In preparation for the Mother’s Day Event starting tomorrow (eek!!!) I asked Betsy Tabatcher of Shop Your Closet to provide some advice for all of the Moms stressing about their wardrobe choices .

She writes,

Part of making any picture look fabulous is choosing what to wear! Start by looking in magazines or on the internet for inspiration. Do you love the classic look of Ralph Lauren? Or the editorial look of J.Crew?

You don’t have go out and buy all new outfits for your photo. Most times, you can get a great look by building your clothing around one person’s outfit. It’s usually best to start with the person in the group who has the least amount of clothes or who is hardest to pick an outfit for. Look through their closet for a great piece you want them to wear for the photos. You might also consider buying an outfit for that person and going from there.

Once you’ve got one person’s clothing done, you can build the rest of the group’s outfits. You may end up only purchasing a few pieces instead of buying each member an entirely new outfit.

Think about where you are going to have the photo taken.  Are you going to be indoors or outdoors? Is the area paved, muddy, rocky, or grassy? What kind of colors would look best in that setting? If you will be outside, it’s a good idea to wear clothes you would be comfortable sitting on the ground in.

Make sure everyone in the group is wearing one style of clothing such as classy (formal wear, suits, dresses, etc.), casual (shorts, t-shirts, sandals, etc.), or contemporary (a mixture of classy and casual–like a dressy top with jeans and heels).  Avoid loud patterns or huge logos or words on an outfit. Smaller patterns on part of an outfit look fine, but keep it to one or two people in your group. Patterns should compliment each other, not draw attention away from the main subject of the photo, you!

Avoid the Matchy-Matchy syndrome!  Clothing from the same color palette tends to create a cohesive look. Remember, the emphasis of the photos should be on your faces, not your clothing. Also consider using shades of black and white, in case you decided to get some black and white photos. Avoid wearing a lot of accessories, especially ones that will draw attention away from your face. Ladies, make sure the neckline of your shirt is appropriate. A v-neck shirt is most flattering, as it keeps you more open, but be careful of the cleavage! And take care of those hands and feet! Manicure and pedicure anyone?

Betsy and her partner, Susan may be reached via their website: http://www.shop-your-closet.com/ or their facebook page: Shop Your Closet