Matching Family Outfits for Holiday Photos (2025 Style Guide)

🎄 Matching Family Outfits for Holiday Photos (2025 Style Guide)

Fun, cozy, and stress-free outfit ideas for picture-perfect holiday memories

Holiday photo season is officially here - which means moms everywhere are trying to pull together outfits that look coordinated, cute, and not like we fought with our closets for 45 minutes.

Whether you’re taking photos at a studio, on your porch, in the living room, or at your favorite Philly spot, matching family outfits make the whole moment feel more fun and cohesive (and honestly… way easier on you).

Here’s your 2025 guide to simple, stylish, totally doable matching looks - plus some of my favorite tees, skirts, and PJs to help bring the whole vibe together.

1. Classic Holiday Tees for the Whole Family

If you want something cute but low-maintenance, matching holiday tees are the way to go. Comfy? Yes. Easy to coordinate? Absolutely. Kid-approved? Always.

My favorites from our shop:
Shop our Holiday Tees
Perfect for photos at home, by the tree, or during cookie-baking sessions.

Pair with:

• Jeans

• Flannel pajama pants

• Tulle skirts for the kids

• Cozy cardigans

2. Matching Pajamas for Cozy Christmas Morning Photos

Let’s be real - some of the best holiday photos happen in PJs.
Matching family pajamas are warm, adorable, and they take zero effort. And the kids LOVE when everyone matches.

3. Mommy + Me Holiday Outfits

If you love twinning with your little ones (same here!), Mommy + Me holiday outfits make your photos instantly special.
Think: matching skirts, seasonal colors, festive details - but still soft, comfy, and kid-friendly.

 

4. Kwanzaa Matching Outfits

For families celebrating Kwanzaa, matching sets in red, black, and green make STUNNING photos.
Whether you choose tees, a skirt set, or simple color coordination - this is a beautiful way to honor the holiday and capture the moment.

Shop our Kwanzaa Collection

 5. Keep It Neutral but Coordinated

If you prefer a more subtle or aesthetic vibe, go for coordinating neutrals instead of literal matching.
Think:

• Cream

• Tan

• Brown

• Black

• Olive

• Soft green

Add one “pop” color - red, gold, or deep green - with a skirt, bow, or tee.

This gives your photos that timeless, Pinterest-worthy look without feeling forced.

6. Don’t Forget to Layer

Layers look GREAT in photos and make the kids feel cozier.
Try:

• Cardigans

• Vests

• Flannels

• Tights

• Beanies

• Cute scarves

• Boots

Plus, you can strip layers off if someone gets hot (always one child who does).

7. Choose a Backdrop That Fits the Outfit

You don’t need a fancy studio  - some of the best holiday photos happen right here if you're in Philly:

• Your decorated staircase

• The Christmas Village

• Dilworth Park

• Your porch with a wreath

• A cozy corner of your living room

• Longwood Gardens

• Your Christmas tree

Whatever feels like “home” to your family will look beautiful.

Quick Tips for Stress-Free Photos

• Do them early in the day before the kids melt down

• Bring snacks (no one smiles hungry)

• Keep outfits comfortable

• Let the kids pick one small accessory

• Snap candids — they sometimes end up being your favorite

And remember - the point isn’t perfection. It’s capturing your family just as you are in this moment.

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