How to Style Sandals for Work if Sandals are Not Office Appropriate?
How to style sandals for work when they are not the summer work shoes you could wear to your office? The office style rules are loosened come mid July, but does this mean you can wear whatever you want to work regardless of the dressingcode? Even sandals? Of course not. Most of the sandals are not office appropriate. But sandals can be office appropriate if you know how to style sandals for work in summer 2024. Scroll down to see the best sandals work outfits and pick sandals work outfit that feels appropriate to wear to your office.
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First things first, sandals are not business formal. Point of view, some (with my mother first in the queue) will argue that slingback pumps are sandals. But they are not, so there is no doubt about whether sandals are business formal. Sandals are not business formal nor business casual. But not everyone needs to follow the formal dress code. Ps. If you do, go and check summer work outfits – there are plenty of business formal outfits with professional summer work shoes that are easy to wear during the heatwave.
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Cool and collected, channel a new take on summer office wear with sandals before entering your office. Sandals inject a playful spirit for work and office. Surely you can’t pair all of the fashionable 2024 sandals with everything from your capsule work wardrobe, but I made a selection for a stylish update on summer uniform dressing.
THE BEST SANDALS WORK OUTFITS 2024
By the way, you can shop for all sandals work outfits and sandals work outfit ideas presented in this article. To shop for the sandals office outfits that you like, simply click the hotspots on hover.
All the collages and product galleries are hyperlinked and shoppable.
Anyway, I’m pretty sure you know how to shop for women’s work sandals. Now see how to style them, too.
CASUAL BUSINESS SUMMER WORK OUTFITS WITH SANDALS
Dressing up for work in summer comes with its own set of rules. You don’t want anything that could weigh you down, but looking smart is still important.
We favour strong silhouettes and business smart sandals outfits that prove sandals office appropriate and smart.
1 SUMMER WORK DRESS WITH SANDALS
A bold silhouette in a daytime fabric and matching minimal sandals is the perfect solution to dressing up for work in the heat.
Smart tailoring lends structure and forms to every outfit, capable of sprucing up any sandals.
Short sleeve summer office dresses in navy (shop for a similar dress here – it’s so beautiful; but check this dress, too – I found it in the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale, also it’s longer than the first one) and minimal stiletto heels in metallic hues are great investments, equally suited for business meetings or office parties.
And the sandals I’m wearing (Stuart Weitzman sandals – buy here) are comfortable enough to wear them from morning to night without taking them off. Also, I find them wide enough even when my legs get swollen.
SMART CASUAL SUMMER WORK OUTFITS WITH SANDALS
Effortlessly smart casual summer work outfits come assured, courtesy of wide-leg pants. Discover a winning look for the weekday I love this summer the most.
2 SHORT SLEEVE BLOUSE WITH LONG WIDE-LEG PANTS AND SANDALS
Revel in the soothing influence of satin paired with wide leg pants that preferably cover the sandals. Take the guesswork out of dressing up with extra long pants; grab a bag, and you will be out the door in no time.
Ps. The pants in the product gallery below are not the same as mine – they are also longer which is just what you want. I bought mine years ago and there are nowhere to be found online anymore (IMAO you won’t find them in thrift stores either – no smart girlie would give them away). POV, I shop for quality clothes that don’t get ruined fast or look outworn and transition between seasons and trends well. Anyway, shop for similar Sandro Paris pants here.
CASUAL SMART SUMMER WORK OUTFITS WITH SANDALS
Looking professional isn’t just about playing it safe. Hence seek out garments to keep you looking smart yet stylish. Don’t feel you have to wear a blouse with sandals if you want to wear sandals to work; white T-shirts can be an interesting way to add some flair when paired with tailored pants. Plus, they go with sandals so well.
3 WHITE T-SHIRT WITH WIDE-LEG PANTS AND SANDALS
Start the day right in a casual smart sandal outfit with a white T-shirt and wide-leg pants that will take you effortlessly from the early morning coffee run to a business meeting in the afternoon in the middle of a heatwave.
4 CROCHET TOP WITH TAILORED PANTS AND SANDALS
Cool and collected, channel a new take on sandals and summer office codes. Crochet knits inject a playful spirit for work. And at the same time, tailored pants pair with kitten heel sandals for a stylish updated on uniform dressing.
