When the weather warms up and you want to look hot, it is time to get your summer dresses out of the wardrobe. A summer dress is the staple of any wardrobe but it can be difficult to feel glammed up when you want to wear as little as possible in the heat. The answer to this is to accessorise your summer dress. Whether your summer dress is highly patterned or floral or just a simple light fabric, adding accessories to your summer dress will give it a stylish edge and make sure that you still add shine and personality to your look.

This season, remember that when it comes to jewellery, size matters. Wear fewer jewels but make sure that when you are choosing your earrings, a necklace and any rings or bracelets, that big is beautiful. Huge, statement pieces will compliment your summer dress and make your look fresh and young. Delicate jewellery can be beautiful and classy but choosing just one or two pieces of statement jewellery can compliment your summer dress perfectly and enhance a fun summer look.

The trick is not to go overboard with this look. If you wear a short, chunky necklace, forego the earrings and wear a large ring instead. If your necklace is very long and hangs down to your waist, then you can get away with some large stud earrings. Bangles should be big and bold or layers of thinner, clashing bracelets.

Let your jewellery accessories do the talking and keep all other items minimal. So if you need a bag, ensure it is a simple leather neutral coloured bag or ensure your shoes are a stylish leather gladiator or simple ballet pump. Belts are still in fashion but keep to snake thin belts rather than the wide styles that we have seen in recent fashion seasons.