The Short Sleeve Shirts You Can Wear To Work All Summer

Oh the horror stories we could tell you about summer work dressing gone wrong. Not at our office, (perish the thought!) but we’ve seen everything from spaghetti strap dresses better suited for the beach to overtly sexy short shorts you'd only find in a rap video to casual flip flips that call for a day at the spa. While keeping cool and maintaining a polished and professional look can be challenging, the short-sleeve button-up offers the perfect solution with lightweight, airy fabrics and a boxy silhouette. Whether you give this piece the nine-to-five treatment by tucking it into a pencil skirt or style it for the weekend with drawstring shorts, it’s sure to become your new warm weather go-to. Check out our favourites from Jil Sander, Steven Alan, and more to shop the look now.

Patia Currency Print Blouse ($350)

Grid Check Shirt ($64)

Grandpa Hawaiian-Print Silk Shirt ($125)

Marthine Shirt ($99) in Black/White

Nina Short Sleeve Shirt ($409)

Cream-Multi Striped Silk Shirt ($465)

Printed Pintuck Shirt ($394)

Soft Top ($210) in Optic White

Paisley Short Sleeve Blouse ($260)

Moira Button-Down with Layered Detail ($846)

Ashton Shirt ($235)

Georgette Top ($210) in Sea Green

Moe Striped Silk Crepe de Chine Blouse ($920)

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Jessica Baker is Who What Wear’s Executive Director, Entertainment, where she ideates, books, writes, and edits celebrity and entertainment features.