Summer nights – so full of promise, parties and opportunities to dress up. Whether it’s a beachfront party or a sleek city bash, summer soirees demand a certain sexy approach that’s season appropriate but still bang on the fashion money. Here are three surefire ways to work the look.

1. The Printed Frock: As seen on Jessica Alba, a printed dress works perfectly for a slice of grown up summer chic. Keep your prints directional, your shapes simple and your accessories statement (and don’t be afraid to clash your colours here, either,) and you’ll be set with an outfit to see you through many a summer evening. Pictures: Jessica Alba in Mary Katranzou, McQ by Alexander McQueen pattern lace dress, Mary Katranzou woodland printed dress and Gianvito Rossi gold and perspex heels all from www.matchesfashion.com, J Crew green boucle dress and McQ by Alexander McQueen Kaleidescope dress both from www.net-a-porter.com and KOTUR Aqua Globe available here.

2. Little Candy coloured Dress: Sienna Miller knows the power of a short, summery coloured dress paired with sleek accessories for a knockout look. Take yours in candy colours and your accessories in cool metallics for the sweet take on summer nights. Pictures: Sienna Miller at the Premiere of The September Issue, mint green Band of Outsiders dress, lilac Tibi dress, nude and pink embroidered Alice by Temperley dress, pale pink Valentino dress and Kenneth J Lane earrings all from www.net-a-porter.com, pale pink Alaia frock from www.matchesfashion.com, silver metallic pumps from www.jcrew.com and KOTUR Morley in embossed croc available here.

3. Statement Shorts: Supermodel Candace Swaenpoel is a vision in summery chic in her crisp white blouse and sparkly shorts. Wear yours in bold colours and prints with simple silk blouses for an easy take on the look. Pictures: Candace Swaenpoel, J Crew jacquard shorts, Roksanda Illincic bright pink shorts from www.net-a-porter.com, aztec embroidered shorts from www.topshop.com, nude loose shorts by See by Chloe, Freda silk T shirt, DVF tuxedo style blouse and balloon sleeve silk Alexander McQueen shirt from www.matchesfashion.com and KOTUR JB Renna Bonnet available here.