One co-ord, so much versatility - Amanda Holden is fabulous in candy pink maxi skirt and matching top at Chelsea Flower Show

Summer is one of the busiest times of year for events - from family BBQs to garden parties and, of course, weddings. We often find ourselves rushing to find the best wedding guest dresses for them, but I’m here to make the case for co-ords.

Skirt and top sets can be every bit as elegant - with the added bonus of being much more versatile. I can imagine Amanda Holden re-wearing her Suzannah London Palm Beach co-ord in various different ways over the next few months.

She debuted it on Day 1 of the Chelsea Flower Show. This event is all about magnificent floral displays and many celebrities tend to echo this with their outfits, but Amanda’s maxi skirt and blouse had a bright pink chevron pattern instead.

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Suzannah is one of the best British clothing brands and is loved by the royals. This set is made from lightweight silk crepe de chine and lined with pure silk - something reflected in the rather luxurious price tag.

The skirt is high rise which is pretty much the only cut I wear nowadays and it’s worth choosing if you love accentuating your waist. It’s also handy if you want to tuck a T-shirt or cami in as it looks a little more seamless and holds your top in place.

Amanda Holden’s skirt has hidden side seam pockets as an extra practical detail and the print is a retro pink and cream chevron. If that wasn’t fabulous enough, running along the bottom is a border of jade and sea-green seashells and pearls.

The TV star brought the beach to Chelsea with this maxi skirt and she styled it with the matching blouse. This has a folded collar, square-cut sleeves and a softly structured bodice.

Her look was finished off with the Aspinal of London Midi Mayfair bag in Pistachio and Sage and green pointed toe shoes that tied in with the seashell print. The timeless silhouettes gave Amanda’s outfit a sense of sophistication and so the bolder pattern and colours didn’t feel too much and added some fun.

I loved this particular co-ord, but what struck me the most was how brilliant sets like this are for the summer. With a dress you essentially get one outfit and you can make it slightly different depending on your accessories and layers.

Alternatively, a co-ord top and your favourite jeans or linen trousers are a failsafe combination as a smart-casual outfit. I often forget about skirt and top sets when I think of 'co-ords' and only consider tailored ones, but the flowiness of a maxi skirt is so lovely on a warm day and when you want to feel more elegant and feminine.

Amanda Holden's Chelsea Flower Show outfit was a good reminder for me and as much as I love floral dresses, it was lovely to see a different print and silhouette showcased there.