The 2024 Trends My 70-Year-Old Mom and I Are Wearing With Jeans
As a teenager, I never would have said that I get style inspiration from my mom. At 15, I was more likely to cite The O.C.’s resident damsel in distress Marissa Cooper or the models outside of the Abercrombie store as my sources of inspiration. But as an adult, I find that when I fly home across the country, I’m constantly borrowing from my mom’s closet to fill in for whatever I’ve forgotten to pack. My mom’s look leans Ralph Lauren—she likes rich textures, earth tones, and structured silhouettes. But as a Bay Area resident, she’s also outdoorsy, faithfully taking her daily walk through the Berkeley hills like clockwork.
I see her sensibilities reflected in my own style, so it’s unsurprising that when it comes to pulling together an everyday outfit, we’re drawn to similar staples, even though we’re 37 years apart. While her go-to jeans are bootcut in a dark wash and mine are relaxed vintage Levi’s 501s, we’ll dress them up in exactly the same way, likely with a chunky sweater, a pair of loafers, and a tailored jacket. Clearly, the apple doesn’t fall far from the tree.
Below, shop five trends that the two of us both reach for when we’re planning to put on our favorite jeans.
Leather Loafers
Chunky Sweaters
For work, I'd wear this sweater with dark denim.
Sporty Touches
These sneakers make it easy to go from work to stroll.
I'll throw on this jacket when I'm running errands.
Silver Jewelry
Stacked rings are part of my daily uniform.
This necklace can be worn alone or layered.
Tailored Coats
Ralph Lauren's designs are among my mom's favorites.
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