It’s that time of the year when holiday wear and family photos are in full swing. I for one love matching with my kids all season long. I can’t help it! That being said, I don’t want to spend a lot to do it. So that begs the question…how to twin without breaking the bank?! I’m going to give you my top tips to save you time, money and hassle – so you can enjoy matching your family and put those funds towards more important things this holiday season! Keep scrolling for more…
1. Matching Doesn't Need to be Exact
Matching does NOT need to be exact. Do I like to match in identical outfits with Sofia? YES! There are times when we match to a T! BUT – I also love to look for similar items and colors that we already own for matching moments. It’s way more cost effective, creative, and fun! The image above is a good example. My scarf was on sale for under $10, and Sofia’s jacket is from last season but I had sized up so it still fits! Perfect! We’re twinning in leopard and it took very little to make it happen. I looked at what we had, found something I wanted for Fall and Winter that was on trend and inexpensive, and made a matching moment out of it! Win!
2. Start with What you Already Own
Start with what you already own and work from there. In this photo we are in in plaids (Dan needed his scarf but 3 out of 4 is a win in my book). 😉 My shirt is from 4 years ago, but it’s buffalo plaid so it is absolutely not going out of style for the holidays! Gabe’s shirt is from last year and still fits (for another month, so it’s time to use it again)! The only new thing in the photo is Sofia’s leggings which I believe were around $6 from Target. I paired them with a red top (basic staple item that was in her closet). BAM! We are twinning and it all started with looking at what we already own!
What if you don’t have items in a similar pattern? Scroll down to tip #3…
3. Use a Common Color Pallet
If you don’t have any matching patterns like leopard or buffalo plaid, try a color pallet that goes together. For our Christmas card last year, I wanted to match but not be exact (tricky I know). 😉 I accomplished this by picking a color pallet that would tie us all together. I chose red, white, and black. That made it easy for me to use items we already had in our closets that worked well together. It’s also a great way to save money and get a cohesive look. Think about the holiday or occasion coming up, pick your color pallet accordingly, and then look in your closets! Just as an example, for New Years I would pick gold, silver black and white. Those are fun celebration colors and it would work well for a family color pallet. For Easter, pastels like pink, peach, light blue, and white. Hopefully this gives you some ideas so you can give it a try this holiday season!
4. End of Season & Holiday Specials
There are always amazing deals at the end of the season and for the holidays. I do a lot of my Christmas shopping on Black Friday, which is when I get more expensive clothing items for at least 40% off (if not more)! Keep an eye on your favorite items and when they go on sale – that’s the time to pounce! Size up if you’re planning ahead for the kids. These matching green dresses are my favorite, and they are from last year. I sized up Sofia’s dress (yes…I do that a lot) and we were able to match again this year (this photo is from last weekend)! I have my eye on some other beautiful dresses to match my best girl, but I’m waiting for them to go on sale as the new stuff comes in and they need to make room. Check online as the holidays get closer, and be sure to get on your favorite store email lists so you stay on top of the sales!
I hope these tips are helpful as you think through your family photos, events, holiday cards and more! I’ve also linked most of these items which are easy to access from my IG bio! Head to @mommylexiloves for more tips, fashion finds, and favorite things for the whole family! Comment with any questions or additional tips – and enjoy! xo