14 Summer Friday Outfits That Hint at the Sunny Places You're Going

Updated on 7/6/2017 at 10:35 AM

For us, a casual Friday isn't so much an opportunity to dress down as it is to make a wardrobe transition. During the week, we like to give off sophisticated, go-getter vibes, but ahead of boozy brunches and two-day beach getaways, we strive for effortlessness. While every office has a different set of rules in place for Summer Fridays, along with varying dress codes, all the outfits below would be appropriate for the occasion. Plenty of these keep shoulders covered and hemlines at modest length, but they also offer a hint as to where you might be going to embrace the sunshine all weekend long. Scroll ahead for some proper inspiration and ideas for your brightest looks of the season.

Get a little more playful with your suit separates and mix and match to pull off a sunny, bold color palette, just like Giovanna Engelbert.

Go for a mod look by tucking your tee into a miniskirt you can wear with a bodysuit later on in the weekend. Finish with a necktie and a bag so funky, it's practically a neutral.

Sailor stripes and tailored, wide-leg pants strike a happy medium, and a designer bag that goes with everything works no matter where you're going.

Take a tip from Julia Restoin Roitfeld and layer an eyelet blouse underneath a sleeveless dinner date dress. You can wear the shirt with denim cutoffs and espadrilles later.

Incorporate two Summer getaway staples into one look: your trusty lightweight button-down and a strapless cocktail dress.

If sneakers are fair game, polish them off with a pair of socks and opt for a lightweight wrap dress you might even wear as a swimsuit cover-up.

You can wear a pair of tangy trousers with a simple tube top and statement earrings when the sun goes down. Mute them with leather flats and a streamlined sweater during office hours.

A pinstripe shirtdress reaches boss lady status when it's accented by power pumps and a quilted bag. But it's a whole different look when you rock it tomorrow with high-top sneakers and a baseball cap.

Whatever your weekend plans, bringing along a sundress is a must. Instead of packing it into a suitcase (where there's the risk of wrinkles), wear it to work with booties and something with sleeves.

A striped coordinated set is vacation-ready on the boardwalk with wedges and boardroom appropriate with fancy shoes and an envelope clutch.

If you can get away with wearing jeans, a high-waisted, dark wash pair feels a bit more elevated. Imagine the compliments you'll get when you style it later with your striped tank, retro sunglasses, and a beach bag.

Loose paper bag trousers are comfortable enough to travel in. You can up the fancy factor with heeled sandals at work, then trade them for something flat when you leave the office.

There's no Summer travel outfit more sensible than a functional jumpsuit and trusty loafers. A luxe-looking coatigan will add more structure before you shed your layers.

Find a fabulous slip of a dress you'd like to live in all weekend long, then proceed to live out your dreams. You can start by topping it off with a duster and polished booties.