What I'm Buying to Look Like a Person Who Has Their Act Together in 2024
Do you ever feel like—despite being a fully formed adult over 30 with two kids—you just don’t look grown up? Or is that just me? Whether I’m alone in this boat or not, I’m resolving to change things in 2024—starting with how I dress. While I don’t feel like my style really needs a complete overhaul, as I tend to keep things pretty classic, I do feel like I could step things up in regard to dressing less casual and looking more polished and put together instead. Luckily, my research (or delusion) has led me to believe it’s really not that hard. All you need are nine upgraded basics, most of which you probably already own, and to make some simple swaps in your day-to-day outfits. Think throwing on a knit top instead of a tee or ballet flats instead of sneakers. Sounds easy enough, right? For the full list and, of course, my shopping picks for each, simply keep scrolling.
1. Belts
Whether it's over a jacket, dress, skirt, or with pants, belts give every outfit the finishing touch they need.
2. Tweed jackets
Even if you style it with leggings, it's impossible not to look put together in one of these polished jackets.
3. Pleated skirts
It's taken me too long to recognize that pleated skirts are a winter staple. Whether long or short, style one with tights and pumps or boots and you will look like a stylist dressed you every time.
4. Structured totes
There's just something about transporting one's items in a tote that's neither canvas nor promotional that screams I've made it.
5. Matching separates
Few fashion choices make me feel more confident than a matching set. Plus, they make getting dressed so easy.
Shop the matching skirt.
6. Slingbacks
I'm so glad the fashion set has chosen to revive interest in this chic and classic shoe style.
7. Knit tops
This can mean anything from a turtleneck to an off-the-shoulder knit to a simple sweater—as long as it's replacing what would otherwise be a basic T-shirt in your outfit.
8. Belted coats
No time to get dressed? Slap on a long, belted coat and no one has to know a thing.
9. Ballet flats
Start wearing ballet flats any time you want to wear sneakers, and your outfits will never be the same again.
Since starting as an intern back in 2013, Nicole Akhtarzad Eshaghpour has held several roles here atBest Knockoff Luxury Clothing , and she is currently Editor-at-Large. It was a less expected route, seeing as she was graduating from business school at USC when this all began, but it has turned out to be the best one for her. Fast-forward to 2024, and she's moved to NYC from her hometown of Beverly Hills and spends her workdays a little differently from when she was an intern starting out. Currently, she focuses on a weekly mélange of shopping content. As far as her personal style goes, she's largely drawn to classic pieces and neutral basics but will always make an exception for something colorful, printed, or bejeweled as long as it's deemed worthy enough. After all, the only thing she loves more than a good party is dressing up for one. On weekdays, she can usually be found at home eating something delicious for dinner and trying to force her husband to watch Summer House.
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