Here’s the truth. This post is inspired by Carter’s who I officially wish made Mom clothes because I am not always put together. I WANT to be but it just doesn’t always happen. But my kids? They’re put together. Come holiday time we’ll be getting ready to walk out the door and my kids will be dressed to the nines and I’ll still be wearing yoga pants (and I didn’t even do yoga) and spit up in my hair. Now that I have TWO babies to dress I’ve fallen even more to the wayside BUT my kids look cute and I love when my kids look cute.
I’m all about coordinating the two of them especially now that I can, I know that in a couple of years they’re not going to allow it and I want to get away with it while I still can. It’s not always easy to find coordinating outfits for them though, this much I’ve learned from a recent photo shoot we did where I wanted them to coordinate. From my recent almost fiasco I’ve learned some things and I’m going to share them with you!
1. Stick to one brand. The easiest way to coordinate is to stick to one branding of clothing when shopping for your kids for a specific event that you want them to coordinate for *ahem* family photos the holidays. With each collection that comes out they’ve already done the coordinating for you. If you find something in the boys section of your local store head straight to the girls section and I would bet money you would find an equally cute counterpart.
2. Pick a piece. Once you pick what brand your want browse what they have available. Pick one dress, top or pant and build the rest of your outfits around that piece.
3. Coordinate, don’t “match”. You want people to think “they look together” not “they match”. If you have a family of 4 (like me) Put your daughter in a red dress, your son in a pin striped polo with red as the accent color, your husband in a coordinating color button up like black and yourself in another matching color like white with a red belt. Keep the pop color consistent but don’t make it HUGE on everyone. And to be clear. Matching is okay and FUN sometimes. You’ll see what I mean in a bit!
Using these tips I came up with coordinating outfits for my two babies! I started off by picking one brand, Carter’s. Then I visited their Holiday shop and picked out one piece that I liked in the boys department (his top) and picked Kyla’s and Mason’s outfit around it. I threw in PJs because we always change them at some point when we’re doing holiday stuff!
I followed the steps above and by doing so it was easy for me to come up with something adorable for the kids to wear for the holidays and even to bed.Can you imagine how cute my pictures are going to look?! Cause I can! And I for one KNOW that coordinating outfits even dare I say it MATCHING outfits can make some of the cutest pictures. Ever since I was a little girl my Oma has purchased all 15+ of her grandchildren matching and coordinating Christmas PJs and every year we take family photos in them! When we were younger we all thought it was pretty lame but now looking back at it I have fond memories of it and I love that she’s now keeping it alive with my kids and getting them pajamas as well! Here’s just 5 of us in our matching PJs! That tradition is part of why I want to get the kids coordinating PJs! I love the ones above but they also have microfleece PJs available in addition to the 100% cotton like the ones above!
Photo editing done by a super cute then teenager who wasn’t me! I had already had Mason in this picture! Fun right? You can see one of my male cousins (possibly a brother) is wearing coordinating PJs in red next to us.
All the outfits I picked above can be found at Carter’s. Carter’s Holiday Shop has an entire selection of baby girl holiday dress up and baby boy holiday dress up with accessories like jewelry, headbands and cute socks to complete your little one’s holiday looks. If you have a little one who’s celebrating their first holidays they also have sweet bibs, sets and bodysuits.
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Maggie C says
I love the Cap-Sleeve Sparkle Dress for baby girls.
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Megan Lyons says
I love the red Sleeveless Satin Dress for Marissa! http://www.carters.com/carters-toddler-girl-dresses/V_251A264.html
Melanie Montgomery says
I like the My First Turkey Day suit
Heather Hayes Panjon says
I Like The Taffeta Plaid Dress !
Melissa Giannopoulos says
I love the white lace dress with the black bow. So cute!!
Jessica says
I like the 2-Piece Holiday Dress Set
Mary Happymommy says
I like the Sleeveless Satin Print Dress, which I bought yesterday!
latanya says
the toddler boy twill black pants
Angela Y says
Love the pink Sleeveless Lace Dress Set.
Anne N says
I like this shirt, Long-Sleeve Daddy Makes Me Happy Tee.
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I like the sleeveless satin print dress
Amanda Sakovitz says
Snug Fit Cotton Christmas 3-Piece PJs
Julie Ghrist says
I love the Sleeveless Sateen Dress Set Black
April G says
I’m a fan of the adorable Sleeveless Satin Print Dress!
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I Love the long sleeve plaid poplin bodysuit as well as all of the sweaters!
