Summer in the UK is always confusing: one moment you’re sweltering, the next you’re frozen, and then you’re soaked by a sudden rainstorm. Before you know it, you’re back to applying sun cream under a scorching evening sun which you hope will go some way towards drying your sodden locks.

All in all, it’s an incredibly difficult season to dress for, because the only thing we know we’ll definitely need is a big old Mary Poppins bag to stash away all of our layers, umbrellas, rain macs, sandals, sunglasses, wet weather shoes, hats, gloves, scarves and the like. We envy the person who looks effortlessly stylish at this time of year – and we quietly wonder which weather updates they’re using to plan their outfits so effectively, because we want in on that.

But, no matter what we’re wearing, be it woolly jumper, sleeveless silk dress, or classic white shirt, we can all add a summery twist with this season’s must-have accessory.

The only fashion accessory you need this summer, according to Instagram