Popsugar Fashion Fashion Trends Stylish Summer Work Dresses 43 Stylish Summer Work Dresses That Are HR-Approved 2 April 2019 by Laura Lajiness Kaupke Image Source: Getty / Christian Vierig As POPSUGAR editors, we independently select and write about stuff we love and think you'll like too. If you buy a product we have recommended, we may receive affiliate commission, which in turn supports our work. Let me paint you a little picture. It's summer. It's hot AF. But you're an employed person who has to go an office most days to earn a living thus making summer work attire a very important category in your wardrobe. As someone who spent a number of years as an employed person, I can attest to the challenges of finding comfortable office attire that's both breathable and professional. If you must know, I have also been a self-employed person who can attest to the joys of working at my dining room table sans pants. But that's neither here nor there. Since there's nothing worse than corporate suits, stiff button downs, and stifling pants in thick, soupy weather, dresses are the answer to summer work dressing woes. While there are plenty of adorable silhouettes hitting the new arrivals sections right now, the majority of them are better suited to holidays, weekends, and weddings rather than cubicles and conference rooms. Or, they're made from fabrics that, while seemingly lightweight, actually serve as breeze barrier preventing any and all air-flow from cooling your body down after a sweat-inducing commute (can you tell I take NYC's charming Subway to work?). Anyway . . . Ahead, I've assembled an edit of 43 summer work dresses made from breathable fabrics or cut for a not-too-clingy fit, including my favourite under-$50 styles from the POPSUGAR at Kohl's collection. Do some of these styles look like an office-approved muumuu? Maybe. But with a great shoe and jewellery, do you care? Definitely not. 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Asymmetrical Ruffle Hem Dress Image Source: kohls.com POPSUGAR Asymmetrical Ruffle Hem Dress ($51, originally $68) POPSUGAR Asymmetrical Ruffle Hem Dress $51 from kohls.com Buy Now Rebecca Taylor Tailored Stretch Linen Blend Dress Image Source: rebeccataylor.com Rebecca Taylor Tailored Stretch Linen Blend Dress ($450) Rebecca Taylor Tailored Stretch Linen Blend Dress $450 from rebeccataylor.com Buy Now Kamperett Rooftop Dress Image Source: kamperett.com Kamperett Rooftop Dress ($420) Kamperett Rooftop Dress $420 from kamperett.com Buy Now POPSUGAR Belted Button-Down Dress Image Source: kohls.com POPSUGAR Belted Button-Down Dress ($45, originally $60) POPSUGAR Belted Button-Down Dress $45 from kohls.com Buy Now Mr. Larkin Mamie Dress Image Source: mrlarkin.net Mr. Larkin Mamie Dress ($340) Mr. Larkin Mamie Dress $340 from mrlarkin.net Buy Now Tory Burch Striped Polo Dress Image Source: toryburch.com Tory Burch Striped Polo Dress ($448) Tory Burch Striped Polo Dress $448 from 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Current/Elliott Ana Maxi Dress ($398) Current/Elliott Ana Maxi Dress $398 from shopbop.com Buy Now Wilfred Tavin Belted Linen-Blend Midi Dress Image Source: aritzia.com Wilfred Tavin Belted Linen-Blend Midi Dress ($168) Wilfred Tavin Belted Linen-Blend Midi Dress $168 from aritzia.com Buy Now Dodo Bar Or Constanza Dress Image Source: 11honore.com Dodo Bar Or Constanza Dress ($597) Dodo Bar Or Constanza Dress $597 from 11honoure.com Buy Now Birds of Paradis Meadow Dolman Dress Image Source: shopbop.com Birds of Paradis Meadow Dolman Dress ($299) Birds of Paradis Meadow Dolman Dress $299 from shopbop.com Buy Now OZMA Judd Dress Image Source: ozmaofcalifornia.com OZMA Judd Dress ($255) OZMA Judd Dress $255 from ozmaofcalifornia.com Buy Now Veronica Beard Ruched Stripe Shirtdress Image Source: shop.nordstrom.com Veronica Beard Ruched Stripe Shirtdress ($450) Veronica Beard Ruched Stripe Shirtdress $450 from shop.nordstrom.com Buy Now Equipment Nauman Dress Image Source: shopbop.com 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