As anyone who lives in the UK will tell you, a good cover up is an essential part of any summer wardrobe.

From unexpected cold winds to sudden downpours, a seemingly warm day can turn in an instant, making us want to shrug a baggy cardigan over our shoulders or pull on a trusty knit. It's a sad fact of life that summer and autumn are, basically, interchangeable.

But once you've got yourself a beautiful summer cover up how do you style it? Head below to get ten effortless and gorgeous ideas on how to wear jumpers, knits and cardigans.

Ten effortless ways to style a summer cover up