On the days when your wardrobe or willpower are no match for the sticky Summer heat, we’re here to help. Enlisting street style pros and fashion insiders, we’ve curated 30 no-fail outfits for any office. With shirtdresses, breezy pajama pants and culottes, and pretty, full skirts, beating the heat and staying work appropriate are never mutually exclusive. Scroll for a month’s worth of outfit ideas so you’ll never be stuck sweating and wondering: what can I possibly wear to work when it’s 85 degrees out?
Florals will brighten up your work space on a pretty, full skirt.
Take the denim trend to work, even if your office isn’t blue jean friendly, with a top. Then, dress up the outfit with slick trousers and a pair of metallic heels for contrast.
Nail office polish with a study in colorblocking and (breathable!) Summer pleats.
We can’t get enough of this cool, confident style pro and her perfect-fit day dress.
Caroline Issa’s breezy dress could go right to the boardroom with a slick white blazer.
Update your office basics with summery lace-up heels and leave those worn-out pumps at home.
A feminine white sundress gets a dose of menswear-inspired cool via these loafer-like flats. Perfect for a casual office.
We’re all about a great graphic print and a pair of contrasting heels.
Update the classics with a printed skirt and strappy heels.
Head-to-toe white is the way to go once the temperatures start to rise.
Give "pajama pants" an office-worthy makeover with a sleek blazer up top.
Trade formfitting trousers for a pair of culottes and you’ll be comfy but look sophisticated all season.
Give black and white a summery spin with lightweight fabrics, then top it all off with a blazer and posh footwear for a look that’s so boss.
Zanna Roberts Rassi inspired us with a soft button-down, a colorblock skirt, and chic cage heels.
The right way to wear the Summer dress to work just cover up those shoulders with a blazer or a button-down layered right under.
Belt a chic button-up or blazer over laid-back bottoms to make them feel more office friendly.
Make a maxi work for your 9-to-5 with polished footwear, not your weekend wedges.
Bring your Summer LBD to work with a pair of sophisticated sandals.
Rework the pencil skirt and blouse routine with bold-printed bottom, then turn up the statement power with heels that enhance its color story.
These pinstripes are one part business woman, one part fashionista.