We’re celebrating Wimbledon this week with a fashion spread dedicated to wonderful white. From head to toe, it’s the perfect colour for staying cool as the temperatures hot up, says Lisa Piddington. Bring on the strawberries.

1: Main picture, white dress from Monsoon priced at £55.

2: If you want to get ahead …. this white hat from Bon Marche is great for keeping cool in the sun and costs £4.

3: White Victorian necklace, £20, from Accessorize.

4: White belted mac, £89 from Marks & Spencer. Well, you never know when the weather might take a turn for the worst.

5: Short sleeved top with button detail, from Monsoon it costs £45.

6: From Wallis, these elegant wide-legged trousers are £40.

7: White quilted bag, a la Marc Jacobs … but without the designer price tag. From Matalan, this one costs just £6.

8: White flower sandals, £9 from Next.

NB: Many of the items featured here may well be in the summer sales, so they’ll be even cheaper. Bonus!