Step back in time this season and embrace the vintage Americana trend...stripes and checks should be on your wardrobe checklist!  Key colours to stock up on are the traditional red, white and blue with brown leather featuring heavily in accessories.  Dig out some classic white tees and a pair of Ray Bans and combine it with these key pieces.  Think Mad Men and JFK and you will be well on your way to encapsulating this all American trend...

Blue Inc red chinos, £24.99

Next fine stripe t-shirt, £12

Next chino shorts, £22

Rocha by John Rocha at Debenhams shirt, £38

Office ocean driver boat shoe