Fashion
How to Dress for Over Air-Conditioned Offices
Though outdoor weather may vary from the 60s to the 90s by the time June rolls around, temperatures inside the office can trick you into thinking it's still the dead of winter. And while throwing on your favorite oversized sweatshirt may be acceptable at home on a Sunday, it likely won't fly at work. For those plagued by over-air conditioned offices, try these eight celebrity-inspired ways to beat the chill.
Pastel Pink Draped Jacket
Embrace pastels because, in jacket form, they will be your salvation in the face of arctic office temperatures. Mollie King of The Saturdays pairs hers with a printed shift dress for added pizazz.
Faux-Leather Draped Jacket
BB Dakota Cressida Jacket, $105, Shopbop
Short-Sleeved Cropped Sweater
Short-sleeved sweaters aren’t just for Emma Pillsbury’s character on Glee anymore — they can be a chic way to stay cozy despite blasting air conditioners during the summer. Try pairing the style with edgy accessories or a leather skirt for a more modern look, like Chelsea Leyland’s.
Short-Sleeved Cropped Sweater
New Look Petite Crop Sweater, $28, ASOS
Short-Sleeved Turtleneck
Turtlenecks rarely bring the word "chic" to mind, but pair a short-sleeved one with a full skirt, and you’re suddenly having an Audrey Hepburn moment.
Black Turtleneck
Saks Fifth Avenue Black Cashmere Ruched Turtleneck Top, $50.40, Saks Off 5th
White Silk Shirt
When in doubt, go with with a well-tailored silk blouse. You can roll up the sleeves for added ventilation or keep them down for a more polished (and warm) look like Angelina Jolie
White Silk Shirt
Equipment Signature Shirt, $208, Equipmentfr
Metallic-Infused Jacket
If you office has a more creative, relaxed approach to dress codes, try channeling spring’s metallic trend with a jacket like Bella Thorne. Make sure the rest of your ensemble is executed in neutral shades and a tailored silhouette, lest your ensemble read to dowdy or ostentatious.
Metallic Jacket
Joie Ferrell Metallic Jacket, $328, Nordstrom
Lace Overlay Dress
Newsflash: colored lace is in for spring, and happens to be a fantastic way to keep from freezing in the office. A 3/4 sleeve lace dress in a bright or pastel hue will keep your arms toasty indoors, and your ensemble breezy enough outside. Black works too, especially if you have a fancy work dinner to attend after office hours.
Lace Dress
Dolce Vita Marni Dress, $242, Dolce Vita
Bold Scarf
On Casual Friday, try draping a vibrant scarf over a blazer and white t-shirt for added interest like Molly Sims. A lightweight version can easily be stuffed into your purse when you emerge back into the sunlight after work.
Bold Scarf
Theodora and Callum Savoy Scarf, $175, Piper Lime
Printed Shirtdress
Zooey Deschanel perfectly exhibits an on-trend way to stay warm in the office. Try wearing a printed shirtdress for an unexpected twist on the trend.
Printed Shirtdress
Zara V-Neck Dress, $60, Zara
