Real Simple: 16 Stylist-Approved Office-Friendly Pieces to Keep You Cool This Summer
- dawndelrusso
- Aug 21
- 1 min read


Even if it’s scorchingly hot outside in the morning, the office always seems to feel like a walk-in freezer. Summer's tumultuous weather is no joke, but neither is an industrial AC system, and this time of year can make it impossible to narrow down a proper work wardrobe.
Since dress codes are often an essential part of work culture, we asked a few fashion stylists to help us decide on some office-friendly summer wardrobe nonnegotiables that are layering-friendly and appropriate for the balmy weather.
A simple button-down will go a long way in your work wardrobe, fashion expert Dawn Del Russo tells us. A collared shirt "helps elevate the look," whether you toss it on with wide-leg trousers or tuck it into the waistband of a high-rise skirt. This no-fuss piece can also be paired with a cardigan for an air-conditioned office without feeling bulky.
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