How to Wear Shorts to the Office

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Figuring out what to wear to the office in the sweltering heat can be challenging. While many think they will have to suffer in a classic trouser, that’s not the case. We learned during the Spring 2015 collections that shorts are back in a major way. Here are three examples of office appropriate short styles.

Coordinate Your Blazer and Shorts
Taylor Swift always seems to get it right when she steps out in her coordinating blazer and shorts look. While she likes to show off her legs in short shorts, this utilitarian ensemble from H&M is more office appropriate. The shorts are long enough to look and feel cool, but still cover up.

H&M Linen-Blend Shorts, $40, hm.com
H&M Linen-Blend Jacket, $70, hm.com
H&M Jersey Tank Top in Natural White, $15, hm.com
Gianvito Rossi Suede Pumps in Navy, $670, net-a-porter.com
Sole Society Kerr Colorblock Envelope Clutch in Coral Blush, $45, solesociety.com
ASOS Classic Retro Sunglasses, $19, asos.com

Opt for All Black With a Twist
Wearing a black top with matching shorts and a gold belt is a fresh summer look that is chic and can easily take you from day to night. Colorful accessories can make this outfit really pop.

Red Valentino Scalloped Stretch-Crepe Shorts, $395, net-a-porter.com
Equipment Signature Wash-Silk Shirt, $210, net-a-porter.com
Saint Laurent Original Skinny Studded Belt in Black Leather and Gold-Toned Brass, $795, ysl.com
Gianvito Rossi Suede Pumps in Black, $670, net-a-porter.com
Saint Laurent Classic Small Sac De Jour Bag in Red Leather, $2,750, ysl.com
Ray-Ban Aviator Metal Sunglasses, $150, net-a-porter.com
Topshop Twisted Torque Necklace, $14, topshop.com

Embrace Summer Color
Take an Oxford top, like the one you see here, and add color via your shorts! These bright red shorts from Topshop are the statement piece of this ensemble. Finish off the look with some gold jewelry and you’re ready to go.

Topshop Wrap Front Shorts, $68, topshop.com
H&M Cotton Shirt in Blue/Striped, $25, hm.com
ASOS Hoaxer Heeled Sandals, $63, asos.com
Zara Mini City Bag, $50, zara.com
Zara Retro Style Sunglasses, $26, zara.com
Whistles Ball Hook Bangle, $36, asos.com
ASOS Gold Plated Sterling Silver Fine Open Bead Ring, $15, asos.com

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