The 5 essential summer pieces your wardrobe needs right now

Summer is fast approaching, which means it's time to start adding key pieces to your wardrobe that will go the distance (need we remind you that our summers are looong and hot?) and have you ticking that all-important style box.

While completely overhauling your wardrobe would be fun to do, not all of us have the funds to do so, so, instead we're choosing to add a few affordable pieces to our existing summer staples — we're talking your faithful blue denim pieces and trusty neutral-coloured tees, that always have a special place in your cupboards — that will breathe new life (and style!) into your options each day.

From light and breezy linen blends to floaty pieces that will keep you cool no matter the temp, these are the best buys, under $100, that will have your wardrobe summer ready.

Let's go shopping!

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Glassons linen blend shirred midi dress, $79

This dress is the definition of versatile. You can wear it over a white tee, throw on a blue denim jacket for those cooler days or don a white linen button-up shirt tied at the waist for something completely different. This dress promises to see you through summer and beyond.

Kmart side button linen blend maxi skirt, $20

Everybody say hello to the skirt that will feature heavily in your weekly outfit rotation.

Sportsgirl the front top, $37.46

With a deep v neckline and flared sleeves this top can effortlessly go from day to night.

Zara belted linen bermuda shorts, $69.95

Relaxed fit? Tick! High-waisted? Tick! The colour of the season? Tick! These bermuda shorts are just the thing you need to update your summer outfits. Wear it with a linen blazer to tick the matching set trend that has taken over 2019.

Target 3/4 sleeve beach midi dress, $49

There's no way you won't receive regular compliments when wearing this floaty number.