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Mommy and Me Outfits: Matching Cardigan and Jeans Fall Looks for Mom and Son

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Pin graphic titled 'Mommy and Me Cardigan & Jeans: Matching Fall Looks for Mom + Son' showing a beige cable knit cardigan with light wash barrel jeans next to a cream toddler cardigan with medium wash jeans.
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Almost every mommy and me set I find is made for moms and daughters, which leaves boy moms digging through the toddler section hoping something lines up. So I went with a cream cable knit cardigan for each of us and two different jeans that still feel like a pair. It works for fall photos, and it also works for a regular Saturday when we both just want to be warm.

  1. Woman wearing a long beige cable knit button cardigan over a white tee and jeans.

    PRETTYGARDEN Chunky Cable Knit Cardigan, Beige

    An oversized open front cardigan with deep pockets, heavy enough to wear as a jacket on a crisp morning.

    $24.74Shop it
  2. Woman wearing light wash barrel leg jeans with front patch pockets.

    EVALESS Barrel Jeans, Light Wash

    A relaxed barrel leg that balances out a chunky sweater and doesn't dig in when you're crouching down to his level.

    $34.39Shop it
  3. Ivory toddler cable knit cardigan with tortoiseshell buttons.

    Amazon Essentials Toddler Fisherman Cardigan, Ivory

    Soft cotton cable knit with little tortoiseshell buttons, close enough to mom's to read as a matching set.

    $23.70Shop it
  4. Medium wash toddler loose fit carpenter jeans.

    Carhartt Kids Loose Fit Jeans, Medium Wash

    Roomy, durable jeans with a little stretch, so he can climb, crawl and sit in the dirt without complaint.

    $24.99Shop it

Common questions

How do you match outfits with a toddler boy without it looking like a costume?
Match one piece and keep the rest in the same color family. Here the cardigans do the matching, and the jeans are different washes and cuts, so it reads coordinated instead of identical.
What jeans work with a mommy and me cardigan outfit?
Relaxed fits look best under a chunky knit. A barrel or wide leg for mom and a loose fit jean for him keep the proportions balanced and comfortable.
What size cardigan should I get for my toddler?
Check the brand's size chart and consider sizing up if he'll wear a long sleeve tee underneath. A little extra room in the sleeves also means it lasts through the season.

He still tries to pull his cardigan off halfway through every photo, so plan on a few takes.