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The 10 Items Every Woman over 30 Should Have in Her Closet

by scoop team | June 10, 2016

Every woman experiences a case of FOMO at some point in her everyday life.  What is FOMO? Fear of missing out.  Whether you wish you were on that fabulous island vacation your girlfriend is currently taking, or you want that statement necklace you saw a girl on insta wearing…there’s always going to be a time where you find yourself with a case of FOMO.  For scoop girls, FOMO is often fashion-related ~ we want what she’s wearing!

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Well, instead of wishing you were someone else or coveting another girl’s prize…take matters into your own hands, and start building the wardrobe you want. You can start by making sure you have the basics covered. Here’s our take on the 10 things that EVERY fashionable woman should have by 30:

  1. Versatile Blouse
  2. Printed Skirt.
  3. Statement Necklace.
  4. Neutral Sandals.
  5. Classic Cocktail Dress.
  6. Striped Shirt.
  7. Classic Denim.
  8. Sunglasses.
  9. Perfect White T.
  10. Great Handbag.

The local boutiques we work with make it possible for you to get your hands on all 10 items on this list.  Save yourself from fear of missing out and get to checking each item off the list at these local shops:

 

NEIMAN MARCUS CHARLOTTE

AG Denim

CLASSIC DENIM – AG Legging Super Skinny Denim, Jetsetter $176.00

 

Aidan Mattox

COCKTAIL DRESS : Aidan Mattox Sleeveless Grid-Hem Fit & Flare Dress $350.00

 

Frame Tee

WHITE TEE – FRAME DENIM Le Classic V-Neck Tee $78.00

 

Jimmy Choo sandal

NEUTRAL SANDAL – Jimmy Choo Nickel Chain Strappy Flat Sandal, Latte $595.00

 

Joie

VERSATILE BLOUSE – Joie Marru Split-Neck Top $208.00

 

Kendall + Kylie Striped

STRIPED SHIRT – Kendall + Kylie Long-Sleeve V-Neck Striped Crop Top, Stripe Print $245.00

 

Milly skirt

PRINTED SKIRT – Milly Clarisa Floral-Print A-Line Skirt, Multi Colors $375.00

 

Nest Necklace

STATEMENT NECKLACE – Nest 14K Bi-Cone Bead Necklace $295.00

 

Prada

HANDBAG – Prada Saffiano Lux Executive Tote Bag, Gray (Argilla) $2,500.00

 

Tom Ford Sunnies

SUNGLASSES – TOM FORD Gabriella Butterfly Sunglasses $405.00

 

 

CHARLOTTE’S INC., CHARLOTTE

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Versatile blouse: White Crosby blouse $128

 

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Neutral sandals: Mystique sandals (Python and neutral) $155

 

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Printed Skirt: Sara Campbell skirt $188

 

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Classic Cocktail dress: By Smith pink silk cocktail dress $325

 

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Striped shirt: Hutch white with blue pinstripe $190

 

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Denim/necklace/sunnies/bag: Henry and belle distressed denim $162.00, Fairchild and Baldwin statement necklace $395, illestiva shades, Gigi bags and mystique sandals

 

 

 BLUE HEM

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CLASSIC DENIM – 3×1

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CLASSIC DENIM – 3×1- hight rise black $225

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CLASSIC DENIM – Fidelity denim- straight leg $189

 

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CLASSIC DENIM – STROM- ankle $180

 

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STATEMENT NECKLACE – Erin McDermott $65

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STATEMENT NECKLACE – Erin McDermott $65

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STATEMENT NECKLACE – Erin McDermott $60

 

DOLL. – A BOUTIQUE

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Sunglasses: D’BLANC Minor Panic sunnies

MELVIN_CrescentPom

Statement Necklace: MELVIN Crescent Pom necklace $102 also come on brown wood beads

AMUSESociety_Stripetop

Striped Shirt: AMUSE Society Striped Tank $48 – Classic black and white stripes make it easy to pair with different jewelry to change up the look

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Classic Cocktail Dress: CLEOBELLA peekaboo maxi

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Neutral Sandals/flats: COCOBELLE Fringe Sandals $88

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Printed Skirt: TYSA Serape Wrap Skirt $196

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Statement Printed Blouse: JOHNNY WAS embroidered tops are classic and always make a statement – Was $241 Now $193

CLEOBELLAtop

Versatile Blouse: CLEOBELLA Alana Top $79 | This top can worn casual or dressed up. Unbutton the bottom buttons and tie the front for a different look or wear completely unbuttoned as a cover up top

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Classic Denim: JAMES boyfriend Jeans Was $186 Now $112

ONWARD RESERVE

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KREWE sunglasses: Created in New Orleans, all styles are inspired by the culture and architecture of the city

