What to Wear to Work in the Summer
With Liberty's advice, you'll never worry about sticky commutes vs. aircon again
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What to Wear to Work in the Summer
With Liberty's advice, you'll never worry about sticky commutes vs. aircon again
Navigating office dress codes can be a minefield at the best of times. Add on the complexities of summer in the city and it becomes a different matter entirely. One minute you’re navigating your commute in conditions that feel more akin to a sauna, the next you’re in the chilly embrace of the office air conditioning. And if you’re heading out to enjoy the sunshine after 5pm, you’ll have the desk-dinner switch to contend with too.
Happily, we're here with four tips to see you through. So sit back, take out your Liberty print notebook, and heed their advice on the best outfits and styling tips for summer office dressing.
The Perfect Shirt
Always a staple for a good workwear wardrobe, shirts come into their own in the summer months, when they double as a handy styling hack. There's nothing more classic than a blue striped number or a floral creation, and with their smart cut you can easily use them to balance out more flowy, lightweight styles. Throw on over a slip dress in lieu of a jacket, or add to a pair of shorts to keep things office ready.
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Emma and Georgina Tana Lawn™ Cotton Boho Shirt
Tailored Shorts
Perhaps the simplest addition to your wardrobe, that instantly provides a host of heatwave ready style to your workwear ensembles. Choose a timeless pair of tailored shorts and style as you would any other pair of smart trousers. For more formal offices, a co-ordinating blazer oozes chic (and wards off aggressive air con), but this versatile style is equally as appealing when worn with a white vest or graphic T-shirt.
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Kay Relaxed Fit Linen Shorts
Posse
Rosalie Rose Bud Shorts
Ganni
Black Pinstripe Capri Trousers
Ganni
White Basic Jersey Duckie Relaxed T-shirt
A Do-Anything Dress
If you've been looking for a way to inject some playfulness into your workwear: this is it. Many offices relax the rules a bit when the temperatures really rocket, making it the perfect time to show off some of your more expressive pieces. Suddenly, the dress you've been saving for weekends away and upcoming holidays is right at home by the third floor kettle. Opt for floaty silhouettes, volume and longer lengths - not to mention the all important natural fabrics.
Hill House Home
Green Provence Floral Yara Shirt Dress
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Emma and Georgina Tana Lawn™ Cotton Gala Dress
RIXO
Regine Eva Floral Brown Maxi Dress
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Victoria’s Lace Gallery Shirt Dress
Aligne
Sparrow Midi Denim Dress
Silken Scarves
No, we're not suggesting you dig out your winter warmers. However, adding a classic silk scarf to your summer look brings instant style points. When it really is sweltering, simple outfits reign supreme. But that's no reason not to showcase some personality. No matter how simple, an elegant scarf tied around a bag, a wrist or worn as a neckerchief or headscarf (bonus points here for keeping the sun off) is the final touch your office outfit needs.
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Peace Love And Liberty 70x70 Silk Scarf
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Grayson Perry for Liberty Shirley Smith 45x45 Silk Scarf
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Marianna’s Bouquet 90x90 Silk Scarf
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Persian Gardens 90x90 Silk Scarf
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Lorde Thorpe 90x90 Silk Scarf
The Perfect Work Bag
The bag you reach for every morning is the cornerstone of your work wardrobe. Yes, it needs to be a practical catch-all for your lunchbox, notebooks, makeup essentials and, of course, the endless collection of tech, but it can also be the starting point for building your workwear style identity. The Liberty Iphis collection boasts an array of eye-catching bags and accessories, each designed in our London studio, artfully constructed from exquisite materials and featuring Liberty’s signature Iphis print. At once timeless and distinct, this collection is the perfect place to find your ideal weekday companion.
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Iphis Large Marlborough Tote Bag
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Iphis Blue Round Crossbody Bag
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Iphis Mini Marlborough Cross-Body Tote Bag
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Dawn Iphis Little Marlborough Tote Bag
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