Who has trouble deciding what to wear to family portraits? I do- At least when I’m deciding for myself! My problem is I’m too indecisive. I’ll think about what color to paint my house, what I want for dinner, or what I want to wait to family pictures for way too long! Maybe you just need some direction. You aren’t sure what colors to choose? Or what style is most flattering? Or coordinating the whole family gets confusing? It can be stressful knowing what you choose will hang on your walls for years! You want the outfits to look good! SO…. I’ve compiled a list of 5 flattering dresses for moms to wear to family portraits!
As a general rule, dresses with movement and texture photograph best. Minimizing patterns is best for family pictures since you’ll have several people and don’t want your pictures looking too busy. You’ll definitely want to think about whether you’re looking for something for a studio session or an outdoor family photoshoot, but many can be used in either instance.
5 Flattering Dresses for Moms to Wear to Family Portraits– Ella Dress from Joyfolie
This first dress is the Ella Dress from Joyfolie and is so perfect for moms to wear for any type family pictures! It can be formal for studio portraits, or it can look more casual for outdoor lifestyle sessions. It is long in the back and shorter in the front with ruffles and a robe style waist and a modest v neck. The movement in this dress is just amazing! This dress comes in several different colors, but navy, forest green, and mauve are my favorites. Baked clay is also stunning for fall family pictures. Price: $98
5 Flattering Dresses for Moms to Wear to Family Portraits
– Athen Pleated Maxi Dress from Baltic Born
This gold dress goes with everything! I really love how it can be used for a family session or maternity, but doesn’t look like a maternity dress. It has a v neck with a cinched waist. The texture is so cool!! Sage and bronze are also beautiful colors! This would work for either a studio portrait session or outdoor family portraits. And moms, they even have a matching little girls dress!!!! Price: $65
5 Flattering Dresses for Moms to Wear to Family Portraits
– Lydia Maxi Dress by Baltic Born
This Lydia dress is gorgeous. So flowy. So beautiful. Stone is such a great neutral, but slate blue is stunning! I think this one may be my favorite. I’ve been eyeing it for months for my own family’s pictures. It is a long sleeve maxi dress with robe style tie and a v neck. This is especially beautiful for outdoor family portraits. Price: $82
5 Flattering Dresses for Moms to Wear to Family Portraits
– Jennifer Deep V Maxi Dress by Baltic Born
Looking for something shorter than full length? This Jennifer Deep V Maxi Dress is perfect! It hits above the ankles and I really the details in the collar and there are so many pretty colors to choose from. The ties have fun tassels hanging that you can tie in the front, sides, or back. Price: $68
5 Flattering Dresses for Moms to Wear to Family Portraits
– Carmel Slip Dress in Turtledove by Joyfolie
This Carmel Slip Dress in Turtledove is more form fitting and less flowy, but the texture in the lace is just beautiful! It features a modest v neck, a slit on the side, and is sleeveless. It’s such a great neutral and the lace is just amazing. I love that you could dress it up or down. Price: $88
Bonus- Maternity Dress on a Budget
This dress is form fitting and off the shoulders with some ruffles. They offer it in tons of different colors. It really is a beautiful dress! Bonus is that it is on amazon and 2 day shipping!
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