Breadcrumbs [Home](/index%2Ephp/) > [5 Essential Pieces For Summer](/index%2Ephp/markdownify/node/2884) ![5 Essential Pieces For Summer](https://media.slman.com/KpyyrguG1WFJSC-jtm9e0c2gmwA=/800x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fslman.com%2Fsites%2Fslman%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2024%2F05%2Fslman-site-assets-220524-thumb-maiya-to-come.png) Photography: Victoria Adamson [Fashion](/index%2Ephp/style/fashion) / 22 May 2024 # 5 Essential Pieces For Summer It can be weirdly effortful coming up with effortless summer fits. To make it easy, we’ve brought in Maiya to showcase five contemporary centrepieces of a quality warm-weather wardrobe… Photography: Victoria Adamson All products on this page have been selected by our editorial team, however we may make commission on some products. ![](https://media.slman.com/-_KM9mPjvOO5ATei-n1OJePfj5g=/800x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fslman.com%2Fsites%2Fslman%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2024%2F05%2Fslman-maiya-spring-trends-shoot-1.png) 01 ## Coloured Suit A coloured suit needs little styling. Add a white t-shirt and some sunglasses, and you’ve nailed it. ![](https://media.slman.com/s80K7MptRYj7QDFgrlVAOJl_QFc=/800x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fslman.com%2Fsites%2Fslman%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2024%2F05%2Fslman-maiya-spring-trends-shoot-2.png) ![](https://media.slman.com/XpXgXK55z4Fv7-y-V46AjLABm8o=/800x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fslman.com%2Fsites%2Fslman%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2024%2F05%2Fslman-maiya-spring-trends-shoot-3.png) [Tank Top, £19.99 | Zara](https://www.awin1.com/cread.php?awinmid=32887&awinaffid=69421&ued=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.zara.com%2Fuk%2Fen%2Ftank-top-p04231401.html%3F); [Double-Breasted Virgin Wool, Linen & Silk-Blend Suit Jacket, £450 | Mr P.](https://MrPorter.prf.hn/click/camref:1100l4JRj/destination:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.mrporter.com%2Fen-gb%2Fmens%2Fproduct%2Fmr-p%2Fclothing%2Fsuit-jackets%2Fdouble-breasted-virgin-wool-linen-and-silk-blend-suit-jacket%2F1647597327157422); [Tapered Pleated Virgin Wool, Linen & Silk-Blend Drawstring Trousers, £195 | Mr. P.](https://MrPorter.prf.hn/click/camref:1100l4JRj/destination:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.mrporter.com%2Fen-gb%2Fmens%2Fproduct%2Fmr-p%2Fclothing%2Fsuit-trousers%2Ftapered-pleated-virgin-wool-linen-and-silk-blend-drawstring-trousers%2F1647597327157412); [D-Frame Acetate & Gold-Tone Sunglasses, £405 | Gucci Eyewear](https://MrPorter.prf.hn/click/camref:1100l4JRj/destination:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.mrporter.com%2Fen-gb%2Fmens%2Fproduct%2Fgucci-eyewear%2Faccessories%2Fd-frame%2Fd-frame-acetate-and-gold-tone-sunglasses%2F1647597336633532); [Split Leather Double-Strap Sandals, £45.99 | Zara](https://www.awin1.com/cread.php?awinmid=32887&awinaffid=69421&ued=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.zara.com%2Fuk%2Fen%2Fsplit-leather-double-strap-sandals-p12706320.html%3Fv1%3D317330970%26v2%3D2352287) ![](https://media.slman.com/0IZoFi9E4WBoQZn1a3Prg9aTvbo=/800x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fslman.com%2Fsites%2Fslman%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2024%2F05%2Fslman-maiya-spring-trends-shoot-4.png) 02 ## Knitted Shirt Nod to the Italian Riviera with a knitted shirt. Pair with shorts and flip flops by day, then rolled up chinos and espadrilles after hours. ![](https://media.slman.com/8bIur00DIPOwGeKmn4FEx3N0CkU=/800x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fslman.com%2Fsites%2Fslman%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2024%2F05%2Fslman-maiya-spring-trends-shoot-5.png) ![](https://media.slman.com/NeoVWdda7kNr_85DWlMt6l5AA0U=/800x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fslman.com%2Fsites%2Fslman%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2024%2F05%2Fslman-maiya-spring-trends-shoot-6.png) [Textured