Beautifully soft and steeped in 50s chic, Boden’s bestselling cropped cashmere crew neck cardigan now comes in a range of colours, including this vibrant blue. Style it with cropped white trousers, indigo skinny jeans, bright mini skirts and smart tea dresses Photograph: Colin Thomas
In two classic denim washes, as well as braver, bolder colours like electric blue, straight-leg jeans are a great alternative to skinny jeans. Throw on an oversized shirt for casual cool – or tuck in Boden’s 60s shell top for retro-inspired style Photograph: Colin Thomas
With a subtle grey stripe, these seasonal chinos have a nautical finish – and a super-comfy feel. Dress them down for the school run with Boden’s pocket Breton top, or add wedges and a vest top for chic Parisian style Photograph: Colin Thomas
Fun, relaxed and lightweight, this versatile shirt looks amazing in bright, summer colours including fluoro pink and pineapple (bright yellow). It's great for holidays and socialising, and is perfectly styled with Boden’s broderie skirt or the funky, off duty mini Photograph: Colin Thomas
In a pretty April showers print, this silky shirt looks fantastic with a colour pop piece: try with blue jeans and a contrast headband, or be a shade braver with a broderie skirt in crocus (bright pink) and marine-blue 70s wedges Photograph: Colin Thomas
A Peter Pan collar and contrast stitch detailing really make this everyday top stand out. The refreshing green shade allows you to brighten up summer and add a colour-popping element to all your staples, including jeans, chinos, miniskirts and shorts Photograph: Colin Thomas
With smart side pockets and a flattering length, the off duty mini adds a seriously sporty touch to your summer wardrobe. Available in a range of colours and prints, it’s relaxed, versatile and easy to wear throughout the season Photograph: Colin Thomas
This flattering, full broderie skirt falls beautifully from the waist, making it a summer must-have for parties and barbecues. Worn with a crisp white shirt and white ballerina flats, it simply oozes elegance – or add contrast colour for drama Photograph: Colin Thomas
The Brompton may be the ultimate spectator dress – ideal if you’re planning to go to a sporting event over the summer months. Putting a contemporary twist on colour blocking, the striking design can be worn with flats, heels or wedges Photograph: Colin Thomas
In bright, poppy colours, this superfine cashmere jumper is an ideal summer accessory – you never know when you’ll need an extra layer. Get colourful by adding contrast jeans, or go girly with Boden’s white summer flower skirt Photograph: Colin Thomas
You can’t get through summer without a vest, and this polka-dot print adds a new dimension to an everyday staple. Clash with stripes, contrast with colour, or wear with a plain white pair of trousers or skirt for a classic summer finish Photograph: Colin Thomas
Nothing makes colour pop like indigo. Style these smart, cropped trousers with fluoro tops, neon jewellery or bright orange pumps to create a bold and fantastically stylish effect – or wear more subtly with an elegant shirt and colourful court shoes Photograph: Colin Thomas
