Family photo shoot: how to choose your daughter’s outfit

Family photos stay with you for years, so the outfits deserve a little planning. Here’s what to wear for a family photoshoot so the pictures look harmonious and your daughter is happy.

Colour: coordinated, not identical

There’s no need to dress everyone the same. Choose a shared palette of 3–4 colours and spread them across the family.

• Bright studio: ivory, beige, navy, burgundy.
• Summer outdoors: white, blush, olive, sky blue.
• Autumn park: navy, mustard, terracotta, cream.

Fabrics the camera loves

• Textured fabrics — tweed, broderie anglaise, lace — add depth.
• Matte beats shiny — satin creates glare.
• Natural fabrics crease less untidily and don’t build static.

Cuts for natural, lively shots

The best photos happen in motion — twirling, running, jumping:

• circle dresses that fly out — “Melania”, “Nicole”;
• details near the face — collars, ruffles, bows;
• knee length — nothing to trip over.

Studio vs outdoors

Studio: a lace-collar tweed dress, opaque tights and patent shoes.

Meadow or garden: a white broderie anglaise dress, a straw hat, sandals or bare feet.

City: bomber + shorts + white blouse.

What to avoid

Big logos, neon colours, brand-new shoes that pinch — and an outfit your child dislikes; it always shows.

Try outfits on a few days before, steam the dress the night before and bring a spare. Need matching sister or mother-and-daughter dresses? We make them to order.