I've said it before, and I'll say it again: My mum is one of my biggest style inspirations. Having worked as a fashion buyer for over 30 years, my mum has her personal style nailed down to a tee, and I don't think I've ever seen her in an outfit that I don't immediately want to add to my own wardrobe. Practically everyone in my family—including my boyfriend—goes to her for style advice, and since we now both work in fashion, we are constantly messaging one another with links to pieces we love, from investment buys that are on our wish lists to high-street items that have our attention.
Despite an age gap of over 30 years, my mum and I rarely disagree on fashion, and we live by a "what's mine, is yours" approach when it comes to our wardrobes. We might wear different dress sizes—she wears a size smaller than me and I'm about 2 inches taller—but, luckily, there are tons of pieces that we regularly swap, from denim that works with both of our body shapes to forever handbags, and evening-ready tops to holiday-ready dresses. I've even been known to steal a bikini or two from her before!
Just this morning, I sent her a bunch of links to some really expensive-looking, new-in H&M products that I loved for both of us, and she followed up with a few she'd spotted for our mutual wardrobe, too. What followed was a list of 11, anti-trend items that make up an uber-chic capsule wardrobe. One that both my mum and I will both be relying on throughout the season. See our favourite H&M picks below...
My mum and I regularly share the contents of our wardrobes with one another, despite a more than 30-year age gap.
Shop Our Favourite Anti-Trend Pieces From H&M's New Drop:
Neither of us are normally drawn to red, but these sandals look so expensive, we just had to order them and give them a try!
Sure, we might not be at the end of July yet, but that doesn't mean we aren't thinking about new-season staples. This waisted cardigan will serve us well from September to next spring.
There's something incredibly chic about a waistcoat with shorts in the summer, don't you think?
This midi dress is so elegant. I'd wear it to work with sandals and my mum would add flip-flops and a basket bag on holiday.
Is this not the perfect tote?
I told you we were into red right now...
This comes in black and white, so we ordered one of each!
A borderie skirt a staple in both of our wardrobes during summer.
I'd wear these with w linen shirt and flip-flops and my mum said she's going to add a boho blouse and suede sandals.
The easiest top to go with jeans, trousers and shorts.
I'd like to copy and paste this entire outfit into my wardrobe!
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