Are You A “K Middy” Or A Cheryl Cole? Your Generation’s Style Icon Revealed

Whether it's the classic timeless look of Audrey Hepburn, the street sass of Rihanna or the quirky style of Michelle Williams, we all have our own style icons...

Experts have studied the biggest fashion icons for women and revealed the style inspiration for women of different generations.

According to the research, Cheryl Cole is still blazing the trail for women in their 20s and Kate Middleton has topped the poll for women in their 30s.

Former Friends actress Jennifer Aniston topped the style copycat list for the 40-somethings while Daybreak host Lorraine Kelly came top of the pile for women in their 50s.

But timeless beauty won over and Audrey Hepburn, Marilyn Monroe and Grace Kelly were hailed as the overall style icons for all ages.

A spokeswoman for high-end clothing brand CC which commissioned the report, said:

”It’s only natural that different age groups favour and emulate different celebrities.

”But the research does throw up some interesting points, it seems being more style focused becomes more important with age.

”Whether you are in your twenties, thirties or forties there are some women in this poll who have undisputed style," the spokesperson continued.

The study found that 15 per cent of the women studied said they often dressed like their favourite celebrity, and more than a quarter have tried to find out where a piece of clothing was from after they had spotted a celeb wearing it.

Style Icons For Women In Their 20s

1. Cheryl Cole
2. Emma Watson
3. Jessica Ennis
4. Mollie King
5. Pixie Lott

The research claims that Cheryl has proved to be a style icon for many... 

Style Icons For Women In Their 30s

1. Duchess of Cambridge
2. Holly Willoughby
3. Kelly Brook
4. Victoria Beckham
5. Kimberly Walsh

The Duchess of Cambridge has been a high-street style icon from day one. 

Style Icons For Women In Their 40s

1. Jennifer Aniston
2. Davina McCall
3. Kylie Minogue
4. J K Rowling
5. Elle MacPherson

We love Jen's clean-cut, minimalist look. 

Style Icons For Women In Their 50s

1. Lorraine Kelly
2. Nigella Lawson
3. Carol Vorderman
4. Annie Lennox
5. Fern Britton