Tips & Trends | 5 ways to Update Your Summer Work Wardrobe

As the seasons change, so should your work wardrobe. Summer is a great time to update and refresh what you wear to the office. Staying cool while looking professional doesn’t have to be a challenge, here are 5 easy ways revamp your summer work attire

Lighten Up

By simply swapping out dark coloured office classics, like the pencil skirt, for one in a lighter hue, your look will already be fresher and more summer appropriate. A patterned t-shirt or blouse completes the look with a pair of classic pumps. A versatile pastel bag adds another pop of colour, like this adorable vintage Bally bag from Designer Swap.

Wear Your Pyjamas to Work

Alright, don’t wear your actual pyjamas to work, but sleepwear inspired pants get the a-okay. Whether you want to go full length or for culottes, this breezy style looks best with a white button down to keep them from looking too casual. As for shoe options? Most styles work, so the possibilities are endless.

Full Swing

Fuller skirts are a fun and less restrictive alternative to the pencil skirt. They feel summery and retro while remaining work appropriate, and come in a wide range of colours and patterns. Topshop has some fantastic options if you’re looking to add one (or more) to your closet. A simple top and shoes help to keep the skirt the main focus of the ensemble.

Invest in a Vest

Ditch the blazer! A vest is an equally chic, and far more weather appropriate option for outerwear this summer. Sleek, oversized styles in bright hues or stark white give a modern edge to this sometimes overlooked piece. Coupled with a skirt and blouse, dress or pants, a vest gives a fresh look to outfits typically worn with a blazer.

Best of Both Worlds

Is it a shirt? Is it a dress? Better yet, it’s both! Shirtdresses are great since they’re so effortless to wear and style, yet they always look put together. From basic white to bold colours and prints, there are a million different options to suit everyone’s personal tastes. All it takes to finish off the look is a great bag and some killer shoes, then you’re good to go.

How will you be updating your work wardrobe for summer? Let us know in the comments below!

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