The first thing I tell them is to let their husband wear jeans. They'll feel so much more relaxed (translation: relaxed in photos) if they feel like they're not being asked to dress up. It's also the perfect excuse to get your husband in a nicer pair of jeans if you haven't already. It's also good to have something comfortable on for family pile-on's that are sure to give off happy smiles and great photography results. Most men aren't programmed to play in their khaki's or dress slacks. It must be mental.
clockwise from left: Classic Straight Leg (Kenji) || Classic Straight Leg (Dixon) || Brixton Slim Fit Jeans (Jaxon) || Classic Straight Leg (Martin)
I typically recommend they start in the men's denim section at Nordstrom. They always have a good selection of jeans to pick from no matter your personal style and they do have different price points. Y'all know that denim is one area that I always splurge on. You just can't beat the cut and fit and hold-up of a good fitting pair of jeans. That's true for men also. I
personally prefer a classic straight or slim fit leg on anyone. Those
go up in size just like women's jeans so there is really no need for
wide leg even if you're husband isn't on the small side. They'll
instantly look up to date and polished.
My favorite go-to outfit for men is a nice pair of jeans, gingham shirt, v-neck sweater, and loafers or sneakers. I'm not talking full on athletic running shoes, but it's fun to see a guy in the shoes he's most comfortable in. So let his personality shine! You want to capture him for who he is along with your perfectly behaved children with their clean hands. *winkwink* And let's face it, a blue shirt will almost always coordinate with the outfit choices the rest of the family has on. You can stay monochromatic or bring in a second color with the sweater. This outfit combo is perfect for so many occasions, not just family portraits. In fact, my guess is you probably have seen some combination of this in your husband's closet!
Smart care traditional fit gingham shirt || Smart care Trim Fit Dress Shirt || cashmere sweater (splurge) || v-neck sweater (steal)
So there you have it, dressier on top and casual on the bottom! Check out more selections of men's jeans that pass the modern man test without being too trendy below:
This post was sponsored by Nordstrom. As always, all selections and opinions are all my own. Please see sidebar for more information.
Have you heard of Bonobos before? My husband is obsessed and it is the only place he buys his jeans (and everything else) from. They used to be online only but just started selling the line at Belk.
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