Recall that old saying ‘like mother, like daughter’? Well, there is actually a reason behind it. Right from their childhood days, the little girls strive to imitate their mothers; from walking around in heels and sarees to applying moms’ makeup. They even grow up (in most cases) to look identical to their mothers, sharing the same hobbies and donning similar fashion styles. No wonder, mothers end up becoming their first powerful female role models. Here are a few fashion trends every daughter tends to copy from her mother.
1. Happiness is wearing your mom’s sarees: Every daughter, once in her lifetime, has been thrilled with the idea of raiding her mom’s wardrobe to drape her glorious sarees, either as a child’s play; for her farewell day or teachers’ day in school; for some pooja, celebrations, or for a wedding.
2. Imitating her 70s and 80s ‘style icon’ look: Moms have been inspirational in more than one way and fashion can definitely be an area where many moms would have been the style icons of their times. We are all aware of the principle that fashion revolves and that trends keep coming back with times, so the best place to spot the returning styles and recreate a look from the past would be your mother’s wardrobe. So, flaunt those flared bottom pants, bell sleeved tops and polka frilled dresses your mom once made a style statement with.
3. Be a vintage bride, use your mom’s wedding attire: While Kareena Kapoor may have started this trend by wearing Sharmila Tagore’s vintage sharara on her nikaah, Indian daughters can join the bandwagon by redoing their mom’s wedding day attire. Add embroidery or new fabric to it, some quirky detailing to give it a modern-meets-traditional spin or simply pair her wedding ensembles up with contrast-coloured dupattas or blouses.
4. Look at that mom & daughter duo dressed up like twins!: How often have you spotted a pair of mother and daughter wearing similar style of clothes, whether on some family function or for their outings at malls? Well, for those who might think that they coordinate intentionally, there could be more intrinsic reasons behind it.
5. Excited to grab your mom’s sequined clutch for the first prom night?: It’s the story of every single daughter. Whether it’s your first prom night, your first date or your day outing with your friends, you are always counting on your mothers for their stylish (and often more coveted) accessories like sunglasses, handbags and anything that can fit you and make you look super stylish.