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My favorite item from the site is zip-front sherpa jacket Style # 886149488615
Betty Baez says
I like the shawl collar sweater knit cardigan
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I love the jammies! http://www.carters.com/carters-kid-boy-2-piece-pjs/VM_363-182.html#prefn1=filterNavLevel5&navID=header&prefv1=Pajamas&start=5&cgid=carters-kid-boy-holiday-shop
Melissa M says
I like the Shawl Collar Sweater Knit Cardigan
Jillian says
I like the Sweater Knit Holiday Cardigan for a baby boy.
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I love the boys Sweater Knit Cardigan .
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I like the Long-Sleeve Christmas Bodysuits
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I love the white dress with the black bow!
Kathleen Fitzsimmons says
I love the 3 piece christmas outfit set for baby boys
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i like the sleeveless satin dress
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Oh I really love the Taffeta Plaid Dress!
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i like the red sweater vest!
Audra O'Hara says
I like the 2-piece button-front micro fleece Christmas PJs with the santa print.
Thomas Murphy says
I like the Taffeta Plaid Dress.
BeckyM says
I like the Shawl Collar Sweater Knit Cardigan
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i like this long sleeved hoodie tunic
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Marla DeMarcantonio Gaglione says
Love the coordinating PJ's. Great reminder to make sure to pack PJs for the kids at the Holidays!
Becky says
I love the sleeveless sateen dress set!
KRista says
I love the boys velour jumpsuits with the little ears!
Sarah B says
I love the whote dress with the black bow for my little girl!
Ashton Briggs DeRycke says
Love the dress! So classic & adorable!
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I love the cap sleeve sparkle dress!
Shadia says
We’ll be spending Christmas in California so the sleeveless sateen dress would be perfect!
Tara says
My favorite in the holiday line is the Sleeveless Satin And Tulle Dress Set.
Jillian Huff says
I love the micro fleece cardigan set (love those toggles!) And it would be fantastic to get Jude a pair of corduroys!
Whitney Jordan says
I love the red sleeveless satin dress!
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Tamara says
I love the Jolly Jammies! So darn cute!
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Kelli says
I love the sleeveless lace dresses in the little girl’s section because it would be easy to dress up or down for SoCal winters. 🙂
Kelli says
I love the sleeveless lace dress, it would be perfect for dressing up or down for SoCal winters.
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I love the Sleeveless Satin Print Dress
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Alycia says
I like the sweater knit cardigan (Style # V_127-856). Super cute!
Vanessa says
I love the 1-Piece Microfleece Christmas PJs, especially the reindeer pair.
Ashley Despain says
Love the cap sleeve sparkle dress.
Janet W. says
My favorite item is the Sleeveless Sateen Dress Set in Multi Dot!
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I really like the toddler boys button down plaid poplin shirts!
Jean says
The Taffeta Plaid Dress is just perfect. I’d love that for both my girls.
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the sleeveless satin dress (satin and tulle) in red
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I like the reindeer friends 5-piece bundle
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Tabitha P. says
taffeta plaid dress is my favorite!
i love holiday dresses
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My favorite is the red Long-Sleeve Hooded Tunic
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Carrie says
I love the boys gray sweater knit cardigan
Jenna Rogers says
The Plaid Chrimstmas Cutie outfit is so cute!!!
Natalie F says
Love Carters. I love the “2-Piece Christmas Bodysuit Pant Set” – Style # V_121B922
Can’t wait to put my daughter in it.
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I love the sleeveless satin dress in navy.
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Kristen says
I like the Taffeta Plaid Dress.
Amanda Hoffman says
Photo-Perfect Plaid
angie M says
The polka dot holiday cutie!
Jessica B. says
I like the Reindeer Friends 4 piece outfit.
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I love the Sleeveless Satin Dress.
Brei Hauser says
I love the boys 2-Piece Microfleece Christmas PJs! So cute 🙂
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Sindy Murray says
I like the I’ve been very good outfit for my son!
Jessica Dietze says
Yes! We need some christmas pjs and a christmas outfit!
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I love the Reindeer Friends 5-Piece Bundle
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The Metallic Mary Janes are my favorite item. How adorable! I’m expecting my first baby (girl!) next month. Thanks for the opportunity.
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Sandra VanHoey says
sleeveless satin dress Style # V_271A264 I really like
Jessica says
I love the Red-dy For The Holidays look! Too cute!
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I like the Cap-Sleeve Sparkle Dress
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the toddler boy shawl collar sweater knit cardigan is so cute!
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I love the Plaid Chrimstmas Cutie dress
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Tara says
Little Winter Plaids is a cute outfit!
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I love the 2-Piece Christmas Bodysuit Pant Set
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I love the Red-dy For The Holidays outfit with the Pullover Sweater, Button-Front Bodysuit, and Corduroy Pants.