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What are people wearing to work during this heatwave?

89 replies

madameMscastle · 23/06/2026 15:50

As the title suggests What are people wearing to work during this heatwave?

extra points for plus size petites.

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BlackberryAppleCrumble · 23/06/2026 17:28

Linen trouser suit, bought at a bargain price in the autumn sales years ago. It’s been a good investment. Suit jacket on for the air con, off for the tube. Loose linen shirt but the collar makes it look fairly smart.

AlwaysPurple · 23/06/2026 17:28

Beige chinos and a comfy loose top. Pregnant so it's more a case of what fits and looks reasonable. Thankfully my work isnt too smart and its obvious I'm pregnant so sure no one will tell me off! Also lucky me has to wear knee length compression stockings to add to the fun. In and of themselves they're not too hot, but current pair are dark green and I feel self conscious wearing a skirt/dress.

JustGotToKeepOnKeepingOn · 23/06/2026 17:29

Short sleeve cotton dress and strappy sandals.

Verybritishproblems101 · 23/06/2026 17:29

Thick cargo trousers and tshirt. Accessories include gloves, goggles and a stimmer 😁

VenusClapTrap · 23/06/2026 17:37

Shorts, T-shirt, steel toe boots. Plus plastic PPE - apron, arm covers, foot covers, gloves. Thought I was going to combust yesterday! Fortunately I only work there on Mondays.

VintageLane · 23/06/2026 17:38

I wore a shortish Whistles dress to a meeting yesterday. Very loose and cool. It’s not actually too hot here in SE, but the meeting room did get warm.

concertinacornflake · 23/06/2026 17:39

Linen trousers, t-shirt.

BlondeFool · 23/06/2026 17:39

Cotton dresses and Birkenstocks

MrsMoastyToasty · 23/06/2026 17:41

Cotton cropped pj bottoms and an old loose t-shirt. Am WFH.

EBearhug · 23/06/2026 17:48

Tailored shorts and smart t-shirt yesterday, linen dress today.

Puffalicious · 23/06/2026 17:52

Also large secondary school - it's so hot that I 'd break out the bikini if it wasn't for freaking out the kids.

Today- gingham Monki loose dress, short-sleeved but 100% cotton & black fisherman sandals. I've been okay.

Tomorrow - navy/white striped Boden dress (Scotland colours tomorrow in school 👏). Again, short sleeved but cotton. Like a PP I've had it about 4/5 years & it's fab. Will do tan sandals as gave myself a pedi at the weekend.

Thur- last day of term whoo-hoo!!!!! Dress down day, so I might try the bikini 🤣. Failing that, linen co-ord.

It's hell. I don't know how you're surviving down south, we're 29 & that's bad enough.

Feelinglistless · 23/06/2026 18:01

Just pants as I have the house to myself, fan is on and blinds closed. No videocalls in my diary - or they'd get an eyeful if I forgot to switch my camera off!

In the office - a cotton shift dress. The aircon can be viscious so I keep a cardigan in my drawer.

RampantIvy · 23/06/2026 18:05

I wore this in navy blue yesterday

Women's Ultra Stretch AIRism Dress (Sleeveless) | UNIQLO UK

Cluelessfirstimer · 23/06/2026 18:10

Working from home so im wearing a thin strap top and a pair of knickers (what they cant see doesn't hurt them!)

Joking aside the last time it was hot I wore thin 3/4 lenth trousers (white) and a thin no armed t shirt - but the office has air con so it wasnt too bad

ohyesido · 23/06/2026 18:13

Shinyandnew1 · 23/06/2026 16:38

Is booby a brand or do you mean a top that flaunts your tits? 😂

It’s a top that makes my 44 year old tits look pert again. I think you’ve spotted a gap in the market though 😆

mellongoose · 23/06/2026 18:14

BlondeFool · 23/06/2026 17:39

Cotton dresses and Birkenstocks

Same!

ShrimpBoil · 23/06/2026 18:15

MiddleAgedDread · 23/06/2026 16:36

went in trousers and a fairly smart t-shirt yesterday. had to go and get a cardigan out of my locker at lunchtime as the aircon was so cold!!
WFH today in shorts and a t-shirt and no bra so the camera will be staying off on Teams calls

Luckily for me, my braless boobs would not show on a Teams call ...

BurntBroccoli · 23/06/2026 18:16

WFH - vest top (no bra) and combats but changed into shorts at lunchtime. I had a white shirt on the back of my chair in case I got a video call!

QueenofLouisiana · 23/06/2026 18:19

Linen shorts- knee length.
uniform polo shirt.
crocs.
Special school teacher, no air con. We spent this afternoon with our feet in tuff trays full of water.

Moveoverdarlin · 23/06/2026 18:21

Nice summer dresses - all cotton or linen, just above the knee, all sleeveless, either v neck or round neck. Fake tanned legs and arms, hair up, sunglasses, tan handbag and tan sandals (or black with black dresses). Colourful nails, bright lipstick, chunky jewellery or colourful beads.

Blueink · 23/06/2026 18:26

Another with the linen - there was a thread recently where it got a lot of hate, but find it the best in this weather.

DundeeNewcastle · 23/06/2026 18:36

Tapered patterned navy and white trousers and a navy cap sleeve blouse (both 100% cotton), tan sandals.

Tomorrow- denim shorts and a cotton v neck tshirt, silver birkies (we can be fairly casual)

Rest of week - wfh so as little as possible!

Blarn · 23/06/2026 18:40

I'm not in the office as planned as the trains were barely running but I got dressed for the office. Wide but not ridiculous light linen trousers and a cotton tshirt. Basic but put together. Flat fisherman's sandals too which I never normally wear in a city centre but I'm.not sure if anyone has mentioned how ho t it is Grin

MiddleAgedDread · 23/06/2026 18:40

ShrimpBoil · 23/06/2026 18:15

Luckily for me, my braless boobs would not show on a Teams call ...

I could probably get away with it! Didn’t have any meeting scheduled this afternoon anyway and folk don’t often call out of the blue.

DefiantRabbit9 · 23/06/2026 18:41

30 weeks pregnant so I'm wearing loose dresses and sandals.