How do I tell my mom that its annoying when she wears my A&F/Hollister clothes?

Question

Its annoying because she thinks shes cool cause she wears my stuff a lot and shes wearing it, then I can't wear it if I want to! And they're my clothes! I never borrow her clothes without asking if its okay first..how can I get her to stop without her getting mad?

Answer 1

I agree with you that your mom should not be wearing your clothes. It sounds like she wants to become closer to you and is trying to be what you see as "cool". She also probably wants to be thought of as younger and a "cool mom". Explain to her that it's not fair that she doesn't ask before going through your things. Tell her that by wearing the same things as you she  is not "cool" or "younger". Maybe you could do somethings together and then casually bring it up. Like go to a place where you can paint pottery or something.

Answer 2

Aha, she probably wont. She will get over it in time. She just wants to look "young" again.

Eventually she will realize that she just looks alot older when doing this. Anyone who dresses like that over the age of 14 looks like they are TRYING too hard.

Answer 3

My mom does the same thing, just ignore it.

Answer 4

older people (like not teens or young adults)

shouldn't wear that kinda stuff

im not trying to diss your mom or anything

just tell your mom what u told us..

about how u can't wear it.

when talking to your mom don't sound ticked or angry.

Answer 5

Ask her nicely if she can ask before she wears your clothes

Answer 6

Does she look good in them?  If she looks good then you should just accept it.  But if she looks like one of those older women trying to cling to their youth and it looks horrible then break it to her nicely.   Tell her that dressing like a teenager makes her look older and that there are classic outfits that will make her look like a model at any age.  But don't be too blunt.

Answer 7

Selfish.

It's not annoying when my grandma wears the same clothes I do. (She buys them right after me.) I think it's cute that my g-ma is trying to keep up with the lastest fashions.

Answer 8

Did she give you money to buy them?

Even if she didn't, be happy your mum is into fashion and likes your clothes

Answer 9

Tell her that you want a mother, not a sister, and you are uncomfortable when she wears your clothes.  Explain that you feel that you deserve a little respect with this, because you don't borrow HER clothes, and that since you've paid for your clothes on your own, you think it's only fair that if you don't want to share, you shouldn't have to.

Another solution might be to agree that certain clothes that you don't care so much about CAN be shared, but there are other clothes that are off-limits (they are new, or are your favorites, etc.)

She might get her feelings hurt, but I can't believe that she'd get mad.  If she wants A&F clothes, then she should buy her own!

Answer 10

sounds like your being selfish, especially when she probably  the one buying your clothes anyway.

Answer 11

Just ask her nicely not to. I don't see why a mother would be wearing clothes for teenagers anyways. Does it embarrass you? If so, let her know. Asking her to not wear your clothes won't work if you're still borrowing hers though.