The Summer Trend You Should Invest in According to Your Age

Dressing according to your age can be one of life's fashion minefields, especially when it comes to seasonal trends. While a certain faux pas might seem obvious to some, it can be difficult to navigate retailers that now market their products to a wide range of ages.

In bid to help the overwhelmed, we've honed in on four age groups and the particular pieces we think each group should invest in for summer. Because it just takes that one piece to fill you with joy and to give your whole wardrobe a lift. And if you've been eyeing off all the new colourful options out there, don't be disheartened by our choices in monochrome—classic shades are always a good investment. 

The best part about these summer updates? When we think about investing in the trends, we're actually conscious of the fact that these pieces will likely take us through spring and autumn, too.

Keep scrolling to find your age group and see which summer trends we think are worth your hard-earned cash.

20s: A Summer Dress

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Make the most of this easy, fun piece and wear over T-shirts.

30s: A Bright Accessory

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Elevate your entire outfit by adding colour in the form of a great accessory—the bolder the better.

40s: A Pair of Quality Sandals

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A minimal, strappy style in (always safe) black will go a long way. Trust us.

Related: No Lie: We Found the Perfect Spring Slides For Only $70

50s: A Quality White Top

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The only piece you'll be wearing at both the beach on Sunday and to work on Monday. 

Opening image: AdenorahCollage Vintage

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Lara Burnell
Writer Producer

Who's your style icon? 

Jenny Walton. She has a quirky, French, feminine style I adore. She mixes designer, vintage, high street really well and isn’t afraid of colour and print. My style board on Pinterest is full of street style images from her at fashion week events.

Who are your 5 favourite people to follow on Twitter/Instagram?

@unconditionalmagazine, @ilona_hamer, @thefatjewish, @glossier, @giorgiatordini

What's the fashion essential you can't live without?

My vintage red tartan jacket. It's timeless and bold. I love wearing it with a red matte lipstick. 

What's your desert island album?

Any '70s playlist will do!