Imagine the gentle rays of the morning sun touching your nose, you open your eyes and realize that you’ve overslept. With no time to spare, you hurriedly make your way to the bathroom, wash your teeth, take a shower and with your hair still wrapped in a towel, run to your dressing room with the urgency of the day ahead.
As you sift through the options, your new tailored pants catch your eye. With time slipping away, you quickly reach for the delicate crochet top, sparing you the need to search for accessories in your rush.
Swiftly stepping into the kitten heel “old money” sandals, and grabbing a tote you, are out of the door in no time.
5 TANK TOP WITH WIDE LEG PANTS AND SANDAL MULES
Meet my most beloved style, destined to be forever pieces and your wardrobe favourites.
CASUAL SUMMER WORK OUTFITS WITH SANDALS
From strappy sandals with tailored separates to high heel mules with shorts and slides with light summer office dresses, here are casual smart summer outfits with sandals reinvented in more relaxed ways.
6 CROCHET TOP WITH LINEN SHORTS AND SANDAL MULES
Put together for the heat, summer work outfits with sandals and shorts are work-perfect for rising temperatures if you work in service and are requested to dress chic and/or fashionable.
Entirely casual but work appropriate; copy this look for work tomorrow.
14 SHEER TANK TOP
Coming in new and fresh for fall 2024, refresh your wardrobe by buying into the latest slip top trend – sheer tank top.Kick that lethargic feeling by choosing a trendy sheer tank top in popping shades or trendy print. Or embrace the halcyon days of summer with a little bit of nostalgia that is exactly on trend.
Refreshing party outfits of the noughties and 2010s, it’s time to bring back the sheer tank top.
SHEER TANK TOP IS THE LATEST TOP TREND FOR FALL 2024
15 ONE SHOULDER TOP
A current take on sensuality is not necessarily about how much skin you show but rather where you show it. For an updated look, explore the new season one shoulder tops that frame your neckline with drapes or train.
The return of the one shoulder top signals a casual approach to formal dressing. Wear it with low-waisted tailored pants for a business meeting, or go chic with a pair of navy jeans on your day off.
Whether you’re keeping it casual for a day at the beach, or dressing up for a night out, one shoulder tops can be styled in so many different ways.
Pair them with shorts, skirts or even baggy jeans for a trendy and effortless look.
One shoulder tops are universally flattering, no matter your body type. They draw attention to your collarbone and shoulders, creating a feminine and elegant silhouette.
THE NEW SEASON ONE SHOULDER TOPS FOR FALL 2024
SUMMER WORK OUTFITS WITH SANDALS
- THE BEST SANDALS WORK OUTFITS 2024
- FAQ HOW TO STYLE SANDALS FOR WORK
- MORE SUMMER WORK SHOES AND SUMMER HEATWAVE OFFICE OUTFITS
FAQ HOW TO STYLE SANDALS FOR WORK
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Looking professional isn’t just about playing it safe.
It depends on who runs the office. Is it your office, do you work alone and never meet clients IRL, and you have no dress code?
It depends on where you work and what you do.
No. But you can wear sandals for casual business.
With a fresh pedicure, smooth heels, and the best work outfit.
It rarely is, and yet it can be if you wear proper sandals and wear sandals smart, with a fresh pedicure and smooth heels.
Only if you pick work-appropriate sandals and style sandals smart.
Many are not, but some sandals are appropriate for work in 2024.
No! Flip-flops are not good for work. Tourist sandals and Birkenstock are not good for the office either, but there are some sandals that are good for work, even for a corporate office.
Slingbacks, stiletto sandals, sandal mules, sandals with adornment at the toe, and closed toe sandals, are women’s work sandals appropriate for work in 2024.
To hide the toes.
Long wide-leg pants! But also those two garments presented in this article.
Slingback sandals, high heeled sandals with no platform, kitten heel sandals, sandal mules, sandals with adornment at the toe, and closed toe sandals.
Yes! Find them in this article.
MORE SUMMER WORK SHOES AND SUMMER HEATWAVE OFFICE OUTFITS
Have you saved and shopped for all these fashionable summer sandals work outfits? Now check other summer work shoes, too. You know, in case it rains tomorrow. Up next: what to wear for work during a heatwave to make sure you don’t sweat at the office.
