Rethink your staple tops

When it comes to the theory that black has no place in a summer closet, a cute polo top clearly proves otherwise. Pair with cropped jeans and a suntan to make a style statement. If plain isn’t your thing, it’s worth knowing that stripes (a perennial favourite) are really having a moment this year. While we love a traditional striped T-shirt, there are plenty of new ways to earn your stripes this season. Throw out your belief that blue and green should never be seen – a flash of teal will reinvent a classic nautical look.