20 Effortless, Office-Ready Outfit Ideas for Sweltering Summer Days

Think back to the last time you stood in front of your closet in a full-blown panic. What was it? Was it the realization that you needed to do a closet clean-out? Or maybe you wondered, "What do I wear to the office?" Since you clicked on this story, we're guessing the latter. But there's no shame because your work clothing–related anxieties are valid. The question of how to dress for the office is ever more fraught, especially considering that we've collectively spent the last few years social distancing in our comfiest clothing.

Let's say we're all overdue for a refresher on how to dress for work since we've seen the traditional 9-to-5 office job drastically change. But if that weren't stress-inducing enough, dressing for the summer is challenging, too. It's even more fickle when you're not trying to get the side-eye from HR due to indecent exposure. So what can you do when you're overwhelmed trying to get dressed for work?

Well, for starters, you can keep scrolling, as we've done hours of research to identify the 20 best summer work outfits. Moreover, we've created simple formulas to save for later and shopped out the work staples you need to complete each look. While everyone's work environment is different, these effortless ensembles can hopefully make getting dressed for the office less work (pun intended).

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