“Like mother, like daughter,” never rang truer. We spotted these tourists from Europe outside of the Museum of Modern Art in New York City. Both are sporting the same look--oversized scarves, teeny cross-body bags, tailored blazers and standout sneakers. What do you think? Is this the mother (and daughter) of all outfits or mother-daughter disaster?
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Sherrie Mathieson: Sorry to say, mom’s attempt to mimic her daughter is only accentuating her personal style ineptitude. The daughter’s scarf is overwhelming--she tried for hip and missed the mark, but it’s forgivable at her age. As for mom, she takes it to a totally heightened silly and inappropriate level. They would both truly would benefit from my book
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Terry Gibralter: What's not to love? This stylish, adorable mother-daughter duo look great! I love how they're wearing the exact same items (boy blazers, fitted jeans/jodhpurs, cross-body bags, high-tops and long scarves) but the colors and cuts are totally their own. Mom is incredibly youthful so she can really pull this look off. The daughter looks like she's learned at mom's knee. Very cool!
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Glenyse Thompson: “You have to wonder--did the daughter dress her mom? The daughter looks as she should, like a teenager. Mom could have easily made this outfit a ‘do’ by switching into fitted pants or leggings, and adding a pretty flat.”
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Susan Hersh: “Mom had fun sporting jodhpurs, a long-sleeved pink tee, piped jacket and a leopard print scarf--quite the unexpected look! However, the custom Nike sneakers are a miss. Sneakers for touring are acceptable, but she should have opted for a cleaner cut such as Converse ‘Jack Purcell.’ The daughter has nice flair at such a young age. The scarf is a bit oversized for her tiny frame but...does it really matter?”
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Sandra Soich: “They look great! It’s interesting that the difference in style between generations is minimal. They’re both casual chic with a European flavor. I just think they should have swapped shoes!”
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Lovey Dash: Love this look! They brighten up what looks to be a dreary day up with their outfits. Love the custom Nikes, Louis Vuitton leopard scarf and trendy snake bag on Mom. Everything just works. The daughter is right on as well. Her yellow sneakers are adorable. A dynamic duo!
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Jojami and Deborah: “This Mom must have had the song ‘Girls Just Want to Have Fun’ stuck in her head when she purchased these crazy tennis shoes. While we are all for having something creative in your wardrobe these just look like she is trying too hard to keep up with her little fashion plate of a daughter. While this FOF is certainly youthful-looking, if her daughter wasn't standing next to her, you would think, ‘why did she put those shoes with that outfit?’”
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The daughter looks cute, but the mom, no dark wash jeans and cute shoes would’ve been better.
From the waist up Mom looks great. The pants and sneakers are a miss. The pants a sagging at the knee and the sneakers look like she is trying too hard to look cool. Subtle would work better. I agree with some of the above comments that the scarf on the younger fashionista is too big for her frame. Downsize the scarf and she would be perfect.
Not cute. Not cute at all.
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Sorry but if your old enough to have a teenage daughter your old enough to dress like an adult when you go out in public. There is absolutely no reason for a grown women to walk out in public looking like this. She is way to beautiful. She needs to realize that she is the mother and not her daughters bff. why do women have such a problem looking and acting there age?
Adorable!
They look ready to do a lot of sightseeing. Bravo for moms and daughters!
Love the daughter’s look – she’s the more ‘put-together’ of the two. Mom looks good … until you get to those hideous sneakers.
I agree with everyone who said Mom needs different shoes to pull off the total look.
Not so much, or maybe – way too much! Love the daughter’s yellow sneakers but mom should lose hers along with the pants.
Mom looks ridiculous! The daughter gets a pass.
Looks stupid on the mama. Stupid. Really.
The sneakers look a little silly but to each his own
Mom isn’t a FOB, so I don’t know why this photo was chosen. She looks ridiculous especially the sneakers. I think the daughter is adorable, although the scarf is a bit much.
The mother has the confidence, youthfulness and figure to pull this off. She does not look like a stereotypical mother which is good. She opts to dress in a fun, colorful style. The similarities in the outfits make a statement about mother /daughter relationship which appears very positive. Dressing should be fun and not dictated by what is “appropriate to wear.”
I think the moms outfit is fine except for the shoes. Some gladiator wedge sandals or booties would help her dress her age and differentiate her from her daughter. Or maybe some platform pumps to match “one” of the animal prints, then get rid of the other one.
Don’t care for the “look” on either one of them but daughter is only experimenting and trying to find her “sty;e” while Mom on the other hand is old enough that she should know hers. This “outfit” looks like a last minute in the dark grab for clothes to get out of the house.
I think they look darling…thet are just dressed In a casual fun way….not like they are dressing alike for a formal affair…
I really think they look happy..
Old or young…people should be more accepting of others..both in style and in general.
The days of hair cut short and permed, house dresses, etc etc are over…and I say YEA !
Mom looks like her daughter’s older sister (but I bet she’s not FOF!). She’s very slender and has the long hair of a youthful person. Is it possible daughter is copying her mom? This look, after all, has been around for a very long time. I have no problem with anyone’s look if she is comfortable wearing it. They look hip and adorable.
Love the mom’s sneakers! Neither are wearing my style but both look good.
I think they both look dynamite. The only thing I would change are the mom’s shoes, they’re a bit loud.
Exchange the sneakers on Mom for a more sophisticated shoe and this is one adorable duo.
Scarves on Europeans are like another body part and although the one on the daughter is slightly oversized, she’s probably been wearing one since she was a very young child and there’s nothing contrived about it, nor is she copying her mother or anyone else.
Most Americans could learn alot about style from Europeans.