There’s nothing nicer than long evenings stretching out towards 10pm, sleeping with the windows open, the heady mix of cut grass, barbecues and sun cream to make you wish the warmer months lasted all year round.

For some of us, summer means stretching out on the best beaches. For others, it’s spending evenings after work dining al fresco.

However you spend the warmer months, H&M’s summer collection has everything you need to feel like you’re on holiday, wherever you might be.

Here are the key items you’re going to need…

9 wardrobe staples you need to soak up the summer