How to Dress for Your Internship When It’s Uncomfortably Hot Out
1/11Congrats—you’ve landed the landed the summer internship of your dreams! Now, it’s time to add some new office-appropriate pieces to your wardrobe. Your first thoughts might include blazers, pencil skirts, and skinny dress pants, but just wait until you wake up one morning and its 90 degrees. At this point, it’s so hot that you start to sweat immediately after stepping out of the shower, and the last thing you want to do is put on that blazer. Showing up to the office looking like a half melted popsicle is not the look you’re going for. But before you shove that blazer into the back of your closet until fall, here are some tips for how you can get the most out of your work wardrobe in the scorching summer months.
Getty Images for Samsung2/11Skip the Ultra-Skinnies
Instead of trying to roll a pair of skinny pants up your legs, go for a pant that’s easier and breezier. Just in time for summer, culottes are back in a major way. Pair these with a loose tank or a tucked-in button down like Gigi, for a look that is cool, calm, and collected.
3/11Whistles pleated culottes, $120. whistles.com
WireImage4/11Put Your Blazer Over Your Shoulders
Who says you actually have to wear the blazer? Don’t let that great new piece you just bought go to waste. Throw it over your shoulders when you’re outside, then when your office reaches sub-zero temps from the blasting AC, you already have another layer for warmth. Also think about getting a linen blazer, it’s much lighter and perfect for summer!
5/11J. Crew double-breasted blazer, $198. jcrew.com
GC Images6/11Keep it Loose
The less clothing actually touching your body, the better. An A-line skirt is a great summer silhouette because it hugs at the waist—and nowhere else. Try it with a loose top tucked in.
7/11Cameo high waisted A-line skirt, $128. farfetch.com
Dunkin D/FAMEFLYNET PICTURES8/11Opt for Easy Dresses
A patterned dress is a great piece you can throw on and go. The pattern dresses it up enough that all you have to add is a cute pair of shoes. Just make sure the dress is an appropriate length, just a few inches above the knee is a safe bet.
9/11H&M patterned dress, $39. hm.com
GC Images10/11Put a Vest on It
A vest is a great option when you want to add another layer, but don’t want to risk overheating. It’s great for bringing in another color and adding some structure to your outfit.
11/11Topshop vest, $130. topshop.com
