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After my mum died, I couldn’t face tackling the clothes she left behind. But wearing them has helped me celebrate the woman she was

Sorting, wearing and even reworking some of Mum’s wardrobe has given me a way to keep her close

After my mum died, I couldn’t face tackling the clothes she left behind. But wearing them has helped me celebrate the woman she was

TL;DR

  • The author struggled to process her mother's death and the belongings left behind, especially her extensive clothing collection.
  • Wearing her mother's clothes became a way to maintain a connection and feel her mother's presence.
  • A collaboration with designer Sophie Lewis led to reworking a cherished dress into a new outfit, celebrating the mother's legacy.
  • The process of sorting, wearing, and reworking the clothes helped the author navigate her grief and celebrate her mother's life and love for fashion.
  • The author continues to wear her mother's clothes, finding comfort, confidence, and a way to share her mother's story.

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