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Beat the heat in cool office wear

HAVING a heatwave office wardrobe nightmare? When the mercury rises, crimes against fashion also soar. Remember that you’re still dressing for the office, no matter how much you’d rather be sporting a bikini poolside.

We’re here to help with our top 10 tips to navigate the tricky rules of summer workwear.

1. Forget everything you’ve seen on Love Island

Sure, it’s peak season but hot pants, skimpy crop tops, flip-flops and flimsy dresses are to be exclusively kept for the weekend – unless you want to give your boss a heart attack.

2. Swap winter favourites like heavy denim for lightweight materials

For a sweat-free day at your desk opting for natural textiles such as cotton, linen, silk and muslin are key. You can’t go wrong in a crisp cotton dress and flat sandals.

3. Consider buying a bigger size

Ignore whatever it says on the tag: generally clothes look more expensive and feel cooler if they’re a little looser.

4. You don’t have to ban shorts

Tailored shorts paired with a wellironed classic white shirt is the epitome of office chic.

5. Master the t-shirt and midi skirt combo

A floaty midi skirt is your heatwave saviour! Ditch your pencil skirts for a breezier midi, it will keep you cool all day and can be teamed with a casual tee or tank.

6. Get Creative With Layering

Applying some careful layering tactics – such as an extra t-shirt could be useful when it comes to feeling more comfortable in the scooped back/off-the-shoulder variety.

7. A jumpsuit is a fuss-free alternative to lots of layers

Loose, airy fabrics – like wide-leg jumpsuits allow you to keep cool during your morning commute to the office, without feeling like you’re showing too much skin.

8. Go big or go home

A lightweight maxi is a trusty fail safe for offices where you need to be a bit more covered-up. Liven up the office with a sunny yellow frock that brings a little sunshine to your day.

9. Embrace Polka Dots

This season’s hottest print works just as well for the office as it does for the weekend. Whether topped off with kitten heels, sneakers, or sandals, a polka dot dress goes a long way.

10. Try A Matching Two-piece Set

A coordinating twopiece set acts as the summery version of the power suit.