I find summer the hardest to dress for when it comes to the office. Sure you could default to dresses for the season. And I have done that but I don’t ALWAYS want to wear a dress. There is also the balance between dressing for how hot it is outside versus the air-conditioning inside. Here are three summer work outfits that I have been wearing lately.
The first outfit of the week after our 10 days in Europe was the shirtdress. It is simple, one and done type of outfit and I still look polished.
This particular dress is the Adele Dress from Sezane. While this colourway is sold out there is a beige version with this embroidery and there is a white one which would be so pretty and more subtle. I love this dress because the pattern is so outstanding.
Outfit details: Dress // bag // sandals
My next outfit is a pair of drawstring linen trousers with a broderie anglaise sleeveless top. The pants are quite long so I have to wear them with a heeled sandal. The top is older but this is similar. I don’t know why but the ruffle detail makes me feel more comfortable with wearing a sleeveless shirt even though my arms are in no way toned.
I do like how I can wear this top tucked or untucked. Both look great. You can get a similar top for less here in linen, denim or muslin. This outfit is similar to this one from last year. The stripe trousers are just a bit different.
Outfit details: Similar trousers // similar blouse // sandals (on sale) // bag
At first glance you are probably thinking hey this outfit is the same as the last. And fundamentally sure. Trousers and a sleeveless top. But when you get into the details they are different. This outfit has cropped culottes versus longer trousers. This outfit is navy with blue accents on the white blouse, the other outfit is beige and white. So while you can stick to a uniform by keeping the fundamentals the same, the details are where you add flare and visual interest.
This might be my favourite outfit of the bunch. I will definitely be wearing this combination again and again all summer.
Outfit details: similar blouse // culottes // bag // sandals
These three summer work outfits are my go to to keep things cool but still professional enough for the office. Do you have an outfit formula for summer office outfits?