Your 30s can be a confusing time, in so many ways. You’re not a child anymore, but you don’t quite feel “all grown up” either. Your wardrobe, too, can experience an awkward in-between phase, as it tries to hold onto beloved and well-worn pieces from your youth, while it struggles to incorporate the more refined structures, patterns, textures, and colors of adulthood. But the transition doesn’t need to be painful or awkward at all! We’ve got some key staple pieces you can add now to help you step easily, and beautifully, into your 30s!
Shades of camel – We know you have your color favorites… colors you know look amazing on you, bring out your eyes, compliment your skin tone, and make you feel flat-out fantastic. But, in your 30s, you should start incorporating one important base color into your wardrobe. No, not black. No, not white. We’re talkin camel! It’s “grown up” yet not boring. It’s warm, inviting, and refined. To get the most bang for your buck and ensure you have perennial style, look for camel in classic pieces like thin turtlenecks, shift dresses, and chic coats like this, this, and this.
Vests – These are not the casual vests of your 20s. Vests for your 30s will be worn more as sleeveless statements unto themselves, adding a flowy refinement to basic tops and trousers. Choose from long vests, like this and this, more structured vests like this, warm and cozy vests like this, or even a fashion-forward sleeveless trench like this. These will be layering pieces you will love for years to come!
Bootcut trousers – This is not to say that you need to do away with cropped and skinny cut trousers, because they will definitely be pieces you will keep in your wardrobe for years to come, but adding bootcut trousers like these, these, and these will expand your work wardrobe so much! And an added bonus is that the bootcut is universally flattering to every silhouette. It’s a win-win.
Pencil skirts – Come on, you know you love a good pencil skirt. Who can resist them? They are the very definition of femininity, highlighting (and even creating) all your best curves…yet they are polished and sophisticated. Pencil skirts like this gorgeous faux wrap, striking floral, and sexy back-zip can be unrivaled for feminine work-wear, and pencil skirts like this mod stripe and jean button-down will keep your casual wardrobe on the right side of 30s sexy!
Totes – In your 30s, you will find that totes are indispensable, both for your work week and your weekends. They offer graceful refinement, structure, and more than enough room for all your essentials. Totes like this graphic stripe, or this soft, fringed leather are perfect for casual outfits, while totes with cleaner lines, like this, this, and this Chanel-esque quilted number are ideal for the office and travelling.
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