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Friday, 14 August 2015

A Better Way to Dress for the Office During the Summer Heat

Perspiration is never work appropriate





Summer means hotter weather, but not everybody has the luxury of going to work in shorts and a t-shirt. Some of us have to dress for an office environment, in clothes that might not be especially cool and airy.

Well, it doesn’t have to be that way. Feeling comfortable in the heat isn’t something that has to be reserved for weekends. Switch out your standard office uniform for any of these lighter versions, which find a happy middle ground between professional and breezy.



Blazer

Leave your boring, stuffy sport coat at home and throw on this Hugh & Crye blazer for your next meeting. Its unstructured shape makes it easy to wear while its fit is still work-friendly.

Add a button-down and tie for a polished look, or a simple crewneck for casual Fridays.

$195, hughandcrye.com




Polo

Polos are the best compromise: not too dressy, not too casual. The Seacoast Polo uses TrueCool fabric technology to wick sweat away.

The combination of cotton and spandex make it impossible to wrinkle or fade. So when you’re not wearing it during the week, let it double as your top for a Saturday golf game.

$35, llbean.com


Pant

Now you can get the best of both worlds—a lightweight chino that’s functional and keeps you dry.

With water-repellent fabric and Lycra fiber for stretch, these pants can sit for hours in a meeting without losing their edge.

$128, shop.lululemon.com


Hybrid Shoe

Don’t compromise style for comfort. The ZeroGrand Oxford looks like a wingtip but acts as a modern running sneaker.

Its rubber outsoles keep your steps light and your feet dry. The perforated holes along the side handle sudden summer rain showers when you’re dashing out to lunch.

$248, colehaan.com



Socks

No show, no sweat! Keep your dogs as fresh as your ideas with a pair of no-show socks during the warmer months.

Go ahead, wear your favorite loafers without making a squishing sound in the hall by midday.

$15, richer-poorer.com



Watch

Your watch will get noticed when you’re sitting at a conference table, so make sure yours makes a subtle statement.

The water resistant Sea King is up to 100 meters and can easily transition from the weekend to the workweek. The adjustable band doesn’t irritate the wrist or accumulate sweat throughout the day.

$599, bulova.com


Briefcase

Switch to a canvas briefcase during warmer months and let your leather one dominate the colder season.

Created with slip and padded interior pockets, this Jack Spade brief can carry your precious cargo without leaving a scratch.

Bonus: You can toss your workout gear in and head to the gym right after work.

$198, jackspade.com



Sunglasses

Don’t spend the entirety of your morning meeting massaging the sunglass marks in the bridge of your nose.

With a modern take on the 1950s half-frame, the Vanguard 8 won’t weigh down your face. It will only improve it.

$225, westwardleaning.com



Underwear

It’s a long walk down the hallway, and adjusting your trunks mid-stride is never an option. Opt for athletic underwear with moisture-wicking technology that keeps everything under control.

$32, wearnaked.com
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