I’ve have been trained to live by the rule that “matchy matchy” isn’t a good look. I never have the same colour on my toenails and fingernails; there’s no way I’d rock up to a wedding with shoes and a bag in the same colour; I feel a pang of embarrassment if I ever look down and realise I’m accidentally dressed in the same colour as my husband.
I mean, think back to Britney Spears and Justin Timberlake arriving at the American Music Awards in 2001, wearing all-denim outfits, and Posh & Becks in matching leather from top-to-toe at a Versace party in 1999. Not a good look. Even then, I remember rolling my eyes a bit at the twee nature of matching outfits.
But guess what? When it comes to mamas and their kiddos, it’s now considered acceptable—nay, cool—to match. Here are some of my favourite ways to channel my inner child. Check them out in the slideshow.
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Channel Your Inner Child: Stylish Mum & Me Outfits
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Rainy Day Besties
Be ready for a rain shower with these yellow raincoats from Joules. Check it out---even the lining is similar. Bonus matching points, right there.
(Left) Women's Waterproof Jacket in Antique Gold, Joules, £79.95
(Right) Mimosa Showerproof Coat, Joules, £49.95
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Twin Frocks
If you've got a wedding or family party to go to, just THINK how cute it would be to turn up in matching frocks.
(Left) Iris Navy Budgies dress, Poppy England, £149.95
(Right) Georgina Navy Budgies dress, Poppy England, £59.95
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Double Snuggles
Why limit twinning to just daytime? These PJs from The Bright Company come in mama and mini size.
(Left) Mama Jyms, The Bright Company, £45
(Right) Monty Sleepsuit, The Bright Company, £22
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Matching Tutus
I'm often a bit envious of my four year old who gets to twirl and prance around in a tutu skirt. And now? So can I!
(Left) Women's Petticoat in Dusky Pink, Poppy England, £59
(Right) Petticoat / Tutu in Dusky Pink, Poppy England, £37.95
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Denim Joggers
Denim joggers look just as cool on the kiddo as they will on you---and oh so comfortable!
(Left) 1969 Denim Jogger Pants, Gap, £34.95
(Right) Soft Denim Pull-On Trousers, Next, £10--11
