There’s no doubt about it: 13 Going on 30 is a totally iconic movie, both for its plot and for its fashion moments. The 2004 romantic comedy is packed with peak ’00s fashion, plus a few fabulous ’80s throwbacks for a style that’s completely its own and highly memorable. It’s just the right blend of teenage Jenna’s sweet, playful sensibilities with the high-fashion world that her future adult self works in, and we’d be lying if we said we didn’t get some inspiration from her looks back in the mid-2000s! Keep reading for a roundup of the top 10 13 Going on 30 fashion looks that we’re still thinking about all these years later! Which one is your favorite?
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This Adorable Polka-Dot Robe
Jenna’s pink and black polka-dot silky robe is the kind of loungewear we’d still wear today, if we’re being honest!
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This Statement-Making Gold Pinstripe Suit
Pairing a gold pinstripe blazer-and-pants suit with a burgundy cami is pretty much the perfect way of conveying, in 2004 fashion language, that Lucy is a tough, in-charge boss!
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Lucy's On-Trend Applique Club Dress
Lucy’s dress in this scene is the perfect collision of so many throwback trends, including the baby doll dress, spaghetti straps, and statement-making appliques.
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This Throwback Giant Butterfly Necklace
Show of hands: who else absolutely tried to find a version of this necklace in middle school or high school?
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This Iconic Technicolor Dress
Jenna’s brightly colored striped dress in the iconic dance scene is the moment where adult-Jenna and teen-Jenna start to collide: the dress style isn’t too juvenile, but the bright colors set her apart and remind us that she’s, literally, a teenager at heart.
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This Unconventional Skirt and Blazer Combo
This is absolutely what we thought passed for professional(ish) in 2004: a soft, knee-length skirt and a khaki jacket with giant lapels. It’s softer and more neutral, but still embraces Jenna’s youthful tastes.
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This Stylish White Jacket
How to say “I’m in charge now”? With a structured white jacket and those “chopstick” hair pieces, of course!
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This Super-Chic Leather Jacket and Dress Combo
Honestly, we’re still styling leather jackets over dresses now, and we especially love the collarless style of this one.
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This Sweet Monotone Blush Ensemble
It’s such a satisfying moment when Jenna re-embraces her true self rather than trying to fit into the high fashion world, and her outfit in the climactic pitch scene reflects that: a blush skirt-and-cardigan set that strikes a perfect balance between her young soul and her grown-up image.
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This Soft Floral Corset Top and Matching Necklace
Strapless corset tops were a huge thing back in 2004, and this version softens the style with a pretty floral print, topping off the look with a coordinating rose pendant necklace.
