Work: summer
As temperatures continue to rise into summer, dressing for work can be a balancing act! 👩💻 You want to be covered at your desk from the blasting A/C but you also don’t want to melt in sweat on your commute. You must take all this into account in addition to your company’s dress code. A summer work wardrobe needn’t be too complicated though — just stock up on skirts and cropped pants that provide coverage yet let in breezes, dresses that say “professional,” tops in structured cuts but lightweight fabrics, and cute little shoes that allow your feet to breathe. When you get it down, summer work outfits are some of the easiest of the year to put together. We’ve put together the most inspiring and chic office-appropriate looks from around the globe to make your M-F mornings easier!
Best places to get fabulous work outfits:
Banana Republic (Classic work pants, skirts, tops, jackets)
White House Black Market (Crisp structured ladylike workwear that lasts)
Loft (Update seasonally with Loft’s cute work outfits, especially during sales times)
J.Crew (High-quality office staples and interest pieces)
J.Crew Factory (Great deals on preppy-chic work outfits)
H&M (Trendy workwear in different colors and styles, and dupes of designer items at a fraction of the price)
Ann Taylor (Chic, classic work clothes perfect for your 9-5)
Zara (Runway-inspired trendy workwear styles that are great for statement pieces)
Dresses:
You can’t go wrong with a great dress for work in the summer! Whether you wear it with flats, sandals, or pumps, a dress with classic tailoring feels work appropriate. You can even wear simple sneakers with some dress styles!
Jumpsuits:
A jumpsuit in a light fabric or breezy silhouette is cool enough in the sweltering heat, and the pants will still keep you covered in your chilly office. Opt for a professional pair of heels, flats, or sneakers.
Skirts:
Try a longer skirt with a smaller top, or a shorter skirt with a fuller-coverage top. For summer, a ladylike midi skirt can be worn with just about any top and still look entirely proper — even a plain white tee! Mini skirts can become more refined with blazers.
Pants:
A lightweight pair of wide-leg pants feels amazing in the summer for work! Simple slim-leg pants in a summer fabric look crisp, or try chinos with a structured top.
Jeans:
Jeans with a great work top is an excellent workwear outfit formula, especially for casual Fridays.
Shorts:
Yes, you can totally wear shorts to the office! Go with ones that are tailored and just the right length. They look even better with a matching blazer to keep it profesh.
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