My Mom Vouched That These Mother's Day Gifts Will Be a Hit

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With Mother's Day right around the corner (May 13, people—mark your calendars), we're already putting some thought into crafting the perfect gift for her. Our moms have done so much for us, so when it comes to celebrating Mother's Day, it's all but impossible to land on a gift idea that encapsulates why we love her so much. This year, we're taking the guessing out of it and going straight to the source.

I had my own mother weigh in on the items I thought she'd love. At times too candid, she gave me her honest feedback on the gift ideas I was sure she'd fall in love with, like a classic pajama set ("I'd never wear that!") or a pair of slingback pumps ("Oh, you know I'm not a heels type of person"). My mom, like I'm sure many moms out there, has pretty specific tastes. We landed on some real winners, too. She likes very clean, polished basics (Everlane's were a hit), and as a yoga teacher, I knew she'd love anything related to the practice (Outdoor Voices nailed it with its colorful leggings).

I bonded with my mom while introducing some of my favorite brands to her. It was beyond helpful to hear her unfiltered thoughts, so I had to share her insights. The following gifts were ultimately a hit with my mom, so there's a high chance they'll be a hit with yours too.

Now you have a solid idea of which gifts are sure to win over your mom this Mother's Day.

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Anna is an editor on the fashion team at Who What Wear and has been at the company for over five years, having begun her career in the Los Angeles office before relocating to New York, where she's currently based. Having always been passionate about pursuing a career in fashion, she built up her experience interning at the likes of Michael Kors, A.L.C., and College Fashionista before joining the team as a post-graduate assistant editor. Anna has penned a number of interviews with Who What Wear's cover stars over the years, including A-listers Megan Fox, Issa Rae, and Emma Chamberlain. She's earned a reputation for scouting new and emerging brands from across the globe and championing them to our audience of millions. While fashion is her main wheelhouse, Anna led the launch of WWW Travels last year, a new lifestyle vertical that highlights all things travel through a fashion-person lens. She is passionate about shopping vintage, whether it be at a favorite local outpost or an on-the-road discovery, and has amassed a wardrobe full of unique finds. When she's not writing, you can find her shooting street imagery on her film camera, attempting to learn a fourth or fifth language, or planning her next trip across the globe.