It's getting warm and the sun's still up when you leave the office, but that's just the point, isn't it? That no matter how much you'd rather be camping out at a rooftop bar or the beach all day, duty (annoying, painfully) still calls. Here, consider five standard work-wear shapes and their way-fresher springtime replacements.
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Instead of a pencil skirt...
Try an A-line shape. This midi-length model (yay no flashing!) is far breezier and less constricting than a pencil silhouette, plus who can say no to the playful apron-esque detail?
Topshop asymmetrical skirt, $115; topshop.com.
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Instead of slim-cut trousers...
Take and plunge, and go for some culottes. Pair them with a cropped, structured top for contrast, and laugh (quietly) at your coworkers when they sweat through their skinny jeans.
Pixie Market culottes, $64; pixiemarket.com.
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Instead of an Oxford...
Just wear a fancy basic. Even though this convertible shirt is essentially a T-shirt, the ties and fabric make it real-clothing-y enough for work. I like to make an obi belt, leaving one super-long end, then pretend I am an unraveling mummy.
Datura white linen knot top, $160; datura.com.
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Instead of loafers...
Let your feet breathe in some cut-out sandals. Bonus: closed toes for more conservative workplaces or if you teach AP Chem.
Topshop cut-out shoes, $55; topshop.com.
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Instead of a blazer...
Drape on a soft, breathable jacket. Chicer than a cardigan but less stuffy than a wool thing with padded shoulders, this topper was practically made for adverse conditions, AKA it being boiling outside but you still having to cover your shoulders.
Aritzia jacket, $225; aritzia.com.
