What Clothes Should I Wear in My 30s?
Attention 30-Somethings, This Is Your Wardrobe Checklist
You spent your 20s building an inventory of the basics, and now it's time to step up your game. Your 30s will bring many milestones, and between all the personal and professional events — promotions, weddings, black-tie parties, etc. — you'd better have the necessary outfits.
That means a formal dress, tailored pants, and a sexy blouse that isn't quite as revealing as the one you wore on your 25th birthday. Consider this your wardrobe checklist and start scrolling to shop the essentials.
Product Credit: Tanya Taylor Dress, Sophie Hulme Bag, Lulu Frost Earrings, Flaca Jewlery Necklace
If the denim jacket was the go-to layer in your 20s, in your 30s, it's a leather one, like this BLK DNM version ($895). The effect is cool without being too edgy or tough, so you can absolutely slip it over your polished dresses and top your trousers with it, too.
Product Credit: Tibi Sweater, Demylee Charcoal Sweater, Rebecca Taylor Sweater, 3.1 Philip Lim Sweater, Vince Sweater, Stella McCartney Sweate
Replace the stack of tired knits in your closet with a supersoft cashmere sweater, like this one from Everlane ($110-$125). Unlike your pilled and faded cotton pullovers, this one will look smart with a pencil skirt at the office or dinner.
Product Credit: Vince Dress, Rebecca Taylor Trench, Madewell Bracelet, A Peace Treaty Earrings, Samantha Wills Sunglasses, Chlose Bag
Sure, you can still get by with your anorak on a rainy day, but there's something inherently classic about a trench coat like this French Connection style ($148). It will look just as sharp with your weekend denim as it will with your work sheath.
Product Credit: Fleur Du Mal Jumpsuit, Lulu Frost Earrings,
In your 20s, you had a collection of "going-out" tops that were flirty and fun; now it's time to upgrade for a sexy, sophisticated top that showcases your best assets. If it's your shoulders you want to draw attention to, try this Tibi silk cutout top ($295) that's subtle and polished, but undeniably sexy. Whatever your best features are, this is the time to flaunt them with the right top that puts the right parts on display.
You're stepping up your game at the office and at home, and a pencil skirt like this one from Ganni Moss ($400) does the same. It adds just enough interest to elevate a white blouse, but it's still totally classic, so you'll have it for seasons to come.
Product Credit: Tibi Dress, Vince Coat, M2Malleiier bag, Miansai Necklace
Long gone are the days you could wear your puffer or anorak with your sophisticated pencil skirts and get away with it. A lean, go-with-everything coat in a beautiful hue, like this Club Monaco belted wool coat ($449), is the perfect piece to finish off your cold-weather looks with ample polish and so much more sophistication than your anorak.
Product Credit: Rag and Bone Jeans, Sandro Jeans
Polished, well-cut denim can help you go from work to weekend in a flash. Just opt for a pair that'll last — and don't come with holes, like these MIH jeans ($225).
Product Credit: Vince Jacket, Alix BodySuit, Tibi Pants, Alexander Wang Heels, Saint Laurent Bag
With a classic schoolboy blazer already in your closet, up your game with another go-to option, like a wool, white, or tuxedo blazer ($440). The effect is elegant and a bit more grown-up — plus, a white blazer is totally seasonless, so feel free to add it to everything from your holiday attire to your Spring dresses.
Product Credit: Oak dress, Rebecca Minkoff shoes
In your 30s, you've graduated from jeans and t-shirts to more pulled-together fashion moments. So, you need a dress you can pull out and look amazing in at a moment's notice. For everything from spontaneous date night to a big meeting, you need a dress that flatters your frame, makes a statement, and most importantly, one that you feel completely confident in. We'd look for something with special details or a standout print, like this Adelyn Rae sheath ($88).
Product Credit: Stella McCartney Pants, Miansai cuff, Rebecca Taylor Blouse, Chloe Shoes
You made your post-collegiate upgrade with skinny black pants, and now it's time for another step up with a pair of tailored trousers, like these Olivia Palermo + Chelsea28
pleat front trousers ($138). The key is finding the most flattering silhouette for your body — a long lean leg-line flatters practically everyone, but you may want a slimmer fit or a wider leg depending on your figure. And, by all means, get thee to a tailor if necessary.
The wedding circuit that started in your 20s shows no signs of slowing now, only friends in their 30s are throwing even fancier affairs. For this reason and so many more — like that random black-tie gala for your significant other's work — you need a formal dress, like this Rachel Zoe Sandy one-shoulder gown ($695), in your arsenal. Like actually in your closet — not one you're borrowing from your big sis.
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