34 spring style classics for every age

Grab your passport and jet set away on a style adventure. Here's a look at the new classics that are polished and ready to go anywhere you do.

By Off-figure photos by Roberto Caruso; Off-figure styling by Jeanie Lee & Daniel Onori for the Plutino Group

April 18, 2013

Eva Gardner

Globe trotter style for any age

20-something

Sporty chic inspiration: Audrey Hepburn

Neutrals are anything but boring when you play with different textures and tones. Be brave with bold accents.

Shoes, $40, Reitmans. Bag, $148, French Connection. Pants, $40, H&M. Bracelet, $17, Winners. Bracelet, $25, Laura.

Audrey Hepburn; Photo by Getty Images

20-something

Bag, $268, Tilley. Vest, $227, Michael Kors. Jumpsuit (trend alert!), $128, RW&Co.

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Kate Bosworth; Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images

30-something

Urban traveller inspiration: Lauren Hutton

Brighten up your wardrobe with these staples: a crisp denim shirt and just about anything red.

Shoes, $140, Lacoste. Coat, $240, Banana Republic. Shirt, $87, J.Crew.

Lauren Hutton, Photo by Getty Images; Hermès runway shot, Photo by Imaxtree

30-something

Bag, $185, Banana Republic. Man-style sunglasses (trend alert!), $18, Melanie Lyne. Skirt, $25, Winners.

Zoe Saldana; Photo by Michael Simon/Startraksphoto

40-something

Pretty rugged inspiration: Amelia Earhart

Layer light pieces like airy knits and silky dresses with this season's must-have: summer leather.

Shirt, $28, Old Navy. Bag, $238, Roots. Pants, $70, Mexx.

Amelia Earhart; Photo by Science Source/Getty Images

40-something

Jacket, $85, Reitmans. Dress, $60, Jacob. Feminine brogues (trend alert!), $130, Little Burgundy.

Loewe runway shot; Photo by Imaxtree

50-something

Boys' club inspiration: Meryl Streep

Pair tailored pieces with soft separates. A leather bag and belt with hardware details pull it all together.

Belt, $80, Tilley. Shirt, $48, RW&Co. Bag, $198, Roots.

Meryl Streep; Photo by Keystone/Getty Images

50-something

Scarf, $35, Gap. Pants, $39, Joe Fresh. Blazer, $202, J.Crew. T-strap sandals (trend alert!), $78, Ann Taylor.

Rachel Roy; Photo by Jim Spellman/Getty Images

60 and beyond

Breezy style inspiration: Katherine Hepburn

Mixing earthy shades like camel with bright whites is a no-fuss way of dressing (and makes packing a cinch).

Sweater, $40, Marks. Bracelets, $25, Winners. Colour-blocked shoes (trend alert!), $155, Aldo. Hat, $54, Roots.

Katherine Hepburn; Photo by Popperfoto/Getty Images

60 and beyond

Bracelet, $30, Cocoa Jewelry. Pants, $85, Banana Republic. Top, $49, Joe Fresh. Bag, $20, Winners. Blazer, $90, Loft.

Kenzo runway shot; Photo by Imaxtree

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