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 The author describes the profound impact of her mother’s death and her initial inability to sort through her mother’s large wardrobe. Over time, wearing her mother’s clothes became a way to feel close to her, eventually leading to a collaboration with a designer to rework a special dress, transforming it into an outfit that celebrates her mother’s legacy and brings joy.

• 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.