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Summer work outfit!?

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AbsoluteBeginner1 · 17/06/2025 05:19

Argh, it's now going to be really hot and I haven't organised myself for workwear. I have a ton of wide trousers and blazers but how can I do blazers with this sort of heat. Any tips? I'm usually wfh so I didnt plan anything!

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Iamblossom · 17/06/2025 06:03

Do you have to take a jacket at all? Wide leg trousers with a cotton shirt?

AbsoluteBeginner1 · 17/06/2025 06:10

Iamblossom · 17/06/2025 06:03

Do you have to take a jacket at all? Wide leg trousers with a cotton shirt?

@Iamblossom the thing is I'm apple shaped so I feel conscious about tucking anything in and not covering up my belly

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BananaBreadBummy · 17/06/2025 06:11

Don't tuck the shirt then? Or a plain linen dress. You could leave the shirt open like a blazer, roll sleeves up.

MuddlerInLaw · 17/06/2025 11:12

You haven’t given much indication of your work culture or context … And is this for today, or the rest of the week?

AbsoluteBeginner1 · 17/06/2025 12:22

@MuddlerInLaw Hi, very media types so anything goes. Rest of week really

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MuddlerInLaw · 17/06/2025 12:37

I’d get hold of some weighty, slightly oversized linen shirts in colours close to your lightest (weight) pairs of trousers so you’ll achieve a tonal look. Wear them not tucked in. Easy, up to date co-ord outfits.

(This is assuming you own a decent iron / ironing board!)

coxesorangepippin · 17/06/2025 12:41

I have the same problem

I'm currently wearing a shirt sleeved cotton dress with a belt and wedges

It's tough because I have to look kind of smart, but keep cool

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