Have you ever seen this sort of family? Maybe at an airport, or a theme park, or some other public place? I spent the last few days in airports, subway stations, and even downtown New York City and you just wouldn’t believe how many coordinated families I saw.

They were everywhere – some wearing matching shirts only, others dressed in entire matching outfits. I knew two families who used to do this every time they travelled or took the whole family on outings to crowded public places. They’d dress everyone t-shirts of bright purple, fluorescent yellow, or some other “get your attention” color. As I sat in the airport people-watching between flights, I saw several of these ultra-safe, ultra-coordinated families moving their way through the crowds. I’ll give it to them, they sure did stand out.

And then I got to thinking . .  . why not take it a step further? Why just do matching jeans and t-shirts? I mean, the whole wear matching, brightly colored shirts, is so 1980’s. Everyone is doing it. And they are all doing the same thing. If you really want to stand out, you’re going to have to do something a bit different.

How about matching wigs? Your group would be so easy to spot in a crowd if you were all wearing  . . . red afro wigs.

Head toppings are easy, so pick out a crazy hat – of course, make it something bright and outlandish. Your family will be safe, secure, together and having fun all at the same time.

Got a favorite sports team? Have everyone wear that team’s jersey.

Going somewhere cold? How about matching costumes. Something to keep you warm and easy to identify.

How about a family of Teletubbies?

Have everyone dress as a Hogwarts’ student with a nice robe and scarf.

Or a family of superheroes? Okay, maybe that’s going a bit far (or maybe not), but you get the idea. If you are going to wear matching clothes, have some fun with it. And, on top of all that, you’ll  have the perfect set of coordinated outfits to use for your next set of family portraits or Christmas cards. Talk about efficient!