Black, grey, white and brown are signature shades for any indie look, and can easily be worked into both day wear and night. However you aren’t limited to just those colours – it all depends on the effect you want to achieve. An example of someone with a great indie style is American actress and former model Chloe Sevigny, who is well known in the fashion industry for her casual yet chic appearance.

The look below is perfect for summer, as it gives you some layers to play around with – you can head off to the beach in the shorts and a polo shirt and throw on the blazer for a night out. If you really want to take the look from day to night, add a splash of red or orange lipstick to an otherwise neutral face to give the look some extra sex appeal.

Worried about showing too much leg? Just swap the high waisted shorts for a pair of skinny jeans or a denim maxi skirt – it’s all about making the look your own! Add a set of chunky bangles in your favourite metallic shade and you’re set for this summer.

Jacket: Zara
Shorts: Topshop
Lipstick: Estee Lauder
Trainers: Converse

To complete the look, make sure you opt for an effortless indie hairstyle – there isn’t really any specific style you need to have, just a relaxed and cool look that suits your face shape. Get a natural wave overnight by going to sleep with wet plaited hair, and add volume to the look by backcombing the roots and fixing with hairspray.

But remember, an indie dress sense is just that, independent, so make sure you put your own personality and twist onto the indie look. Take vintage pieces and mix them with items from the high street to keep your look modern and up to date.