Dressing for work in high summer is its own challenge. First there’s the two-temperature problem — scorching outside, arctic once the office A.C. kicks in — and then the hunt for clothes that stay lightweight but still look pulled-together.
If you’re tired of cycling through the same linen trousers three times a week, there are fresher options: elevated takes on the button-up-and-trouser combination, cool-girl cargos that smarten up a look, and yes, shorts you can actually wear to work.
The trick is matching the outfit to the occasion — casual Friday, a client meeting, or an errand-filled afternoon — so the wardrobe works as hard as you do.
Done right, summer workwear doesn’t have to mean a daily compromise between comfort and polish.
