These long skirt ideas give you six starting points for your family photo outfit. There are wine-colored pleats, two satin styles, a blue floral skirt, and two flowy options with tiers or ruffles.
I’d start with the skirt you want to wear, then bring in a top and shoes you already like. A cream knit can go with several of these. So can brown boots or a pair of flats. The numbers in the rack image match the six skirts below, so you can find the one you’re looking for.
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01 Wine pleats with a cream knit
The wine pleated maxi skirt has narrow folds and a full skirt. I’d pair it with a cream knit and brown boots for family photos. A fitted top lets the pleats have most of the movement, while a short cardigan gives you another layer.
For the rest of the family, try cream, navy, and a little tan. Someone could wear a cream sweater with dark jeans. A small bit of wine in another outfit can connect the colors without putting everyone in the same shade.
If you want the waistband to show, tuck in the knit or choose one that sits near your waist. Let the pleats fall loose below it.
02 Olive satin with a white blouse
The olive satin maxi skirt has a smooth A-line shape. A white blouse and brown flats would give it a softer finish for family pictures. You could also try a close-fitting cream sweater if you’d rather wear a knit.
Olive looks good beside navy, warm brown, and cream. You can bring those colors into the other outfits through a shirt, sweater, or pair of pants. The skirt gives you the green; the whole family doesn’t need to join it.
A satin skirt and a fitted knit are also paired in the Marks & Spencer long-skirt styling guide. I like that mix of a soft knit and a smooth skirt here.
03 Beige satin with a navy sweater
The beige satin mermaid skirt sits closer through the upper skirt and opens out toward the hem. I’d try it with a navy sweater and flats. A small tuck at the front lets you see where the two pieces meet.
This is a good place to use different shades of cream and beige across the family. Add navy in another outfit, then let someone wear a lighter blue. The shades can sit beside each other without being exact matches.
For jewelry, small earrings or a fine necklace would leave the sweater and skirt in view. There are more pairings in our jewelry ideas for moms in family photos.
04 Blue florals with a plain cream top
The dusty-blue floral maxi skirt has a navy floral print and a closer shape through the upper skirt. I’d keep the top plain so you can see the flowers. A cream crewneck or a soft white blouse would both be worth trying.
Pull navy or blue from the print for another family member’s outfit. Dark jeans, a navy sweater, or a pale blue shirt can carry the color into the group. You can use brown shoes across several outfits without matching every pair.
The skirt already gives you a pattern to work with. Set the other clothes beside it and see which colors you like together.
05 White tiers with a soft blue top
The white tiered maxi skirt has diagonal tier seams and a loose shape. A soft blue top and tan flats would give you a light color mix for family photos. A cream cardigan could come along too.
This is one of the flowier choices in the group. I’d let the skirt’s shape show by pairing it with a top that ends near the waistband or tucks in comfortably.
For the other outfits, try blue, cream, tan, and your favorite denim wash. One person can wear a blue shirt while someone else brings in the same shade through a cardigan.
06 Blue-gray ruffles with a cream sweater
The blue-gray drawstring maxi skirt has a textured surface, a drawstring waist, and two ruffled tiers. I’d pair it with a cream sweater and brown boots for a more casual outfit.
The knit changes the feel of this pairing. A fine knit will sit differently from a chunky cable sweater. Woolmark’s examples of knit textures show how much those surfaces can vary. Try the knits you own beside the skirt and keep the one you like.
Navy, cream, and brown can carry this outfit into the rest of the family’s clothes. A blue-gray skirt and a navy shirt can share the picture without being the same blue.
Put your long skirt ideas together with the family’s outfits
For a straighter outfit, start with the beige satin or blue floral skirt. For more fullness, try the wine pleats or olive A-line. The white tiers and blue-gray ruffles give you the two more relaxed, flowy options.
Then lay out a few tops beside your skirt. Choose the shoes you want to wear with it, and use one or two colors from your outfit in the rest of the family’s clothes. You can keep a favorite pair of jeans, a familiar sweater, or the boots someone already wears all the time.
For family photos in Bolivar, your outfit can start with one piece you’re excited to wear. The skirt gets its outing, and your cream sweater might get another one too.
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