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 caught 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 closets. 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 16, anti-trend items that make up a uber-chic capsule wardrobe. One that both my mum and I will both be relying on throughout 2024. 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:
White jeans really come into their own come spring. I'll be wearing mine with a grey sweatshirt and trainers at the weekend and a blazer and ballet pumps in the week.
This relaxed-fit blazer comes in 9 colours.
Dress it up with heels and statement accessories, and down with flats and a cardi.
The perfect dark-wash denim.
Which coincidentally would look great with this shirt...
A belt instantly adds polish to any outfit.
The prettiest crossbody bag.
Some of the best wide-legs on the high street right now.
You'd be forgiven for thinking these chocolate brown slides were designer.
Statement earrings are such a great way to take a look for day to night in seconds.
This cropped trench is the perfect accompaniment to jeans and flats during this inbetween period.
Tick off 2 trends in one with these silver slingbacks. The best bit? They'll go with just about everything else in your wardrobe.
The back of this dress sold it to me.
It's never too early to invest in a great pair of shorts.
Baby blue is going to be a big colour trend this season.
For maximum comfort and style points, try a linen trouser.
This story originally appeared on Who What Wear U.S and has since been updated.
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