A working Woman's Guide To The Summer Couture
When the forecast predicts scorching heat and oppressive humidity, getting dressed to go somewhere that isn't a pool or close to a body of water is a challenge. Under such uneasy conditions, deciding what to wear to work in the summer can feel nearly impossible.
So what do you wear when the dress code requires modesty yet the outside temperature is swelteringly hot? Certainly, something that is ventilating, convenient and seems sophisticated rather than overtly casual.
As restrictive as it may sound, it is possible to pull together costumes for a hot-then-cold cubicle. We consulted industry professionals to get their top advice on what to wear to work for the summer of 2023 with the aim to provide a few outfit combinations that are sure to be cool for the season.
1. Everything in the linen fabric is Good
Given its ease of wear, breathability, and ability to prevent overheating, linen has long been associated with summer dressing. According to Jordan Stolch, personal style advisor at MiKADO, these qualities make linen the ideal summer office wardrobe staple. To wear the fabric to work, Stolch tells that she would choose an A-line linen skirt and a classic silk button-down, or a linen blazer coupled with a plain T-shirt and pants.