Even if a heat wave didn’t strike the place where you live yet, it can do it later and getting prepared beforehand is a good idea. How to dress for work on a hot summer day looking appropriate and not sacrificing the style? Linen is one of the answers! The problem with it is that it’s a very relaxed fabric usually worn in vacations, it wrinkles easy and may look not the best way at work. So how to style your linen items for work?
First of all, let’s find out what linen items will be work-appropriate. These can be shirts, trousers, shorts, especially trendy Bermudas, tops, even crop tops, especially if you put on an oversized shirt on top, linen suits with shorts and skirts or trousers – this is a hot trend.
A bright green linen suit with an oversized blazer and shorts, lace up shoes for a trendy professional look.
A classy look with a neutral top and a white linen short suit plus a brown belt is an ultimately elegant look.
A cool linen work outfit with a loose neutral shirt with short sleeves, white cropped linen pants, neutral heels and a bag.
A grey linen suit with an oversized blazer and long Bermudas, a neutral crop top and neutral trainers.
A luxurious work look with a white linen pantsuit with an oversized blazer and a neutral crop top with spaghetti straps.
A black linen suit with a white t-shirt and a black bag is ideal for a relaxed yet very professional look.
Second, choose designs and looks that match your office dress code (if any), and stick to some silhouettes and looks that are perfect for the heat: wideleg pants, oversized shirts with crop tops or not tops underneath, wideleg shorts if not Bermudas even. Such silhouettes let your skin breathe properly cooling you off naturally, so together with a very natural fabric, which is linen, they are perfect.
A navy linen jumpsuit, a black belt bag and black Birkenstocks for a chic summer work look.
A navy sleeveless top, white linen trousers, amber slipper mules for a chic and elegant summer work look.
A perfect summer wokr look with a white tee, a lilac linen short suit with Bermudas, white strappy heels and a bag.
A pretty work look with a black linen wrap dress, black slipper mules, a neutral linen blazer and a basket as a bag.
A refined summer work look with a nude silk top, a white linen short suit, layered necklaces and a two tone bag.
A refined work outfit with a white linen suitwith an oversized blazer, a nude top, white snakle strap heels and a bucket bag.
A simple and comfy linen summer work look with a blue t-shirt, neutral pants, white slipper mules, a black belt and a white bag.
Third, linen is incredibly relaxed, so you should add some elegant accessories to raise the level of the look to more formal. These can be stylish heels, kitten heels or block ones (if no heels, then take a look at dad’s sandals or espadrilles), layered necklaces and chic earrings or bracelets. A stylish bag or a tote will be a perfect piece for going to work and voila – you are ready for the heat!
A striped linen suit with a white t-shirt, a red bag and silver shoes plus a red lipstick for summer.
A stylish and relaxed work look with a white linen shirt, neutral linen pants, heels and a bag for a hot summer day.
A summer work look with a white tee, a neutral linen blazer and a midi button up skirt, a black bag and slipper mules.
A super chic work look with a black linen shirt and white shorts, a black belt, lace up sandals and a bag.
A trendy summer outfit with a blue striped shirt, an olive green linen short suit with Bermudas, bright green sandals.
A white linen shirt, neutral linen wideleg pants, a brown belt, heels and a white bag.
A white linen shirt, tan linen trousers, espadrilles and an amber bucket bag with round handles.
A white linen shirt, white linen trousers, tan slipper mules, a chocolate brown bag and layered necklaces.
A white linen suit with shorts, a white top and a brown bag for an elegant summer work look.
An elegant and chic summer work look with a grey top and a white linen short suit, grey slipper mules and a light grey bag is ultimate.
Grey linen trousers, a white top, a green linen blazer, brown slippers, a neutral tote.
