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How to wear prints and patterns at any age

What to buy in your 20s, 30s, 40s and 50s to wear one of this season’s hottest trends
How to wear prints and patterns at any age

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This season, big, bold and pastel-hued flowers are in bloom, popping up on everything from billowy blouses to straw bags and sandals.

How to wear prints and patterns at any ageWire Image/ Brian Ach

In Your 20s

Blazer, $168, Kennethcole.com. Skirt, $148, Anthropologie.com .

Under $100:
Broochies, $25–$45, Bananarepublic.com. Tank, $19, Joefresh.com. Bag, $27, Oldnavy.ca. Bangles, $25–$30, Mango.com. Shoes, $50, Myspringshoes.com.

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How to wear prints and patterns at any ageRoberto Caruso

In Your 30s

Dress, $358, Anthropologie.com. Watch, $105, Timex.ca.

Under $100: Necklace, $34, Urbanoutfitters.com. Bracelet, $55, Mango.com. Bag, $80, Hm.com. Scarf, $15, Winners.ca. Pure Alfred Sung Shoes, $25, Zellers.com.

How to wear prints and patterns at any ageRoberto Caruso

In Your 40s

under $100: Blouse, $73, Topshop.com. Bracelet, $36, Foxyoriginals.com. Pants, $80, Espritshop.ca. Pure Alfred Sung Belt, $13, Zellers.com. Bag, $95, Bananarepublic.ca. Shoes, $30, Forever21.com.

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How to wear prints and patterns at any ageRoberto Caruso

In Your 50s and beyond

Michael Michael Kors Jacket, $295, Michaelkors.com.

Under $100:
Necklace, $55, Bananarepublic.ca. Bracelet, $38, Anthropologie.com. Pure Alfred Sung Blouse, $23, Zellers.com. Bag, $38, Anthropologie.com. Pants, $70, Gapcanada.ca. Shoes, $63, Topshop.com.

How to wear prints and patterns at any ageRoberto Caruso

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