Matching family outfits for winter: how to pick one print for parents, kids and baby, for the holiday photo or at home, with tips on sizing and washing.
A family in matching outfits makes for a holiday photo you keep for years and a lot of fun on a cold Sunday. But wearing exactly the same thing from head to toe quickly feels like a uniform, especially for older kids. The secret is one shared element, usually a print, and leaving the rest as it is. In this post you will read how to do that, which LauBelle pieces share the same print family for adults, kids and babies, and what to watch out for with sizes and ordering.
At LauBelle a few prints come back across the women's, men's and kids' collections. Two of them work especially well for the whole family:
Monogram (black or white): the classic LB monogram. Calm enough for every day, recognisable in every photo. Hexagon (white): a graphic hexagon pattern that feels playful, ideal for shoes, slippers and accessories.
An honest tip: even when a print has the same name, the scale or placement can differ slightly from product to product. So always check the photos on the product page. In a family photo you will hardly notice, because what matters is the colour and the rhythm of the pattern.
In winter the jacket is the first thing people see, outside and in photos. That makes it the easiest place to match.
For dad: the Heavyweight Bomber Jacket (€69.95) in White - Monogram or Black - Monogram, sizes XS to 5XL. For mum: the Initial Print Bomber Jacket (€59.95), black with a scattered white LB monogram, sizes XS to 2XL. For the kids: the Kids Print Bomber Jacket (€54.95) in options such as Black - LB Monogram, White - Classic Monogram, Red - Monogram or Blue - Monogram, sizes XS to XL.
If the adults go for black, give the kids white or red with monogram, for example. You clearly belong together, but it stays playful. Underneath, everyone simply wears their own jeans or joggers.
Many of the best moments happen at home: Christmas morning, opening presents, a movie night on the sofa. You can match there without dressing up.
The Oversized Drop-Shoulder Hoodie (€59.95) is unisex, made of 280g air layer fabric and comes in options including Black - Monogram and White - Monogram, from S to 6XL. So it works for both parents. The Unisex Relaxed-Fit Joggers (€49.95) in Black - Monogram or Red - Monogram complete the set. The littlest one gets the Baby Cotton Long-Sleeve Bodysuit (€39.95) in 100% cotton, in White - Monogram or Black - Monogram, with snap buttons at the crotch. Sizes 0-3M to 18-24M.
Want to keep it subtle, or have teenagers who aren't into matching? Then match only the shoes and slippers. In a photo that is actually a fun detail.
Kids: the Kids Cosy Home Slippers (€34.95) in White - Hexagon, with a flannel upper, thick plush lining and a non-slip rubber sole. Mum: the Women's Print Canvas Sneakers (€59.95) in White - Hexagon. Everyone: the Unisex Cloud Slides (€49.95) in EVA, in Cream - Hexagon or Black - Monogram, sizes 35 to 46. Note: they run small, so choose your size by foot length.
Ordering online for four people at once can be nerve-racking. Here is how to avoid disappointment:
Use the size chart, not the age. The kids' bomber lists length, chest width and sleeve length in centimetres for each size. Measure a jacket that fits well now and compare. Kids grow. Choose jackets slightly roomy and they may still fit next winter. Slippers by foot length. The kids' slippers run from size 26-27 (180 mm) to 34 (225 mm). Measure in the evening, from heel to longest toe. Adults wearing a thick jumper underneath: go for the larger size when in doubt.
Everything is made for you after you order. Allow 3 to 5 business days for production and 7 to 9 business days for free delivery within Europe (7 to 10 worldwide). If you want the outfits for Christmas or the family photo, order well in advance. Express is available for €10 extra (5 to 7 business days delivery). If a size doesn't fit, you have 15 days to return it; return shipping is at your own cost.
Matching only works while everything looks equally fresh. Wash the jackets, hoodies and joggers cold at a maximum of 40 °C, and don't tumble dry. Wash matching pieces together and inside out, so they wear at roughly the same pace. The kids' slippers can go on a gentle cold cycle and then air dry.
Find more prints and sizes in the full kids collection. New to LauBelle? Use LAUBELLE10 for 10% off your first order.
