How to wear prints and patterns at any age

Natural charm

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

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.

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.

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.

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.