9 Outfits That Prove Dressing in Your 30s Is the Best

While age shouldn't be a factor in how you dress, there is a difference between what you gravitated towards in your 20s versus now in your 30s (like maybe that halter top isn't at the top of your pile anymore, but it's saved for a Coachella wardrobe waiting to happen). If you're looking for some new outfit inspiration now that you've hit the not-so-big 3-0, we've got you covered. Below we're highlighting nine gorgeous celeb looks—courtesy of some of the most stylish ladies in their 30s—and showing you how to get each look now. Keep scrolling to find and shop your new go-to outfits.

#1: The updated skirt suit

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Style Notes: Just because you've waved goodbye to your 20s doesn't mean you can't wear a mini. Make it sophisticated by copying Alexa Chung's look here. 

#2: A floral suit

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Style Notes: The suit is a wardrobe must-have for any girl this season, but it doesn't have to be boring during any point in your life. Try one in a floral pattern to give it some life. 

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#3: The sassy midi dress

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Style Notes: There's nothing better than having a special dress stashed in your wardrobe to bring out on special occasions. Midi hemlines call for a slit or a low neckline to give them some sass. 

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#4: Going matchy-matchy

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Style Notes: Matching can look twee at any age if you do it from head to toe, but when you do it à la Caroline Issa, you'll look incredible—make sure your shoes match one other accessory, like your sunnies, or pair a jacket with a shirt in a similar colour.

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#5: Clashing colours

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Style Notes: Olivia Palermo is the queen of contrasting colours. Try it using accessories and shoes. 

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Related: 30 Style Essentials for All Chic Girls in Their 30s

#6: Flowing co-ord

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Style Notes: For a casual but cool look, the flowing co-ord is super easy and flattering to pull off. Whether for a wedding or a business meeting, you'll be the chicest one there—just like Kate Hudson pictured here.

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#7: The smart day look

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Style Notes: For the ultimate casual vibe, you no longer want old joggers and a tee. You need a smart sweatshirt, jeans, and a bag that pulls the whole look together. 

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#8: Ladylike outerwear 

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Style Notes: The best way to make you appear more ladylike? A camel coat, of course. Wear it with anything in your wardrobe, and you'll look grown-up instantly. 

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#9: Trench coat plus wide-leg jeans and platforms

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Style Notes: There's nothing wrong with liking stacked shoes as a grown woman of any age. Ideally, go for a pair of velvet platforms for a more on-trend style, and pair them with wide-leg jeans.

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Bobby Schuessler
Market Director

Bobby Schuessler is a fashion editor with over a decade of editorial experience covering shopping, style, and beauty. He's spent over seven years at Who What Wear, currently leading the market team to deliver highly covetable and convertible content. He creates data-driven shopping guides featuring top retialers like Nordstrom, Shopbop, and Net-a-Porter and is at the forefront of Who What Wear's shopping tentpole strategies, including Amazon Prime Day. He also works on branded content initiatives and appears on camera in video and shopping livestream franchises. He has also worked across a variety of other media brands and fashion retailers like Refinery29, PureWow, Men's Health, and Gilt covering commerce, trend reporting, women's and men's fashion, home, and lifestyle.