Beat the Heat, Own the Boardroom: The Summer Office Looks That Do It All

Beat the Heat, Own the Boardroom: The Summer Office Looks That Do It All

May 19, 2025

With the month of May breaking UK temperature records, we are in for hot weather – and while we’re loving the sunshine, the sweaty commute? Not so much. If staying stylish and cool is a priority this season (of course it is!), New Look has it sorted. From breezy linen tailoring to flowy maxi skirts and chic summer dresses, these pieces are perfect for surviving the 9-to-5 while still looking polished and put-together. We bring you a selection of our top workwear-approved summer staples below – ideal for staying cool in the heat and owning the boardroom. 

White Linen Blend Button Up Top, £27.99 

Off White Compact Knit Square Neck Waistcoat, £23.99 

Dark Khaki Linen Look Sleeveless Top, £19.99 

Blue Gingham Print Shirred Top V Waist Midi Dress, £33.99 

Stone Linen Blend Wide Leg Trousers, £35.99 

Cream Striped Wide Leg Tailored Trousers, £35.99 

Gini London Black Belted Tiered Maxi Skirt, £36 

Grey High Waisted A-Line Mini Skirt, £14.99 

Wide Fit White Faux Leather Woven Strap Flatform Wedge Sandals, £35.99 

Mink Faux Leather Buckle Strap Sandals, £16.99 

Red Cutout Faux Leather Ballet Pumps, £17.24 

Wide Fit White Faux Leather Stitch Trim Wedge Sandals, £29.99 

Charlotte is the founder and editor-in-chief at Your Coffee Break magazine. She studied English Literature at Fairfield University in Connecticut whilst taking evening classes in journalism at MediaBistro in NYC. She then pursued a BA degree in Public Relations at Bournemouth University in the UK. With a background working in the PR industry in Los Angeles, Barcelona and London, Charlotte then moved on to launching Your Coffee Break from the YCB HQ in London’s Covent Garden and has been running the online magazine for the past 10 years. She is a mother, an avid reader, runner and puts a bit too much effort into perfecting her morning brew.