Luckily, spring runways included plenty of trends you don’t have to be a teenager to pull off. Want proof? Check out the relaxed yet sophisticated ensembles on these four Chicagoans, who range in age from 27 to 64. Plus: 22 more picks to freshen up your closet
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UTILITY
![Kristen Barker](/wp-content/archive/images/2013/0313/C201303-ST-Weekend-Looks-Utility-model.jpg)
Photograph: T. Harrison Hillman; Hair and Makeup: Jenna Baltes/ Artists by Timothy Priano; Styling: Heiji Choy Black
Kristen Barker, 27
Photographer, Ukrainian Village
On Barker: Rebecca Taylor bleached denim jumpsuit, $295, shopbop.com. Edun silk blazer, $398, edun.com. Leather sandals, $238, Coach, 625 N. Michigan Ave. Samma brass bracelet, $1,265, Penelope’s, 1913 W. Division St. Ryan Davies lace, agate, maple, and sterling silver necklace, $440, Robin Richman, 2108 N. Damen Ave.
![Tabitha Simmons suede shoes](/wp-content/archive/images/2013/0313/C201303-ST-Weekend-Looks-Utility-shoes.jpg)
Photograph: Courtesy of vendor
Tabitha Simmons suede shoes, $1,145, nordstrom.com.
![Altuzarra cotton jacket and matching skirt](/wp-content/archive/images/2013/0313/C201303-ST-Weekend-Looks-Utility-jacket-and-skirt.jpg)
Photograph: Courtesy of vendor
Altuzarra cotton jacket, $2,295, and matching skirt, $925, Neiman Marcus, 737 N. Michigan Ave.
![Leather and silver-plated brass bracelet](/wp-content/archive/images/2013/0313/C201303-ST-Weekend-Looks-Utility-bracelet.jpg)
Photograph: Courtesy of vendor
Leather and silver-plated brass bracelet, $88, Marc by Marc Jacobs, 1714 N. Damen Ave.
![Rag & Bone lambskin and silk vest](/wp-content/archive/images/2013/0313/C201303-ST-Weekend-Looks-Utility-vest.jpg)
Photograph: Courtesy of vendor
Rag & Bone lambskin and silk vest, $695, rag-bone.com.
![Longchamp leather tote](/wp-content/archive/images/2013/0313/C201303-ST-Weekend-Looks-Utility-tote.jpg)
Photograph: Courtesy of vendor
Longchamp leather tote, $840, Bloomingdale’s, 900 N. Michigan Ave.
PATCHWORK
![Eliza Myrie](/wp-content/archive/images/2013/0313/C201303-ST-Weekend-Looks-Patchwork-model.jpg)
Photograph: T. Harrison Hillman; Hair and Makeup: Jenna Baltes/ Artists by Timothy Priano; Styling: Heiji Choy Black
Eliza Myrie, 31
Artist, Uptown
On Myrie: Douglas cotton hoodie, $345, Nordstrom, 520 N. Michigan Ave. Hayes silk skirt, $695, shopbop.com. AllSaints nubuck and wood wedges, $275, AllSaints, 700 N. Michigan Ave. Toki oxidized silver and pyrite macramé earrings, $326, by special order at P.45, 1643 N. Damen Ave. Herkimer diamond and brass necklace, $100, Roslyn, 2035 N. Damen Ave. Erin Gallagher brass bracelet, $45, EG Gem Bar, 1013 W. Webster Ave.
![Thakoon cotton and elastane top](/wp-content/archive/images/2013/0313/C201303-ST-Weekend-Looks-Patchwork-top.jpg)
Photograph: Courtesy of vendor
Thakoon cotton and elastane top, $880, Ikram, 15 E. Huron St.
![Derek Lam tweed and macramé skirt](/wp-content/archive/images/2013/0313/C201303-ST-Weekend-Looks-Patchwork-skirt.jpg)
Photograph: Courtesy of vendor
Derek Lam tweed and macramé skirt, $2,790, Neiman Marcus, 737 N. Michigan Ave.
![Preen silk georgette dress](/wp-content/archive/images/2013/0313/C201303-ST-Weekend-Looks-Patchwork-dress.jpg)
Photograph: Courtesy of vendor
Preen silk georgette dress, $2,049, matchesfashion.com.
![3.1 Phillip Lim painted eel and leather booties](/wp-content/archive/images/2013/0313/C201303-ST-Weekend-Looks-Patchwork-booties.jpg)
Photograph: Courtesy of vendor
3.1 Phillip Lim painted eel and leather booties, $759, 31philliplim.com.
![Fendi leather and PVC tote](/wp-content/archive/images/2013/0313/C201303-ST-Weekend-Looks-Patchwork-tote.jpg)
Photograph: Courtesy of vendor
Fendi leather and PVC tote, $2,810, fendi.com.
