A killer frock. Sandals that aren’t Havaianas. A bag that won’t fall apart. These are just some of the wardrobe staples to sartorially get you through adulthood. Don’t worry, it’s not all leather conditioning spray and twinsets (AS IF), read on for permission to splurge on the fun stuff.
1. A bag that won’t fall apart.
Handbags are the workhorses of our wardrobes. Think about all the stuff you carry around everyday: make-up, phones, tablets, hairbands, bobby pins, keys, tampons, pens, gum, 17 lipsticks, tissues, receipts, and if you have kids, possibly a stray dummy or packet of Tiny Teddys too. It’s no wonder the bags that aren’t of good quality begin to disintegrate. Invest in a bag – it doesn’t have to be a designer – with quality stitching, and it’ll withstand even the biggest hoarders among us.
SHOP: YSL Leather tote, buy here.
2. Timeless sunnies.
Sunglasses are like bobby pins, somehow you sacrifice them to the fashion gods immediately after buying them. If this keeps happening to you, I’m definitely not going to recommend you spend big on a designer pair. And good quality pair doesn’t need to cost hundreds of dollars, but know what suits your face shape, whether it’s rectangular shades like Wayfarers or round Jackie O styles.
SHOP: Prada sunglasses, buy here.
3. A trench coat.
Trenches have been going through a style revival for the last few seasons, but choose wisely and it’ll never go out of style. Opt for a classic 3/4 length (think Burberry) over a peacoat length in a clean light beige colour.
SHOP: Yes Style Beige trench coat, buy here.
4. A killer frock.
Since you can’t plan for the times your boss will ask you to present to a client at the last minute, or step in to be your friend’s plus one. Having a killer go-to frock hanging in your wardrobe, will avoid those stressful last-minute panic shops that rarely ever end well.
SHOP: Shopbop open back black dress, buy here.
5. An heirloom piece.
This sounds fancier than I mean it to be – one of the things I wanted most from my mum’s closet growing up was the vintage check coat she wore for most of the 1970s. By heirloom piece, I mean something that speaks of you. For example a monogrammed wallet, a worn vintage leather satchel, or a pair of diamond solitaire earrings.
SHOP: Bauble Bar initial bracelet, buy here.
6. Summer sandals that aren’t Havaianas.
I’m not saying there’s anything wrong with wearing Havaianas in summer, nor am I saying you can’t don a pair over the age of 30 (god forbid) but some events call for something fancier for your toes. Invest in a good quality pair of tan or metallic sandals (one you’ll want to resole year after year) that you can wear with everything from ripped jeans to a garden party frock.
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I'm just about to turn 30 and have all these things - yay me!
I bought a GORGEOUS bag when i was in Singapore at a store called Charles & Keith that's really good quality and only cost me about $90. They're online too and also do shoes & accessories :)