family picture outfit ideas for every season.
Posted on 12 August 2024
so, you’re taking family photos soon + don’t know what to wear? you’ve come to the right place. as self-proclaimed family picture experts, we know what’s going to make you look + feel the best, (without ruining the color scheme + causing borderline traumatic fights).
from your mom’s fall photoshoot meltdown to your in-law's annual beach pic, we’ve planned for it all + rounded up the best outfits for every situation. no matter what color scheme you’re going for or season you’re up against, we’ve got the perfect family photo look for you, boo.
what to wear for fall family pictures
fall family photoshoots directly correlate to holiday greeting cards. it’s science. so, it’s crucial to be effortlessly stunning, just in case you end up on somebody’s refrigerator. we suggest light colors + soft patterns that contrast with your backdrop but don’t take away from the star of the show. (that’s you).
you’re probably going to one of those classic fall photoshoot locations with colorful leaves + cozy energy. if that’s the vibe, we recommend long sleeve floral dresses or an outfit with some texture.
the eloise floral collared dress is one of our faves for every season, but it shines the most with knee-high boots in the fall. it’s ideal for a variety of family photo color palettes, so you can slay while staying cohesive.
pictured : countryside midi dress
the countryside midi dress is another fab choice for these photoshoots. it mixes crisp summer whites with cozy fall vibes, so you can show off your summer tan without looking out of place with your surroundings.
what to wear for winter family pictures
if you’re taking family photos in the winter, it probably means you’re racing against the christmas card deadline. or it means you don’t care about that kind of thing, + we love that for you.
pictured : wells sweater dress *zoco exclusive*
similar to fall, winter family photos call for earthy colors + knit textures. the wells sweater dress is our go-to here since it keeps you cute + warm, but doesn’t look too boxy or bulky.
pictured : gala midi dress + gala midi dress // navy
since winter photoshoots tend to feel a bit moodier, you can totally get away with bringing some drama. and by that, we mean you can (+ should) wear a winter-worthy gala midi dress. the navy + gold are our fave for the holidays!
what to wear for spring family pictures
when it comes to spring family photos, florals are the move. (groundbreaking, right?) however, not all floral patterns are created equal. it’s best to choose a dress with small, ditsy florals that aren’t too distracting.
pictured : honey floral maxi dress
if you’re working with a green, earthy color palette, the honey floral maxi dress is your girl. a timeless classic, this vintage-inspired dress will never go out of style– an important factor to consider since family photos tend to haunt us for eternity.
pictured : daymaker dress // secret garden *zoco exclusive*
if there’s a place to pop in some pink, you can’t go wrong with our exclusive zoco daymaker dress // secret garden. a flowy, flirty dream, our daymakers are especially ideal for maternity family pictures. (they grow with you, boo).
what to wear for summer family pictures
another staple season for photo-ops, summer family photoshoots are near + dear to us. the warmer weather + abundant location opportunities offer a little more flexibility in the dress code.
pictured from left to right: ari drenim mini dress + sara beth denim midi dress + darcy dress // denim *zoco exclusive*
if you’re taking casual summer family photos, denim is the way to go– specifically, a puff sleeve denim dress. from our short + sweet darcy denim dress to our flirty + feminine sara beth denim midi dress, we have lots of options to choose from. we’re so precious, we even made a little zoco denim dress guide!
pictured from left to right : short daymaker dress // windowpane *zoco exclusive* + daymaker dress // violet *zoco exclusive* + short daymaker dress // tangerine *zoco exclusive*
summer is another wonderful opportunity to pose in a daymaker dress. our short daymakers in tangerine or windowpane seem to always slay the fam photo game, but we also love the blue gingham or butter yellow.
if those don’t work with your color palette, that is, quite literally, not a problem. we have so many daymaker variations that you could probably dress your entire family in a different one. (insane? or iconic?)
we hope we’ve helped you find the ultimate family photo ‘fit. don’t forget to slay, smize, + send us all the pics. okay? oh, + be sure to follow us on pinterest + instagram because we always share the latest + greatest family photo outfits over there, too.
xo,
zoco
