It's not easy to know what to wear when you're moving from outdoor heat to a chilly, air conditioned office.
During the summer months , this sartorial conundrum can leave us wondering exactly how we should be dressing for work.
No one wants to be bathed in sweat on their commute or shivering under the office AC.
Try maxi and midi dresses
Maxi and midi dresses are ideal for the summer months and can be purchased in a variety of flowing, ditzy styles and more structured designs, depending on your personal preference and the kind of office you work in.
Choose cottons and linens
Synthetic fibres are not you friend in the summer months, as they'll usually make you hotter and may cause you to sweat. Pick natural cottons and linens instead to ensure that you stay chill outside and warm once you're in an air conditioned building.
Loose clothing reigns supreme
Boxy or loose mens-style shirts are perfectly office appropriate and will keep your body temperature regulated once you step outside.
They can be paired with leggings or pencil skirts to offset then bagginess and keep your look feeling put-together. Wide-legged trousers are also ideal office wear for the summer months, as they keep you both covered and cool.
Lots of layering
Layers are the key for moving from office to the outdoors in the hottest months of the year. Light shirts, summer jackets and cropped cardigans all look perfect paired with dresses and tank tops, and can be easily removed on your journey to and from work.
Avoid mini-skirts and crop tops
As summery and Instagramable as these items may be, they’re definitely not office-friendly unless you work in a particularly relaxed environment.
