I recently had the pleasure of working on a super fun project with my daughter, Rachel. We were asked to do a post for Who What Wear about the basic wardrobe pieces we both love, and we covered everything from boyfriend jeans to minimalist jewelry. Some favorites of ours include solid midi dresses, high-waisted denim and basic button-ups. We also love to wear delicate gold jewelry and think these earrings are super fresh for layering our ear candy. These small details elevate our basic style for an extra chic look!
The article, I'm 55, My Daughter is 23—We Both Are Into These Closet Basics was a big hit, and we are already working on our next post. This inspired me to create an ongoing Mommy and Me series for The Glow Girl blog, so stay tuned for more on that!
The seven basics below work for both of us, despite our slight difference in age (haha!). Read on to see how we wear the same looks, putting our own signature spin on each one.
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Solid Midi-Dress
A solid color midi-dress can be a versatile closet basic, and it’s a length that’s chic for any age! Wear with a strappy, low heel to give it a classic and elevated look, or throw on a sneaker for some cool girl flair!
Simple Strappy Sandal
Photo credit: Stefanie Marie
Melissa: SHOP By Far Sandals
SHOP Melissa’s BY FAR Sandals
No shoe collection is complete without simple, strappy sandals. We're both loving a lower block heel with square toe detail theses days for a twist on a classic look. This heel height looks chic at any age and is perfect to wear with dresses, jeans, skirts, and even linen shorts.
Classic Baguette Bag
Season to season, bag styles come and go, but a classic baguette shape is timeless, whether you're 23 or 55! We love our bags from By Far. I like this bag in ivory faux croc, and Rachel goes for an edgier look in the camel patent.
Denim
As you can see, we style our boyfriend jeans similarly (but Rachel’s are more stiff and distressed, and mine have a bit more stretch). The high-waisted jean is the perfect denim for girls of any age. We both like to cuff and pair with our favorite kicks.
Button-Up
We love a classic a button-up style shirt—it can be worn with anything from jeans to bike shorts, or doing double-duty as a cover-up over your bathing suit. Tying it at the waist is one of our favorite ways to wear this basic!
Basic T-Shirt
We live in basic t-shirts and can never have too many! Rachel loves to wear hers cropped, and I wear mine tucked in and belted—we both also like to tie them into a simple knot at the waist. Our tip: find one with a fabulous fit, and buy it in a few different neutral colors so you have a go-to uniform that always looks fresh and put together.
Classic Gold Jewelry
Melissa: LOOMA X Melissa Meyers Glow Necklace, email me to shop at melissa@theglowgirllife.com
SHOP Tiny Lips Necklace by Tulah Jem,
SHOP 14k Gold Link Chain Necklace by Tiffany & Co
SHOP Tiffany & Co Etoile Bangle,
SHOP her LV & Me Bracelet, and
SHOP her Monica Vinader Engravable Havana Friendship Chain Bracelet
We like to stack our jewelry and wear mostly classic delicate styles in gold—this look goes with everything from jeans to dresses and can take you from day to night. Whether wearing a variety of link chains, beaded bracelets, necklaces of different lengths, or small hoops, and studs up the ear, we always love to layer, layer, layer!
Earrings like these chic chain ones add a bit more flair to a basic look, and add to the layered look Rachel and I love to wear so much!
SHOP Sway Large Chain Earrings Short
And, don’t forget that the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale is still happening, and it’s open to the public on August 19th! Click HERE to see my curated list of picks from the fashion, beauty, and lifestyle categories.
Scroll through the carousel below to see some of my current favorites!
As you can see, Rachel and I happen to have a similar taste in clothing and jewelry, so sharing certain pieces can be so much fun! I hope you found some great inspiration from this post, and some new pieces to add to your wardrobe!
