The summer season is still in full swing here in Georgia. If you have an office job, it can be tricky trying to figure out what to wear to work throughout the summer months. It’s hot and humid outside, but usually freezing cold in the office. And if you work a desk job, you’re sitting still the majority of the day, which makes you feel even more cold. I’ve known people to have a stash of blankets at their desk because of how chilly their space is at work. But there are ways to look chic and stay comfortable while working and during your commute to work. I’m sharing a roundup of cute yet HR-approved, office-appropriate, commute-friendly outfits that you can wear during the warm, sunny days of summer. Here are the best summer office outfit ideas. For more work wear inspiration and how to build a capsule wardrobe for work, be sure to read this post too.
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Best Summer Office Outfit Ideas
Depending on your dress code at work, I tried to include a variety of business casual outfit ideas and business professional outfit ideas. With a lot of these outfits, you can mix and match pieces to create a variety of looks to last you throughout the season.
Work Wear Outfit with a Midi Skirt
There’s nothing much more comfortable than a midi skirt with an elastic waistband. It’s long enough that you won’t feel worried anything will be exposed, it’s flowy and so much fun to wear. You can wear a button down shirt like this one and tie it at the waist where the skirt ends. Wear a white bodysuit or fitted camisole underneath the shirt and finish the look with these braided sandals. These pretty pearl hoop earrings are a classic accessory that you could wear with so many work wear outfits. They’re classic and sophisticated and would look so pretty with your hair in a low bun.
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Work Wear Outfit with White Jeans
This top isn’t available anymore, but I linked a few pretty blouse options in the shop the look widget below. I love a blouse with pretty details like this one and pair it with some simple skinny, white jeans. Because the top is so flowy and loose-fitting, I like pairing a more form-fitting pair of pants. Finish the look with some slide heel sandals. This look can transition to the weekend easily by pairing with some sneakers to make it a more casual look.
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Work Wear Outfit with an Oversize Blazer
This.Dress. It’s so stunning and love the pinks and blues. It’s the perfect spring and summer work wear dress. If your office doesn’t allow sleeveless dresses, pair this gorgeous pink oversize blazer over the top and finish the look with these classic nude pumps. You could even wear this dress for Easter Sunday or a summer wedding. Very versatile and you could pair a variety of shoes with it from strappy sandals to wedges to flats. This Tory Burch tote bag is a great accessory to carry to work with all your essentials like your laptop, an on-the-go snack, makeup and whatever else you might need throughout the day.
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Work Wear Outfit Idea with Mules
This business casual outfit idea features a pretty gray/blue eyelet top. I actually have a top that looks almost identical to a J.Crew shirt I have form a couple years ago. The only difference was the material on this Target shirt is a little more loose. I’m wearing a size small, and you can do a front tuck or just leave untucked. These white raw hem jeans are very comfortable and would be great for sitting at a desk most of the day. I finished the look with this year’s Steve Madden mules. They come in a variety of colors and are very comfortable as well.
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Work Wear Outfit with Black Ankle Pants
Black ankle pants are definitely a work wear wardrobe staple. These specific black pants have an elastic waistband, which will keep you comfortable throughout the day and during your commute. I paired the pants with this floral long sleeve blouse. The ruffle details at the wrists are adorable. This pattern would be great for the spring, summer and fall, so lots of longevity in this blouse. These braided sandals would be fun to wear with the ankle pants but you could totally wear a pump or flat with these too. Whatever you feel most comfortable in.
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Summer Work Wear Outfit with Colored Ankle Pants
A colored work wear pant is a fun way to breakup the standard black, navy, khaki or white. These pinkish colored ones definitely bring the fun. They’re a pull-on pant and very stretchy. When it comes to colored pants, I usually size up because they’re usually not as forgiving as say a black pair. They do zip on the side but was able to slide them on, and hit right above the ankle. I’m 5’5″ for reference.
In the first picture, I paired this color block, speckled cardigan with the pants. This cardigan was included in the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale, but no longer available at Nordstrom. I found the exact one here. Cardigans are great for work to layer on if it’s freezing or take off when you’re headed outside. You can pair a basic white tee underneath. I finished the look with these loafers that are the most comfortable work flat I own. They have a little bit of arch support and just look so chic on.
In the second picture, I paired the pants with this smocked white dress shirt. The ruffle details and see through sleeves give the blouse interest. This Tory Burch tote pictured would be a great work bag for all your essentials.
The third blouse is a silky-blend material is not see through. I’d recommend a nude-colored bra though. It’s got a cropped look and a scrunched sleeve, so you can pull them up, and they’ll stay up well.
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Summer Work Wear Look with a Chambray Dress
A chambray dress is such a versatile piece to have in your wardrobe because it can be worn to work or casually on your days off. If you want more ways to style a chambray dress, I wrote a blog post about it here. These gorgeous Tory Burch flats quite literally go with everything and are so comfortable. They’re classic and chic and can be worn with dresses, pants and skirts. Finish the look a with this oversize blazer from Express. Their blazers are such great quality and are always on-trend.
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Summer Work Wear Look with White Trousers
You’ll no doubt feel confident in this summer office work wear outfit. White pants are a great staple piece to wear during the summer because they’re light in color. The salmon peplum top with pleats is so flattering because it cinches in the waist. The color combo of the white and the salmon is beautiful. I finished the look with these nude pumps and buffalo plaid tote by Tory Burch. This pattern could be carried throughout the entire year from season-to-season. It’s a fun twist on a plain black bag. For jewelry, I kept it simple and added a layered necklace since the blouse has a nice v-neck.
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Summer Work Wear Outfit with a Pencil Skirt
A business professional summer work wear look to round out our outfit ideas. This classic pencil skirt is a great alternative to a black skirt. It’s light enough in color to not attract more heat than necessary when you’re outside, yet looks sophisticated enough to wear to any work setting. These snakeskin, slingback pumps dress up any look and are a great color to wear with most outfits. Bodysuits are the perfect top to wear with a pencil skirt because they don’t create any unnecessary bunching when you tuck them in. When you’re indoors, wear your blazer, and for the ride home you can take it off and just wear the bodysuit with the skirt.
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I’m curious if you have a go-to retailer for work wear? Let me know in the comments below!
