This Is My Last Year in My 20s—Basics and Fun Thrills I Want Before I Turn 30

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(Image credit: @dawn.tan; PICTURED: Who What Wear Collection Bri Double-Breasted Blazer ($185))

I feel pretty indifferent about turning 30. I wish I was one of those people who believes that your 30s are your new 20s, but as the new decade approaches, what I feel most of all is nostalgia. So in order to raise my spirits and get me feeling how I should about finally turning 30, I decided to make my last year in my 20s extra special, at least sartorially speaking. Below, you will see a list of clothing items I've decided need to be a part of my life this year. Will I actually buy all 29 items? Definitely not. But the overall list, which is a mix of basics and fun thrills, will give you a glimpse into how I plan on dressing this year and beyond. 

With the "big-girl" bags and trendy tops in this roundup, you'll quickly realize that I don't plan on changing my style much as I age. Instead, I plan to really lean into the pieces that make me feel most like myself. Style is tied to identity, not age, so take this list as more of a celebration of me entering into this next chapter because if there's one thing in this world that I get way too excited over, it's clothes.

Basic: Leather Tote

Fun Thrill: Statement Sweater

Basic: Faux-Leather Pants

Fun Thrill: Wavy Prints

Basic: Flat Boots

Fun Thrill: Checkered Jacket

Basic: Striped Shirt

Fun Thrill: Occasion Heels

Basic: Simple Mini

Fun Thrill: Designer Baseball Cap

Basic: White T-Shirt

Fun Thrill: Crazy Cardigan

Basic: Formal Get-Up

Fun Thrill: Two-Tone Jeans

Basic: Bold Blazer

Fun Thrill: Shearling Shoes

Basic: Jersey Top

Fun Thrill: Cutout Turtleneck

Basic: Knee-High Boots

Fun Thrill: Tailored Vest

Fun Thrill: Chunky Mules

Basic: The Perfect LBD

Fun Thrill: Crochet Jacket

Basic: Chunky Loafers

Fun Thrill: Contrast-Stitch Jeans

Basic: Black Belt

Fun Thrill: Velvet Shirt

Basic: Relaxed Trousers

Fun Thrill: Faux-Leather Coat

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Lauren Eggertsen
Lauren Eggertsen
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Lauren Eggertsen is currently the editorial director of Who What Wear and has worked at the company for over nine years, where she started as an associate editor and has since worked her way up. Lauren has worked in the Los Angeles and New York Who What Wear offices but currently calls L.A. home. Here, she leads and manages Who What Wear's editorial team and oversees all editorial content. Lauren's role also includes helping to set the fashion direction for all original photo shoots and often styles many celebrity cover shoots, including big names like Kaia Gerber, Normani, and Sabrina Carpenter. She has also attended multiple fashion weeks, including New York, London, Milan, and Paris, where her style has been featured on sites such as Vogue, Harpers Bazaar, and Elle.

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