Getting dress for work on a steamy morning can be a tedious task. We call it the summer fashion dilemma. On one hand, you want to remain cool and sizzle free, yet on the other you want to maintain your career credibility by looking professional. Oh, and you want to be stylish as well. Sounds impossible, doesn't it? Actually, it's quite easy. Follow these simple steps, and you'll look polished in summer fashions — without perspiring.
DressesThere's a tendency to fall back on barely-there sundresses when the temperature rises. But what keeps you cool over the weekend may cause some raised eyebrows in the office. The key is to strike a balance between parochial-school teacher and Erin Brockovich without straying too far in either direction.
Do: Wear cool and crisp shirtdresses. Accessorize with metallic or brightly colored accents.
Do: Wear a shirtdress with glossy patent heels or open-toe pumps for the ultimate day-to-evening outfit.
Do: Wear a belted short-sleeve jacket over a strappy sundress. Discard the jacket for après-work cocktails with the ladies.
Don't: Wear a style that reveals your bra straps. The fact that you're wearing a purple bra should remain between you and your current flame. Even if that current flame happens to work in your office.
Don't: Wear any styles that are too low cut. Your goal is not to dress to distract. And tha
t will distract.Don't: Overcompensate and wear anything that will cause you to sweat profusely, like long sleeves or high necks. Sweating uncontrollably is just as unattractive as revealing your bra straps.
