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Apr 29, 2023

My Mom Is 71 and Loves Zara—Here Are 6 Trends We're Both Wearing RN

by Judith Jones

If there's one person who loves Zara more than I do, it's my mother. If she's not excitedly browsing their website, she's perusing the racks IRL or texting me photos of items she's seen on Instagram, proclaiming, "You need to include this in a story!" At 71, she remains an ardent Zara devotee, and the Spanish brand, with its grand variety of styles and trends, no doubt fuels her love of fashion. And it's safe to say the apple didn't fall far from the tree!

While my mom and I have slightly different style aesthetics—I tend to favor neutral, fashion-forward basics, and she leans into colors, prints, and embellishments—we do see eye to eye on certain styles, as you'll see below.

So with a desire to add some new pieces to our wardrobes, we took a little shopping excursion to Zara, and surprisingly we both gravitated toward a handful of spring/summer trends we're excited to wear this season. From satin fabrics to fashion-forward orange hues, keep scrolling to see what trends my mother and I are buying, wearing, and loving this season.

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@joiedejude

My mom and I love trousers (we tend to wear them more than dresses), and at Zara, we both gravitated toward the loose and relaxed tailored styles that are everywhere right now. My mom opted for flowy drawstring pants for effortless comfort, and I veered toward a high-waisted tailored silhouette. Either way, we agree they're perfect to dress up or down and look effortlessly elegant. Luckily, Zara has plenty of loose trousers options this season.

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Full Length Pants

$59.9

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A classic style that goes with everything.

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@joiedejude

This season's trending orange hue is a favorite of ours. It's vibrant and fun for summer, and we both agree wearing it makes us feel more joyful. I opted for a chic and versatile sleeveless knit that I can wear with jeans or neutrals, and my mom went for a bold, eye-catching blazer.

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Rib Halter Dress

$90

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I love this vintage silhouette.

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Beaded Handle Mini Bag

$50

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The perfect pop of orange your outfit needs.

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Linen Shirt

$70

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I may have bought this shirt too.

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@joiedejude

Button-downs are a classic that my mom and I both own and wear a lot. So it's not surprising we love the slightly oversize versions trending at Zara right now. There are plenty of cool colors. I chose a fail-safe crisp white one, and my mom went for a poplin shirt in a pretty pink hue.

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Oxford Shirt

$40

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The most versatile color.

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Linen Shirt With Pockets

$46

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Lean into the quiet-luxury look.

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Striped Menswear Shirt

$50

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A striped shirt is always be a good idea.

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@joiedejude

I don't tend to wear a ton of patterns, but I'm a big fan of the hippy, trippy psychedelic prints that are trending hard right now (that have a vintage Pucci vibe). I made a beeline to this super fun miniskirt, and my mom went for the same print in silk blouse form. Here's to a mommy-and-me moment!

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Printed Mini Dress

$50

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This set is everything.

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Print Crop Top

$46

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For a summer night out.

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Flowy Printed Shirt

$48

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Pack this for an upcoming vacation.

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@joiedejude

My mom and I have always been drawn to silky satin fabrics, and luckily Zara is really going hard with this trend this season. And why not? The glossy fabric makes every outfit look more expensive. I love this pretty green hue, and my mom is a fan of this vibrant pink.

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Satin Effect Pants

$70

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The perfect peachy hue.

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@joiedejude

In keeping with the tailored looks we're both loving this season, trending vests are one of our favorite polished pieces. I'm a fan of some of the cute cropped versions Zara has that I can wear over a tank or by itself. My mom likes longline vests that are flattering and unquestionably elegant.