Summer Fashion Tips for Every Age

How to look fabulous at every age in this season's hottest trends.

By Harper's Bazaar StaffPublished: Jun 29, 2016

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How to look fabulous at every age in this season's hottest trends.

20s: Explore your wild side with leopard and leather

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STYLIST'S TIP: Contrast an all-black look with an animal print.

Coach 1941 boot, $575, 212-581-4115; J. Crew coat, $1,800, jcrew.com; TAG Heuer watch, $3,500, tagheuer.com; Kevyn Aucoin The Lip Gloss in Sunlight, $30, barneys.com; Zadig & Voltaire skirt, $428, sadig-et-voltaire.com; Laundry by Shelli Segal dress, $168, lordandtaylor.com; Pandora Jewelry ring, $350, pandora.net; Mugler bag, $2,124, 888-8-BARNEYS; Jennifer Fisher necklace, $295, jenniferfisherjewelry.com; Golden Goose Deluxe Brand jacket, $2,075, 212-431-3300.

30s: Opt for ladylike pieces and luxe extras

<p><strong><strong>STYLIST'S TIP: </strong></strong>Metal details toughen up a black clutch. </p><p><strong>Giuseppe Zanotti</strong> Design shoe, $995, 212-650-0455; <strong>Blumarine</strong> bag, $1,095, <a href="http://www.blumarine.com/en/blumarine-institutional" target="_blank">blumarine.com</a>; <strong>Clé de Peau Beauté</strong><strong></strong> Cream Eye Color Solo in 303, $45, <a href="http://www.cledepeaubeaute.com/" target="_blank">cledepeaubeaute.com</a>; <strong>Fabiana Filippi</strong> shirt, $540, 800-695-8000; <strong>Herno</strong> jacket, $1,650, <a href="http://www.saksfifthavenue.com/Entry.jsp" target="_blank">saksfifthavenue.com</a>; <strong>Fallon</strong> choker, $310, <a href="http://www.barneys.com/" target="_blank">barneys.com</a>; <strong>Hearts on Fire</strong> ring, $9,500, <a href="http://www.heartsonfire.com/#Qu0FYqcI4PeBMhuW.97" target="_blank">heartsonfire.com</a>; <strong>Miu Miu</strong> earrings, $225, <a href="http://www.miumiu.com/en?cc=US" target="_blank">miumiu.com</a>; <strong>Moschino</strong> dress, $1,275, 877-551-7257; <strong>Le Vian</strong> watch, price upon request, 877-2-LEVIAN. </p>

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STYLIST'S TIP: Metal details toughen up a black clutch.

Giuseppe Zanotti Design shoe, $995, 212-650-0455; Blumarine bag, $1,095, blumarine.com; Clé de Peau Beauté Cream Eye Color Solo in 303, $45, cledepeaubeaute.com; Fabiana Filippi shirt, $540, 800-695-8000; Herno jacket, $1,650, saksfifthavenue.com; Fallon choker, $310, barneys.com; Hearts on Fire ring, $9,500, heartsonfire.com; Miu Miu earrings, $225, miumiu.com; Moschino dress, $1,275, 877-551-7257; Le Vian watch, price upon request, 877-2-LEVIAN.

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40s: Strike a blue note in classic separates

<p><strong><strong>STYLIST'S TIP: </strong></strong>A two-tone black heel is versatile and seasonless. </p><p><strong>Chanel Fine Jewelry</strong> watch, $4,150, 800-550-0005. <strong>Delpozo</strong> blouse, $900, 888-888-4757; <strong>L'Oréal</strong><strong> Paris</strong> True Match Lumi Liquid Glow Illuminator in Ice, $12.99, <a href="http://www.lorealparisusa.com/" target="_blank">lorealparisusa.com</a>; <strong>Lizzie Fortunato</strong> earrings, $290, <a href="http://www.fivestoryny.com/" target="_blank">fivestoryny.com</a>; <strong>Kit and Ace</strong> cardigan, $328, 844-548-6223; <strong>Ivanka Trump Fine Jewelry </strong>bracelet, $7,340, 888-888-4757;<span class="redactor-invisible-space"> <strong>Longchamp</strong> bag, $640, <a href="http://us.longchamp.com/" target="_blank">longchamp.com</a>; <strong>Milly</strong> skirt, $245, <a href="http://www.milly.com/" target="_blank">milly.com</a>; <strong>Marco de Vincenzo</strong> sweater, $1,290, <a href="https://www.modaoperandi.com/" target="_blank">modaoperandi.com</a>; <strong>Miu Miu</strong> skirt, $1,200, <a href="http://www.miumiu.com/en?cc=US" target="_blank">miumiu.com</a><span class="redactor-invisible-space">. </span></span></p>

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STYLIST'S TIP: A two-tone black heel is versatile and seasonless.

Chanel Fine Jewelry watch, $4,150, 800-550-0005. Delpozo blouse, $900, 888-888-4757; L'Oréal Paris True Match Lumi Liquid Glow Illuminator in Ice, $12.99, lorealparisusa.com; Lizzie Fortunato earrings, $290, fivestoryny.com; Kit and Ace cardigan, $328, 844-548-6223; Ivanka Trump Fine Jewelry bracelet, $7,340, 888-888-4757; Longchamp bag, $640, longchamp.com; Milly skirt, $245, milly.com; Marco de Vincenzo sweater, $1,290, modaoperandi.com; Miu Miu skirt, $1,200, miumiu.com.

