The Summer Must-Haves: #1 The Casual Shirt

Short Sleeve Gingham Shirt, £55.

As summer swiftly approaches, it's vital that you know exactly what you need for the sunnier months ahead.

To help - using five posts - I shall be suggesting key items to ensure you are fully prepared for what's in store.To begin, I recommend these three versatile checked shirts from Original Penguin:

Space Dye Gingham Shirt, Was £65 Now £39.

Belan Short Sleeve Gingham Shirt, £55.

 To complete this summer look, pair the shirt with some rolled up chinos and boat shoes, or - to smarten things up a bit - shorts and espadrilles. To ensure you don't complicate things, keep your bottom half simple - no more patterns please.