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Matching family outfits or mother and daughter dresses are a stylish choice for any occasion. However, if done wrong, these family matching outfits might end up looking like costumes instead of chic attire. To prevent this, you must avoid losing the elegance of the outfits just to make them match perfectly.
The essence of stylish matching outfits for families is to stick to a common theme without being too matchy-matchy. You need to strike a balance between the matching elements and the individual aspects of the outfits, such as the silhouette, sleeves, and accessories. In this two-part blog series, we will share some expert tips on how to look your fashionable best in matching family outfits. This article describes the basic design ideologies you need to follow for matching outfits, while the next article will cover the details of how to tweak different design elements for the same. So, let us first look at some tips you should keep in mind when designing matching outfits for your family.
Top Tips For Designing Stylish Matching Family Outfits
1. Each Outfit Should Be Wearable On Its Own
While your focus with coordinated or matching family dresses is to make them look cohesive together, each outfit should also look stylish on its own. You might be picturing all the outfits together during the design process, but make sure to visualize them separately as well. Will each family member look great in their outfit individually? If not, then you may need to rethink your designs. An experienced fashion designer can help you pick out flattering designs for each family member while sticking with the matching theme.
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2. Go For Coordinated Outfits, Not Replicas
When designing matching outfits for a mother and daughter duo or the whole family, it is obvious that the exact design may not look flattering on everybody. So, instead of replicating the same outfit for each family member, think of keeping a few matching elements while having some room for design variations. For example, the same colour or print may feature in different parts of the different outfits, while the rest of the design is customized as per the wearer’s body type and personal style.
We shall further explain how to select the best silhouettes and design elements for each family member in the next article.
3. Choose Wearable, Evergreen Colours
You might be tempted to choose bright and trending colours like neons for their photogenic effect. However, it is a good idea to stick with evergreen and wearable colours like pastels, neutrals, and jewel tones. These hues never go out of style and are universally flattering. Not only will these colours flatter everybody wearing the twinning outfits, but they will also make the outfits re-wearable for everyone. This way, you can kill two birds with one stone and get the most wear out of the matching outfits.
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4. Choose Smaller Motifs Over Large Prints
If you are opting for prints or patterns, choose smaller motifs over large prints. Small motifs look more elegant and are suitable for family members of all ages. Larger motifs, on the other hand, may not suit all body types and age groups. Even with mother and child twinning outfits, the smaller prints will look cute on the child and elegant on the mother. In contrast, larger prints may look a little childish on the mom. Hence, smaller prints make the individual outfits classier and are often the better option.
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Separates
When designing matching outfits for a large group, it is a good idea to create separates, for example, a blouse and lehenga skirt instead of a one-piece lehenga gown. This increases the number of ways in which the outfit can be restyled and re-worn later by everybody
Styling
Matching outfits or mother and daughter dresses may look visually similar, but you can add a hint of your personal style with accessories like shoes and jewellery. This way, you will adhere to the theme while adding your own fashion sense to the look
Colour Themes
Choosing two theme colours instead of one gives more flexibility while designing matching outfits for large families. With two colours, you can customize the outfits better to suit each family member while adhering to the theme. The separate pieces of the outfit can feature one of the two colours to suit the wearer’s skin tone in the most flattering way
How To Customize Family Matching Outfits?
It is always a good idea to go for custom-designed matching family outfits instead of off-the-shelf options. This way, you can customize every detail of the design as per the theme and preferences of each family member. A mood board with inspiration pictures might be a good place to start. This will help you explain your vision to a fashion designer who can then fine-tune each outfit for your family as per the theme. With the help of your fashion designer, you can then tweak the different design elements to flatter each family member, which we will cover in detail in the next article.
If you are looking for the best custom-made family matching outfits, approach Lavender, The Boutique with your ideas or mood board. Our expert designers can transform them into stunning matching outfits that are elegant and perfect for your theme. From choosing the right colours and fabric, to selecting the classiest embellishments, our team will ensure that the design process is smooth and seamless. So, visit our boutique today for spectacular matching family outfits!
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Love the Matching Outfits weblog on Lavender the Boutique! The curated resolution and styling hints are spot on. It’s terrific how you have captured the essence of coordinated trend for families. The interest to element and the range of picks make it a go-to aid for each person searching to add a contact of cohesion and fashion to their household wardrobe. Well done!