Office look, the heat-proof guide

Natural fabrics, airy materials, free shoulders, free legs. The hot weather brings big question marks when it comes to creating workwear looks while avoiding a quick getaway. The layering trick also applies to the summer season, aided by the icy wind of air conditioning that lurks from above and stresses the neck and shoulders. The dress code for summer has lost its strictness over the years, but there are a few clear rules you should still follow: no rubber flip-flops, no visible bra straps, if not completely then mostly covered tummies, miniskirts that are more Mary Quant than Christina Aguilera. Here are some shopping tips, celebrity looks and designer catwalk looks on how to deal with the hot temperatures.

Summer looks for the office loved by celebrities

Totally white t-shirt and trousers for Sophia Roe, who adds a black touch with angular sling backs, totally white also for Maja Weyhe, who accompanies the t-shirt with flared trousers, a jumper squeezed at the waist and black sandals, black top, khaki flutter shirt, jeans and pumps for Kaia Gerber, butter top, oversized trousers with camel belt at the waist, maxi bag and loafers for Julie Pelipas, outfit with shorts, bandeau bra and sandals with midi heels for Caroline Daur.

Office looks at the SS23 fashion shows

Absolute black for The Row playing with super slim proportions, with thin straps and round neckline on top and oversized for below; layered white for Peter Do with open maxi shirt, mini and pleated overskirt; Pastel colours for Dries Van Noten pairing a light blue shirt with ruffles with a teal jacket and dusty pink pleated skirt; pearl grey bustier jumper and beige trousers with pleats for Botter; sky blue suit with Bermuda shorts and overjacket for Bevza.

What to buy for SS23 office looks

And four looks for heat-resistant office wear: grey oversized t-shirt by Uniqlo U, denim skirt by Coperni and black Birkenstocks from the Co-Lab collection with Proenza Schouler; egg yellow zip and drawstring dress by Miu Miu, flat white leather ballet flats with skirt stud by Valentino Garavani; white linen tank top by Loro Piana, beige trousers by Frankie Shop, lime green loafers by Aeyde; linen shirt by & Other Stories, Bermuda shorts by Isabel Marant, Teva sandals.