50s: Embrace '70s styles in burgundy and chocolate brown

<p><strong><strong>STYLIST'S TIP: </strong></strong>Update your arsenal with a maxidress in a bold hue. </p><p><strong>Tory Burch</strong> shoe, $375, <a href="https://www.toryburch.com/" target="_blank">toryburch.com</a>; <strong>Leon Max Collection</strong> dress, $348, <a href="https://www.maxstudio.com/" target="_blank">maxstudio.com</a>; <strong>Bulgari</strong> watch, price upon request, <a href="http://www.bulgari.com/en-us/" target="_blank">bulgari.com</a>; <strong>Coach</strong> 1941 top, $395, 212-581-4115; <strong>Bobbi Brown</strong> Nourishing Lip Color in Ballerina Pink, $28, <a href="http://www.bobbibrowncosmetics.com/offers-landing-page?&cm_mmc=google-_-Ecomm-Google-US-Eng-TM-TM-No+Collection-Exact-_-URL-_-bobbibrowncosmetics%20com" target="_blank">bobbiebrowncosmetics.com</a>; <strong>Spark</strong> ring, $2,737, <a href="http://sparkcreations.com/" target="_blank">sparkcreations.com</a>; <strong>Les Copains</strong> pants, $555, 877-551-7257; <strong>Blumarine</strong> bag, $2,395, <a href="http://www.blumarine.com/en/blumarine-institutional" target="_blank">bluemarine.com</a>; <strong>Cinq a Sept </strong>turtleneck, $295, <a href="https://www.intermixonline.com/home.do?&mkwid=xtCyjCQg&gclid=CjwKEAjwka67BRCk6a7_h_7Pui8SJABcMkWR7Eu04Kny8iZRD1KLtdG8YME_lPNZb9_6QGfj9Gxt3BoCCyrw_wcB" target="_blank">intermixonline.com</a>; <strong>Judith Ripka Ltd. </strong>necklace, $275, <a href="http://www.judithripka.com/" target="_blank">judithripka.com</a>. </p>

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STYLIST'S TIP: Update your arsenal with a maxidress in a bold hue.

Tory Burch shoe, $375, toryburch.com; Leon Max Collection dress, $348, maxstudio.com; Bulgari watch, price upon request, bulgari.com; Coach 1941 top, $395, 212-581-4115; Bobbi Brown Nourishing Lip Color in Ballerina Pink, $28, bobbiebrowncosmetics.com; Spark ring, $2,737, sparkcreations.com; Les Copains pants, $555, 877-551-7257; Blumarine bag, $2,395, bluemarine.com; Cinq a Sept turtleneck, $295, intermixonline.com; Judith Ripka Ltd. necklace, $275, judithripka.com.

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60s: Enliven black-and-white with prints and textures

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STYLIST'S TIP: A patterned handbag adds an unexpected accent.

Rag & Bone shoe, $395, rag-bone.com; Marco Bicego necklace, $5,910, marcobicego.com; Ermanno Scervino vest, $2,660, shop.ermanoscervino.com; Gabriela Hearst sweater, $695, Barneys.com; Lancome Artliner in Noir, $30.50, lancome-usa.com; Anndra Neen earrings, $85, net-a-porter.com; Jason Wu skirt, $3,495, shop.nordstrom.com; Movado watch, $1,195, 917-934-4962; Roger Vivier bag, $1,975, 212-861-5371.

70+ Make subtle florals and gold jewelry your go-to's

<p><strong><strong>STYLIST'S TIP: </strong></strong> A diamond choker is a simple way to elevate any look.</p><p><strong>Carelle</strong> necklace, price upon request, 888-888-4757; <strong>Vilshenko </strong>jacket, $1,122, <a href="https://www.modaoperandi.com/" target="_blank">modaoperandi.com</a>; <strong>Rachel Comey </strong><span class="redactor-invisible-space">dress, $690, <a href="https://www.rachelcomey.com/" target="_blank">rachelcomey.com</a>; <strong>Michele</strong> watch, $2,495, <a href="http://www.michele.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/HomepageView?langId=-1&storeId=12051&catalogId=10051&N=0" target="_blank">michele.com</a>; <strong>Les Copains</strong> skirt, $1,245, <a href="http://www.lescopains.com/us_en/" target="_blank">lescopains.com</a>; <strong>Giorgio Armani </strong>Eye Tint in Smoky Nude, $39, <a href="http://www.giorgioarmanibeauty-usa.com/" target="_blank">giorgioarmanibeauty-usa.com</a>; <strong>Josie Natori</strong> top, $1,050, <a href="http://www.natori.com/" target="_blank">natori.com</a>; <strong>LaContrie</strong> bag, $852, <a href="https://www.shopbop.com/" target="_blank">shopbop.com</a>; <strong>Rochas</strong> sandal, $850, <a href="http://rochas.com/" target="_blank">rochas.com</a>. </span></p>

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STYLIST'S TIP: A diamond choker is a simple way to elevate any look.

Carelle necklace, price upon request, 888-888-4757; Vilshenko jacket, $1,122, modaoperandi.com; Rachel Comey dress, $690, rachelcomey.com; Michele watch, $2,495, michele.com; Les Copains skirt, $1,245, lescopains.com; Giorgio Armani Eye Tint in Smoky Nude, $39, giorgioarmanibeauty-usa.com; Josie Natori top, $1,050, natori.com; LaContrie bag, $852, shopbop.com; Rochas sandal, $850, rochas.com.