velvet midi, sweater dress or cashmere with a satin skirt.
- Dad looks polished in a cable-knit sweater with tailored trousers or a navy blazer.
- Girls, boys and babies can wear velvet, plaid, corduroy and soft knits.
- Shop early so everything arrives before your photo date.
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