
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
Theory
