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They felt more primed for an Instagram announcement about landing a new job than actually working one.

a collage of editors wearing work outfits in new york city to illustrate a story about office appropriate work outfits

With coworkers around you.

Add acrossbody bagand a kitten heel, and its a match made in elder millennial work outfit heaven."

Nikki Ogunnaike, editor-in-chief

Nikki Ogunnaike’s summer work wardrobe starts with easy tailoring.

fashion director sara holzman wears a shirt dress with jil sander shoes

Our editor-in-chief was one of the first to sound the alarm about this summer’s questionable work outfit advice.

“If your office is more conservative, a suit jacket will suffice.

Emma Childs abides by a simplesummer work outfitmotto: “Keep it simple, stupid.”

Poplin Pleated Shirtdress

On the accessory front, black kitten heels and a simple silver pendant necklace top it all off.

What I love most about this combination is its balance of polish and ease.

The tailored blazer and heels keep the look polished and professional (hi, HR!

Pointed Toe Slingback Pump

), while the breezy slip dress keeps me comfortable and cool.”

“Above all though, with any outfit that I wear into the office, coverage is absolutely key.

She knows all too well that extra coverage can feel constraining at the sweltering height of summer.

a celine triomphe black bag in front of a plain backdrop in a story about editor work outfits

“Its a look thats quick to put together and polished enough for the office, yet so comfortable.

You could also easily layer a tee underneath the vest for more coverage.

Plus, the pleated skirt doesnt cling to my body, making it a great warm-weather option.”

Nikki Ogunnaike at Fashion Week

In a perfect world, summer’s originalwhite skirt outfit ideacould suffice for a day at the office.

But I’m not quite comfortable with having my shoulders out and I almost always run cold, anyway.

(Yes, I’m a millennial, and this is a forever favorite styling hack.)

Cassandra Cotton-Poplin Shirt

She’ll debut it on the court at an upcoming tournament.

The Duchess of York showed her fun-loving personality outside St. George’s chapel in Windsor.

No wonder she wears it constantly.

Bermuda Shorts With Contrast Trim

She loves a see-through look.

The two looked nearly identical while attending the Broadway premiere of Good Night, and Good Luck.

SSENSE has everything a fashion enthusiast could ever want.

Azilia 45 Suede Sandals

Bold pastels and sugar-sweet hues promise to overtake your boring shoe lineup.

The key to her success lies in self-care.

Copy and paste to your closet.

Editor Emma Childs wears a semi sheer slip dress with a blazer to work at Marie Claire

These eight style icons prove that age-appropriate fashion is a myth.

The backward necklace is the cherry on top.

Gwyneth Slip Dress in Luster Charmeuse

Bianka Slingback Pump

Relaxed Fit Blazer

editor lauren tappan walks around new york city in a blazer jeans and flats

Garçon Classic Shirt in Cotton Poplin

Hepburn High Waist Wide Leg Jeans

Drew Oversized Linen Blazer

editor brooke knappenberger stands in front of a mirror wearing a button down shirt and black pants

Garçon Classic Shirt in Striped Cotton-Linen Blend Gauze

a model wearing a cropped tank top and high waist trousers while standing in front of a plain wall

Day Trip Pant

Editor Julia Marzovilla wearing her summer work outfit to the Marie Claire offices

Tropical Wool Vest

A pleated maxi skirt by reiss in front of a plain backdrop

5050 Bold Over the Knee Boot

fashion editor Halie LeSavage wears a blue button down shirt with a white skirt and a black jacket

Britt Work Jacket in Recycled Denim

Savona Striped Poplin Shirt

Lucy Pleated Stretch Organic Cotton Maxi Skirt

Coco Gauff wears a New Balanace and Miu Miu tennis set

Sarah Ferguson talking to Sir Tim Laurence outside St. George’s Chapel

Sofia Richie Grainge, alongside Ayesha Curry and Victoria Monét, announce the expansion of Baby2Baby’s initiative to combat the maternal health crisis in partnership with Huggies® on April 22

Florence Pugh

Omega Brand Ambassadors Kaia Gerber and Cindy Crawford attend the opening night of OMEGA House Paris 2024 on July 27, 2024 in Paris, France.

Sara Holzman, Nikki Ogunnaike

spring 2025 shoe color trends on the runways of Chanel, Ferragamo, Rabanne, and Prada

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US actress and model Margaret Qualley attends the 97th Annual Academy Awards at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, California on March 2, 2025.