Your Work Wardrobe Could Use a Refresh. Here’s 12 Pieces to Shop Now

Striking a balance between comfortable and office-appropriate attire in your summer work wardrobe can be trickier than coordinating a status meeting for your hybrid team at 2pm on a Friday. (Though really, why are you scheduling a meeting on a Summer Friday?!)

So let SG HQ assure you: It can be done!

When you’re less inclined to layer, focus on adding visual interest to otherwise simple looks. Think: textured pieces, bright whites, and seasonal patterns.

Check out 12 pieces to level up your summer work wardrobe:

SG Says: Sure, if you work in a more corporate environment, then year-round wool suits might be standard issue.

But! If your office allows for more creativity and expression in your work wardrobe, consider adding an unconventional suit to your summer work wardrobe.

Look for quirky yet stylish numbers that straddle the line between work and weekend, and look just as good with a breezy button-up shirt for work, as with a tee on the weekends.

SG Says: We’re just gonna come out and say it: a flash of bare ankle on a man in the summer is very sexy.

Opt for a pair of suede loafers that’ll feel dressed up and comfortable all at once.

3. performance tops (that don’t look like performance tops)

SG Says: Just a guess that your summer work wardrobe could use some stretch.

And how about some sweat-wicking fabrics? Yeah, thought so.

Upgrade your office style for hot weather with sneaky performance gear, like this polo from Untuckit that looks as good as it feels to wear.

SG Says: You don’t have to be a jewelry “guy” to have a little more fun with your finishing touches in the summer.

For accessories that feel fresh for the summer months, but still work-appropriate, think subtle yet colorful.

SG Says: Be the guy at the office who smells good, and not the guy who, well, definitely doesn’t.

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SG Says: Sometimes you want to just throw on a button-down and some dark denim and call it a day with your work outfit.

So, consider investing in a new style to add to your work wardrobe repertoire for summer. Like the stripes above, or a color that’s currently missing from your closet.

7. clean white sneakers

SG Says: There will always be a space in a woman’s heart for a man in a clean white tennis shoe.

If you can get away with a more casual look at the office, this pair from Rothy’s is on sale and looks just different enough from all your other pairs of white sneakers to justify the purchase.

SG Says: Pair those crisp white sneakers with these lightweight performance trousers and a dark-colored sweater polo for a monochrome workday look that communicates subtle sophistication.

9. sweater polo

SG Says: You can’t go wrong with a here-to-stay style like the sexy, sophisticated sweater polo. So, add a little oomph to your weekday by choosing one with a little heft to it.

Keep in mind, this is not a standard cotton polo shirt that could be mistaken for part of an after school job uniform.

Think: short-sleeve sweater…because that’s exactly what this is.

10. canvas work bag

SG Says: The authority in durable carryalls, this Filson bag will get you from Point A to Point B with everything you need…in style.

11. wear ’em everywhere chinos

SG Says: If you work in a dress code-free office but can’t quite bring yourself to wear jeans to work, go with a pair of flat-front chinos instead.

12. striped tee

SG Says: Every man needs a striped tee in his style arsenal. It’s such an easy way to look better than everyone else around you, while still wearing…just a t-shirt.

You could pair this tee with the navy pants above and a pair of loafers, or wear it under a lightweight summer suit with sneakers.

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