Style Profile: Classic Sophisticate

We love these models' refined, clean-cut, polished look that proves investing in timeless pieces that go beyond trends really makes a difference in your closet.

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In this slideshow: Heidi Klum, Miranda Kerr, Carolyn Murphy, Coco Rocha, Tyra Banks, Christy Turlington

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Claudia Schiffer mixes and matches updated versions of classic pieces to create her timeless look. She makes it her own with the addition of a fun belt. 1. Fluted skirt, $118 at jcrew.com 2. Half-sleeve blouse, $65 at anntaylor.com 3. Leopard-print belt, $42 at nordstrom.com 4. Peep-toe T-strap shoes, $108 at marciano.com

Carolyn Murphy takes jeans from day to night by adding a dressy tweed fringe blazer over her tank and heels. 1. Blazer, $298 at neimanmarcus.com 2. Jeans, $108 at jcrew.com 3. Luxe scarf, $45 at anntaylor.com

Carolyn's bubble hem brings the little black dress to stylish new heights. 1. Dress, $158 at dillards.com 2. Shoes, $107 at bluefly.com

Coco Rocha Coco Rocha donned an asymmetrical Michael Kors dress from the designer's Resort 2010 collection to the 2009 CFDA Fashion Awards, proving that fun patterns can work just as well for the red carpet as they do on the runway.
1. Dress, $198 at shopbop.com
2. Shoes, $95 at heels.com

Coco Rocha donned an asymmetrical Michael Kors dress from the designer's Resort 2010 collection to the 2009 CFDA Fashion Awards, proving that fun patterns can work just as well for the red carpet as they do on the runway. 1. Dress, $198 at shopbop.com 2. Shoes, $95 at heels.com

Tyra Banks is all business on the red carpet in a tailored black tuxedo jacket and black pants. Thanks to the jacket's low neckline, she manages to be conservative and sexy at the same time. 1. Tuxedo jacket, $188 at frenchconnection.com 2. Pants, $130 at anntaylor.com

A more casual Tyra emerged at the the CW Network Upfront party. She walked the red carpet in a slate-colored silk jumpsuit by Marley, accessorizing with a matching necklace and a waist-cinching belt that added some contour to her silhouette. 1. Jumpsuit, $275 at barneys.com 2. Necklace, $170 at macys.com 3. Belt, $48 at lordandtaylor.com

Christy Turlington's evening gown for the Film Society of Lincoln Center's 36th Gala featured a wide inset waist, perfect for highlighting the sexy form of the torso. 1. Dress, $198 at nordstrom.com

Heidi Klum Heidi Klum is the picture of perfect sophistication at the launch of Victora's Secret The Perfect One Bra in a black Victoria Beckham Bidart dress with YSL pumps.
Heidi's look:
1. Dress, $2,775 at net-a-porter.com
2. Shoes, $795 at bergdorfgoodman.com
The look for less:
1. Dress, $99.99 at anntaylor.com
2. Shoes, $99.95 at stevemadden.com

Heidi Klum is the picture of perfect sophistication at the launch of Victora's Secret The Perfect One Bra in a black Victoria Beckham Bidart dress with YSL pumps. Heidi's look: 1. Dress, $2,775 at net-a-porter.com 2. Shoes, $795 at bergdorfgoodman.com The look for less: 1. Dress, $99.99 at anntaylor.com 2. Shoes, $99.95 at stevemadden.com

Miranda Kerr kept things simple in a gray menswear blazer and black jeans at a VMA party in New York. A couple of silver bangles and her cute-as-a-button dog are all the accessories she needs. 1. Boyfriend blazer, $79.50 at express.com 2. Black jeans, $90 at bananarepublic.com

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