Summer Work Outfits: 6 Office-Ready Look Ideas For Hot Weather

As temperatures begin to rise, piecing together an outfit that won't make you sweat and won't get you in trouble with the HR is getting harder. We're suggesting you 6 totally office-appropriate outfit ideas that will keep you cool even in the hottest weather.

1. Chambray or Linen

Choose breathable fabrics such as chambray or linen for an easy summery take on work wear. These materials are perfect during summer.

However, the problem with chambray and linen is that these fabrics can feel too casual and thus, not totally work-appropriate. To make your look more office-friendly, opt for a basic button down shirt in chambray or linen and keep the rest of the outfit simple and elegant.

To avoid another problem associated with linen, which is wrinkling, wear this fabric only on top or opt for the cotton-linen blend.

Another idea is go with a cotton-linen pantsuit. Pantsuits were one of the biggest fall/winter trends, why not take yours into the summer too in another, more 'breathable' version?

Women's White Linen Dress Shirt, Beige Vertical Striped Skinny Pants, Tan Straw Crossbody Bag
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2. Wide Legs

Billowy wide leg trousers are a life saver during the heatwave, especially if you have a pretty conservative work environment. Wide legs will help your lower half breathe throughout the day, keeping you comfortable both in the heat outside and the air-conditioner chill inside. Finish off your look with an elegant sleeveless blouse. Sophisticated perfection, achieved!

3. Stripes

Stripes are always in style, but the pattern is particularly big this spring/summer 2017 season. Anything goes: seaside, breton, pinstripes; on blouses, pants, skirts and even shoes. And depending on how strict your workplace dress code is, why not try the double stripes look too?

4. Monochromatic

Monochromatic is trending both in fashion and makeup. The way to piece together a monochromatic look, appropriate for your 9 to 5, is opt for safe colors, such as grey, tan or navy, and their tonal shades. If you want to make your outfit more interesting and dynamic, introduce a different texture or print.

Women's Tobacco Button Down Blouse, Tobacco Wide Leg Pants, Tan Leather Thong Sandals
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5. Total White

Nothing speaks summer quite as much as the total white look. It is also perfect for summertime work dressing. Opt for a silky blouse and billowing wide leg pants, and you've got yourself a chic, no-sweat uniform.

Women's White Dress Shirt, White Slit Pencil Skirt, White and Black Snake Leather Heeled Sandals
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Women's White Peplum Top, White Wide Leg Pants, Light Blue Leather Crossbody Bag
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6. Black & White

You can't go wrong with the classic black and white look. It's a timeless uniform formula that oozes class and sophistication.

There are several ways to give your black and white office looks a bit of oomph.

The first one is to add texture - for instance, you can opt for a black skirt or a white top in lace or crochet.

Details on the sleeves are another trend to embrace this spring/summer 2017 season. Give an on-trend feel to your 9-to-5 attire by introducing a blouse with ruffled, oversized or bell sleeves into your black and white look.

Finally, playing with accessories is a sure-fire way to spice up any basic look.

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