Five Hot New Trends You Already Have... In Your Mom's Closet

Retro is back! Again! OK, so you hear this every season. But this time around, you don't have to fork out for '40s threads from some vintage shop. Just steal the '70s and '80s styles your mom wore when she was your age to look oh-so of-the-moment.


A printed scarf. 

Wrap it around your head to camouflage a bad hair day, or just tie it on your handbag to spruce up a plain leather style.




A slouchy blazer. 

With a simple tank (and maybe your dad's or boyfriend's tie) and trousers, you'll look every inch the sexy gender bender Diane Keaton perfected in Annie Hall.

The romper. 

The last time your mom wore it, chances are you were actually watching "Romper Room." So it may need a bit of an update to match the sexy short-short styles out today. But that's nothing a good tailor and a pair of scissors can't fix.

Wide-leg pants. 

Team 'em with a striped top for a cute "Hey, Sailor!" look or a flowy off-the-shoulder version if you're feeling a little friskier.
Wedge heels. 

Cool blues and kelly greens with raffia or wood heels are perfect for kicking around on weekend afternoons. Upgrade to a sparkly version when you go out at night to channel Studio 54 dancing queens.


Fit tip: If you and your mom have the same body type, look at old pics of her for styling inspiration. If not, have a friend take shots of you with a digital camera while you play dress up. It will help you get a realistic idea of what's worth modernizing for your shape and what you should help your mom sell on eBay.