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What to Wear for Lifestyle Newborn Photos

Nothing ruins the excitement of lifestyle newborn photos more than figuring out what to wear for the entire family ????! Don’t worry I’ve got you covered! I’ve put together some tips and real inspiration photos of past clients to help you figure out how to make your family look stylish and put together for your session.

Plus if you are a client of mine you will get access to my Client Dashboard with even more tips, advice and suggestions on places to shop! Be sure to check out my Pinterest board Newborn Photoshoot What to Wear for more examples!

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What to Wear Lifestyle Newborn Photos

Color Palette

Let’s start with the color palette, my go to suggestion is always to stick with neutral and pastel colors. We want the focus to be on baby and not the brightest color in the photos. I recommend light pinks, blues, aqua, white, cream and gray. Avoid hot pink, neon green and bright orange as these can cast unflattering colors onto your skin and baby’s skin.

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Mom Outfit Inspiration

Dressing your post partum body is tough, I’ve had 3 kids so I definitely know what that feels like. I’ve had clients wear everything from long flowy dresses to jeans for their session. The most important thing is that you feel comfortable in your lifestyle newborn photos! I’ve rounded up some photos of real mom clients of mine so you can be inspired when picking out what you want to wear.

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Jeans are a classic if your style is more relaxed and casual. You can easily dress them up and they can help tuck in any post baby belly.
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Dresses definitely up the vibe of a session creating a more elegant feel. I recommend going with a maxi dress!
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Definitely keep your top a light nuetral or pastel color when wearing jeans.
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Whether you choose jeans or a dress just make sure if fits your style and the vibe you want for your session. I want you to feel comfortable and beautiful!

Dad Outfits

Let’s be honest here, keep it simple for dads! Be sure to pick out their outfit for them well ahead of time and lay it out so they know exactly what to wear. I can’t tell you how many times I hear dad’s say I thought you meant this blue shirt before they go change into the right one :). So make it easy on them! Typically my dad clients wear khaki shorts or pants or jeans for our sessions and a button down. I love how a crisp long sleeve button down with the sleeves rolled up can dress up a pair of jeans for dad! Check out some of my past dads to see what to wear for lifestyle newborn photos.

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Make sure Dad rolls his sleeves for photos for a more relaxed but still put together look.
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Pair a button down with khaki pants if mom is wearing a dress for a more formal look.
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Button downs can be a solid color or patterned. Just watch the colors and the pattern to ensure it’s not too busy or too bold.
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When in doubt white is always a classic!

Sibling Outfits

Definitely keep the tones for sibling outfits to neutrals and pastels. Avoid busy patterns and bright graphic elements. Nothing dates a photo more than a Paw Patrol or Minecraft shirt. If mom is wearing a solid dress you can put a sibling in a subtle delicate pattern dress or shirt but if mom is wearing a pattern stick to solids for the kiddos.

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Yes you can mix khakis and jeans on siblings! Just make sure their shirts have the same style. For example don’t put one kids in khakis and a button down and the other in jeans and a tshirt. Henleys can be a great option too if you are looking for something between a t shirt and button down!
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I love little girls in dresses! Keep it neutral and if mom is wearing a dress make sure they both aren’t patterned. One pattern and one solid color is perfect.
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These are all great examples of matching sibling style to mom and dad!
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Again I just love dresses for little girls!

Baby Outfits

I recommend to all my clients to start baby off in a white onesie. It keeps the focus on baby’s face and their features. Then we typically will swaddle them for the second half of photos for another look. If you have a special heirloom outfit you want photos in we can do that at the end of the session!

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Make sure to get a special swaddle blanket or knotted gown for your baby’s second look! This helps add to the variety of photos you will receive.
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I will ALWAYS tell you to start with a plain white onesie! This allows us to focus on baby’s tiny details like their little fingers and toes and sweet lips vs seeing their outfit first.
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But bring on the cuteness for a second outfit!
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If you have an outfit you wore as a child or something special a grandparent made we can definitely dress baby up at the end of the session to get some photos. Loved this heirloom dress Mom wore as a baby and now her little girl is wearing it!
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If a plain white onesie just isn’t quite fancy enough look into getting something custom monogrammed!

Hi there and thank you for stopping by! I’m Melissa, owner of Melissa Arlena Photography, a photographer specializing in young and growing families in South Florida. I hope you enjoyed the in home newborn photo session I shared today and if you are interested in talking with me more about your own lifestyle newborn session, let’s connect. Not quite ready, but know you want to keep me in your back pocket? No problem! Follow me on Instagram and let’s be friends!

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