As much as we wish Summer equated to weeks on end of holiday, most of us have to get up and go to work everyday. Bleh. Enter: Summer workwear solutions [1]!
Dresses are one of our favourite ways to feel less humdrum about the whole employment and earning a living thing in the heat, with flowy, lightweight versions being the easiest option when you need to look polished but feel cool. Since you probably want to stock up on several styles for the season, affordable Summer dresses [2] are ideal from linen wrap dresses to cotton shirtdresses and less-than-clingy silhouettes that range from mini to midi lengths. Even if you choose a style with thin straps, lightweight layers like a linen blazer [3] or denim jacket [4] will make then feel a skosh more polished or serve as that barrier you need when you're facing overactive air conditioning.
Because it's excruciating to clothe oneself in anything less than breathable in the heat, ahead, shop the edit of under-$100 Summer dresses [5] (with options for curvy shapes [6]!) that are perfectly sophisticated for work, including a few of our favourite styles from the latest POPSUGAR collection at Kohl's [7].
POPSUGAR Printed Midi Dress
POPSUGAR Printed Midi Dress [8] ($44, originally $64). Also available in Plus Size [9] ($47, originally $68).
Zara Long Polka Dot Dress
Zara Long Polka Dot Dress [10] ($70)
Chriselle Lim Collection Sand Dress
Chriselle Lim Collection Sand Dress [11] ($92)
Urban Outfitters Heart Melter Button-Front Ruffle Midi Dress
Urban Outfitters Heart Melter Button-Front Ruffle Midi Dress [12] ($79)
POPSUGAR Mini Shirtdress
POPSUGAR Mini Shirtdress [13] ($42, originally $60)
Eloquii Dolman Sleeve Tie Waist Dress
Eloquii Dolman Sleeve Tie Waist Dress [14] ($90)
LC Lauren Conrad Button Front Fit & Flare Dress
LC Lauren Conrad Button Front Fit & Flare Dress [15] ($37, originally $50)
Mango Belt Midi Dress
Mango Belt Midi Dress [16] ($80)
LOFT Plus Floral Ruffle Midi Wrap Dress
LOFT Plus Floral Ruffle Midi Wrap Dress [17] ($75, originally $90)
POPSUGAR Belted Button-Down Dress
POPSUGAR Belted Button-Down Dress [18] ($42, originally $60)
Stelen Astrid Knit Dress
Stelen Astrid Knit Dress [19] ($88)
COS Sleeveless Woven Panel Dress
COS Sleeveless Woven Panel Dress [20] ($99)
Ann Taylor Garden Flutter Sleeve Wrap Dress
Ann Taylor Garden Flutter Sleeve Wrap Dress [21] ($98)
& Other Stories Waist Tie Midi Dress
& Other Stories Waist Tie Midi Dress [22] ($99)
Madewell Texture & Thread Button-Front Tank Dress
Madewell Texture & Thread Button-Front Tank Dress [23] ($90)
POPSUGAR Mini Shirtdress
POPSUGAR Mini Shirtdress [24] ($42, originally $60)
Bershka Belted Linen Blazer-Style Dress
Bershka Belted Linen Blazer-Style Dress [25] ($70)
Moon River Blue Dot Dress
Moon River Blue Dot Dress [26] ($92)
Babaton Wallace Linen Dress
Babaton Wallace Linen Dress [27] ($98)
Chaus Sahara Sunrise Faux Wrap Dress
Chaus Sahara Sunrise Faux Wrap Dress [28] ($99)
Everlane The Cotton Collarless Belted Shirtdress
Everlane The Cotton Collarless Belted Shirtdress [29] ($75)
Something Navy Print Dress
Something Navy Print Dress [30] ($89)
POPSUGAR Belted Button-Down Dress
POPSUGAR Belted Button-Down Dress [31] ($42, originally $60)
Ninety Percent Organic Cotton-Jersey Maxi Dress
Ninety Percent Organic Cotton-Jersey Maxi Dress [32] ($90)
Pixie Market Graphic Print Shirt Dress
Pixie Market Graphic Print Shirt Dress [33] ($92)
Pull & Bear Red Buttoned Midi Dress
Pull & Bear Red Buttoned Midi Dress [34] ($50)