51 Cute Work Outfits to Wear This Summer

Summer is here!

But as happy as you are for those warm, BBQ-inducing temperatures on the weekend, the minute Monday arrives, you find yourself almost wishing for another polar vortex to roll through. (Almost.)

Because, as the temperatures rise, the very thought of your go-to office wardrobe—the starched button-ups, cardigan sweaters, and wool dress pants—makes you start to sweat. But the alternatives—sundresses, shorts, and tank tops—don’t really scream, “office appropriate.”

So, to help you make the seasonal transition, we turned to some of our favorite fashion bloggers to create a list of office outfits that are both summer-ready and HR-approved. With bright colors, bold patterns, and a few unique silhouettes that we haven’t seen in quite a while (hello, gauchos!), you’ll be ready to face summer work days in style.

Pastels and Neutrals

It may be summer, but that doesn’t mean you have to default to your brightest brights every day. Layering neutrals (think ivory, blush, and gray) can be chic and—perhaps most importantly when it comes to that sweltering commute—cool.