The best work blazer for summer.

I went to lunch a few weeks ago with a friend who works at a big law firm.  She was wearing a cute striped blazer, which is about as wild as you can get with prints in a work environment like that.  (Speaking of big firms, this article is nightmare-inducing.)  I told her I liked it, and she said it was her favorite work purchase ever, because it feels like a sweatshirt.  

Even better news:  it's perfect for summer in the office over a sleeveless blouse, comes in petite, regular, and tall sizes, and is 40% off today (with code BRWED40).  SOLD.

Put it with a white, sleeveless blouse with a fun collar detail, 

a delicate gold pendant necklace,

a bright yellow pencil skirt, 

sharp navy pumps,

And a roomy bag.

Cool enough for warm weather, warm enough for chilly office a/c, polished for the office, comfortable for wearing all day.   

White + camel

Don't these ladies look cool as cucumbers, even though they're covered up?  This palette of all white with camel accessories is perfect for summer work ensembles.  Crisp and lightweight, but professional with the necessary layers for dreaded office a/c. 

A few pieces to send you on your way: my favorite white jeans from Topshop, available in regular, petite, tall, and maternity, too (even Emmanuelle Alt, the editor of French Vogue, wears them!); a crisp white blazer; a white pleated skirt; darling camel and gold ballet flats or a camel and gold clutch; and a camel v-neck sweater.

Images: both by Vanessa Jackman, here and here.