At last, the sunshine is here, which means it’s time to pack away those woolly layers and look to outfits perfect for scorching days and balmy evenings.

But what to wear? As temperatures rise and humidity sets in, it can be a tricky balance to stay cool and look it, too.

It’s exactly the conundrum that capsule collections were made for. Arm yourself with an adaptable range of items that won’t cause you to overheat and they’ll become pillars of your wardrobe.

Re-wear them, remix them, add a statement piece, and just like that, getting dressed in the morning got a whole lot easier.

This streamlined edit not only results in outfits that are both stylish and practical, but it’s also far more economical.

So, take your pick of these key pieces and get ready for a wealth of wardrobe opportunities.

How to build a summer capsule wardrobe you'll actually want to wear