Knowing what to wear during the summer months can be tricky, luckily we have your work summer wardrobe covered.
We’re sharing the best summer work outfit ideas meaning those outfit dilemmas are officially gone.
This is your PLT round up of summer work outfits 2023.
To start, we’re answering some of the most searched questions around work summer outfits…
What to wear at work in the summer?
When it comes to summer work outfit inspiration we’d reccomend creating abit of a capsule wardrobe.
This will make coming up with summer work outfit ideas much easier and allow you to wear multiple pieces on rotation.
Here are our top five must-haves when it comes to summer office outfits:
Linen Shirt
No matter your style, a linen shirt makes for the ultimate basic during the summer months.
You could switch up the colour, size or pattern making for multiple outfit options.
Khaki Linen Look Oversized Boxy Short Sleeve Shirt
Wide Leg Trousers
Lightweight trousers are an essential when needing a smart summer look.
Similar to above linen is a great option if wanting to keep cool whilst still serving office style.
White Linen Look High Waist Wide Leg Cargo’s
Black Linen Look Oversized Wide Leg Trousers
Co-Ords
Co-ords are the perfect option for when you want an office worthy outfit with minimum effort required.
Effortless but guaranteed to have you feeling best dressed in any meeting room!
Khaki Linen Look Hook & Eye Cropped Waistcoat
& Khaki Linen Look Wide Leg Trousers
Plus Rust Linen Look Sleeveless Blazer & Plus Size Trousers
Midi Skirts
It could be that you’re all about the denim midi skirt trend and want to wear one to work, or maybe you’re going to opt for something more floaty.
Either way, midi skirts are a must when searching for summer office outfit ideas.
Plus Light Blue Wash Split Front Denim Maxi Skirt
Blazers
Of course we have to mention blazers – our ultimate ride or die (especially when it comes to workwear).
Cream Textured Linen Look Patch Pocket Blazer
Tall Mocha Brown Oversized Linen Look Blazer
Tall Sage Green Oversized Linen Look Blazer
What should I wear to work in hot summer?
With temperatures hitting new heights this season, especially in the UK it can be hard finding a summer outfit that’s not only effortless in the heat but, actually work appropriate.
Here are three easy to style summer casual work outfit ideas:
LBD
Rethink the classic little black dress with this linen look blazer shirt dress.
It’s oversized fit will ensure you’re comfortable all day plus you can’t go wrong with all black for the office.
Simply accessorise with gold jewellery, sandals and of course sunglasses, for your lunch break and golden hour commute home.
Black Linen Look Oversized Double Breasted Short Sleeve Blazer Dress
Oversized Shirt
Yes to the oversized ‘fit! Not only are oversized shirts more than suitable for the office but you can dress them up or down to suit your exact work dress policy.
If more relaxed opt for cycling shorts and sandals or simply style with wide leg trousers if needing a summer work outfit that’s more formal.
Plisse
Meet your new summer fabric fave!
Plisse is an absolute gamechanger when it comes to summer office outfits.
Seriously, there’s not many looks that you could wear on a Saturday night out as well as your Monday morning meeting.
Be sure to add a plisse co-ord to your PLT wish list.
Cream Plisse Button Front Oversized Shirt
Cream Plisse High Waisted Wide Leg Trousers
What to wear business casual in summer?
Questioning what exactly does business casual mean? We got you!
The overall rule of business casual dressing is usually no jeans and no shorts but office business casual will ultimately depend on your exact place of work and the dress code required.
If wanting to play if safe, we’d recommend an all black outfit.
Shape Black Elasticated Waist Pocket Detail Cargo Trousers
Plus Black Plisse High Waisted Wide Leg Trousers
Can I wear a summer dress to work?
Yes is the overall answer however similar to above, the style of summer work dress with depend on your work dress code.
There are endless searches asking are summer dresses work appropriate?
If wanting to ensure your summer work dress is 100% suitable simply opt for a longer length and nothing too revealing.
Here are three summer office dresses that will turn heads for the right reasons and provide easy summer work outfit ideas for all your work besties!
Black Linen Look Racer Cut Out Maxi Dress
Plus Stone Textured Halterneck Maxi Dress
What to wear on a work night out?
Whether you’re heading out for after work drinks or are searching for a work summer party outfit – it’s important to show off your personal style whilst of course, dressing for the occasion.
It could be your office policy is super relaxed meaning you could wear what you would when out of a weekend or if wanting to still keep it slightly corporate then these looks will have you covered.
Taupe Woven Bandeau Under Bust Detail Bodycon Dress
Nude Floral Print Ruffle Trim Corset
Nude Floral Print Ruffle Hem Mini Skirt
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