We think this controversial top is perfect for summer – and it’s under £40

If there’s one thing we love more than This Morning on our screens, it’s seeing what style icon Cat Deeley has worn that day. Luckily for us, Cat doesn't gatekeep. She shares her outfit details over on her Instagram page – meaning we could add this high-street top straight into our basket.

The perfect summer piece for all your upcoming holidays, Cat recently stepped out wearing a chic black top from Next. Priced at a bargain £39, the top features an adjustable halter tie neck – meaning you’ll be able to adjust the coverage to fit your body perfectly. The modal-rich fabric is known for being soft and durable, as well as eco-friendly. That's bonus points in our books.

Described as being ‘perfect for a day to night look,’ Next’s black hardware top features a ‘flattering drape design with an adjustable neck fastening and gold detailing for a gilded finish.’ Cat styled hers with some gorgeous red ME+EM wide leg trousers, but we think it would look just as fab with some linen shorts in the daytime, as a key component in the classic ‘nice top and jeans' combo, or tucked into a satin midi skirt for a classy evening look.

If the chest split and bare shoulders seems a tad too much skin on show for you, it would look just as chic with a lightweight blazer thrown on over the top.

At under £40, it’s a bargain top that you’ll get plenty of wear out of this summer. Sold in sizes 6 to 22, it's also now available in brown if black doesn’t float your boat.

Of course, we think this top is a total summer win – but while Cat looked fab, not everyone was so convinced about it being office attire. One viewer wrote, ‘Has Cat come straight from a beach bar?’ as another joked, ‘You’re not having a day at the beach, love.’ If that’s not proof enough this top will fit right in with the rest of your holiday clothes, we don’t know what is.

But you’ll want to snap it up fast. As Cat’s outfits do often do, this one’s sure to sell out.