The Summer Trends Our Readers Are Wearing to Work
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Let me guess—it's Monday morning, and you've just woken up and taken a look at your closet only to realize that you can't wear most of your favorite summer items into the office. While all those denim shorts and crop tops are great for a Sunday afternoon on your friend's rooftop, they don't transition quite as easily into the boardroom. Since I'm sure many of you have experienced that same thing, it's finally time we talk about the summer trends you can wear to work. Between puffy sleeves, sculptural handbags and pastel-colored suiting, there are quite a lot of seasonally appropriate items to make getting dressed for work more exciting. Thanks to our stylish-as-hell readers, here's all the inspiration you need to nail summer's best trends from 9-to-5. (or whenever you clock in and out). Keep scrolling to see the looks.
Leopard print is everywhere right now—a button-down makes it work for Monday through Friday.
You can't not look put-together in a skirt suit. But you can't not feel in a summer mood when it's pink floral.
Puffy sleeves? Check.
Bright mules freshen up a white blouse and jeans.
Carry a sunny-hued bag.
One word: jumpsuits.
Pretty hair clips are a simple way to make your look feel fresh.
Slip skirts are having a major moment right now, and great news: They work just as well for the office as they do for date night.
Update your heels for a square-toe style.
This is how to wear those strappy sandals you love to work.
Throw a blazer on top of polished shorts and call it a day.
If your office dress code allows for jeans, this outfit is one to copy.
Black trousers are a great way to make colorful sneakers mean business.
Gingham always feels summery.
Grab a sculptural handbag to top off your look.
Swap out your neutral-toned blazer for a fun pastel one.
Kitten heels are both work-appropriate and so right now.
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Anna is an NYC-based senior fashion editor who has been a member of the Who What Wear team for over seven years, having begun her career in L.A. at brands like Michael Kors and A.L.C. As an editor, she has earned a reputation for her coverage of breaking trends, emerging brands, luxury shopping curations, fashion features, and more. Anna has penned a number Who What Wear cover interviews, including Megan Fox, Julia Garner, and Lilly Collins. She also leads the site’s emerging travel vertical that highlights all things travel and lifestyle through a fashion-person lens.
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