How to blaze into summer in style
Women
Sandro Vicky woven twill blazer, £280, netaporter.com
Bring a burst of summer colour to the office with this breathable, smart but sassy blazer from Sandro. Works well open or closed.
Reiss Maddison one-button blazer in pale mint, £195, reissonline.com
Just the sight of this blazer is enough to cool you down. A slim lapel, flap pockets and slightly cropped sleeves make it perfect for the office.
Oasis cropped waiter jacket, £70, www.oasis-stores.com
Cropped and with a trendy thick double lapel, this super-slick jacket is a good value piece as it affords an effiortless transition between day and night.
Men
Reiss Irving B two-button notch lapel jacket, £195, reissonline.com
Cotton blend pale pink blazer with contrast lining. Smack bang on trend and works equally well with a suit for work or a weekend look.
New & Lingwood, single breasted seersucker jacket, £161, houseoffraser.co.uk
This textured, single breasted piece has a toned-down, comfortable look. It would work perfectly with a pair of chinos.
Brioni linen and silk, £1,620, www.mrporter.com
An impeccably cut piece, this blazer, which is made from fil-à-fil fabric, adds heft and richness to a distinctly summery jacket. A timeless piece that will work for years.