Daytime dressing for the sunshine!

The sun is finally here, which has got us instantly hunting around in our wardrobes for some summer dressing inspiration. Summer dressing can be quite hard here in the UK, with the season being a short one and the weather changeable even throughout the day. So we find the key to getting a summer wardrobe that works for you is to buy versatile pieces that can be dressed up or down and mixed into your existing wardrobe. We also think it's so important to layer up, having a light layer available to you that goes with a whole host of outfits will be a summer saviour!

We've picked out some great daytime dressing inspiration for the sunny week ahead, choosing versatile pieces that can easily be layered up. We hope you enjoy taking a look!

The Primrose Park Zion dress is such a great shape to wear everyday, especially when it's warm, it's loose and airy fit makes it great for floating around on those warm days. Wear with trainers and a denim jacket for a cooler summer day, or add sandals and gold accessories. We've seen customers wear this dress belted to give it a neater shape & it looks fab. Availabl in two colour ways. Primrose Park Zion dress £195

A gorgeous versatile silk dress from Primrose Park, this is great worn with trainers and a denim jacket but can also be really dressed up with heels, making it a perfect dress to take on holiday if you're having to pack light!Primrose Park silk dress £269

A cotton sundress is essential to keep you cool on those super hot days, this cute a-line shape wraps at the back adding a really lovely attention to detail. Layer for cooler days with a denim jacket, one of gorgeous pale pink cardigans from Jumper 1234 or pick up the orange in the print and layer with an American Vintage cardigan. Primrose Park dress £219

Worn with classic denim or white, these cotton tops from Primrose Park are a great shape and are just so versatile, the perfect addition to your denim for a summers day. Available in pink and green prints. Worn here with our Paige Anessa wide leg ankle cropped jeans (which are a fantastic shape and a great summer wardrobe staple) and Emu Australia espadrille trainers. Primrose Park top £159, Paige Annessa jeans £255, Emu Australis trainers £85

Dea Kudibal linen shirt £179, Marc Cain patterned trousers £219, Emu Australia sandals £95

A versatile skirt is a great wardrobe staple for the summer months. This gorgeous print from Weekend by MaxMara has so many colours to pick out from the print, giving you a variety of looks. Weekend by MaxMara skirt £241, Weekend by MaxMara blue knit £190, Emu Australia sandals £95

Skirt as before. Weekend by MaxMara white cotton top £140

Skirt as before, Weekend by MaxMara striped shirt £180, Weekend by MaxMara Pasticcino bag £225

A great lightweight knitted top to add fun to any outfit, here we've teamed with wide legged yellow trousers, but it's also great as shown below with white linen or even your denim. Weekend by MaxMara knitted top E221, Weekend by MaxMara yellow trousers £204, Emu Australia sandals £85. Below: Weekend by MaxMara linen trousers £221

A gorgeous daytime dress which has to be seen in real life to see just how great the quality and shape is. Weekend by MaxMara dress £260, Emu Australia espadrille trainers £85

Marc Cain sunhat £105

For those cooler summer's days you can't beat a great cotton shirt, this beautiful one from Weekend by MaxMara has great sleeve detail that really makes it that extra bit special. Wear with your white denim now, but wear right through the year with darker denim. Weekend by MaxMara shirt £190

Worn together for a jumpsuit style look or worn separately, these beautiful quality linen pieces from Spanish brand Ecoalf are so well cut, here's three different ways to wear the trousers. We alos think the shirt is a really versatile piece to wear as a layer with your denim, shorts or even as a beach cover up. Ecoalf linen trousers £129, Ecoalf linen shirt £99, Emu Australia sandals as before.

Worn with Marc Cain Navy vest £65, Ecoalf bag £109

Worn with Ecoalf linen knitted vest £75

A super easy to wear cotton dress made using recycled cotton, wear as is, layer over your swimwear for the beach or layer up with a denim jacket. A great classic dress! Ecoalf dress £155. Another fab Ecoalf dress worn below in a gorgeous soft lemon colour which looks great with a tan! This is a looser trapeze style so great for those really hot days and heading to the beach. £155.

Layer up this Ecoalf jumpsuit with a long sleeve tee as we've done here or team with a lightweight jacket. Wear alone for those hot days where you want to look effortlessly stylish. £155

A piece you can wear now and throughout the year, this knitted tank from Weekend by MaxMara looks great worn alone with light denim as they've done in their advertising campaign, but it also looks fab going into the cooler months layered over a shirt or under a jacket. Weekend by MaxMara knitted vest £165

A great outfit to bring some zing to a summer's day! Wear the shirt done up or layer over a vest top for more of a relaxed look. Marc Cain printed shirt £179, Marc Cain white jeans £145

A subtle and elegant daytime look, this skirt is a gorgeous fit. Worn here with our super popular Emu Australia flat espadrilles. Below we've teamed this beautiful quality cardigan with some Marc Cain trousers which are a comfortable and versatile wardrobe staple. Marc Cain skirt £205, Marc Cain cashmere cardigan £245, Emu Australia espadrilles £65, Marc Cain trousers below £179.

For an outfit that looks stylish without having to think too much a dress is a great option, and this one from Weekend by MaxMara is the perfect mix of smart casual. It gives you a great shape with it's waist tie detail or add a statement brown belt to it for an impactive look. Weekend by MaxMara dress £379 Marc Cain trainers £169

Cool and casual, these Weekend by MaxMara printed trousers are gorgeous teamed with a linen shirt for a relaxed daytime look. Weekend by MaxMara trousers £210

For those that like a more tailored look in their dresses, this Marc Cain dress in a gorgeous red makes for a great daytime look with sandals. Accessorise with a scarf to add a touch of print to your look. Marc Cain dress £299

These trousers add a touch of fun to everyday dressing and are a great alternative to denim for the summer months. We've teamed them here with a simple Paul Smith t-shirt but you could very easily pick out the red of the stripe for a top, or team with navy. Marc Cain trousers £219, Paul Smith t-shirt £85