Keep your clothing simple, flattering, and coordinating. The most important aspect of a wardrobe is comfort -- especially for mom! If you like your clothes and how you look in them, that will show in your pictures! Avoid loud or busy patterns and large logos. Jeans are the timeless choice and they're great for fun, casual pictures because they are flattering and don't show wrinkles or panty lines. Lighter shirts on top give the pictures a more casual and bright look. Darker shirts on top give the portraits a more serious and thoughtful feel.

Not everyone has to wear the same color shirt! You can match if you like, but Carey recommends avoiding completely matching colors. She'd ask you, "Do you walk down the street together wearing jeans and white shirts?" Coordinating colors are very nice and add interest and variety without being too busy or too boring. For children, choose outfits that fit well without a lot of "growing room". For infants who are sitting, laying down and not standing on their own, please try to avoid overall-type outfits since the bib of the overalls always ends up shifting up and covering your baby's adorable face.