Mom Genes: What Our Mothers Taught Us About Style

"'You could make that for a lot less money!' My mom taught me to sew as soon as I was big enough to sit behind the sewing machine, and she still bemoans how expensive things are. I'm pretty sure the dress in the picture was at least customized if not entirely handmade, and she even made her own wedding dress. I'm not as dedicated as she was at my age, but I do try to sew when I can. She also taught me never to pay full price for anything if I can help it, and to always, always make an effort when it comes to a costume . . . but never buy anything if you can DIY, of course."

— Gemma Cartwright