Today, Mango launched an epic sale where everything across the entire site is 30% off through Sunday, May 10. Since it’s only three days long, I decided to scan the site right away to order some pieces before they sell out. I immediately hopped on the phone to tell my very stylish mom about the sale and we began scrolling through to add some of our favorite pieces to our carts.
Since we both tend to stick to a minimal-meets-classic style, it was no surprise to me that we picked out many of the same items. Yep, everything from muscle tees and colorful sandals to chunky gold rings and woven basket bags is hitting both of our carts. Interested to find out how she would style each piece, I asked her to weigh in with her outfit ideas—and included how I would wear them myself. Scroll down for the epic sale picks we both agree on and how we would wear each item.
Dresses
How my mom would wear it: "With flat sandals and a sweater draped over my shoulders."
How I would wear it: I wouldn't normally imagine this with knee-high boots, but the way this was styled on the model is so good.
How my mom would wear it: "I'd add strappy heels and gold bracelets."
How I would wear it: With layered gold jewelry and flat leather sandals.
How my mom would wear it: "I'd belt the dress and wear leopard shoes with low block heels."
How I would wear it: I love the idea of belting it how the model is wearing it here.
How my mom would wear it: "For summer, I would add sneakers and an oversize tote."
How I would wear it: With pointed mules and a pair of statement earrings.
Tops
How my mom would wear it: "With ankle-length pants and mules."
How I would wear it: I'm very into muscle tees right now and feel like they're such a cool new silhouette for a basic. I'd pair this with wide-leg jeans and leather mules.
How my mom would wear it: "A tonal look with a white blazer, white ankle trousers, and open-toe mules."
How I would wear it: A tee can go with just about anything but my favorite way to dress up the basic is with high-waisted trousers, an oversize blazer, and boots.
How my mom would wear it: "Either with jeans or white linen pants."
How I would wear it: With ripped jeans just like this.
How my mom would wear it: "Since it's so voluminous, I'd wear it with a pencil skirt and pumps."
How I would wear it: I'd stick to jeans and statement earrings for this voluminous top.
How my mom would wear it: "I'd add a slip skirt and slide heeled sandals."
How I would wear it: With linen pants and '90s-inspired sunglasses like this outfit I wore last summer.
How my mom would wear it: "Khaki pants and flats are the perfect things to add to an easy linen top."
How I would wear it: With a knee-length denim skirt and strappy sandals.
Pants
How my mom would wear them: "To dress these up a bit, I would add a silk shirt, a belt, and open-toe heeled sandals."
How I would wear them: For me, flared jeans and ankle boots are my favorite pairing.
How my mom would wear them: "I would add a tank top, a blazer, and sneakers."
How I would wear them: Tucked into knee-high boots with a button-down top.
How my mom would wear them: "I love the ribbed polo tops that are everywhere right now, so I would wear one of those and a pair of mules."
How I would wear them: With a simple tank top and sandals.
How my mom would wear them: "With a long-sleeve bodysuit and strappy heels."
How I would wear them: I'd add a T-shirt, utility shirt, and Birkenstocks or Chanel sport sandals.
How my mom would wear them: "I'd add a crisp white button-up and flat sandals."
How I would wear them: With a ribbed tank top and mules.
How my mom would wear them: "With leggings, I would style them with a cashmere V-neck and loafers."
How I would wear them: Recently, I challenged myself to rethink how I'm wearing leggings (more on that here) and came up with some new outfit ideas that involve everything from a tweed jacket to a matching knit set.
How my mom would wear it: "For these pants, a half-tucked satin blouse and mules."
How I would wear it: With a basic tee, blazer, hoop earrings, and these heels.
Shoes
How my mom would wear them: "With a slip dress and blazer."
How I would wear them: I've been on the waiting list for these for over a month and they're finally back in my size, so finally ordered them. I can't pick one way to wear them because I can envision them with so many outfits.
How my mom would wear them: "These are exactly what I want to wear this summer with a sundress and oversize bag."
How I would wear them: The perfect summer sandal to wear with everything from denim shorts to swimsuits.
How my mom would wear them: "These sandals are perfect to wear with Bermuda shorts and a blazer."
How I would wear them: With straight-leg jeans.
How my mom would wear them: "With a summery midi dress."
How I would wear them: I'd pair these with long, flowy dresses.
Swimsuits
How my mom would wear it: "With black sandals and an oversize white button-up."
How I would wear it: I'd add a button-down top tied at the waist.
How my mom would wear it: "A white slip skirt and sandals make this something to wear beyond the beach."
How I would wear it: This doubles as a cool bodysuit to pair with a flowy skirt or linen pants.
How my mom would wear it: "With black linen pants and sandals."
How I would wear it: I love the idea of adding gold chain necklaces with swimwear.
Bags
How my mom would wear it: "I'd wear this with a linen shirtdress."
How I would wear it: This is perfect to wear with jean shorts and a silk cami (or really, anything).
How my mom would wear it: "I'm envisioning this with a summer floral dress and sneakers."
How I would wear it: I've been wanting to get a market tote to wear with just about everything this summer.
Jewelry
How my mom would wear it: "I can wear this with everything."
How I would wear it: Layered up with two or three rings together as a stack.
How my mom would wear them: "With a pop of gold, black pants, and a black satin blouse."
How I would wear them: Hoops are part of my everyday uniform, so these would go with anything.
Outerwear
How my mom would wear it: "I love the idea of pairing a structured blazer over a slip dress and strappy sandals."
How I would wear it: Something '90s-inspired. I'm thinking loose, ripped jeans, a baseball hat, and sneakers.
How my mom would wear it: "Linen blazers are perfect for the summer. I'd wear this one with distressed jeans and a white T-shirt."
How I would wear it: I recently wore a similar linen blazer with a knit top, white denim shorts, and sneakers.
How my mom would wear it: "With Bermuda shorts and a silk tank top—I'm inspired by Julia Roberts in Pretty Women for this one."
How I would wear it: Loving this as a full look with the matching pants.
How my mom would wear it: "With a sheath dress and sandals."
How I would wear it: Over a printed dress.
How my mom would wear it: "With jeans, a T-shirt, and heels."
How I would wear it: Trench coats are a wardrobe staple for me. While I'd normally wear this with jeans, right now I'd pair it with a matching sweatpant suit and sneakers.
How my mom would wear it: "Tucked into high-waisted jeans."
How I would wear it: With leggings, a tank, and sport sandals.
How my mom would wear it: "With jeans and pointy-toe mules."
How I would wear it: Since tweed jackets feel immediately dressy, I like to pair them with jeans and a tee to make them feel more casual.
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