One of the best parts of the holiday season is visiting the mailbox. Instead of the usual bills and junk mail, it is filled instead with colorful holiday cards, complete with great family pictures. While the pictures may look effortless, most moms know the truth: Behind every great holiday card photo, there was some major prep work involved!
Finding a great outfit for a Christmas card can be a little daunting, especially if you are a plus-size mom. The right outfit has to coordinate with the rest of the family, feel comfortable enough to wear for kid-wrangling during a photo shoot, and make a curvy body look banging! That might seem like a tall order, but thankfully the market for plus-size clothing has gotten a lot better in the last few years, thanks in part to Lane Bryant, which has long been a go-to source for plus-size looks. We here to have with the picture prep work, so we pulled together 16 great options for building the perfect holiday card look for the plus-size mom. Say cheese!
High-Rise Sateen Pull-On Jeggings
$59.95
from
Lane Bryant
The perfect holiday card look starts with a great pair of pants. This dark rinse jegging is the perfect neutral base piece that looks great tucked into boots or with flats. It just might be the ideal starting piece to pair with almost any festive shirt or sweater.
Henley Long-Sleeve Top & Leggings
$49.95
from
Lane Bryant
A fun twist on the holiday card is to do a family in pajamas theme! These festive pajamas are so cute and will pair well with the rest of the family in green or red pajamas. The fitted legging and longer top combo is comfy and flattering.
3/4 Sleeve V-Nick Fit & Flare Sweater Dress
$79.95
from
Lane Bryant
Va va voom! This fit-and-flare dress in "Racing Red" is the perfect color for the holidays and the cut is made for the woman who is ready to celebrate the fact that she has curves for days. Add tights or leggings and boots for a glam look that's sensible for outside winter pictures.
Gold Metallic Crossover Jumpsuit
$109.95
from
Lane Bryant
We are obsessed with this glam jumpsuit! For moms who are thinking about doing a New Year card, this is an amazing option. Put the whole crew in their party clothes and make the sparkle happen! Special bonus: it has pockets! Yes, we love a pocket, too!
Colorblock Striped Overpiece
$59.95
from
Lane Bryant
A long color bock sweater is a great choice for family pictures because it makes finding coordinating options for the rest of the crew super easy. This looks great with jeans, jeggings, or even over a solid color dress, depending on how fancy the photo vibe is going to be.
Tighter Tummy Fit High-Rise Ankle Allie Pant
$79.95
from
Lane Bryant
Sometimes planning for a great family photo starts with choosing the perfect neutral pant to build outfits around. A great black ankle-length pant can be a choice place to start. Gotta' love an option that can get easily dressed up or down with the right shirt and shoes!
Mock-Neck Lace Fit & Flare Dress
$99.95
from
Lane Bryant
Feminine lace? Festive color? Sleeves? Machine washable? Check, check, check, and check! This gorgeous dress checks all the boxes and will photograph like a dream. We love it paired with booties, as shown in the picture, but it would also totally work with tights for those outside photos.
Mesh Embroidered Babydoll Top
$59.95
from
Lane Bryant
Feeling some snowflake vibes? This pretty top is perfect for paring with jeans and the texture makes is look more special than a white button down or T-shirt would look. Yes, wearing white around kids is always a risk, but the reward will be worth it with this look! Just add a bright red lip for maximum impact.
Crossover 3/4-Sleeve Chiffon Jumpsuit
$89.95
from
Lane Bryant
The chiffon jumpsuit is such a gorgeous winter color, especially paired with some metallic accessories. This jumpsuit, which also comes in petite sizes, is a great elevated look that hits that sweet spot of dressy without being fancy.
Dream Cloud Knee-High Boot
$119.95
from
Lane Bryant
A great pair of boots can be an essential part of a family holiday photo card look, but finding boots to fit wider calves can sometimes be a real challenge. We love that these boots fit calves up to 22” in circumference and are extra padded for comfort, while still looking sleek and cool.
LIVI Scuba Overpiece Jacket
$84.95
from
Lane Bryant
While green and red are often the colors most associated with the holiday season, plum is also a beautiful winter shade. This flowy jacket, available in plum and black, is comfortable and flattering and is an option that will look great with a skinny jean.
Printed Tiered Skirt
$59.95
from
Lane Bryant
Got great gams? Some them off with this pretty floral skirt. This would look lovely with a tighter fitting black shirt and a cute cropped denim jacket. For shoes, think about a cute bootie. This adds a fun, girly touch to family pictures!
Cowl-Neck Tunic Sweater
$59.95
from
Lane Bryant
No ugly holiday sweaters here! This cowl neck tunic comes in six colors, including neutral shade options that will coordinate with almost anything. The tunic length is great over jeans and boots and it is cozy without being bulky, which is a must for photographs.
Embroidered Mesh Overpiece
$64.95
from
Lane Bryant
While many moms might buy an outfit specifically for family photos, it’s always nice to get something that can be worn again and again. This flowy overpiece in jade is such a fabulous color (also available in black and pomegranate) just might become a go-to piece anytime an outfit needs an instant upgrade.
3/4-Sleeve Merry & Bright Graphic Tee
$39.95
from
Lane Bryant
Go all in on holiday cheer with this festive (and comfy!) T-shirt. Some families want a more casual vibe for their holiday photos and this totally fits the bill! Perfect for pairing with a pair of distressed or skinny jeans and a cozy scarf.
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