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Fashion: Finding own style better than adopting teen's

By Lisa Lyford
NZME. regionals·
5 Sep, 2014 02:00 AM2 mins to read

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Pillaging a daughter's wardrobe is dangerous.

Pillaging a daughter's wardrobe is dangerous.

I'm 44 and my daughter is 17. I'd really love to wear some of the clothes in her wardrobe but she tells me I'm too old for them. She's certainly not interested in any of mine! I'm not talking minis or anything, they're tasteful tops and jackets. What do you think?

I can see this from both perspectives. From yours, you're possibly a little put out that she's thinking you're old. As we both know, 44 is not old. Any parent, or someone from your parents' generation will seem old. I guess for your daughter, if you wear her clothes, what does it say about her and her taste and style? I can see her point.

A while ago my mother bought exactly the same sunglasses as me. I was annoyed because I didn't want my mother wearing my style. It made me question my own style. I suggest that's what's happening here.

I think you should respect her preference to not wear her clothes, even though you would probably look fabulous. Work your own style, and she might come knocking on your wardrobe door.

• Lisa Lyford is the founder of Gorgeous Me, free DIY personal styling and makeover advice. www.gorgeousme.co.nz

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