Comments on: What do you wear? http://www.edgren.com/wordpress/2007/11/26/what-do-you-wear/ The musings and ravings of a bloggart family Sat, 30 Aug 2008 00:06:02 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.3.2 By: Hannah http://www.edgren.com/wordpress/2007/11/26/what-do-you-wear/#comment-5814 Hannah Tue, 27 Nov 2007 20:21:41 +0000 http://www.edgren.com/wordpress/2007/11/26/what-do-you-wear/#comment-5814 Ok personaly I think the black and white looks GREAT it did not make me think of a cow until after you said it. :) Or you can do what our family did for the Church Directory. For those who havent seen our picture we all wore our favorite shirts with different sayings on them. Ok personaly I think the black and white looks GREAT it did not make me think of a cow until after you said it. :) Or you can do what our family did for the Church Directory. For those who havent seen our picture we all wore our favorite shirts with different sayings on them.

]]> By: Carl Gray http://www.edgren.com/wordpress/2007/11/26/what-do-you-wear/#comment-5784 Carl Gray Tue, 27 Nov 2007 03:45:18 +0000 http://www.edgren.com/wordpress/2007/11/26/what-do-you-wear/#comment-5784 After reading all the above, I realize I am probably one of the only ones of the opinion that family portraits should not be taken with such casual clothing as jeans, especially for the girls. I think nice khakis or pants for the boys and skirts or dresses for the girls are what look best when you are posing for a portrait. Get out your favorite church clothes (oops, perhaps that is actually jeans for some) and look like you put some consideration into what you were wearing instead of just happened to show up at the photographer with your old jeans. I realize that jeans are a lot more comfortable and make you look more "natural" like you do when lazing around the house. But putting on reasonably nice clothes (not necessarily button down shirts or ties) makes the boys look sharp and the girls look more ladylike and feminine as God made them. Perhaps I am only showing my age and inability to keep up with current culture. Nevertheless I thought I would offer another opinion for what it's worth. After reading all the above, I realize I am probably one of the only ones of the opinion that family portraits should not be taken with such casual clothing as jeans, especially for the girls. I think nice khakis or pants for the boys and skirts or dresses for the girls are what look best when you are posing for a portrait. Get out your favorite church clothes (oops, perhaps that is actually jeans for some) and look like you put some consideration into what you were wearing instead of just happened to show up at the photographer with your old jeans.

I realize that jeans are a lot more comfortable and make you look more “natural” like you do when lazing around the house. But putting on reasonably nice clothes (not necessarily button down shirts or ties) makes the boys look sharp and the girls look more ladylike and feminine as God made them.

Perhaps I am only showing my age and inability to keep up with current culture. Nevertheless I thought I would offer another opinion for what it’s worth.

]]> By: Linda in FL http://www.edgren.com/wordpress/2007/11/26/what-do-you-wear/#comment-5780 Linda in FL Tue, 27 Nov 2007 00:05:01 +0000 http://www.edgren.com/wordpress/2007/11/26/what-do-you-wear/#comment-5780 You have hit upon the one thing I dread every time we have a picture made (every other year). We usually do jeans and bare feet, the tops alternate. Two pics ago, the boys wore white long-sleeve button-down shirts with the sleeves rolled up, the girls wore red turtlenecks. Last year, the boys wore olive t-shirts and the girls wore white t-shirts. This year I did NOT want to buy anything. So we went for the coordinated rather than matching look with a variety of blue, red, and white stripes and solids. I STILL had to buy Chase a t-shirt. The pics have all turned out nice! You have hit upon the one thing I dread every time we have a picture made (every other year). We usually do jeans and bare feet, the tops alternate. Two pics ago, the boys wore white long-sleeve button-down shirts with the sleeves rolled up, the girls wore red turtlenecks. Last year, the boys wore olive t-shirts and the girls wore white t-shirts. This year I did NOT want to buy anything. So we went for the coordinated rather than matching look with a variety of blue, red, and white stripes and solids. I STILL had to buy Chase a t-shirt. The pics have all turned out nice!

