How to Get Away with Wearing Your Swimsuit to the Office

Courtesy, design by Dana Tepper

If you're going to pay $$$ for 2 square inches of fabric...might as well wear it everywhere you can and enjoy the *summer vibes.* But to the office? "Too risky," you say. But that's only because you haven't seen these three genius outfit ideas yet.

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<p>The contexts might be a bit different, but I've worn a version of this outfit to work before and emerged unscathed. You'd probably normally wear a bandeau under a low-cut-ish jumpsuit anyway, so why not replace that with your bikini top?
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</p><p>1. Ward Whillas convertible bandeau top, $180, <a href="http://www.wardwhillas.com/shop/0ffht5slq2nem7g6c4kis4pdebhc50">wardwhillas.com</a>.
</p><p>2. Uniqlo crossover jumpsuit, $20, <a href="http://rstyle.me/n/bsmdzabqb8f" target="_blank">uniqlo.com</a>.
</p><p>3. Trademark bucket bag, $529, <a href="http://www.trade-mark.com/bucket-bag-1.html?___store=default">trade-mark.com</a>.
</p><p>4. Katkim wishbone ear hooks, $185, <a href="http://www.katkimnewyork.com/shop/kk-wishbone-studs">katkimnewyork.com</a>.
</p><p>5. Zara suede sandals, $70, <a href="http://www.zara.com/us/en/woman/shoes/heeled-sandals/crossover-suede-sandals-c358014p3665512.html" target="_blank">zara.com</a>.</p>

Courtesy, design by Dana Tepper

The contexts might be a bit different, but I've worn a version of this outfit to work before and emerged unscathed. You'd probably normally wear a bandeau under a low-cut-ish jumpsuit anyway, so why not replace that with your bikini top?

1. Ward Whillas convertible bandeau top, $180, wardwhillas.com.

2. Uniqlo crossover jumpsuit, $20, uniqlo.com.

3. Trademark bucket bag, $529, trade-mark.com.

4. Katkim wishbone ear hooks, $185, katkimnewyork.com.

5. Zara suede sandals, $70, zara.com.

<p>Not even mad that our bodysuit obsession has no surpassed "full-blown." Treat a one-piece like a Didion-esque leotard, top with a skirt and robe, and tie on some heels that could be espadrilles on the weekend.
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</p><p>1. Flagpole Swim color-block swimsuit, $385, <a href="http://flagpoleswim.com/collections/one-piece/products/nola">flagpoleswim.com</a>.
</p><p>2. Zara trench coat, $199, <a href="http://www.zara.com/us/en/woman/outerwear/trench-coats/studio-trench-coat-c710517p3669058.html" target="_blank">zara.com</a>.
</p><p>3. Aritzia wrap skirt, $150, <a href="http://aritzia.com/en/product/essonne-skirt/56196.html?dwvar_56196_color=6824" target="_blank">aritzia.com</a>.
</p><p>4. J.Crew gingham sandals, $240, <a href="http://rstyle.me/n/bsmdqvbqb8f" target="_blank">net-a-porter.com</a>.</p>

Courtesy, design by Dana Tepper

Not even mad that our bodysuit obsession has no surpassed "full-blown." Treat a one-piece like a Didion-esque leotard, top with a skirt and robe, and tie on some heels that could be espadrilles on the weekend.

1. Flagpole Swim color-block swimsuit, $385, flagpoleswim.com.

2. Zara trench coat, $199, zara.com.

3. Aritzia wrap skirt, $150, aritzia.com.

4. J.Crew gingham sandals, $240, net-a-porter.com.

<p>For the most casual of (summer) Fridays, arrive at the office dive-into-the-pool prepared: Layer your trophy swimsuit top over the perfect white T-shirt, and add just enough real-life accessories to keep things from getting *too* "see you in August."
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</p><p>1. Re/Done slim T-shirt, $78, <a href="http://shopredone.com/products/vintage-white-slim-tee" target="_blank">shopredone.com</a>.
</p><p>2. Marysia one-shoulder bikini top, $136, <a href="http://rstyle.me/n/bsmdkabqb8f" target="_blank">marysiaswim.com</a>.
</p><p>3. H&M kick-flare jeans, $30, <a href="http://rstyle.me/n/bsmdhzbqb8f" target="_blank">hm.com</a>.
</p><p>4. Marte Frisnes tassel bracelet, $197, <a href="http://rstyle.me/n/bsmdbabqb8f" target="_blank">matchesfashion.com</a>.
</p><p>5. Topshop metallic mules, $115, <a href="http://rstyle.me/n/bsmdgwbqb8f" target="_blank">topshop.com</a>.</p>

Courtesy, design by Dana Tepper

For the most casual of (summer) Fridays, arrive at the office dive-into-the-pool prepared: Layer your trophy swimsuit top over the perfect white T-shirt, and add just enough real-life accessories to keep things from getting *too* "see you in August."

1. Re/Done slim T-shirt, $78, shopredone.com.

2. Marysia one-shoulder bikini top, $136, marysiaswim.com.

3. H&M kick-flare jeans, $30, hm.com.

4. Marte Frisnes tassel bracelet, $197, matchesfashion.com.

5. Topshop metallic mules, $115, topshop.com.