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Style Roundup: 12 Pieces for your Summer Work Wardrobe

Men's office style that goes with your key card
close-up of a man wearing a white and navy striped t-shirt with his hands in the pockets of his dark trousers

by Megan Collins Updated: May 26, 2024

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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:

1. a summer suit

man wearing an olive green suit against a bright blue background. text on-screen reads: men's summer office style
linen-blend suit, pants ($100) jacket $160 | shop on Abercrombie

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.

2. an ankle-baring work shoe

pair of light brown suede loafers against a blue background. text on-screen reads: men's summer office style
Sanders suede loafers, $315 | shop on Huckberry

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 tassel loafers that’ll feel dressed up and like you’re going a bit rogue all at once.

3. fresh work shirts

image of a man from the waist up wearing a blue dress shirt and grey trousers. text on-screen reads: men's summer office style
Proper Cloth Mayfair dress shirt, $100 | shop on Proper Cloth

SG Says: Just a guess that your summer work wardrobe could use a few new dress shirts.

Upgrade your button downs for hot weather with styles that are wrinkle-resistant.

4. summer accessories

close up of a man in profile, wearing a small, dark-colored bracelet on his hand. text on-screen reads: men's summer office style
Miansai bracelet, $44 | shop on Huckberry

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.

5. fresh summer scent

flat lay image of a Commodity fragrance with a white cap and clear glass bottle
Commodity Moss, $145 | shop on Sephora

SG Says: Be the guy at the office who smells good, and not…not that guy.

RELATED: The 20 Best Summer Fragrances for 2024

6. the perfect Oxford shirt

flat lay image of a light blue men's oxford shirt against a blue background.
Todd Snyder slim-fit Oxford shirt, $148 | shop on Todd Snyder

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

side view of a white sneaker against a blue background. text on-screen reads: men's summer office style
Rothy’s The RS02 sneaker, $149 | shop on Rothy’s

SG Says: We may be all about a retro sneaker, but we’ll always hold a space in our heart for a man in a clean white tennis shoe.

8. lightweight trousers

lower half of a man wearing grey trousers with black loafers. text on-screen reads: men's summer office style
J.Crew 484 slim-fit tech Oxford pant, $98 | shop on J.Crew

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

close up of a man from the waist up wearing a brown knit polo shirt with dark collar. text on-screen reads: men's summer office style
Percival ‘Casa Martini’ knitted polo, $210 | shop on Percival

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 cotton pique polo shirt that could be mistaken for part of an after school job uniform. Think: short-sleeve sweater (because that’s exactly what it is).

10. canvas work bag

close-up of a Filson twill briefcase. text on-screen reads: men's summer office style
Filson twill original briefcase 13L, $495 | shop on Huckberry

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

torso and legs of a man wearing a white t-shirt and navy pants with white Adidas Sambas. text on-screen reads: mens summer office style
Wax London ‘Kurt’ trouser, $150 | shop on Wax London

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

man from the waist up wearing dark pants and a blue and white striped t-shirt
Nili Lotan ‘Pierre’ t-shirt, $225 | shop on ShopBop

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 Wax London navy pants above and a pair of loafers, or wear it under a lightweight summer suit with sneakers.

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Looking for more men’s summer work wardrobe ideas?

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Megan Collins

I started Style Girlfriend to help guys look, feel, and act their best.

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