Perfect pairings for summer!

Carolin tropical floral shirt, £49.50, and Falon tropical floral trousers, £59, FatFace. www.fatface.com

Make summer dressing a breeze by updating your wardrobe with an effortlessly stylish co-ord set or two, says Amy Norbury.

AH, summer, old friend – it’s been a while. The warmer weather has finally arrived here in the UK and as the mercury rises, keeping cool while looking hot is the name of the game for summer dressing.

The simplest of solutions? The co-ord set. Effortlessly elegant and seriously stylish, there’s a good reason why co-ords are a firm favourite among the fashionista crowd. Matching two-pieces are the answer to creating a pulled together look with minimal hassle, whatever the occasion – a wardrobe hack all of their own, if you will.

For those days when you struggle to decide what to wear and how to pair the items languishing in your wardrobe, co-ords take the hard work out of getting ready,

For hot summer days, linen short and co-ord shirts are your answer to creating chic; the perfect option for casual cool. Need something a little more dressy? Opt for a linen waistcoat paired with shorts or wide-legged trousers for a outfit which packs a serious style punch.

With a variety of co-ord options to suit your individual style, from skirt suits to wrap tops and wide-legged trousers via super-casual shirt-and-shorts sets, you’re guaranteed to find something for every occasion.

While neutrals and pastel shades capture the effortlessness of co-ords to a T, opting for bold colours and funky prints will add a playful element to your look.

Co-ords can also be the cornerstone of a wider capsule summer wardrobe. Add in a few basic pieces in neutral hues to pair with the individual pieces of your co-ords for a quick way to create a plethora of pulled together looks in an instant. Summer dressing has never been so easy.