15 Zara, COS and M&S pieces my 59-year-old mom and I love

My mother and I share many things in common – they include a fondness for luxury perfumes, a fancy glass of wine and of course a good romantic comedy. But our shared love of fashion is definitely one of the things that connects us most. And I’m not afraid that she influences my style more than anyone else. She is honestly one of the most attractive women I know, so naturally, I always seek her advice on what to buy. And this is even more true when shopping on the high street, when the task of finding quality pieces that actually look expensive becomes even more difficult.

So, keeping in mind the upcoming summer season, I, of course, asked her to go shopping with me to invest in some new designer-looking pieces. And in our finding, it was Zara, COS and M&S that really stood out among the high-street crowd. Perfectly balancing on-trend appeal with an equally timeless aesthetic, my mom and I constantly come back to these three high-street heroes for expensive-looking clothes that will stand the test of time in our wardrobes. And luckily for you, I’ve rounded them up below.

From pretty blouses that definitely dress up jeans and linen trousers, to elegant throw-on dresses that can easily be worn from day to night, keep scrolling to see 15 pieces from Zara, COS, and M&S that my 59-year-old mom and I both love.