While many office dress codes have gotten lax over the years, there's still one Summer staple that likely won't fly [1]: shorts. This breezy bottom is just a tad too casual and revealing for business environments, making getting dressed for warmer weather even trickier — unless, of course, you have the proper alternatives.
Ahead you'll find a handful of cropped and layered pieces that are very much throw-on-and-go but will save you that side-eye from your boss and colleagues. Read on to shop our picks, then see what other Summer staples you should swap out before heading to work [2].
Thakoon Romper with Skirt Overlay [3] ($525)
Tibi Heavy Silk Pleated Culottes [4] ($525)
Cynthia Steffe Sleeveless Layered Romper [5] ($228)
Ann Taylor Kate Gingham Crop Pants [6] ($89)
Giuliana Romanno Stripped Skort [7] ($423)
ASOS Stripe Jumpsuit in Natural Fabric [8] ($81)
Derek Lam 10 Crosby High Waisted Culottes [9] ($495)
Keepsake Wind Chime Shorts [10] ($150)
Salvatore Ferragamo Pleated Skorts [11] ($467)
ASOS Minimal Romper with Overlay [12] ($73)
Romy & Ray Filip Chevron Knit Skort [13] ($155)
Suboo Blue Lagoon Cotton Cropped Culottes [14] ($110)
Diane von Furstenberg Celeste Romper [15] ($398)
Forever 21 Contemporary Halter Culottes Jumpsuit [16] ($33)
Iris and Ink Sonia Layered Striped Silk Crepe de Chine Culottes [17] ($210)
6397 Cotton Skort [18] ($295)
Kendall + Kylie High-Waist Belted Cropped Trousers [19] ($148)
DKNY cape overlay playsuit [20] ($462)
Maje Paca Faux Leather Skort [21] ($220)
1 State Wide Leg Jumpsuit [22] ($149)
Tibi City Layered Stretch Cotton-Blend Twill Culottes [23] ($395)
ASOS Minimal Romper with Overlay [24] ($73)
Show Me Your Mumu Margaux Playsuit [25] ($146)
Topshop Check Crop Pants [26] ($75)
Express Flat Front Culottes [27] ($50)