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<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n1. Proceed with care<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Ideally, you can ask your mom how she feels about a style makeover. In a perfect world, she would love the idea.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
But you know your mom and her sensitivities. So we’re clear, by sensitivities, I don’t mean skin allergies. I mean her trigger points. Think about these before you approach your mom about overhauling her style. You don’t want to insult her inadvertently or leave her feeling judged, after all. Some questions to ask:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
- Does she avoid change?<\/em> Many women can be so used to their current style that they are reluctant to change. To handle this, invite your mama out for a mother\/daughter day. Tell her you have been dying for a new look for yourself and you want to share that experience with her. Suggest lightly that you two can go through a style upgrade together. See how she responds.
<\/li>- Does she get defensive? <\/em>You don’t want to point out directly that your mom has maybe, possibly neglected her style. Nor do you want to prompt a heated discussion about how much she’s given up to raise you right. Try starting with a freebie garment that you can build on. Like, “I have this green sweater that I think would look amazing on you.” Then segue into adding more pieces to her wardrobe to go with the green sweater\u2026
<\/li>- Is she sensitive about aging? <\/em>I’m guilty of this one. I get easily bothered by any comment remotely related to my age. I could possibly lose it if one of my kids mentions “updating my look” or “dressing my age.” Steer clear of either phrase. Don’t make the makeover about age. Focus on helping your mom express her own sense of style.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
2. Start with hair<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
A new cut or even an overdue trim can transform your mom\u2019s look. The Number 1 rule here: The cut must be the same or easier to manage than her current style. She’s not going to transition from a loose ponytail every day to a style that requires a round brush and a flat iron. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
For short hair<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Pixies! <\/strong>Pixies can be short and spiky or longer and tousled with side-swept bangs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
- Does she get defensive? <\/em>You don’t want to point out directly that your mom has maybe, possibly neglected her style. Nor do you want to prompt a heated discussion about how much she’s given up to raise you right. Try starting with a freebie garment that you can build on. Like, “I have this green sweater that I think would look amazing on you.” Then segue into adding more pieces to her wardrobe to go with the green sweater\u2026