Stripes are back and whether you opt to wear them up, down, horizontal, diagonal, mixed or matched, they are pretty hot for SS16.

Mixing stripes, try a striking mix of horizontal stripes on your top and smaller vertical stripes on your lower half. If you are not afraid of color, then go bright but keep accessories to a minimum and your shoes simple and chic.

@ River Island Multi-color stripe sleeveless top & Striped Knitted Knicker Shorts www.riverisland.com

For a sexy stripe look, the slip dress is the best way to keep cool

Dress @ Dorothy Perkins www.dorothyperkins.com

Keep it sleek and chic with sheer fabrics, great for office wear pair with either black trousers or a pencil skirt.

Striped blouse available at www.orsay.com

Wear it as a neutral, pairing it with denim, camel, khakis, and leather

Crop stripe top Available at Primark www.primark.com

Striped Shirt and Jeans Available at Next www.next.co.uk

Mix Patterns, stripes are the easiest of the prints to mix with other prints, so mix it up with florals, polka dots, or other geometric shapes for a trendy look.

Wilton Woven Hem Stripe Top and Fleur Print Linen Skirt Available at Phase Eight – www.phase-eight.co.uk

Ponte Stripe Top with Faith print soft trousers @ www.phase-eight.co.uk

Be daring and go bold, the in-your-face motifs will look fresh and casual. Scale back on accessories to allow your bold stripes to shine.

Striped dress @ www.riverisland.com

Diagonal striped Skirt at www.riverisland.com

Stripe and graphic available at www.riverisland.com