The Summer Trends Our Readers Are Wearing to Work
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Let me guess—it's Monday morning, and you've just woken up and taken a look at your closet only to realize that you can't wear most of your favorite summer items into the office. While all those denim shorts and crop tops are great for a Sunday afternoon on your friend's rooftop, they don't transition quite as easily into the boardroom. Since I'm sure many of you have experienced that same thing, it's finally time we talk about the summer trends you can wear to work. Between puffy sleeves, sculptural handbags and pastel-colored suiting, there are quite a lot of seasonally appropriate items to make getting dressed for work more exciting. Thanks to our stylish-as-hell readers, here's all the inspiration you need to nail summer's best trends from 9-to-5. (or whenever you clock in and out). Keep scrolling to see the looks.
Leopard print is everywhere right now—a button-down makes it work for Monday through Friday.
You can't not look put-together in a skirt suit. But you can't not feel in a summer mood when it's pink floral.
Puffy sleeves? Check.
Bright mules freshen up a white blouse and jeans.
Carry a sunny-hued bag.
One word: jumpsuits.
Pretty hair clips are a simple way to make your look feel fresh.
Slip skirts are having a major moment right now, and great news: They work just as well for the office as they do for date night.
Update your heels for a square-toe style.
This is how to wear those strappy sandals you love to work.
Throw a blazer on top of polished shorts and call it a day.
If your office dress code allows for jeans, this outfit is one to copy.
Black trousers are a great way to make colorful sneakers mean business.
Gingham always feels summery.
Grab a sculptural handbag to top off your look.
Swap out your neutral-toned blazer for a fun pastel one.
Kitten heels are both work-appropriate and so right now.
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Anna is an editor on the fashion team at Who What Wear and has been at the company for over five years, having begun her career in the Los Angeles office before relocating to New York, where she's currently based. Having always been passionate about pursuing a career in fashion, she built up her experience interning at the likes of Michael Kors, A.L.C., and College Fashionista before joining the team as a post-graduate assistant editor. Anna has penned a number of interviews with Who What Wear's cover stars over the years, including A-listers Megan Fox, Issa Rae, and Emma Chamberlain. She's earned a reputation for scouting new and emerging brands from across the globe and championing them to our audience of millions. While fashion is her main wheelhouse, Anna led the launch of WWW Travels last year, a new lifestyle vertical that highlights all things travel through a fashion-person lens. She is passionate about shopping vintage, whether it be at a favorite local outpost or an on-the-road discovery, and has amassed a wardrobe full of unique finds. When she's not writing, you can find her shooting street imagery on her film camera, attempting to learn a fourth or fifth language, or planning her next trip across the globe.
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