As the office empties out and co-workers flee to their beach-side bungalows, dressing for work becomes ever more frustrating. The summer heat isn’t dying down anytime soon; how can you look professional while keeping cool? Here, we present you 13 sleeveless blouses that you’ll actually want to wear to the office.
A Beachy Option
Oasis Tie Front Sleeveless Blouse
$35, Asos
A summery seersucker blouse that will take you straight from your hyper air-conditioned cubicle to a blanket on the sand.
Available in sizes 8–12.
$35 at Asos
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A Jewel-Toned Blouse
V-Neck Blouse with Flounce
$25, H&M
Professional, but make it fashion with a ruffly neckline and bold color.
Available in sizes 0–18.
$25 at H&M
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An Edgy White Top
MM6 Maison Margiela Parachute Poplin Shirt
$295, Need Supply
This is an unusual take on the crisp, clean white button-down.
Available in European sizes 36–40.
$295 at Need Supply
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A Sophisticated Polka-Dot Option
Sleeveless Mock Neck Top
$60, Eloquii
Polka dots and a high neckline give this blouse a vintage feel. Pair with a pencil skirt and pumps for optimal office style.
Available in sizes 14–28.
$60 at Eloquii
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A Top in Blood Orange
Fabiana Pigna Figenia Blouse
$147, Need Supply
Cascading ruffles cover your upper arms, but leave them open to any passing breeze. It’s like a sleeveless top in disguise!
Available in size medium.
$147 at Need Supply
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A Yellow Striped Option
Warehouse Sleeveless Blouse
$40, Asos
Another seersucker option for those with preppier inclinations. With white pants, this would make an ideal office-to-boat getup.
Available in sizes 8-14.
$40 at Asos
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A Totally Different Take on Yellow Stripes
High Low Sleeveless Top
$70, Eloquii
If you’ve got a casual workplace (open plan, cold brew on tap, dogs running around), try this with some culottes.
Available in sizes 18–28.
$70 at Eloquii
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An Airy Red Top
Vince Pleated Shell
$225, Shopbop
Warning: this flouncy top will make you want to dance at work with your headphones in.
Available in sizes XS–L.
$225 at Shopbop
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If You Like Dainty Prints
Frill Sleeveless Blouse
$59, & Other Stories
Patterns are never a bad idea. To look appropriately pulled-together for the office, take a cue from how it’s styled in this image and wear it with pants in the same color family.
Available in size 8.
$59 at & Other Stories
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A Minimalist Button-Down
The Relaxed Silk Sleeveless
$52, Everlane
The sleeveless version of Everlane’s popular Relaxed Silk shirt is perfect for the dog days of late summer.
Available in sizes 2 and 10.
$52 at Everlane
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A Floaty Black Top
Curve V-Neck Longline Top with Flutter Sleeve
$48, Asos
Sometimes, all you want to wear is 100-percent cotton. It’s still summer, after all.
Available in sizes 12–24.
$48 at Asos
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A Scalloped Shell
CeCe Scallop Edge Top
$59, Nordstrom
Scallops are fun way to dress up an otherwise basic sleeveless top.
Available in size XXS–XL.
$59 at Nordstrom
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If You Really Love Summer
Ulla Johnson Cora Top
$210, Garmentory
Wear this top to work and instantly feel yourself transported to the Greek isles (without having to sit through a daily screening of Mamma Mia 2). The tassels, subtle sheen, and blush color make it as summery as it gets.
Available in sizes 4 and 6.
$210 at Garmentory
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