Gone are the days when the concept of office dress code was ‘one-size-fits-all’. Today, we reside in a modern phase where there are multiple kinds of office dress codes. Semi-formals, formal-chic, and everyday-casual are subcategories that have come to coexist with prevalent and timeless formal wear. Of course, how you navigate each style is an amalgam of comfort, sense of style, preferences, and even the professional field. However, the weather can also steer your mindset on how you approach work outfit ideas. Since we’re currently contending with raised temperatures and muggy humidity, we went in search of office looks for summer, and these Bollywood divas came through! So, here are 8 summer office outfit ideas to keep your 9-5 weekdays breathable, comfortable and stylish.
Anyone will agree that a blazer-trouser duo is a no-brainer choice especially when you want to wear your confidence in the easiest way possible. Get Inspired by Animal star Rashmika Mandana and set the right impression with this blazer and wide-legged trouser co-ord set by Fable Street. The mid-rise pants have an elastic closure for easy wear. The blazer, with a shawl lapel, gives the upper body a regular fit and enables easy movement. For a touch of chic, pair this co-ord set with a black satin cowl neck top.
If you like wearing minimal fabric owing to sweat and humidity, opt for a comfortable pink shorts-style jumpsuit as shown on Filmfare Award winner Tapsee Pannu . Miss Chase, who prides on bagging 1M+ happy customers, gives you the perfect option with their Pleated Cotton Short Playsuit in blush pink that goes up to 2XL. For an accentuated waist, fasten a belt in a similar colour around the waist with a buckle fastener.
Name, place, time, thing or, in this case, season – a pair of denim and a white shirt will never let you down. It’s an outfit that can be recreated in multiple silhouettes. Hollywood debutant Sobhita Dhulipala sports this look in a pair of skinny jeans and a flowy white shirt. Get this look with the U.S. POLO ASSN.’s high-rise super skinny jeans. It may be figure-hugging but it’s made with a stretchy cotton material to stay comfortable. Pair this with a loose-fit white button-down shirt, and with some dainty golden jewellery.
Keep summers breezy and light while you strut to work in style. Just like this look on Crew member, Kriti Sanon, opt for the Alisa Primary Black Skirt black, midi skirt by RAREISM, a brand spotted on Raveena Tandon, Pooja Hegde, and Divyanka Tripathi. It has a flowy silhouette that also has a slit for ease of movement. Keep it simple yet chic by finishing the look by donning a simple white sleeveless button-down shirt.
Sticking to the sleeveless summer theme, vests are another great way to amp up business-casual attire. Pan-India diva Raashii Khanna makes a case for wearing a vest as a standalone top with matching trousers. For this, we recommend raiding Urban Suburban. A seven-year-old casual and semi-formal wear brand that has appealed to the likes of Mira Kapoor, Sanjana Sanghi, and Sanjeeda Sheikh, their Cream Vest With Golden Buttons and Cream Wide Leg Trousers with gold belt hoops are a match made in heaven!
All hail the versatility of a saree. Of the endless occasions and drape styles, a saree can help you ace summer office fashion with style and elegance. Masquerade as Mrunal Thakur’s Yashna from Hi Nanna in this beautiful yet simplistic saree look. The Beatitude Black Handloom Cotton Jamdani Saree bears such a close resemblance. Accompany the drape with a simple sleeveless white blouse.
If we could travel back in time and be an extra on the The Bold Type , this outfit would have definitely made the cut. Heeramandi star Aditi Rao Hydari shows you that this makeshift pinafore-style outfit continues to stay stylish. Create this office look for summer by transforming LC WAIKIKI’s mustard crew-neck A-cut dress into a pinafore. Wear it atop a long-sleeved regular-fit blouse to complete this summer office look.
Here, occasional can take on a dual meaning – on days when you just feel desi or during festival parties when you want to tread on the cusp of festive and comfort. Take inspiration from Dahaad star Sonakshi Sinha and recreate this summer work outfit with the three-piece Teal Floral & Thread Work Daman kurta set from Seerat, Nykaa Fashion’s featured brand for a vast range of ethnic wear. To dress it up just a smidge more, pair the outfit with a minimal necklace set that won’t feel too heavy against the summer heat. As summer continues in full swing, give your office ensemble a touch of summer-approved glam. Whether it’s pairing athleisure pants with chic bodysuits or sticking to smart formal attires, everyone has a different approach to summer-approved office ensembles. We hope you take cues from our curation of the best office looks for the season for your weekday work commitments.
1. Set Office Fashion A’blazer’
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2. Pink Power Jumpsuit
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3. Classic Casuals
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4. Skirting Dress Code Rules
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5. No-Risk In’vest’ment
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6. Hustle Mode In a Saree
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7. Makeshift Pinafore
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8. Simple Traditional
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Work, Work, Work: 8 Office Looks For Summer That Redefine Formal Wear
Fable Street
Blazer and Wide Legged Trousers Co-Ord-Red (Set of 2)
Trend Arrest
Black Satin Party Top
Miss Chase
Women’s Rust Square Neck Pleated Cotton Solid Flap Pockets Short Playsuit
Twenty Dresses by Nykaa Fashion
Pink Solid Stone Embellished Buckle Belt
High Star
Women White Long Sleeves Solid Oversized Casual Shirt
U.S. POLO ASSN.
Super Skinny High Rise Jeans Blue
Trend Arrest
Sleeveless Regular Shirt
RAREISM
Ailsa Primary Black Skirt
Urban Suburban
Cream Vest with Golden Buttons
Urban Suburban
Cream Wide Leg Trouser
Beatitude
Black Handloom Cotton Jamdani Saree with Unstitched Blouse
Suta
White Coloured Viscose Blouse
LC WAIKIKI
Crew Neck Straight Sleeveless A-cut Womens Dress (Set of 2) With Dori
Styli
Dobby High Neck Full Sleeves Regular Fit Blouse
Seerat
Teal Floral & Thread Work & Hanging Pearl on Daman Kurta with Pant & Dupatta (Set of 3)
Zaveri Pearls
Gold Contemporary Look Pearls Choker With Earrings (Set of 2)