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 closets. 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 19, anti-trend items that make up a 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:
You can also wear this timeless top with jeans or wide-leg trousers.
Just a staple.
We both think this skirt is really quite stunning.
You can never go wrong with double denim.
Trench season is coming up.
These have a cool '70s feel about them that we both love.
Such pretty sleeves.
This new colourway of the cult mohair-blend jumper looks so expensive.
A capsule wardrobe classic.
Knitwear with gold details always looks polished.
Wear with tights and a mini dress or socks and jeans.
Yes please.
My mum already has these in the black, but I'm investing in this new chocolate brown hue.
So elegant.
This jacket will work hard for you from now until spring.
Party season may be over, but that doesn't mean it's time to forget about your dresses. This classic black satin midi is the perfect piece to dress up or down, all year round.
This could easily be designer.
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