At 21, Georgetown University graduate student Camal Arline still seeks his mom’s fashion advice. Arline has been seeking his mom’s fashion advice since high school, a habit that has evolved into a daily ritual as he navigates his wardrobe choices.
“I would always get her opinion before I left the house, and once I was away from home, I still wanted her feedback,” he shared with People. “That’s when I began sending her videos or pictures. Some days I just send photos if I’m rushing, and other times I’ll FaceTime her instead.”
The mother-son duo has long shared a deep love of fashion, a passion which Arline views as “a way to express yourself and show a bit of your personality before you even say a word.”
He credits his mother with instilling in him and his siblings “the importance of looking your best” from an early age.
“I truly believe that when you feel confident in your outfit, it can make your whole day better,” Arline recounted. “She’s the one who showed me that style isn’t just about clothes, it’s about carrying yourself with pride and showing the world who you are without saying a word.”
Arline said that his mom’s feedback on his outfits “can range from suggesting a different pair of shoes to telling me to change my pants or that my outfits don’t fit the environment I’m going into”
He recently went viral on TikTok for sharing one of the daily outfit videos he sends to his mom, asking for her feedback before leaving for the day.
“Yes at my big age my mom still help me with my outfits,” he wrote in the video’s caption.
The heartwarming clip attracted an overflow of positive comments. “I just know your mom is so proud of you and so happy to be included in your day,” one wrote.
“Me cheesing ear to ear like I’m your momma. Never change. You look so handsome,” said another.
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His mom even commented herself, proudly writing, “I love you, my amazing son.”
Arline told People that her input has been “really helpful” and a source of confidence, especially as he embarks on an internship and needs to make a professional impression.
“I like to challenge the usual idea of business casual, so being able to send my mom my outfits and get her feedback, like whether something might not be the best choice for the office has been really valuable,” he explained.
“She notices things that I might overlook, and her perspective helps me refine my style while still having fun with it. It feels like having my own personal stylist who also understands my personality and what I’m trying to express.”
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