If you’ve been following me for awhile, you know I love dressing up and matching with my two daughters. I am taking full advantage of this time where they love matching with me and I love that it’s become something we enjoy doing together. Since Valentine’s Day is coming up, I thought it would be fun to share some mommy and me Valentine’s Day outfit ideas. Check out the matching looks below and where to shop them for yourself and your minis!
Mommy and Me Valentine’s Day Outfit Ideas
This first outfit is casual and cute. I love the cute heart details. It’d be perfect for school Vday parties and playdates.
I couldn’t resist the red and leopard combo for this next outfit idea! Such a fun take on a classic red dress for Vday and I love the idea of adding a festive heart bag.
This last outfit idea might be my favorite one. I love the festive matching candy hearts tees and the girly pink skirts. I know my oldest daughter would love wearing something like this out to dinner for Valentine’s Day.
I shared my Fall 2019 Capsule Wardrobe for Moms a few months ago, so I thought I would do a version for Winter capsule wardrobe essentials! I am all about finding good pieces that I can get a lot of use out of and creating a capsule wardrobe really makes you think about what styles you can mix and match to create a ton of different looks.
As a busy mom and entrepreneur, I love outfits that can easily transition to everything I need to accomplish in a day. Typically, I look for basic items with feminine details and mainly stick to neutrals with the exception of some color/prints added for variety. Check out my Winter 2020 capsule wardrobe essentials for moms below!
When it comes to tops, I am a sucker for feminine details, so when searching for capsule wardrobe essentials I try to find tops that are amped up versions of basics with feminine elements like a puff sleeve or pop of pretty lace.
When it comes to dresses and skirts for the winter, you have to be a bit more practical as you are most likely dealing with cooler temps. A sweater dress is always an essential for me and can be easily dressed up and down. I also love this fun leopard printed midi skirt – it would be so cute paired with a sweater and booties!
Sweaters and jackets are one of my favorite parts of the season – I love all of the cute layering options! This year I have been really into sherpa jackets as a cozy layer and this cashmere cardigan is so gorgeous and would get plenty of use.
A good pair of high waisted skinny jeans, trousers and faux leather leggings are my wardrobe essentials almost year round. Just add a fun pair of leopard joggers for when you’re in mom on the go mode.
And I saved the best for last…the shoes and accessories! Classic, quality styles are always my go to. These nude booties are SO good and go with everything. These golden goose sneaker dupes are under $100 and a must have for all my stylish mamas. And this black/leopard tote is perfect to take you from carpool to cocktails.
Fall is one of my favorite seasons especially for fashion! I love to dress my girls and I in similar outfits and find that many moms of girls do the same!
If you are looking for outfits for you and your kids, keep reading for some ideas for cute mommy and me fall outfits and where to buy them.
Most times I don’t like to completely match my girls, so I try to match outfits by staying in the same color family or similar items.
It’s actually easier this way than trying to find pieces in adults and baby sizes that are exactly the same.
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Mommy and Baby Fall Outfits
For me, a long cardigan, bodysuit and over the knee boots are a go-to for fall. For my little one, since she’s on the move all the time now, I put her in things that she can move around in easily.
Dresses are easy for diaper changes and thick tights keep her little legs warm. I’m all about teddy bear coats for her! She just looks so darn cute and they go with everything.
This is the instagram vs real life photos. LOL! I could not get her to sit with me without trying to wriggle away so she was quite unhappy with me!
More over the knee boots:
More teddy bear coats for baby:
Mommy and Me Fall Activity outfits
Fall is the best time for some fun activities. Here’s some outfit ideas for pumpkin patches and even just playing in the leaves!
When matching with your kids, stick with a color scheme or pattern (like how I did florals here for me and my oldest). The baby is often the easiest as you can dress her in a pop of color that is the same color scheme as what you are wearing.
TIPS ON TAKING MOMMY AND ME PICTURES
It’s fun to get dressed up but even more fun to have photos to capture those memories! Here’s a few tips on how to decide what to wear for your mommy and me pictures.
Match the background – You probably have decided where you want to take the photos so find colors that will blend well with the background.
Start with mom’s outfit – it’s easiest to start with your outfit because you know what you will be comfortable in and what will look good on you. Once you’ve decided your outfit, then you can figure out what colors and patterns you can put your. kids in.