Knit Tank Top, £29.99 | Zara](https://www.awin1.com/cread.php?awinmid=32887&awinaffid=69421&ued=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.zara.com%2Fuk%2Fen%2Ftextured-knit-tank-top-p05755435.html%3Fv1%3D338308269%26v2%3D2351535); [Geometric Jacquard Cardigan, £35.99 | Zara](https://www.awin1.com/cread.php?awinmid=32887&awinaffid=69421&ued=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.zara.com%2Fuk%2Fen%2Fgeometric-jacquard-cardigan-p05372413.html%3Fv1%3D347890489); [Wide-Leg Jogger Waist Trousers, £45.99 | Zara](https://www.awin1.com/cread.php?awinmid=32887&awinaffid=69421&ued=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.zara.com%2Fuk%2Fen%2Fwide-leg-jogger-waist-trousers-p06416406.html%3Fv1%3D356335788); [Tawney Lace Up Derby Shoes, £225 | Russell & Bromley](https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=etT1jgERWYw&mid=46119&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.russellandbromley.co.uk%2Ftawney%2F242494) ![](https://media.slman.com/tRzZ-0zRMO4i32_a_kjsT8EcFrk=/800x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fslman.com%2Fsites%2Fslman%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2024%2F05%2Fslman-maiya-spring-trends-shoot-8.png) ![](https://media.slman.com/jX2g5YzK5TyenQgZdVi5XslgQwM=/800x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fslman.com%2Fsites%2Fslman%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2024%2F05%2Fslman-maiya-spring-trends-shoot-7.png) 03 ## Pyjama Trousers A comfortably loose pair of cotton or linen trousers will prove invaluable. Style simply with all your basic tees and billowing summer shirts. [100% Linen Shirt, £35.99 | Zara](https://www.awin1.com/cread.php?awinmid=32887&awinaffid=69421&ued=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.zara.com%2Fuk%2Fen%2F100-linen-shirt-p01063406.html%3Fv1%3D320688423); [Viscose Blend Trousers, £49.99 | Zara](https://www.awin1.com/cread.php?awinmid=32887&awinaffid=69421&ued=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.zara.com%2Fuk%2Fen%2Fviscose-blend-trousers-p06861414.html%3Fv1%3D342870993); [Contrast Print Bandana, £12.99 | Zara](https://www.awin1.com/cread.php?awinmid=32887&awinaffid=69421&ued=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.zara.com%2Fuk%2Fen%2Fcontrast-print-bandana-p01271404.html); [Square-Frame Acetate Sunglasses, £340 | Celine Homme](https://MrPorter.prf.hn/click/camref:1100l4JRj/destination:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.mrporter.com%2Fen-gb%2Fmens%2Fproduct%2Fceline-homme%2Faccessories%2Fsquare-frame%2Fsquare-frame-acetate-sunglasses%2F560971903940338); [Charrat Leather Sandals, £435 | Officine Creative](https://MrPorter.prf.hn/click/camref:1100l4JRj/destination:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.mrporter.com%2Fen-gb%2Fmens%2Fproduct%2Fofficine-creative%2Fshoes%2Fsummer-shoes%2Fcharrat-leather-sandals%2F1647597324101388) ![](https://media.slman.com/iXrl1eBoR0rTJITlv1_jBzRW60M=/800x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fslman.com%2Fsites%2Fslman%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2024%2F05%2Fslman-maiya-spring-trends-shoot-11.png) 04 ## Long Shorts A new silhouette is being ushered in this season: shorts are long and wide. Opt for versatile colours like navy, beige and white. ![](https://media.slman.com/fAjo7iSHPAlMIGUqTGNFRiTBEHE=/800x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fslman.com%2Fsites%2Fslman%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2024%2F05%2Fslman-maiya-spring-trends-shoot-10.png) ![](https://media.slman.com/0XEXNFFiTS0O3K23Z4L-x1omLs4=/800x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fslman.com%2Fsites%2Fslman%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2024%2F05%2Fslman-maiya-spring-trends-shoot-9.png) [Ribbed