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How to dress for work when it’s hot out, according to street stylers


by Holly O'Neill
07th Jun 2023

Flapping each morning over how to dress for work when it's hot out? While the high street fills up with strappy bikinis and basket bags and the weather flits between showers and scorching, it’s time for the annual dilemma of what to wear to work when the weather heats up.

This season’s street-style snaps were filled with wearable workwear to guide you with inspiration for smart and summery outfits, and with a bit of digging through the many flip flops, we’ve found five key wardrobe pieces that provide endless options that are both office-appropriate and stylish.

Scroll down to check out and shop the key summer workwear trends the street stylers are backing this season to help you with the predicament of how to dress for work when it’s hot.

How to dress for work when it's hot

The lightweight dress that doesn’t show your bra

How to dress for work when it's hot

The white tailored trouser, for when your black trousers are boiling your legs

How to dress for work when it's hot

The flowy, cooling white shirt

How to dress for work when it's hot

The lightweight co-ord

How to dress for work when it's hot

The summer shoe that doesn’t look like you’re off to the beach

This is an updated version of an article originally published in June 2022. Photography by Catwalkpix. We may earn a commission if you buy something from any affiliate links on our site.