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With the temperatures rising, it’s becoming increasingly apparent that we cannot handle the heat for a long period of time. With the sweltering underground, hot-and-bothered commuters and stacks of files to lug around, this summer heatwave is making our working days even more strenuous. Here, we recommend ways to stay cool in the office through your style during the summer heatwave…
If black is the focal shade of your working wardrobe, keeping cool in your office attire can be tricky when the temperatures soar. If you’re a stickler for this classic shade and you don’t want to deviate from your sartorial norm, simply incorporate cooler fabrics, such as linen, into your corporate style. Invest in a linen monochrome midi skirt for an airy, breezy piece to battle the British heatwave. You can then team this with a black cami made of silk – this fabric will glide over your skin and eliminate any irritation once your body overheats. Lastly, a flat leather sandal offers minimal chic and comfort when you’re walking around in thirty-odd degree heat – a heel will only add additional strain to your body.
When it’s sweltering in your office and your desk fan becomes incredibly futile, it is impossible to work with your jacket on. Whilst the heat soars and the sun blazes, leave your jackets out of the equation and opt for a waistcoat, instead. We all remember Gareth Southgate’s World cup waistcoat sending the tailored piece into the sartorial stratosphere, and now is the perfect time to adopt this look. Opt for a cotton or linen white shirt with a lightweight waistcoat over the top to complete your summer work ensemble. Offering structure and formality, you’ll still feel smart as you attend meetings in the blazing heat. Make sure that you always keep the bottom right button undone though to abide by gentleman code.
The Duchess of Sussex always offered a masterclass in effortless summer dressing at Wimbledon, donning a pair of wide-legged white trousers by Ralph Lauren. Stylish and smart, take a leaf from Meghan’s book and invest in a great pair of white palazzo pants to conquer the British heatwave in the office. Their tailored shape means you’ll maintain a polished look in the boarding room whilst preventing any sweat-filled episodes. The wide legged shape allows your legs to breathe as you’re rushing from meeting to meeting, plus they’re incredibly comfortable so there’ll be no flustered appearances when the temperature rises. The white shade is also bound to complement your catalogue of work shirts.
The Italians are well acclimatised to sweltering heat and balmy evenings during summer. Adopt their cool and chic style for the office with a light cotton suit paired with leather loafers and a white shirt. Offering a relaxed aesthetic, you can always rely on the Italian gentlemen to execute that effortless smart style perfectly. Keep your ensemble cool and go sock-free during the summer months to really nail that European edge to your summer tailoring. If the British heatwave strikes particularly boldly and you’re heading to the underground, keep your shirt collar open and your jacket undone to let your body breathe a little. Of course, we recommend polishing the look with one our Italian-made briefcases.
