There’s a certain joy to be found in simple summer staples. Whether it’s a slouchy pair of linen trousers, a luxurious raffia tote or the excuse to wear a basic but polished blue shirt on the regular. As the days begin to get warmer, a mindful approach to dressing seems to be a natural progression. Shop these hard-working hero pieces below and look forward to the pared-back pleasures of sunny days. 

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Oversized cotton shirt, €19.99 at H&M. 

Linen blend wide-leg trousers, ALC, €440; www.net-a-porter.com. 

Knitted top with front detail, €59.95 at Massimo Dutti. 

Organic cotton-poplin blend dress, Matteau, €485; www.matchesfashion.com. 

A-line denim skirt, €79 at COS. 

Off-white fisherman sandals, €56; www.warehousefashion.com. 

Mid-rise straight-leg jeans, Agolde, €289 at Brown Thomas. 

Textured cardigan with buttons, €49.95 at Zara. 

Oversized linen shirt, €79 and trousers, €79; www.arket.com.

Logo raffia tote, Prada, €1,400; www.mytheresa.com.