I'm 55 and My Daughter is 23—These Comfy 2021 Items Will Work for Everyone
Influencer Melissa Meyers and her daughter Rachel Meyers know what’s up in the style department. So naturally, we routinely turn to the duo for sartorial inspiration. You may remember this piece showcasing the shoe silhouettes they both love. On that note, while age has absolutely nothing to do with what you should or shouldn’t wear, their fashion perspective at 55 and 23 is always intriguing given that they both share similar wardrobe go-to’s.
With all of that in mind, we thought we’d ask them next to share the comfortable 2021 trends they both adore and think will work well for everyone given their cozy and versatile nature. After all, those comfy items are a must as we’re spending more time at home.
Keep scrolling to check out a few comfy items you may want to consider this year, complete with a range of visual and shopping inspo.
Loungewear Sets
"As we all know, 2020 was the year of sweats and sweater sets. We will definitely continue to embrace this comfy trend throughout 2021! A soft cotton-stretch or cashmere is extra cozy, and matching sets give you an effortless full look."—Melissa Meyers
On Meyers: Sydne Summer
On Meyers: Elaine Kim
Pullovers and Hoodies
"Hoodies and crew-neck sweatshirts are definitely dominating our closets right now. Worn with jeans, joggers or even a skirt, they keep us warm and are streetwear chic."—Rachel Meyers
On Meyers: Palo Santo Sweatshirt and Boyish jeans
On Meyers: Elaine Kim sweatshirt
Leggings and Comfy Jeans
"We like our pants super comfy and so will continue to wear cute leggings and loose jeans throughout 2021. These pieces easily take us from lounging to a quick outing for errands."—Melissa Meyers
On Meyers: Oliver Logan jeans; Aera shoes
On Meyers: Elaine Kim leggings
Furry Slides
"In our book, every winter to spring season must include wearing a stylish furry pair of slides. These by R0AM are our faves but there are so many great styles out there to choose from."—Melissa Meyers
On Meyers: R0AM footwear
Turtleneck Sweaters
"We love turtlenecks for their understated simplicity and ability to keep us warm and cozy. There are endless ways to style a turtleneck for a timeless look."—Rachel Meyers
On Meyers: & Other Stories turtleneck
On Meyers: White House Black Market turtleneck
Cardigans
"We are stocking up on cardigans and dusters for 2021. They make for an effortlessly chic look when paired with leggings, sneakers, or furry slides."—Melissa Meyers
On Meyers: Sunday Citizen cardigan
On Meyers: Musier Paris cardigan
Puffer and Teddy Coats
"Dramatic puffer coats and cute teddy jackets have become our outerwear go-to pieces for their warmth and cozy-chic look."—Melissa Meyers
On Meyers: Elaine Kim puffer
On Meyers: I.Am.Gia coat
Cashmere Scarves
"A great cashmere scarf is a closet must-have and versatile essential. We wear them and style them different ways all winter long."—Melissa Meyers
On Meyers: Heidi Wynne scarf
On Meyers: Johnstons of Elgin scarf
Next, check out more loungewear pieces to consider.
Bobby Schuessler is a fashion editor with over a decade of editorial experience covering shopping, style, and beauty. He's spent over seven years at Who What Wear, currently leading the market team to deliver highly covetable and convertible content. He creates data-driven shopping guides featuring top retailers like Nordstrom, Shopbop, and Net-a-Porter and is at the forefront of Who What Wear's shopping tentpole strategies, including Amazon Prime Day. He also works on branded content initiatives and appears on camera in video and shopping livestream franchises. He has also worked across a variety of other media brands and fashion retailers like Refinery29, PureWow, Men's Health, and Gilt covering commerce, trend reporting, women's and men's fashion, home, and lifestyle.
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