Where to Buy Heirloom Clothing

I’ve curated a collection of trusted shops offering elegant clothing to complement the refined style of your Heirloom Portraits—because every detail deserves to be as beautiful and lasting as the portraits themselves.

Wardrobe FAQs

  • Look for elegant pieces with luxurious details, such as delicate textures, soft fabrics, and timeless designs.

    Because portraits are captured from the chest up, it's important to choose clothing where the most beautiful details — like collars, smocking, embroidery, or fine trim — are near the collar or sleeves. High necklines, classic collars, and subtle embellishments around the face will photograph best and add a refined, timeless feel to your final images.

    Simple, elegant styling ensures your child remains the true focus of every portrait.

  • I recommend selecting light, neutral tones that feel effortless, timeless, and pure. Whites, ivories, creams, soft beiges, and the faintest pastels create a clean, elegant look that will never feel dated.

    White is especially beautiful — it brings a soft glow to your portraits, emphasizing the innocence and fleeting wonder of childhood.

    Please avoid bold patterns, logos, loud colors, or heavy textures. The goal is simplicity — allowing your child’s natural beauty, joyful spirit, and delicate expressions to take center stage.

  • When choosing pieces, consider natural, breathable fabrics like cotton, linen, or muslin. These materials photograph softly, drape beautifully, and add subtle texture without overpowering your child's features.

  • Patterns, cheap fabrics, old, faded fabrics, bright colors, black/dark colors, modern clothing.

Where to Shop

To help you find the perfect pieces for your child’s Heirloom Portrait session, I’ve curated a list of trusted shops that offer timeless, elegant clothing in soft neutrals, natural fabrics, and classic designs.

Classic Boutiques

These brands specialize in heirloom-quality clothing with delicate details like collars, smocking, and embroidery — perfect for a refined, traditional portrait look.

  • Feltman Brothers — Hand-embroidered heirloom pieces with timeless collars and soft fabrics.

  • Edgehill Collection at Dillard’s — Classic, beautifully crafted baby and children's clothing with heirloom-inspired details perfect for portraits.

  • Bailey Boys — Classic southern-inspired children’s clothing, featuring soft fabrics, smocking, and refined styles.

  • Luli & Me — Fine details, lace-trimmed collars, and classic silhouettes.

  • Magnolia Baby — Soft, organic cotton pieces in soothing colors with subtle details perfect for portraits.

  • Little English — Traditional children's clothing with soft colors, smocking, and refined, timeless designs.

  • The Beaufort Bonnet Company — Southern-inspired classics in soft whites and pastels.

  • Dondolo — Elegant dresses and sets made with luxury materials.

  • Bella Bliss — Clean, simple designs in beautiful neutrals and pastels.

Luxury Options

For an extra touch of elegance, these luxury brands offer stunning, one-of-a-kind pieces ideal for creating an extraordinary portrait experience.

Local Options

If you don’t want to shop online and you want to see beautiful, classic pieces in person, you don’t have to look far! We’re lucky to have some great local options right here in our area.

Dillard’s Edgehill Collection at the Green Hills and Cool Springs malls offers a wonderful selection of elegant children’s clothing with delicate details like smocking, lace, and classic collars — perfect for your portrait session. Sizing is limited mainly to smaller children, however, so if your child is over 24 months, consider other options.

For something more unique, Plaid Rabbit in Nashville has a lovely collection of children’s apparel with timeless designs and high-quality fabrics. They have a large shop with brands you’ll recognize, with socks, shoes, and even bows in store too. While their inventory can change, you’re sure to find something special that’s just right for your child’s portraits.

Shopping locally not only gives you the chance to find the perfect outfit, but it also supports our wonderful community!