]]> By: De'Etta http://www.edgren.com/wordpress/2007/11/26/what-do-you-wear/#comment-5779 De'Etta Tue, 27 Nov 2007 00:04:04 +0000 http://www.edgren.com/wordpress/2007/11/26/what-do-you-wear/#comment-5779 Well....this has become my nightmare as well. It is simply IMPOSSIBLE to get 11 of us looking decent at the same moment and when WE are sure we look decent the photographer is invariably scratching his head or some such..... It got so bad that we really don't do professional any longer. They get grumpy and mean when they see us coming. A couple of Christmas' ago we set up the tripod, moved all the couches back and went with white t-shirt and jeans - shamelessly stole Liz's idea. Then we did blue at the fountain in town before Mike deployed. Some of us in electric blue shirts, some in powder blue and all in jeans. I've just seen Liz's new photos and plan to just do what Liz does from here on out. This year it's jeans and black - and trees. ::snort:: I was starting to worry - ok - obsess about it - because our support group takes photos this week! THEN I realized that the girls wouldn't be home and it wouldnt' be a FAMILY photo anyway....so we won't have a family photo in our Christmas card - then again I've not sent out cards in three or four years.....hmm....I see a trend...commenting on your blog is sort of like therapy! BTW - I nominated you for best family/group blog - probably because it's entertainment and therapy all in one! Ok what was I saying....yes....I decided not to worry about the family photo until the girls are here...but now you've got me worrying again. Oy vey. I have found that jeans make it easy and the kids are comfortable and more natural.....my sister in law HATES it and thinks the boys should be in suits and the girls in matching homemade dresses - but I've not attained to that level as of yet..... Black t-shirts are winning here because Mike's uniform t-shirts are black and he says he can outfit us all.....we may look like we're drowning but we'll be matching. ::snort:: I can't wait to read more about your adventure...and of course, to see the photo. Well….this has become my nightmare as well. It is simply IMPOSSIBLE to get 11 of us looking decent at the same moment and when WE are sure we look decent the photographer is invariably scratching his head or some such…..

It got so bad that we really don’t do professional any longer. They get grumpy and mean when they see us coming.

A couple of Christmas’ ago we set up the tripod, moved all the couches back and went with white t-shirt and jeans - shamelessly stole Liz’s idea.

Then we did blue at the fountain in town before Mike deployed. Some of us in electric blue shirts, some in powder blue and all in jeans.

I’ve just seen Liz’s new photos and plan to just do what Liz does from here on out. This year it’s jeans and black - and trees. ::snort::

I was starting to worry - ok - obsess about it - because our support group takes photos this week! THEN I realized that the girls wouldn’t be home and it wouldnt’ be a FAMILY photo anyway….so we won’t have a family photo in our Christmas card - then again I’ve not sent out cards in three or four years…..hmm….I see a trend…commenting on your blog is sort of like therapy! BTW - I nominated you for best family/group blog - probably because it’s entertainment and therapy all in one! Ok what was I saying….yes….I decided not to worry about the family photo until the girls are here…but now you’ve got me worrying again. Oy vey.

I have found that jeans make it easy and the kids are comfortable and more natural…..my sister in law HATES it and thinks the boys should be in suits and the girls in matching homemade dresses - but I’ve not attained to that level as of yet…..

Black t-shirts are winning here because Mike’s uniform t-shirts are black and he says he can outfit us all…..we may look like we’re drowning but we’ll be matching. ::snort::

I can’t wait to read more about your adventure…and of course, to see the photo.

]]> By: Rachel B http://www.edgren.com/wordpress/2007/11/26/what-do-you-wear/#comment-5778 Rachel B Mon, 26 Nov 2007 23:20:30 +0000 http://www.edgren.com/wordpress/2007/11/26/what-do-you-wear/#comment-5778 For our photos (and we've only once included adults, so that makes my life so much easier), I use the photo session as an excuse to run to Children's Place and buy everyone a matching/coordinating shirt. I usually do jeans or khakis, but Abby can be totally different (in a dress or skirt just because she's a girl). Maybe I need to stick Dave and me (or is it "me and Dave"?) in the next one, so I can experience the full dosage of stress/dread that photos should bring. :-) I like bright colors, so we have lots of red, orange, etc. tops. But whatever you do, they'll figure out a good background, I would think. For our photos (and we’ve only once included adults, so that makes my life so much easier), I use the photo session as an excuse to run to Children’s Place and buy everyone a matching/coordinating shirt. I usually do jeans or khakis, but Abby can be totally different (in a dress or skirt just because she’s a girl). Maybe I need to stick Dave and me (or is it “me and Dave”?) in the next one, so I can experience the full dosage of stress/dread that photos should bring. :-) I like bright colors, so we have lots of red, orange, etc. tops. But whatever you do, they’ll figure out a good background, I would think.

