Before you can send the perfect holiday card, you need the perfect outfits! Whether your family is taking photos at a Christmas tree farm, on your cozy front porch, or along a bright and bustling downtown street, The Lucky Knot has the perfect holiday looks for the whole family.

When it comes to choosing Christmas family photo outfits, we love starting with timeless holiday favorites: beautiful plaids, cozy sweaters, classic silhouettes, and rich seasonal colors. The key is finding outfits that coordinate beautifully without looking too matchy.

Here are a few of our favorite tips for putting together the perfect holiday family photo outfits!

Start with One Favorite Piece

A plaid dress is the perfect starting point for planning your family's Christmas picture outfits. Pull one or two colors from the print to help guide everyone else's outfits. A dress featuring navy and green, like our J.Marie Harlan Belted Button Up Midi, pairs beautifully with our London Sweater in Ivory and the Peter Millar Cradle Quarter Zip in Navy.

Coordinating colors help your Christmas card photos feel connected and thoughtfully styled without putting everyone in the exact same outfit.

Let Texture Do Some of the Styling

Cable knits, velvet accents, and tweed bring beautiful dimension to holiday family photos without requiring lots of patterns. If one person wears a bold plaid, keep the surrounding outfits a little simpler.

A Peter Millar Crewneck paired with tailored sateen trousers or a simple velvet dress can look just as festive as patterned statement pieces.

Mixing different fabrics and textures is an easy way to create polished Christmas picture outfits that feel timeless and photograph beautifully.

Think About Your Setting

The best outfits for Christmas family pictures also depend on where you're taking them!

For a Christmas tree farm: Choose shoes you can comfortably walk in and layers you'll be happy to have photographed. Deep red, cream, and navy create a beautiful contrast against evergreen trees.

For a woodsy yet polished look, layer outfits with classic Barbour wax jackets and tartan accents.

For photos at home: Softer knits and easy dresses feel relaxed and welcoming. Nothing says comfortable class quite like a Jude Connally Kitty Dress or a classic Barbour Overshirt.

For downtown holiday photos: A little extra polish goes a long way! A beautiful coat, like one of our classic Barbour quilted jackets, can be the perfect finishing touch for a festive downtown setting.

Choose Outfits You Can Enjoy Wearing

Try everything on together before photo day, including shoes and outerwear. If you're constantly adjusting a neckline or uncomfortable in your shoes, it will be harder to relax and enjoy the moment.

The most memorable holiday photos capture your family enjoying each other. Choose Christmas outfits that feel like you, with a little extra holiday spirit.

Whether you're looking for a festive plaid dress, a cozy sweater, or a classic jacket for him, The Lucky Knot has holiday styles for the whole family. Find your favorites and get ready for a picture-perfect holiday season!