Ease into your office return with these effortless garments.

With laptop-friendly handbags, polished takes on summer flats and button-ups that offer structure with the lightest possible touch, this office wear edit means business, but is a pleasure to wear.

These wide-leg
tailored Bermuda shorts are cut in a slightly longer line, a silhouette which aids office friendliness. Front tucks, back darts, a high-waist and deep hip pockets add sleek structure, while a textured heavy linen fabric means they’ll breezily slip into your summer wardrobe.

For a shirting alternative that isn’t too buttoned up, consider this cropped, collarless button-front blouse fabricated from 100% sheer cream silk georgette with dainty polka dots. It has removable shoulder pads that lend quiet structure to an elegant garment otherwise defined by a delicate touch.

Dominique Healy pants, $320

Though they look impeccably suave, Auckland-based womenswear brand Dominique Healey says these Pippa trousers are “by far the most comfortable pant we’ve ever designed”.

Made from breathable cotton, they are mid-rise, sitting a fraction below the waist, and have a versatile oversized style, so you may want to size down if you are between sizes. Pictured is the espresso colourway, but the style is available in seven shades.

Daylight Moon cardigan, $298

Though it’s long-sleeved, this round-neck cardigan is made in a double-layer mesh, which feels cool to wear even in the height of summer. A great layering piece to ward off air-con chills, but also looks smart worn solo, buttoned up as a top.

The epitome of minimalist sophistication, a streamlined jet pocket is sewn directly into the chest section of this neat jacket. A band collar up top and curved shape on the bottom hem round out the soft structure. Available in slate and parchment shades of a cotton and linen blend that are garment-dyed to produce a beautifully gentle texture and natural colour variation.

Ruby short-sleeved blazer, $329

Available in sizes from 4 to 22, Ruby’s Coco blazer is an easy-wearing hybrid – with the polish of a full blazer and the levity of a summer top. Ease into it, and the work year, by pairing with your favourite denim, or commit to the corporate calendar with a matching suited separate.

Nelson Made’s leather sandals combine an open weave construction, slingback strap and softly square toe in a polished take on a summer flat. A 1.5cm heel adds a light lift for 9-5 wear.

With a simple A-line shape, this swing dress offers easy and versatile styling options. Layer over a tee or shirt, under a light cardigan, or simply slip into the midweight denim as-is.

Can’t summon the energy to put together a full outlook? This cap-sleeve midi-dress has you, and your shoulders, covered. A fitted bodice with ribbed detailing and a crew neckline gives way at the waist to a loosely shaped poplin skirt.

Made with ECONYL® regenerated nylon from recovered ocean/landfill waste and a New Zealand Deer Nappa strap, Yu Mei’s Utility Braidy bag has room to carry a 16″ laptop, your lunchbox and whatever else your day requires.

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