Best summer work outfit ideas to save to your camera roll

A plain black maxi skirt will keep you cool in the heat, and look super chic when paired with a contrasting brightly coloured tee. Tabi boots optional (but preferable, obvs).

An oversized rugby shirt may not seem like the obvious thing to wear to work, but as long as it's brand new and worn with knee-high heeled boots to smarten it up, most offices *should* let you get away with it. Classic accessories like gold layered chain necklaces will add to the formal feel.

Work in an office that requires a suit? Upgrade to a bright blue pleated two-piece, paired with classic pointed heels and perfectly groomed hair and make-up. It's giving boss.

While we'd love to rock up to work in nothing but a crisp white shirt à la Carrie Bradshaw, that's just not going to cut it in most offices (understandably). A maxi cotton shirt-dress is a chic alternative. Just add nude undies to be on the safe side...

How to make naked dressing office appropriate? Rather than an all-out sheer, a lace top with see-through panels layered over a contrasting bandeau bra or crop top hints juuust enough at the trend. Not to mention providing much-needed ventilation. Pair with smart black wide-leg trousers and kitten heels and you're onto a winner.

We can totes see this look on someone who works in a cool, open-plan creative office somewhere in East London. Hiking boots or walking sandals are a trendy alternative to trainers – and nail the gorpcore trend we're loving rn! And the plaid shirt as a jacket providing the perfect colour pop addition to a classic black skirt and white tee combo? Genius.

Longline bandeau tops are everywhere this season. Pair yours with matching trousers for a seamless look – in head-to-toe black, preferably. Don't want to invest in something new? A strapless mini-dress will do just as well. Pernille Teisbaeck said so!

Floaty white dresses are always a good idea in the summer – just make sure they're made from an opaque cotton to avoid any awkward flashing moments. The vintage-style collar on this dress adds an element of formality, while the leopard-print bag adds an edge.

If you haven't already bought yourself a matching waistcoat and trouser set to see you through the summer, then perhaps this fab look will finally convince you it's an actual essential. Slouchy yet smart at the same time, it's perfect for the office – and can be dressed down with white Converse or up with heels.

This 'fit is giving 'Park Avenue princess' – and we're totally here for it. A statement printed dress will be your summer workwear saviour, year in and year out. Add a patent silver mule for extra style points.

Shorts don't necessarily have to be... short! Jorts are reigning supreme and that just above the knee cut is far more office-appropriate. Opt for buttery leather styles in neutral shades for ultimate versatility.

White on white is our #1 fave colour combo for summer. Why? It's chic, and it's the perfect canvas for colourful accessories. Add a blazer on top if it needs to feel more formal.

*Chandler Bing voice* could pastel tailoring *be* any more summertime? If you work in a more traditional office environment, you mighttt want to swap the flip flops and crop top for something a smidge more formal, but the fact still stands: you can't beat a good summer suit.

Corset tops are in, but how do you rock them in the office? Layered over a crisp white shirt, ofc! This 'fit is as demure as it is fashion-forward – and we absolutely love it.

A statement trouser + neutral accessories = instant style. Sure, the snake print trousers might seem a tad bold, but they actually read as a neutral thanks to the colour palette. Plus, with toned-down accessories, they don't feel like too much.

For those of us based in the UK, summer doesn't always equal blazing heat. Womp. *But* on the upside, that means that summer knitwear is most definitely a thing. Clashing stripes are highly encouraged – just add sunnies and a bare leg.

One shirt, two ways. Wear your fave collared top with a trouser suit or, alternatively, layer under a strapless dress and shrug a blazer over your shoulders.

Let's be honest, no summer work wardrobe is really complete without a short suit. Dress it down with a pair of trainers and add a crop top (or carry in your bag for a post-work outfit update) for desk to bar vibes.