Tank Top, £17.99 | Zara](https://www.awin1.com/cread.php?awinmid=32887&awinaffid=69421&ued=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.zara.com%2Fuk%2Fen%2Fribbed-tank-top-p00679402.html%3Fv1%3D372710287); [Grandad-Collar Striped Linen Shirt, £770 | Brunello Cucinelli](https://MrPorter.prf.hn/click/camref:1100l4JRj/destination:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.mrporter.com%2Fen-gb%2Fmens%2Fproduct%2Fbrunello-cucinelli%2Fclothing%2Fstriped-shirts%2Fgrandad-collar-striped-linen-shirt%2F1647597329385631); [Ribbed Merino Wool Cardigan, £245 | Mr P.](https://MrPorter.prf.hn/click/camref:1100l4JRj/destination:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.mrporter.com%2Fen-gb%2Fmens%2Fproduct%2Fmr-p%2Fclothing%2Fcardigans%2Fribbed-merino-wool-cardigan%2F1647597318765028); [Joetsu Bermuda Shorts, £675 | Loro Piana](https://MrPorter.prf.hn/click/camref:1100l4JRj/destination:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.mrporter.com%2Fen-gb%2Fmens%2Fproduct%2Floro-piana%2Fclothing%2Fcasual-shorts%2Fjoetsu-straight-leg-pleated-cotton-and-linen-blend-twill-bermuda-shorts%2F1647597340235125); [XL Soft Tote Bag, £149 | Zara](https://www.awin1.com/cread.php?awinmid=32887&awinaffid=69421&ued=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.zara.com%2Fuk%2Fen%2Fxl-soft-tote-bag-p13336320.html); [Pablo Suede Espadrilles, £135 | Castañer](https://MrPorter.prf.hn/click/camref:1100l4JRj/destination:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.mrporter.com%2Fen-gb%2Fmens%2Fproduct%2Fcastaner%2Fshoes%2Fespadrilles%2Fpablo-suede-espadrilles%2F1647597340821213) ![](https://media.slman.com/DsHdxApuxnC3d6TuLDvXVF37DSo=/800x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fslman.com%2Fsites%2Fslman%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2024%2F05%2Fslman-maiya-spring-trends-shoot-12.png) 05 ## Co-Ord Make life easy with a matching set. Stripes and prints will make the right statement, whether you’re in the city or at the beach. ![](https://media.slman.com/JgSEJhbC4n0slpcWNAiUsNhoW1Q=/800x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fslman.com%2Fsites%2Fslman%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2024%2F05%2Fslman-maiya-spring-trends-shoot-14.png) ![](https://media.slman.com/fAs2xH7fPfX9nEt3H8GmzeGhKOs=/800x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fslman.com%2Fsites%2Fslman%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2024%2F05%2Fslman-maiya-spring-trends-shoot-13.png) [Camp-Collar Striped Crocheted Cotton Shirt, £325 | Le 17 Septembre](https://MrPorter.prf.hn/click/camref:1100l4JRj/destination:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.mrporter.com%2Fen-gb%2Fmens%2Fproduct%2Fle-17-septembre%2Fclothing%2Fstriped-shirts%2Fcamp-collar-striped-crocheted-cotton-shirt%2F1647597329089147); [Wide-Leg Striped Crocheted Cotton Cargo Shorts, £325 | Le 17 Septembre](https://MrPorter.prf.hn/click/camref:1100l4JRj/destination:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.mrporter.com%2Fen-gb%2Fmens%2Fproduct%2Fle-17-septembre%2Fclothing%2Fcasual-shorts%2Fwide-leg-striped-crocheted-cotton-cargo-shorts%2F1647597329089141); [Collapsible-Heel Suede Espadrilles, £150 | Castañer](https://MrPorter.prf.hn/click/camref:1100l4JRj/destination:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.mrporter.com%2Fen-gb%2Fmens%2Fproduct%2Fcastaner%2Fshoes%2Fespadrilles%2Fcollapsible-heel-suede-espadrilles%2F1647597340821315) Photographer: Victoria Adamson All products on this page have been selected by our editorial team, however we may make commission on some products. 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