]]> By: Michelle http://www.edgren.com/wordpress/2007/11/26/what-do-you-wear/#comment-5771 Michelle Mon, 26 Nov 2007 20:36:26 +0000 http://www.edgren.com/wordpress/2007/11/26/what-do-you-wear/#comment-5771 I'm chiming in.....I LOVE the browns/pinks with jeans idea!!!!!! Especially with as much as you love those colors and wear them! I agree about the white being a seasonal thing too. I think red/white/blue is a little patriotic. :) Not that THAT is a bad thing... :) So, there ya go! (Tim's Nutella thing has some merit, you'd have lovely brown teeth to co-ordinate the effort. Not to mention genuine smiles!) :) I’m chiming in…..I LOVE the browns/pinks with jeans idea!!!!!! Especially with as much as you love those colors and wear them! I agree about the white being a seasonal thing too. I think red/white/blue is a little patriotic. :) Not that THAT is a bad thing… :) So, there ya go!
(Tim’s Nutella thing has some merit, you’d have lovely brown teeth to co-ordinate the effort. Not to mention genuine smiles!) :)

]]> By: Kathy http://www.edgren.com/wordpress/2007/11/26/what-do-you-wear/#comment-5767 Kathy Mon, 26 Nov 2007 19:43:14 +0000 http://www.edgren.com/wordpress/2007/11/26/what-do-you-wear/#comment-5767 I vote for the Autumn colors. I have a thing about my kids wearing black, don't really know why. Jeans and browns, reds, golds, even sage would be lovely. I like barefoot too! I can't wait to see this picture with your beautiful children. I vote for the Autumn colors. I have a thing about my kids wearing black, don’t really know why. Jeans and browns, reds, golds, even sage would be lovely. I like barefoot too! I can’t wait to see this picture with your beautiful children.

]]> By: Scott http://www.edgren.com/wordpress/2007/11/26/what-do-you-wear/#comment-5766 Scott Mon, 26 Nov 2007 19:12:43 +0000 http://www.edgren.com/wordpress/2007/11/26/what-do-you-wear/#comment-5766 hee hee... that was supposed to be a "gasp" in the previous comment. I hope no one thought I was gassy. Apologies. hee hee… that was supposed to be a “gasp” in the previous comment.
I hope no one thought I was gassy.
Apologies.

]]> By: Scott http://www.edgren.com/wordpress/2007/11/26/what-do-you-wear/#comment-5765 Scott Mon, 26 Nov 2007 19:11:39 +0000 http://www.edgren.com/wordpress/2007/11/26/what-do-you-wear/#comment-5765 Ideas: 1. Choir robes. You'll never notice any poundage gained over thanksgiving. 2. Bath robes. Same weight-gain-covering effect, but slightly more casual. 3. Mix it up some. If everyone's identical, you'll look like one of those...(gas)...homeschool families. So pick a couple colors that go well together and see if you all have (or can get) different styles in those colors too. Some in button shirts, some in polos, etc. black or white can be one of those colors, which makes it easier. I kid you not that there must have been no fewer than 97 emails back and forth between our various family members making plans for the colors in the family photo. I hope it's easier for you. Ideas:
1. Choir robes. You’ll never notice any poundage gained over thanksgiving.
2. Bath robes. Same weight-gain-covering effect, but slightly more casual.
3. Mix it up some. If everyone’s identical, you’ll look like one of those…(gas)…homeschool families. So pick a couple colors that go well together and see if you all have (or can get) different styles in those colors too. Some in button shirts, some in polos, etc. black or white can be one of those colors, which makes it easier.
I kid you not that there must have been no fewer than 97 emails back and forth between our various family members making plans for the colors in the family photo.
I hope it’s easier for you.

]]> By: heather http://www.edgren.com/wordpress/2007/11/26/what-do-you-wear/#comment-5763 heather Mon, 26 Nov 2007 18:55:27 +0000 http://www.edgren.com/wordpress/2007/11/26/what-do-you-wear/#comment-5763 We had family photos done last year. Our photographer suggested blue jeans with black tops. It looked great. We had family photos done last year. Our photographer suggested blue jeans with black tops. It looked great.

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