Is it spring or summer? How are we supposed to dress for the weather right now?

Sunglasses. Leggings. Jumper. Suncream. Coat. Bikini. Woolly hat. Umbrella.

Every single one of these items was in my bag over the weekend. I was simply packing for a day out; I’d planned a wander along the coastal path, and mooted meeting friends at the harbour for a late lunch. But, like every other Briton at the moment, I had zero idea of how to dress for a day that might include any or all of the following: sun, rain, wind, fog, cold, heat, hail.

I don’t have any evidence to support this claim, but that won’t stop me telling anyone who’ll listen that this than any in living memory. I’ve never agonised so much about choosing an outfit in the morning. Wear a pair of tights and boots, and you’ll find yourself sweating in mid-twenties heat. Opt for short sleeves and, honestly” for the next two weeks.