Workin' It This Summer

It is hot out!
Kim covered what to do for date nights but what about work days. I work in an office during the day and it is tough coming up with summer appropriate attire. I feel like I am going through early menopause with the air conditioning in our old building! I am hot then cold, hot then cold.

I know a lot of my friends also work in offices or just plane indoors. So if you are like us here are some tips to staying comfortable in these hot months.

1. Short sleeves are amazing but sleeveless is better! We can't wear tops showing off our bra straps... because dress codes were apparently made by Amish men so I went out and bought:

A. New bras! Check out this one from Victoria Secret, it is great for those racer back tanks.

and

B. Wider strapped tank tops like this one from Top Shop.

Wear it with a camisole underneath and you are ready to go.

2. Skirts are amazing. Not only are they easy to wear they are breezy and feminine.

I like long skirts that are a bit more appropriate, especially if you have to bend over lots or walk around all day like I do, check out this beautifully printed skirt from Anthropologie.

3. And if Skirts aren't your thing then try out a pair of cropped pants, and if you feel like joining the trends get a colour instead of plain old black. This pair from Banana Republic is only cropped at the ankle but it cools you down and switches things up a bit. 

4. Don't forget your Cardigan! When that air conditioning is on, it gets cold. J Crew has quite the selection as does Banana Republic. I cannot tell you how many times keeping a cozy sweater, like this one, at work has saved me... I suppose taking a 15 minute break outside in the sun would help too.

5. And finally, for number 5, a comfortable, classy pair of sandals.

I love this pair of Fluevog Sandals and he is a Canadian designer so even better!...I actually might have to go buy these today after work. hahaha


I hope these tips help you out, or at least tempt you to go spruce up your summer wardrobe...right in time for FALL.


-Alex