STRIPES
![Shalini Sharma](/wp-content/archive/images/2013/0313/C201303-ST-Weekend-Looks-Stripes-model.jpg)
Photograph: T. Harrison Hillman; Hair and Makeup: Jenna Baltes/Artists by Timothy Priano;
Styling: Heiji Choy Black
Shalini Sharma, 43
Apparel designer, Lincoln Park
On Sharma: Polyester twill blouse, $695, and matching shorts, $595, Marc Jacobs, 11 E. Walton St. Marni cotton peplum jacket, $1,360, bergdorfgoodman.com. Christian Louboutin leather booties, $995, Barneys, 15 E. Oak St. Sarah McGuire brushed silver cuff, $368, P.45, 1643 N. Damen Ave.
![Cotton and linen blazer](/wp-content/archive/images/2013/0313/C201303-ST-Weekend-Looks-Stripes-blazer.jpg)
Photograph: Courtesy of vendor
Cotton and linen blazer, $138, Madewell, 110 Oakbrook Center, Oak Brook.
![Lambskin sandals](/wp-content/archive/images/2013/0313/C201303-ST-Weekend-Looks-Stripes-sandals.jpg)
Photograph: Courtesy of vendor
Lambskin sandals, $1,250, Chanel, 935 N. Michigan Ave.
![Cotton skirt](/wp-content/archive/images/2013/0313/C201303-ST-Weekend-Looks-Stripes-skirt.jpg)
Photograph: Courtesy of vendor
Cotton skirt, $250, Tory Burch, 45 E. Oak St.
![Givenchy grained leather bag](/wp-content/archive/images/2013/0313/C201303-ST-Weekend-Looks-Stripes-bag.jpg)
Photograph: Courtesy of vendor
Givenchy grained leather bag, givenchy.com.
![Cashmere shell and sequined silk georgette skirt](/wp-content/archive/images/2013/0313/C201303-ST-Weekend-Looks-Stripes-shell-and-skirt.jpg)
Photograph: Courtesy of vendor
Cashmere shell, $795, and sequined silk georgette skirt, $6,995, Michael Kors, 900 N. Michigan Ave.
MONOCHROME
![Marianne Strokirk](/wp-content/archive/images/2013/0313/C201303-ST-Weekend-Looks-Monochrome-model.jpg)
Photograph: T. Harrison Hillman; Hair and Makeup: Jenna Baltes/ Artists by Timothy Priano; Styling: Heiji Choy Black
Marianne Strokirk, 64
Hair salon owner, Lincoln Park
On Strokirk: Zero + Maria Cornejo silk crepe dress, $995, cotton and lycra sweater, $695, and matching skirt, $425, Ikram. Zero + Maria Cornejo perforated leather shoes, $795, totokaelo.com. Jean Francois Mimilla vintage metal and leather necklace, $510, Robin Richman, 2108 N. Damen Ave.
Blue outfit
![Silk top, $1,250, and matching pants](/wp-content/archive/images/2013/0313/C201303-ST-Weekend-Looks-Monochrome-blue-top-and-pants.jpg)
Photograph: Courtesy of vendor
Silk top, $1,250, and matching pants, $1,200, Gucci, 900 N. Michigan Ave.
![Perforated suede clutch](/wp-content/archive/images/2013/0313/C201303-ST-Weekend-Looks-Monochrome-blue-clutch.jpg)
Photograph: Courtesy of vendor
Perforated suede clutch, $1,925, Jimmy Choo, 63 E. Oak St.
![Erickson Beamon Swarovski crystal bracelet](/wp-content/archive/images/2013/0313/C201303-ST-Weekend-Looks-Monochrome-blue-bracelet.jpg)
Photograph: Courtesy of vendor
Erickson Beamon Swarovski crystal bracelet, $780, Ikram, 15 E. Huron St.
Red outfit
![Rayon dress](/wp-content/archive/images/2013/0313/C201303-ST-Weekend-Looks-Monochrome-red-dress.jpg)
Photograph: Courtesy of vendor
Rayon dress, $445, L.K. Bennett, 900 N. Michigan Ave.
![Mande acetate sunglasses](/wp-content/archive/images/2013/0313/C201303-ST-Weekend-Looks-Monochrome-red-sunglasses.jpg)
Photograph: Courtesy of vendor
Mande acetate sunglasses, $295, Oliver Peoples, 941 N. Rush St.
![Manolo Blahnik linen embroidered flats](/wp-content/archive/images/2013/0313/C201303-ST-Weekend-Looks-Monochrome-red-flats.jpg)
Photograph: Courtesy of vendor
Manolo Blahnik linen embroidered flats, $595, saksfifthavenue.com.