Getting dressed for work in summer requires navigating an obstacle course: the heat outside, the aggressive air conditioning inside, the office dress code that was written before the hybrid era, and the desire to actually look like yourself rather than a business casual stock photo. The summer work outfits that thread all of those needles are the ones built on the same principle as good workwear year-round investment in quality fabric, attention to fit, and formulas rather than individual items.

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Formula 1: Wide-Leg Linen Trousers + Fitted Blouse