The 10 effortless workwear pieces guaranteed to help you stay cool this summer

We all want to look our best for the office, and when working takes up an average 37.5 hours of our week, it’s safe to say that we need workwear that lasts, timeless staples that also keep us appropriate for the changing weather.

As we draw closer to summer and with the official beginning of ‘heatwave season’, it’s more necessary than ever to pack away our corduroy, heavy knits and wool trousers in favour of lighter, looser tailoring styles for the spring/summer seasons.

The high street has really upped its game, taking direct inspiration from designers in the form of sheer silk skirts and pleated styles. Think Issey Miyake, Stella McCartney and Victoria Beckham, It’s not hard to take notice, so we’ve brought you the best edits in modern workwear to shop now.

Breezy materials such as linen; thin, loose, short-sleeve knits; and oversized tailoring will not only have you look your coolest, but give you the best chance of actually staying your coolest, too. No one wants tight clinging fabrics that make you sweat buckets before you’ve even reached the office. Hotboxed London tubes, packed buses or 100 degrees parked cars. These lightweight pieces will give you your best chance at a breezier commute and avoid arriving to the office hot, bothered and sweaty.

Why not try introducing summery textures into your every day workwear, such as polished raffia and straw bags with hits of polished leather as your new work bag? Or opt for the latest on-trend loafer mule as a chic update on the classic sock-and-loafer combo of winter.

Here, we’ve rounded up 10 pieces to inject some fun and guaranteed coolness into your workwear wardrobe, while ensuring you still feel chic, sophisticated and ready to take on the day.

Our top 10 modern workwear pieces below: