The start of the school year has arrived without warning and you are back at work in scorching weather? This is often what happens when you return to work at the end of August or the beginning of September.



 Lost in our summer wardrobe made up of dresses and light outfits, we no longer know what to wear to go to work. How to stay well dressed at work when it's hot ? What outfits should you avoid?

Choosing the right office outfit when it's hot: instructions


The choice of fabrics: focus on light and fluid materials

The first thing to do when selecting your back-to-school pieces is to find light and fluid materials . Cotton is the king of absorbent and antiperspirant materials. But the lightest and most pleasant to wear is undoubtedly linen . That’s good, linen clothes are totally trendy this year ! The worst thing you can do if you don't want to be hot is to wear synthetic, tight-fitting materials to the office.

Adapted clothing cuts

The other point to pay attention to is the cut of our clothes. Also, we favor outfits that are not tight, but fluid or wide . For little dresses, for example, we love a bohemian wrap dress. We take out our skater skirts, our little flowing top with straps, our linen summer shorts, etc…

Chic and comfortable shoes that you can afford to wear

As you can imagine, with a thermostat over 28 degrees, there is no question of wearing shoes that make you feel stuffy . On the contrary, we must prioritize comfort without forgetting style .

What shoes can be worn to the office when it's hot? For women, it is generally easy to wear sandals with small block heels, flat sandals and even mules, wedges or clogs. On the other hand, for these gentlemen, it is not always possible depending on the sector of activity to arrive with sandals... Boat shoes are always more elegant or light moccasins.

Dress classy in summer at the office

Light white camisole or t-shirt + midi skirt + heeled sandals


To be comfortable and feminine at the office, there's nothing like this elegant summer outfit. Put on a pretty little linen, cotton or cotton gauze camisole. Wear a colorful high-waisted midi skirt, such as a pleated floral midi skirt or a sea green or pastel pink midi skirt for example. On your feet, wear sandals that look good on you, but which look dressy.

Sleeveless vest and Bermuda shorts or women's suit pants


This season, the sleeveless vest is one of the most trendy pieces of summer. Dressy and trendy, it can be worn as a matching set with Bermuda shorts or pants.

Some tips for a chic minimalist look at the office :

  • Opt for a beige women's sleeveless vest and wide white pants like modern suit pants.
  • Accessorize with your most beautiful bag and beautiful glasses!
  • Also try the women's sleeveless linen vest with matching Bermuda shorts or matching pants. The total monochrome look is very fashionable for the start of the school year!
  • Note that even with denim Bermuda shorts , the sleeveless button vest adds a touch of elegance. In other words, it's the perfect piece for a casual chic outfit for work at the start of the school year.
  • Be careful, however, to avoid models of vests that are too wide or crop type which reveal a large part of the stomach. Save this for your days off.

The linen jumpsuit

The jumpsuit is a perfect alternative to the dress to stay in pants while working. In linen, it is light, bohemian and chic in a rather fitted cut. We select it in a deep and trendy color like royal blue or terracotta , the color of the year.

The wrap dress

It's a fashion ally all year round, but even more so when it's 30 degrees for back to school. With its feminine cut, but far from being vulgar, the cut of the wrap dresses is both romantic and trendy. A perfect happy medium to wear this pretty dress to work without looking like you're still on vacation!

In summary

  • A summer work outfit for women should always be dressy. There is no question of activating vacation mode at work just because it's hot.
  • To do this, you just need to select the right pieces: light fabrics like cotton or linen, fluid cuts that are not too close to the body.
  • On the feet, we certainly opt for comfort and femininity. This means that we leave aside the pumps if we don't want to have swollen feet. We favor summer sandals with square heels for stability and modernity. You can also take out your dress mules or other modern summer shoes, as long as you have a sufficiently stylish and dressy outfit.