3 FRENCH HENS

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STATEMENT NECKLACE – Bosom Buddy Long Tassel Necklaces with Pearl $42.95

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STATEMENT NECKLACE – Triple length Blue Druzy with multi blue beads $76.00

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STATEMENT NECKLACE – Dallas Necklace Designer-silk tassel w/ vermeil top on apatite & vintage chain

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STATEMENT NECKLACE – Dallas jewelry designer- communion chalice medal on 4 strand-Laborite,seed pearls with vintage chain

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HANDBAG – Hand woven shoulder bag embellished with orange bow and shell or come in and design your own. $165.00

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HANDBAG – Hand woven bag lined in orange and embellished w/ tassels $205.00

 

LUXE ANGEL BOUTIQUE

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Classic Black dress $49, Celenestones necklace $79, Handbag $29

 

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CLASSIC DENIM & STRIPED SHIRT – Feel the Piece stripe shirt $79, Articles of Society jeans $59, Sunglasses $19, Necklace $69

 

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WHITE TEE

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SUNGLASSES, NEUTRAL SANDALS, HANDBAG, STATEMENT NECKLACE – Summer essentials $19-$69

MONKEE’S OF CHARLOTTE

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Classic Cocktail Dress: Cynthia Rowley Strapless Satin Midi Dress $328

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Statement Necklace: Gypsy Lew Leather Fringe Necklace $170

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Handbag/Tote: Hammit Stuart $625

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Great Pair of Sunglasses: Illesteva Palm Beach $220

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Classic Pair of Denim: AG Jeans Stilt $225

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Striped Shirt: Lilla P Short Sleeve V-Neck $98

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Neutral Sandals: Rebecca Minkoff Emma $150

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A Versatile Blouse: Yumi Kim Raven Top $158

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Perfect White Tee: Twenty Tees V-Neck T-Shirt $58

 

THE PINK HANGER 

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Great Pair of Sunglasses: Sunnies- Quay Sunnies $45-$50

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Versatile Blouse: Back it Up Denim Tank $49

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Classic pair of denim: Parker Smith Ava Skinny Jean in Liverpool $178

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Neutral Sandals/flats: Splendid Madrid Flip Flop $49

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Handbag/Tote for work or travel: Key West Shoulder Tote $69

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Classic Cocktail Dress: French Connection Havana Lace Dress $168

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Statement Printed Skirt: Splendid Tank $68, Joie Binah Skirt $129

Double Rock

Statement Necklace: Double Rock- Double Rock Necklaces $52

 

The Impeccable Pig in Morrison

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Cocktail Dress

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Print Skirt

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Demin, Stripes, Sunnies, Bag & Necklace

 

COPPER PENNY CHARLOTTE

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WHITE TEE, SUNGLASSES & PRINTED SKIRT – Balenciaga sunglasses $556, Chan Luu skirt $266, Z Supply shirt $30

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VERSATILE BLOUSE, HANDBAG, NEUTRAL SANDAL – BCBG Max blouse $228, Chan Luu $220, Ted Baker heels $178, DVF purse $248

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VERSATILE BLOUSE & NEUTRAL SANDAL – Ted Baker heels $178, 4our Dreamers shorts $63, BCBG Max blouse $228

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WHITE TEE, CLASSIC DENIM & HANDBAG – Splendid shirt $64, Blank NYC jeans $88, Gentle Souls sandals $160, Remi and Reid bag $99

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COCKTAIL DRESS, HANDBAG, STATEMENT NECKLACE – DVF shoes $378, Chan Luu dress $288, VSA necklace $236, HOBO bag $154

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STATEMENT NECKLACE – VSA necklace $340

 

KK BLOOM BOUTIQUE

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STRIPED SHIRT, CLASSIC DENIM, STATEMENT NECKLACE – Everly “striped mock neck top” $42, Mila rose necklace $88, 7 for all mankind skinnies $219

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WHITE TEE, PRINTED SKIRT, STATEMENT NECKLACE – Ava Sky “fun white tank” $68, Kendra Scott statement necklace $295, Elliatt “elements skirt” $120

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HANDBAG, COCKTAIL DRESS – Lavender Brown “Criss Cross Babydoll Dress” $205, JJ Winters clutch $88, Kendra Scott earrings $85

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WHITE TEE, SUNGLASSES, NEUTRAL SANDAL, CLASSIC DENIM – Ava Sky “Phoenix” tee $88, 7 for all mankind skinnies $219, Quay “Odin” sunglasses $50, TKEES $50

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VERSATILE BLOUSE, CLASSIC DENIM – BCBG “Giovana” Blouse $178, 7 For All Mankind skinnies $219

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