The Special Basics Every 30-Something Should Own

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Whether I realized it or not at the time, I spent my 20s building a wardrobe of basic clothes that I could wear for work, travel, going out, and working out. Now that I'm in my 30s, and tend to stick to the basics that I know and love, I'm focusing on building a wardrobe of special basics. These are those pieces that are as versatile as the tees, denim, outerwear, and shoes that fall into the basics category but with something unique about them. It could be something as simple as the color or a special detail that sets it apart from the rest.

So why did I come to the conclusion that these are the special basics a 30-something needs? While obviously, people of any age can wear them, I've found that these types of items are the ones I wear the most (and get the most compliments on) in my 30s, a time when I've been seeking more polish in my wardrobe but with minimal effort. I don't need a special occasion to wear them, but they feel special and cool when I need them to.

Sound like something you could use too? Shop the special basics every 30-something should own below.

A Pretty Blazer

A Pair of Unique Gold Hoops

A Pair of Leather Pants

A White Denim Jacket

A Non-Boring LBD

A Leopard-Print Accessory

A Pair of Jeans That Looks Vintage

A Pretty White Top

An Outfit-Enhancing Belt

A Sleek Timeless Skirt

An Interesting Graphic Tee

A Printed Wrap Dress

A Fancy Phone Case

A Pair of Black Leggings That Stand Out

A Grown-Up Swimsuit Cover-Up

A Pair of Exciting Shoes That Goes With Everything

A Non-Basic Pair of White Sneakers

Next up, classic outfits to wear in your 30s.

Allyson Payer
Senior Editor

Allyson is a senior editor for Who What Wear. She joined the company in 2014 as co-founder Katherine Power's executive assistant and over the years has written hundreds of stories for Who What Wear. Prior to her career in fashion, Allyson worked in the entertainment industry at companies such as Sony Pictures Television. Allyson is now based in Raleigh, North Carolina, and is originally from Baton Rouge, Louisiana. She holds a BFA in theater. Her path to fashion may not have been linear, but based on the number of fashion magazines she collected as a child and young adult, it was meant to be.