While we wish we could put our “out of office” message on all summer long, for most of us, work doesn’t abide by the weather. We all know the feeling of being stuck at your desk when you’d rather be out having a spritz, or sweating through your morning commute. One way to make the whole thing a little more bearable: chic, lightweight professional clothes that you don’t have to think too much about. Bonus points if they don’t leave you shivering when the AC gets cranked up. Our edit of summer office essentials is full of easy to wear, breathable basics that are appropriate for work. Think simple shift dresses, lightweight trousers, and tailored shorts that won’t raise any office eyebrows. Shop all of our favorite pieces, below.
Polished and Professional Dresses
Alessia Midi Dress
Veronica Di Piante
Natalia Maxi Dress
Ulla Johnson
Esme Midi Dress
Flore Flore
Gianna Dress
The Row
Midi Dress
Vince
Button Down Dress
Miu Miu
Lightweight Trousers
Gelso Pants
The Frankie Shop
Maude Pants
Fforme
Madeline Pleat Trouser
Alex Mill
90s Slim Leg Pants
St. Agni
Straight Pants
Mango
Wide Leg Essential Pant
J.Crew
Chic Summer Shoes
Slingback Heels
Jil Sander
Mary Jane Ballerina Flats
Le Monde Beryl
Gemma Ballet
The Row
Una Heeled Sandals
Maryam Nassir Zadeh
Pitakara Loafers
Manolo Blahnik
Anatomic Classic Ballerina Flat
MM6
Breezy Tops
Vest
Cortana
Kayla Button-Down Shirt
Citizens of Humanity
Ribbed Knitted Polo Top
Joseph
Aexae
Technical Knit
Short Sleeved Shirt
Cos
Davy Top
Nili Lotan
Sleek Skirts
Dream Maxi Skirt
Everlane
Uniform Skort
Sandy Liang
Checked Midi Skirt
Bottega Veneta
Drill Column Skirt
Wardrobe NYC
Midi Skirt
Carven
Yoko Midi Skirt
Leset
Work-Worthy Shorts
Bella Shorts
Tove
Jenny Short
Proenza Schouler
Cotton Shorts
Dries Van Noten
Long Chino Short
Matteau
Tailored Shorts
Beare Park
Pleated High Waist Shorts
Zara
Cool Carryalls
Ares Bag
Loulou Studio
T-Lock Top Handle Bag
Toteme
Silvana Bucket Bag
Reformation
Julian Bag
Maryam Nassir Zadeh
Puzzle Fold Convertible Tote
Loewe
Lotus Tote
Khaite
AC-Ready Layers
Peri Sheer Shirt
The Frankie Shop
Barb Cardigan
Leset
Anjou Scarf
The Row
Marnie Blazer
Loulou Studio
The V Pullover
Guest In Residence
Crewneck Cardigan
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