Staying Cool at Work: The Dos and Don'ts of Hot Workwear
Unquestionably, the pandemic has torn up the rules on what counts as acceptable attire in the office. What is at issue, however, is how the new rules apply amid a scorching heat wave.
Can you, like the leaders of the G7 have recently done it, give up equality? The costume, even? Are shorts considered passable in such extremes? And what about shoes? Here's our guide to help you through the dress code haze.
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Go for dress shortsUnless your employer has a strict dress code, dress shorts – fitted and cut or just in the over the knee - are a stylish way to keep cool.American fashion designer Thom Browne is a master of the look, for men and women, but the high street has plenty of options too.
Wear natural fibers Fortunately, thermo-regulating linen is having a (sustainable) fashion moment, with many womenswear brands offering their version of the wide-leg linen trouser suit, including Marks & Spencer, Mint Velvet and Zara.
Unquestionably, the pandemic has torn up the rules on what counts as acceptable attire in the office. What is at issue, however, is how the new rules apply amid a scorching heat wave.
Can you, like the leaders of the G7 have recently done it, give up equality? The costume, even? Are shorts considered passable in such extremes? And what about shoes? Here's our guide to help you through the dress code haze.
TODOGo for dress shortsUnless your employer has a strict dress code, dress shorts – fitted and cut or just in the over the knee - are a stylish way to keep cool.American fashion designer Thom Browne is a master of the look, for men and women, but the high street has plenty of options too.
Wear natural fibers Fortunately, thermo-regulating linen is having a (sustainable) fashion moment, with many womenswear brands offering their version of the wide-leg linen trouser suit, including Marks & Spencer, Mint Velvet and Zara.
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