My 59-year-old mother and I visited Zara, COS, and M&S—15 stylish pieces we both adored.
My mum and I have a lot in common—among these are our love for luxury perfume, fine wine, and, of course, romantic comedies. However, our mutual passion for fashion is undeniably one of the strongest aspects of our bond. I definitely find that she shapes my style more than anyone else does. She truly is one of the most stylish women I know, so I often look to her for purchasing advice. This is especially true when shopping on the high street, where it can be challenging to find quality items that appear expensive. With the summer season approaching, I naturally invited her to join me for a shopping spree to invest in some new designer-inspired pieces. During our search, Zara, COS, and M&S particularly stood out amidst the high-street options. These three brands seamlessly combine trendy elements with a timeless aesthetic, making them our go-to choices for pieces that look high-end and will last in our wardrobes. Luckily for you, I've compiled them below. From lovely blouses perfect for elevating jeans and linen pants to sophisticated throw-on dresses suitable for day-to-night wear, keep scrolling to discover the 15 pieces from Zara, COS, and M&S that both my 59-year-old mum and I adore.
**ZARA**
**Ruffled Blouse With Gathered Detail**
A foolproof option for dressing up jeans, skirts, and linen trousers this summer.
**COS**
**Tailored Linen-Blend Straight-Leg Trousers**
An elegant choice compared to traditional linen drawstring trousers.
**M&S**
**Kitten Heel Pointed Court Shoes**
**ZARA**
**Linen Blend Midi Dress With Belt**
A lovely throw-on dress suitable for office or casual wear.
**COS**
**Structured Collarless Satin Blazer**
One of the most stylish blazer designs I’ve seen in quite a while.
**M&S**
**Pure Cotton Printed Puff Sleeve Blouse**
Simple yet very effective.
**ZARA**
**Zw Collection Mid-Rise Relaxed Ankle Jeans**
White denim truly shines in the summer months.
**COS**
**Button-Down Collar Linen Shirt**
Great for wearing with jeans, skirts, or Bermuda shorts.
**Autograph**
**Suede Funnel Neck Blouson Jacket**
Funnel-neck styles are currently trending.
**ZARA**
**Flat Leather Criss-Cross Sandals**
No one will believe these are from the high street.
**COS**
**Twist-Detail Jersey Midi Dress**
I spotted this on a fellow editor, and I’ve been obsessed ever since.
**M&S**
**Pure Cotton Pleated Midi A-Line Skirt**
So easy to dress up or down.
**ZARA**
**Zw Collection Double-Breasted Blazer**
**COS**
**Montmartre Bowling Bag - Leather**
No one creates a bowling bag quite like COS.
**M&S**
**Mid Rise Barrel Jeans**
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**ZARA**
**Zw Collection Halter Dots Dress**
**COS**
**Hand-Woven Market Tote - Straw**
**M&S**
**Single Pleat Wide Leg Trousers With Linen**
**ZARA**
**Wedge Heeled Sandals**
**COS**
**Smocked Puff-Sleeve Blouse**
**M&S**
**Pure Cotton Poplin Tie Side Midi Skirt**
**ZARA**
**Zw Collection Oversize Check Trench Coat**
**COS**
**Knitted Linen Cardigan**
**ZARA**
**Zw Collection Linen Blend Blouse**
**M&S**
**Jersey Sleeveless Draped Midaxi Dress**
**COS**
**Leather Fisherman Sandals**
**COS**
**Sculpted Cotton Midi Dress**
**M&S**
**Linen Blend Belted Cropped Jacket**
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My 59-year-old mother and I visited Zara, COS, and M&S—15 stylish pieces we both adored.
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