Please dress my kid!

[nannerl]

One year portraits are kind of a big deal in my family. My grandmother had a wall in her house with professional photos all of her children, step-children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren at a year old, and even though she passed away last February, my mom is keeping the wall going. We're talking three generations spanning almost 70 years (Alex will be photo #21), and I don't want to screw it up!

These will be the first professional photos we have ever done for Alex, and I have NO idea what I want them to look like. I'm leaning away from any kind of prop (I think I'm the only one holding something in my photo... I think it was a daisy), but I don't want to go with just Alex in front of a white screen look either. Since it is spring I was thinking maybe an outdoors photo?

And then there is the whole clothes issue. He needs to have some on, and preferably something more ensemble-ly than jeans and his Hulk onsie (DH's idea), but seriously I'm at a loss.

I see tons of things I love for little girls... why is it so hard for me to dress a little boy?!?

[TrudyCampbell]

What's your style? Do you like janie and jack?

I think outdoor photos are always nice! Inside can look more formal though if you want to match the other photos.

[TrudyCampbell]

Do you like overalls?

[nannerl]

Mar 13, 2013 16:26:52 GMT -5 TrudyCampbell said:

What's your style? Do you like janie and jack?

I think outdoor photos are always nice! Inside can look more formal though if you want to match the other photos.

I like some J&J stuff, but I'm not sold on all of the super-plaid prep look. I guess I'm looking for something classic that will age well in the photos and not look too dated as the years go by (I don't want to be the mom that dressed her kid in the 2013 equivalent of a velveteen suit with butterfly collar. Not that there is anything wrong with that...)

I actually really like these pants:

www.janieandjack.com/shop/dept_item.jsp?PRODUCT%3C%3Eprd_id=845524443472424&FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=2534374303720308&bmUID=1363210379049&productSizeSelected=0

but I'm not sure about the vest/tie/cap complete outfit. Maybe a top with a little more color?

I kind of like the idea of him outside in the sun. Some of the photos are inside and some are out, so it doesn't matter which I choose.

[nannerl]

And I do love me some overalls.
:-)

[TrudyCampbell]

I love these, all from J&J

[nannerl]

TrudyCampbell I like the blue one... I'll put that on my maybe list. Any thoughts on this? Is the print too busy do you think?

www.teacollection.com/product/3S23002/boys-shirts-dance-print-shirt.html#milk


@pcloadletter Great idea! I'll check out gymboree tomorrow

[TrudyCampbell]

That print is a little busy but I like it under the sweater vest in the photo!

[shevacc]

Here's my pick from Old Navy (though I like overalls too, I LOVE ears on baby things)

[nannerl]

Me too, which is weird because I don't usually go for sweater vests. Hmmm...

[nannerl]

Mar 13, 2013 17:12:35 GMT -5 shevacc said:

Here's my pick from Old Navy (though I like overalls too, I LOVE ears on baby things)

Now see, that looks like something he would wear. I'm not sure if it is right for the picture, but I'm totally going to bookmark it for a future shopping trip :-)

[TrudyCampbell]

This is Gap
ETA crap didnt work I'll post links

Chambray shirt www.gap.com/browse/product.do?cid=35518&vid=1&pid=914809002

with red jeans? www.gap.com/browse/product.do?cid=6360&vid=1&pid=303188002

and adorable sneakers www.gap.com/browse/product.do?cid=50725&vid=1&pid=377998002

[TrudyCampbell]

I'm in love with all the new J&J boy stuff coming out in 5 days peekasku.com/SKU%20day/2013/J&J-2013-03-18.html

[shevacc]

I love the red jeans and sneakers! What are your thoughts on plaid shirts? This one is long sleeved, but you can roll the sleeves up.
ETA - also Gap

[jaime183]

For boys- I like Gap. Maybe Gap khakis (cargos if you don't want to be too formal) and a sweater or plaid shirt.

I think outside would look great!

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www.crazy8.com/shop/dept_outfit.jsp?pick=NONE&FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=2534374306257582&PRODUCT%3C%3Eprd_id=845524445997906&ASSORTMENT%3C%3East_id=1408474395917465&bmUID=1361161055309&productSizeSelected=0&fit_type=


Without the jacket. They have 30% off easter

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m.childrensplace.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/bundle_10001_10001_-1_982093_24651%7C72471_baby%20boy%7Coutfits_babyboy


They have 25% off

[silverjm]

I really like the button down look, I think it's pretty classic and timeless without being super formal. We're doing a plaid button down onesie (I think it's osh kosh) with khaki cargos.

[teamhayes]

I like the button down look with pants. You can also add a vest or light weight sweater to break up the button down.

Overalls are cute but imo they bunch up in photos and don't look that great unless ds is standing.

Try gap or osh kosh for button sowns. Osh kosh has some nice stripe ones out now (think mens business shirt). On phone or I would pip.

Childrens place sells cute loafers.

I also like the tie and button down look and you can casual it down if you add jeans or a navy or khaki pant.

[TrudyCampbell]

I don't know if this is your style but this gap outfit slays me!

[nannerl]

I'm in love with so many of these! Thanks ladies--I sincerely appreciate all the help. I'm probably over thinking this just a tad anyway. I'm sure my family will be thrilled with whatever we choose, but I feel like I only have one shot at this and I don't want to screw it up! I'm thinking I might look for a package where we can do an outfit change so there is a better chance to get something we love.

(and Trudy, I'm a sucker for little cardis. Alex has a handful in his closet!)