My 60-Year-Old Mom Knows What's Chic Before I Do—11 Items She's Predicting Everyone Will Wear in August
My 60-year-old mum is the chicest person I know, so of course, I went to her for advice on the most expensive-looking high-street pieces to invest in this summer.
I've said it before, and I’ll say it again: my mum is one of the chicest dressers I know. And with this comes her ability to find the sleekest, most expensive-looking pieces, even on the high street. So whenever I’m ok the mood for a wardrobe refresh, or simply want to bolster up my current rotation of polished staples, she’s always my first port of call.
And now that we’re over halfway through the summer season, I thought it was time to go on the hunt for some easy but elegant high street staples, all of which, of course, look way more expensive than their affordable price tags. After a quick online shop with my mum, both of our baskets were filled with a myriad of designer-looking buys. And we quickly came to a realisation: the majority of our baskets were filled with the same elegant pieces.
From elegant blouses that are sure to dress up your linen trousers to throw-on midi dresses that will make getting dressed in the morning so much easier, keep scrolling to discover the eleven pieces my mum and I currently have our eyes on.
11 High-Street Pieces My 60-Year-Old Mum and I Love
This went straight into our baskets.
Such an elegant silhouette.
No one will believe this is from the high-street.
I'd style mine exactly like this.
Two-tone flip-flops are trending for 2026.
This looks like so many designer options on the market right now.
This navy hue makes a nice point of difference from black.
Easy, breezy.
Imagine this with a white linen co-ord and woven tote.
An easy way to dress up your jeans, shorts or linen trousers.
Just so chic.
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I want the entire outfit.
Peplum tops are having a moment.
A linen trouser that you can wear to the office.
These will go with everything.
Simple? Yes. But so very elegant.
White skirts are synonymous with summer.
A lace-trim top will always get a yes from me.
These also come in black, cream and burgundy.
Mango's denim selection is so good right now.
How cute is this?
Just add a simple tank and leather sandals.
The genuinely looks like a high-end find.
I'm very into this deep aubergine hue.
