31 Easy Ways to Look Polished and Practical at the Office This Summer

Updated on 6/11/2018 at 12:01 PM

On the days when your wardrobe — or willpower — are no match for the sticky Summer heat, we're here to help. Enlisting street style pros and fashion insiders, we've curated 31 no-fail outfits for any office. With shirtdresses, breezy pajama pants and culottes, and pretty, full skirts, beating the heat and staying work appropriate are never mutually exclusive. Scroll for a month's worth of outfit ideas so you'll never be stuck sweating and wondering: what can I possibly wear to work when it's 85 degrees out?

Florals will brighten up your work space on a pretty full skirt.

Take the denim trend to work, even if your office isn't blue-jean friendly, with a top. Then dress up the outfit with slick trousers and a pair of metallic heels for contrast.

Nail office polish with a study in colorblocking and (breathable!) Summer pleats.

We can't get enough of this cool, confident style pro and her perfect-fit day dress.

Caroline Issa's breezy dress could go right to the boardroom with a slick white blazer.

Update your office basics with summery lace-up heels — and leave those worn-out pumps at home.

A feminine white sundress gets a dose of menswear-inspired cool via these loafer-like flats. Perfect for a casual office.

We're all about a great graphic print and a pair of contrasting heels.

Update the classics with a printed skirt and strappy heels.

Head-to-toe white is the way to go once the temperatures start to rise.

Give "pajama pants" an office-worthy makeover with a sleek blazer up top.

Trade formfitting trousers for a pair of culottes, and you'll be comfy — but look sophisticated — all season.

Give black and white a summery spin with lightweight fabrics, then top it all off with a blazer and posh footwear for a look that's so boss.

This asymmetrical skirt paired with a soft button-down is ideal for Summer.

The right way to wear the Summer dress to work — just cover up those shoulders with a blazer or a button-down layered right under.

Belt a chic button-up or blazer over laid-back bottoms to make them feel more office friendly.

Make a maxi work for your 9-to-5 with polished footwear, not your weekend wedges.

Pair a trench coat with cropped cargo pants for an effortlessly chic look.

Bring your Summer LBD to work with a pair of sophisticated sandals.

Rework the pencil-skirt-and-blouse routine with a bold-printed bottom, then turn up the statement power with heels that enhance its color story.

These pinstripes are one part business woman, one part fashionista.

Throw a sleeveless blazer or trench over a day dress to give it new life at the office.

We love this pretty floral print that's perfect for Summer.

Update your shift dresses with an outfit-making vest, a la Olivia Palermo.

When less is more — stick to a minimalist palette and crisp silhouettes.

Nina Garcia proved great fashion doesn't have to be complicated — just add a summery top to your favorite trousers.

Shirtdresses are among our favorite office essentials come Summer — as polished as they are breezy.

The alternative to a blazer? Add a cool zip-up to balance a flash of leg.

We love how a classic button down perfectly complements a miniskirt.

Make your favorite T-shirt work-appropriate by tucking it into a pair of culottes or a high-waisted skirt. Need to polish it off? Just add a blazer.

Stand out with a printed miniskirt and bold colors.