If you would like to follow in my family's footsteps, you can find your wardrobe cheaply at nearby thrift stores. I bought a thrifted red polyester blouse from Goodwill, a vintage gaudy Christmas vest from Jetrags, and a "Jingle for Jesus" pin from Out of the Closet. My family did their Christmas outfit shopping at Value Village...with my step-dad walking out of the store with a women's red blazer. JCPenny and Sears both have inexpensive studios where you'll get more than enough photos (including about 50-100 locket sized) to send out to your loved ones without having to make any copies. Make sure you choose the cheesiest background. Clouds are always good. If nothing else, you'll have a good time. For once, perfection is discouraged. This photo shoot is all about bringing your inner mid-century nerd to the surface.
