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:
You've heard about the H&M waisted cardigan, now take a look at the waisted blazer...
Such a gorgeous mood-boosting colour! I'd wear it with linen trousers, jeans or shorts.
This skirt looks so elegant.
I honestly thought these were designer when I first saw them.
The perfect wide-leg trouser.
My mum already has this top in white and she's convinced me to buy the black version to wear with jeans.
An absolutely stunning summer suit.
I can't believe the price of this dress. Sure, it is more expensive than what we're perhaps used to for H&M, but the silhouette makes it worth it, in my opinion.
Heels my mum and I can both walk in! Finally!
A dark wash jean with a white blouse or blazer is both of our go-to looks this time of year.
Shorts weather is coming everyone! Look alive!
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