If your little one’s birthday portraits are coming up, you’re probably wondering where to find the perfect outfit for their cake smash! Lucky for you, I have helped hundreds of families find adorable outfits for their little ones to wear during their portrait sessions, and I have so many tips for you!

Read on for some tips on what to look for, and at the end you’ll find a list of my favorite places to shop!

SUSPENDERS ARE SOOOOOOO CUTE ON LITTLE BOYS!

I especially love this look without a shirt to show off their cute baby bellies. Whether they’re knit or denim, they always look adorable!

CHOOSE FANCIER FABRICS THAT PHOTOGRAPH BEAUTIFULLY.

Tulle, lace, sweater knits, chiffon, ruffles, layers, and small patterns (like floral!). All of these have some texture and are so much more interesting than a plain cotton onesie!

HEAD TO TOE OUTFITS.

I always photograph babies barefoot. Those cute baby toes are so classic, and shoes just look strange and awkward when they’re doing a cake smash. But don’t forget about their head! Maybe you want a cute little crown, birthday hat, headband, or floral halo.

YOU CAN FIND GREAT OUTFITS IN THE REGULAR BABY SECTION AT MOST STORES!

For boys, jeans, knit pants, or even swim trunks (if they fit the theme like a pool party of underwater cake smash). For girls, look for rompers or short dresses, and make sure it’s easy for them to crawl around in and that the hem won’t get caught on their legs when crawling.

My favorite stores & websites for cake smash outfits!

Etsy. So many great rompers and customized outfits for cake smashes!

Rylee + Cru. Truly adorable jumpsuits and rompers for boys, and the most beautiful dresses for baby girls!

Reverie Threads. A little bit boho, a whole lot of lace. They have an entire section for cake smash outfits!

Baby Beau and Belle. Their slogan is “Everlastingly adorable.” Enough said.

Amazon. Seriously, they have soooooo many rompers, knit pants, little dresses, diaper covers, and even birthday hats! Plus, you can’t beat the 2 day shipping.

Jamie Kay. This online shop is filled with adorable rompers and knits for boys and girls in gorgeous, natural fabrics.

Maisonette. Sooooo many unique options at this online children’s boutique, and I just love the details on all of their outfits!

Cora & Violet. They have plenty of whimsical rompers that will go beautifully with many themes.

Zara Kids. I especially love their sweater knits!

Baby Gap. Lots of great classics for pants, summer dresses, and swim trunks or swimsuits for a water theme.

Target – Cat & Jack. They often have cute outfits & one pieces that change almost monthly, and they are excellent quality & with unique details.

Carters. This is where I find knit pants for boys in neutral colors (white, navy, gray).

Trish Scully Child. Absolutely gorgeous dresses for little girls, with all of the feminine details that you are going to fall in love with! Lace, tulle, florals. Their dresses are so beautiful!

Janie & Jack. Classic looks that they will wear again, and beautifully made.

See more adorable cake smash inspiration here!

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