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Key trends for the summer

Say hello to summer with our fabulous fashion hit list. From boardroom to bar stool, work to weekend, our pick of the best buys around is guaranteed to take you right through the season in style. By Alyson Walsh

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The summer frock

Big fat colourful stripes bounced off the catwalks at fashion week and onto the high street, making this graphic tunic dress from Hobbs top of our wish list. Every summer wardrobe should have one.

Dress, £99, www.hobbs.co.uk. Model (right) at Aquilano E Rimondi show at Milan fashion week, S/S 2011.

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The stripy T-shirt

There are only so many Breton tops a woman can own – so move away from the Mariniere and go for multi-coloured, Marc Jacobs-inspired stripes instead.

T-shirt, £10 www.next.co.uk.

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Summer weekend style icon: SJP

If you buy one thing this season make it a pair of red skinny jeans. Wear with flats and a contrasting tee and embrace colour-blocking SJP-style.

Jeans, £185, Current Elliott at www.my-wardrobe.com, T-shirt and beach bag, £39, both www.boden.co.uk and sunglasses £18, Linea at www.houseoffraser.co.uk.

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The essential summer shoe

Much as we like SJP’s cute pumps we like this pair of vibrant mini-wedge espadrilles just that little bit more. Add a splash of Chanel Mimosa polish and keep feet happy all summer long.

Espadrilles (left), £80, Paloma Barcelo at www.style-passport.com. Wedges (right) at Chanel show at Paris Fashion Week S/S 2011.

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The maxi skirt

What could be cooler than wafting around in a floaty maxi skirt on a scorching hot day? Team with a plain white t-shirt -Jil Sander-style - or go all Lanvin in a figure-hugging asymmetric vest.

Maxi skirt, £110, www.reissonline.com.

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The go-anywhere top

Create a zingy, office-appropriate outfit by teaming this versatile silk top with the maxi skirt or bright trousers. Or go from stationery cupboard to seaside in a pair of flared jeans.

Silk top, £95, www.reissonline.com.

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The tuxedo jacket

For an elegant day-to-evening look, you can rely on monochrome. Do it like a dude in a white tuxedo jacket and black Cigarette pants or…

Tuxedo jacket, £399, www.jaeger.co.uk

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The bright trousers

Take your brightly-coloured bottom half into the boardroom - and soften the look with a pair of pink cotton trousers.

Trousers, £178, DKNY at www.my-wardrobe.com.

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Summer in the City: Tilda Swinton

Looking smart and staying cool in the office can be tricky. Take inspiration from Tilda and look the business in a ladylike blouse and figure-flattering pencil skirt.

Blouse, £110 and skirt £145, both www.lkbennett.com. Metallic python shoes, £195 Kors by Michael Kors at www.my-wardrobe.com.

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The slinky jumpsuit

The jersey all-in-one is a summer holiday essential and just as easy to wear as a dress – once you’ve got the hang of going to the loo!

Jersey jumpsuit, £19.50, www.marksandspencer.com.

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The must-have wedge

Complete the Bianca Jagger at Studio 54 look and do a spot of hem-raising, in a pair of leg-lengthening wedge sandals.

Sandals, £65, www.medwinds.com.

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The flared jean

The seventies trend has style and stamina by the shed load and is certain to be around come autumn. So invest in a pair of indigo flares, add a floppy hat and our go-anywhere top - just leave the big hair to Cheryl Cole!

Kiki flared jeans, £226, J Brand at www.my-wardrobe.com.

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Summer evening: Alexa Chung

For a cool summer night on the town, go for effortless chic and make like Alexa Chung in a boyfriend jacket, platforms and sassy dress…

Dress, £38, Preen at www.debenhams.com, jacket, £276, Ian R.N at www.my-wardrobe.com and suede platforms, £225, www.lkbennett.com.

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The stand-out evening jacket

For day/night/ever, this gorgeous sequin jacket will glam-up any outfit.

Sequin jacket, £392, Iro at www.style-passport.com

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The elegant maxi dress

Slink from beach to bar stool in a fabulous strapless maxi dress. Just add wedge sandals and an ice-cool cocktail.

Maxi dress, £325, Diane von Furstenburg at www.style-passport.com

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