Every year it’s the same. Summer creeps up on us and, before we see it coming, we’re profusely sweating and overheating in our outfits.

We’ve already told you about the genius £10 M&S anti-chafing shorts that’ll work with every summer dress or skirt this season. Now, we want to share with you a few other tips and tricks to battle the upcoming heatwaves we’re set to endure this season. Because while we Brits are used to dressing for rainy conditions, our warm-weather wardrobes may require some additional thought.

If there’s anything that makes wading through a summer in the city more unbearable, it’s the prospect of putting clothes on in the morning that then cling and stick to your body all day. So the Stylist fashion team is here to tell you about five simple ways to dress for the warmer weather – from the fan that’ll go with your outfits (and keep you cool) to the material and colour worth investing in.

These are our top five tips to beat the heat, according to a fashion editor.

5 easy tips and tricks to beat the heat – according to a fashion stylist