Dressing for office is a kind of challenge, as you are expected to look smart and professional at the same time. However, it is not much of a problem to dress professionally if the weather is cool or normal. However, if the weather is hot, then it creates a big problem. Wearing attires that make you look professional in summers is not a problem inside offices, as almost every office is air-conditioned.
Travelling to office, especially when you do not own your own conveyance and you travel by taxis and public transport, it surely is enough to trouble you. Imagine a woman wearing skirt with stockings and closed toe pumps, and rushing to office under sun. It feels terrible. Basically, the problem is not with the professional dressing, it is the type of material and accessories that we choose to wear to our office on hot summer days.
There has to be an understanding as to what and what not to wear in summers. For all those office-goers who have a little understanding about summer clothing, following are some tips that will certainly help them with their summertime office dressing.
The Fabric
A factor in any dress that makes us feel warm and hot is its fabric. This is the reason why we prefer different fabrics in summers and winters. In summers, the best fabric to wear is cotton, owing to its stupendous level of breathability. Porous fibers in cotton make it a breathable fabric owing to its porous fibers that are hollow in the middle, and absorb perspiration quickly and then release it.
Yet another summer friendly fabric is linen, which is derived from the flax plant. Linen is a better conductor of heat than cotton but is more expensive as compared to cotton. It is known for its durability, breathability, and lightweight. The fabrics that you should avoid wearing in summers are polyester, nylon, acrylic, and spandex.
Put on a dress
Women employees certainly have an advantage when it comes to a professional dressing. Women have numerous options to choose to wear for their office, and one of the best options is a dress. Yes, a modest and a smart looking dress of yours can make you look professional and trendy. You can wear frock dresses, shirt dresses, and maxis for your office, provided they are not too short and obviously not see-through. They can save you from the blistering heat outside, and if you find the office atmosphere to be too cold, then you can always carry a shrug along.
Accessories
Accessories add a special definition to your style and aura. You have to be very meticulous while accessorizing your daily look. Men can go for ties, nice watches, sling bags and more. Again, women have a lot of stuff to do in accessorizing, they can wear nice piece of jewelry to match their outfit, can experiment with different shades of lipsticks, nail polish and eye shadows. They can carry nice tote bags, wear stilettos, peep toes, and flats.
Wear trendy yet comfortable outfits
Summer is a time that requires a dressing that is absolutely comfortable and smart. Women can switch to a skirt with a silk blouse on top, in place of a suit. They can also wear a light blazer on top that will make them look more professional.
Office is a place where you have to look your best and give your best in terms of work. So feeling comfortable is of paramount importance, and clothes play a very big role in making a person comfortable or irritable, especially in the summer heat.
