The heat is here, which means it's time to swap out your clothes and update your wardrobe, with summer staples that will add to and transform your outfits.

Whether you're going for a beach day or a night out there are some essentials that everyone needs. From sandals to classic white shirts, we've got 10 items you'll be thankful to have in your closet this summer.

If you’re the sort of person who shies away from any trend the Kardashian clan loves, then chances are, you’ve been giving cycling shorts a wide berth.

We don’t blame you. The return of bike shorts (to give them their fashion moniker) has been quite the shock to anyone who remembers them from last time they were in vogue, circa the early Nineties.

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Wimbledon starts on July 1, when the world’s greatest tennis players don their finest white sportswear as they take to the court.

Meanwhile, spectators take the opportunity to get dressed up like they’re destined for the Royal Box (we can all dream, right?).

Whether you’re heading to Centre Court or not, now is the perfect time to embrace the palest of all colours.

In fact, summer is really the only time you should be wearing all-white, because sunshine is essential for showing off the chalky hue.

The ugly shoe trend isn’t going anywhere.

If you thought you could retire your chunky Balenciaga-inspired dad trainers to the depths of your wardrobe, and slip into something more elegant now the weather’s picking up, think again people.

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