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— Karen Elson photographed by Craig McDean, styled by Grace Coddington.

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
5

Natalia Maxi Dress

Ulla Johnson
6

Esme Midi Dress

Flore Flore
3

Gianna Dress

The Row
1

Midi Dress

Vince
2

Button Down Dress

Miu Miu
4

Lightweight Trousers

Gelso Pants

The Frankie Shop
5

Maude Pants

Fforme
2

Madeline Pleat Trouser

Alex Mill
3

90s Slim Leg Pants

St. Agni
6

Straight Pants

Mango
1

Wide Leg Essential Pant

J.Crew
4

Chic Summer Shoes

Slingback Heels

Jil Sander
4

Mary Jane Ballerina Flats

Le Monde Beryl
3

Gemma Ballet

The Row
5

Una Heeled Sandals

Maryam Nassir Zadeh
2

Pitakara Loafers

Manolo Blahnik
6

Anatomic Classic Ballerina Flat

MM6
1

Breezy Tops

Vest

Cortana
6

Kayla Button-Down Shirt

Citizens of Humanity
5

Ribbed Knitted Polo Top

Joseph
1

Aexae

Technical Knit
2

Short Sleeved Shirt

Cos
4

Davy Top

Nili Lotan
3

Sleek Skirts

Dream Maxi Skirt

Everlane
2

Uniform Skort

Sandy Liang
1

Checked Midi Skirt

Bottega Veneta
5

Drill Column Skirt

Wardrobe NYC
4

Midi Skirt

Carven
6

Yoko Midi Skirt

Leset
3

Work-Worthy Shorts

Bella Shorts

Tove
6

Jenny Short

Proenza Schouler
1

Cotton Shorts

Dries Van Noten
3

Long Chino Short

Matteau
4

Tailored Shorts

Beare Park
5

Pleated High Waist Shorts

Zara
2

Cool Carryalls

Ares Bag

Loulou Studio
5

T-Lock Top Handle Bag

Toteme
2

Silvana Bucket Bag

Reformation
6

Julian Bag

Maryam Nassir Zadeh
1

Puzzle Fold Convertible Tote

Loewe
3

Lotus Tote

Khaite
4

AC-Ready Layers

Peri Sheer Shirt

The Frankie Shop
3

Barb Cardigan

Leset
1

Anjou Scarf

The Row
5

Marnie Blazer

Loulou Studio
4

The V Pullover

Guest In Residence
6

Crewneck Cardigan

Theory
2

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