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THE MAY STYLE SET

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The peplum is back. Asos Design, £32 asos.com

Aspiga’s beautiful block prints feature on the Becks organic cotton skirt in two different colourways, each with pockets £115 aspiga.com

Ava gemstone charm bracelet, £195 pomegranate-london.co.uk

No matter how generous the jugs (B-H) this lightweight bra, with its patented technology to lift three-dimensionally, will mould to your shape after three wears to give all the va va voom of wireless with none of the pain. A minor miracle. £68 Evelyn & Bobbie Beyond johnlewis.com

Large silk square scarf (£50) and saddle bag (£52) featuring floral engravings, fableengland.com

Moonstone multi drop earrings, £49 thewhitecompany.com

This season’s suiting in pretty pastel shades, from a selection at hm.com

Dress over jeans? Yes. Floral dress £109, wide leg jeans £75 and sandals £89 johnlewis.com

Utility-style cargo maxi. Currently on offer, £48.30 monsoon.co.uk

Sweet Tea sunnies, £65 miowne.co.uk

Oversize jute bag, £129 plumo.com

Linen espadrille style wedges. In store at Primark

Reversible quilted vest in a great range of sizes from XS – 3XL, £89 tbco.com

Lightweight trench because you can’t rely on British weather, £89 riverisland.com

Cute crochet two-piece roman.co.uk

Nano tote in floral snake-embossed leather from the stylemakers must-have bag brand. £375 strathberry.com

The Brimham leather belt, £55 beckandwillow.com

Super fun knitwear using vegan-friendly yarn. We love, £89 caraandthesky.com

Sandstone Bondi 8 with lightweight, billowing foams and new heel technology. £150 urbanoutfitters.com

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