The secret of looking hot during the summer heatwave is to keep your colours and clothing cool

LOOK to mother nature for style inspiration this summer. Go au naturel in earthy hues that will see you through the hot weather.

Pick a neutral palette of leafy greens, sandy tans and add rich reds for depth. Accessorize with on-trend woven bags. Gabriele Dirvanauskas rounds up the season’s best tonal pieces.

• Black knit dress, £19.99,
• Bag, £69.99, Mango — 

• White tassel dress, £79.99,

• Linen button down dress, £36, Topshop –
• Oriental bag, £69.99,

• Maroon jumpsuit, £49.99, Zara –
• Black strap sliders, £36, Topshop –

• Button collar top, £29.95,  
• Linen trousers, £46,

• Khaki jumpsuit, £35.99, Stradivarius –
• Trench coat, £148, Free People  –
• Black buckle sliders, £39.50, M&S –

Another way to keep this summer is with a giant straw hat – and Bella Hadid and Emily Ratajkowski are loving it.

Plus, we show you how to pull off yellow with tips for dresses, shoes and nails.

And, here’s some more fashion picks to keep you cool this summer.

• Hair and make up by Bella Jones using Boucleme, Dermalogica & Laura Mercier.