Gallagher chic

For a low-key but feminine look, mix your parka with girlie trimmings. Accessorise with a Russian floral scarf and some statement shades. And use your coat to guard your modesty for those alfresco loo stops.

Scarf, £12, from Dorothy Perkins. Parka, £20, from Matalan. Playsuit, £99, by DKNY Jeans. Sunglasses, £130, by Christian Dior Vintage, from retrosun.co.uk. Bag, £38, from Warehouse. Boots, £47, by Bronx; oli.co.uk

Preppy rock'n'roller

Retro sportswear meets biker jacket for an indie girl’s ideal summer outfit. Finish off with a boater-style hat and floral dress.

Rose-print dress, £39, from Motel Rocks; motelrocks.com. Leather jacket, £22, from Tammy at Bhs. Straw hat, £7, from George at Asda. Canvas All-Stars, £35, by Converse, from Office. Black sunglasses, £36, from Banana Republic.

Rockabilly

For all Coachella girls out there, channel a bit of western-style trailer trash with a sprinkle of studding. Update your denim jacket by cutting off the sleeves — waistcoats are back and great to layer over dresses. Wear black boots with a colourful dress to give a harder edge to what could be a pretty outfit.

Sleeveless denim jacket, £30, from River Island. Skinny jeans, £25, from Marks & Spencer. Studded belt, £25, from Kate Moss Topshop. Silk tunic, £49, from Littlewoods Direct. Ankle boots, £435, by Pinko; 020 3230 3030

Posh punk

Wellies and waistcoats get a glitzy makeover for a look that will take you from party to field. Pair your sequined and studded waistcoats with plain T-shirts and shorts or jeans. Pile on friendship bracelets or studded cuffs for maximum punk effect.

Shorts, £135, by Nicholas K, from D & Me; 020 7589 2684. Cuff, £9.50, from Marks & Spencer. Waistcoat, £55, from Oasis. Tall Festival wellies, £145, by Hunter; hunter-boot.com. Hat, £39, from Reiss. Necklace, £55, by House of Harlow; bunnyhug.co.uk

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