We’re identical twins and we’ve been wearing matching clothes every day for 23 years – we’re so alike it’s scary!

An identical pair of twins have enjoyed wearing matching outfits every day for the past 23 years.

Rosey Coles and Kathy Heffernan, both 69, from Hampshire, love to dress alike and even coordinate their glasses and pyjamas.

The sisters live next to each other and spend every day together taking bus rides, walking and shopping.

They share the same style and love to wear identical dresses and outfits when going out during the day.

The two worked together in their cleaning business for eleven years, but have since retired.

Rosey Coles and Kathy Heffernan, both 69, from Hampshire, love to dress alike and even coordinate their glasses. This year pictured with red polka dots

Rosey Coles and Kathy Heffernan, both 69, from Hampshire, love to dress alike and even coordinate their glasses. This year pictured with red polka dots

Identical twins Rosey Coles and Kathy Heffernan (both pictured above in 1970), both 69, from Hampshire, have enjoyed matching outfits for the past 23 years

Identical twins Rosey Coles and Kathy Heffernan (both pictured above in 1970), both 69, from Hampshire, have enjoyed matching outfits for the past 23 years

Rosey (pictured left) and her sister Kathy (right) spend every day together. Here they are in 2014 in matching yellow dresses

Rosey (pictured left) and her sister Kathy (right) spend every day together. Here they are in 2014 in matching yellow dresses

Kathy, mother of one, said: “It’s like being married to someone for 70 years.”

“People see us and ask for a photo.

“They say they don’t often see twins our age together.”

“We both have the same glasses.” We wear our hair the same way.

“We have the same pajamas, but we don’t always wear them at the same time.”

Rosey, mother of two, added, “When we go out, we wear the same things.”

“We’ve been together most days for the past 23 years.”

Growing up, the sisters wore many similar clothes from the age of 13, but they became mismatched when they both got married and moved apart.

The twins (pictured above in 2004) live side by side in matching apartments with matching gray interiors

The twins (pictured above in 2004) live side by side in matching apartments with matching gray interiors

Rosey and Kathy (pictured above on vacation in 2013) spend every day together, enjoying bus rides and shopping trips together

Rosey and Kathy (pictured above on vacation in 2013) spend every day together, enjoying bus rides and shopping trips together

The twins (pictured above in 2014) both separated from their husbands in 2000, moved closer together and began dressing alike again

The twins (pictured above in 2014) both separated from their husbands in 2000, moved closer together and began dressing alike again

Growing up, Rosey and Kathy (pictured above in 1963) wore many similar clothes from the age of 13, but became incompatible when they both got married and moved apart

Growing up, Rosey and Kathy (pictured above in 1963) wore many similar clothes from the age of 13, but became incompatible when they both got married and moved apart

Rosey (left) and Kathy (right) both love getting compliments on their matching outfits and are often stopped by strangers on the street for photos

Rosey (left) and Kathy (right) both love getting compliments on their matching outfits and are often stopped by strangers on the street for photos

Rosey married in 1974 and Kathy followed suit three years later.

The twins both separated from their husbands in 2000, moved closer together and began dressing alike again.

They moved in next to each other in 2012 and now share identical-looking apartments.

Kathy said: “We have exactly the same houses right now with the same layout and gray color scheme.”

Kathy and Rosey spent most days together — shopping, visiting villages, and even going to doctor appointments together.

The identical twins (pictured above this year) both love shopping for clothes and both have similar tastes in fashion

The identical twins (pictured above this year) both love shopping for clothes and both have similar tastes in fashion

Kathy and Rosey can't help but shop for new outfits - even though their closet already has over 50 items of clothing

Kathy and Rosey can’t help but shop for new outfits – even though their closet already has over 50 items of clothing

The twins share the same style and love to don identical dresses and outfits when going out during the day

The twins share the same style and love to don identical dresses and outfits when going out during the day

The couple love to shop - and Kathy spent £600 on three John Lewis dresses during a recent shopping spree

The couple love to shop – and Kathy spent £600 on three John Lewis dresses during a recent shopping spree

Kathy said, “We do bus trips.” For a little trip, we go to a café in a village. Sometimes we take a car ride.’

The fashion-loving twins can’t help but shop for new outfits – even though their closet already includes over 50 items of clothing.

Her favorite outfits are 50’s style dresses – complete with petticoat skirts.

Kathy said, “We have so many clothes.” We always go to the store and look at something we like.

“The other day we spent three hours in John Lewis. I spent £600 on three dresses.

“We wear a lot of long dresses and jeans. We have the same coats. “The closet is tightly packed.”

The couple (pictured above in the early 1980s) love to holiday together - and recently they took a cruise to France

The couple (pictured above in the early 1980s) love to holiday together – and recently they took a cruise to France

Kathy and Rosey (pictured above in 2002) plan to wear matching outfits for the rest of their lives

Kathy and Rosey (pictured above in 2002) plan to wear matching outfits for the rest of their lives

Luckily, because of their similar tastes, there’s no conflict, and Kathy insists, “We don’t argue.”

Rosey and Kathy love the compliments they get on their matching outfits – and said most people have a hard time telling them apart.

Kathy said, “We’re always told how pretty we look.” “People don’t know who’s who.”

Rosey added, “We’re very alike, it’s creepy.”

The sisters also love to travel together – most recently on a cruise to France and Spain together in May 2023 – and are careful to pack the same clothes in their suitcase.

They plan to continue wearing matching outfits for the rest of their lives – but sometimes wear different tops and jeans when not going out.

Kathy said, “We don’t like to wear something twice for an evening outfit.” “We can’t help but buy something new.”

Janice Dean

Janice Dean is a WSTPost U.S. News Reporter based in London. His focus is on U.S. politics and the environment. He has covered climate change extensively, as well as healthcare and crime. Janice Dean joined WSTPost in 2023 from the Daily Express and previously worked for Chemist and Druggist and the Jewish Chronicle. He is a graduate of Cambridge University. Languages: English. You can get in touch with me by emailing: janicedean@wstpost.com.

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