25 Items I'm Buying to Complete My "Adult" Wardrobe

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Most Wanted is a weekly series in which one Who What Wear team member or friend of the brand will share the top 25 fashion and beauty finds on their current wish list.

It was about a year ago—on my 25th birthday—when I realized two things: First, I'm not in my early twenties anymore, and second, I better start dressing like it. I immediately Marie Kondo'd my closet, tossing my old formal dresses from college and too-cropped crop tops. Just like that, I felt like a "real adult." Since then, I've been transforming my wardrobe each season with elevated basics, tailored essentials (I do have a "big girl" office job), and a sprinkle of statement pieces for good measure.

This season, in particular, was all about overhauling my SoCal wardrobe with coats, turtlenecks, and Heattech items in order to become more NYC-appropriate after moving across coasts. As it's still very much winter in New York City, I'm thinking it's time I finally take the plunge on my most wanted cold-weather items as well as some newer transitional pieces I can wear now and when the temps rise. I have to keep my hopes up for spring somehow, right? So without further ado, I offer you the top 25 items on my wish list right now—all "adult"-wardrobe approved.

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Fashion Director, Branded Content

Michaela Bushkin is the fashion director on the branded content team, leading the strategy for our fashion and luxury partners. She specializes in content creation and styling for photo and video shoots, specifically across Who What Wear and Marie Claire. She spends her free time online shopping (or "researching" as she likes to call it), reading at the beach, and trying as many new restaurants in L.A. as possible.