Stick with a color scheme – find colors that work well together (cool tones, warm tones, etc…) and you can use that as a basis of what colors you and your kids should wear.
Find a common piece for everyone to wear – it doesn’t have to be an exact match but I find that if everyone is wearing a similar jacket or even coordinating accessories like sunglasses, it makes for a fun matching outfit even if not everything else in the outfits is matching.
As I mentioned, I always stay within the same color family, but since Edie and I were already in bright red, I had Layla in the black with the hint of red so we all still matched without having everyone look super matchy matchy.
Where to buy Mommy and Me outfits
Places that sell both women’s clothing and kids clothing together are often my first stops. Usually they use the same fabrics or colors in that season so that it’s easy to find pieces that will work for everyone.
H&M has a great kids section and I often buy my girls matching sister outfits. Their women’s section also has great trendy items as well as basics and if you are pregnant, they have some great maternity pieces as well!
Check out Old Navy’s Family Matching section for things from dresses to active wear. You can even get stuff for Dad here too!
Rachel Parcellis carried at Nordstrom and almost every season she does the most darling mommy and me dresses!
A really easy but fun route is to find matching tee shirts with fun sayings. LittleMiaBella has so many cute tee shirts that you can pair with jeans or skirts. They also have cute loungewear sets and matching mommy and me dresses!
There are just so many fun ideas for mommy and me outfits. Here are some ideas that I’ve done with me and my girls!
I purposely matched us to the sunflowers and luckily was able to find dresses in this pretty yellow.
We had to wear our rainboots because it was so muddy but these dresses would be cute with ankle booties too!
Matching big sister/little sister holiday dresses
You can’t go wrong with matching leather jackets! Such a fun outfit pairing with dresses and sneakers. And so comfy too!
Cute outerwear is one of my favorite things about fall! You can keep the rest of the outfit black and just add a fun jacket or sweater.
I love putting Layla in outfits that look like what I wear but in a kid friendly style. I love pairing sweaters with pleated skirt so found this cute outfit for Layla. She’s comfy in it and can still play at recess.
My version of Layla’s outfit. Pleated skirts are so great for fall and I love these midi lengths that work for ladies like me on the shorter side. They end up being maxi skirts, but no hemming required!
More pleated skirts:
Mommy and Me Game Day Outfits
My husband and I met at the University of Washington and we love to show pride for our school. I love finding tees that the girls can wear and how cute are their matching shoes?
There are so many options but most of all find something that is comfy and that you all will enjoy wearing!
For more ideas on mommy and me outfits, head to these posts too!
If you remember, I shared my Fall 2018 Capsule Wardrobe for Moms last year, so I thought it would be fun to do an updated version for this year! I have found some great pieces that are affordable, on trend and easy to mix and match together to create multiple different looks. If you’re like me, you are constantly busy and on the go. Having a streamlined wardrobe makes it so easy to get ready quick and not have to think about it. When purchasing capsule pieces I search for great basics, tend stick to mainly neutrals and be realistic about my lifestyle. I like items that can be worn day to night and for this season and beyond. Check out my picks for Fall 2019 Capsule Wardrobe for moms below!
When it comes to tops I like simple and feminine. I love blouses like this that I can wear day to night, and I love to have a fun top like this striped one to add a print into the mix.
Dresses and skirts are so my go to as they are so versatile. Just by switching up the accessories, you can wear these dresses and skirts for any occasion. You could style the satin skirt casually with a graphic tee and sneakers, and you could dress up the sweater dress with heels and jewelry for date night.
My favorite part about cooler weather is the layers. Give me all of the sweaters and jackets! These 4 picks are my top 4 essentials: A neutral cardigan is classic and cozy, the pink pull over is so fun and I love the pop of color it instantly adds, the leather jacket is a no brainer and goes with everything, and in my opinion every women should have a great blazer in their closet.
A good pair of jeans, trousers and leggings are all you need to create endless outfits. A great pair of skinny jeans is essential and I’ve heard amazing things about the fit on these. If you haven’t tried the Spanx leggings you NEED too, so good and so cute paired with sweaters and boots. And these wide leg trousers are so flattering on everyone and I love the print.
If you know me, I LOVE my accessories. Shoes and bags are probably my favorite thing to shop for. I love bringing out my OTK boots for Fall and throwing on a cute scarf and a great bag I feel instantly Fall ready.
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