Effortless, elegant and easy to wear, you’ll reach for these soft and pretty blouses all summer long. Pair with wide leg trousers, your favourite light-wash jeans or this season’s denim maxi skirt for an updated spin on this perennial favourite …

White embroidered Scarlet blouse, €95; www.sezane.com.

Blue and green printed blouse, €99, at Cos.

White cotton high neck blouse, Mint Velvet, €49, at Arnotts.

Chambray denim blouse, €69, at Whistles.

White cotton blouse with metallic thread, €29.95, at Zara.

Blue frill-trimmed cotton-linen blouse, €27.99, at H&M.

Pink cotton voluminous blouse, €89, at & Other Stories.

Navy geometric print puff-sleeve blouse, €65, at Marks & Spencer.