25 Work-Friendly Summer Dresses Will Make You Look Polished on the Hottest Days

Usually, warm weather gives us the green light to pull out the lightest, brightest items in our wardrobes. UK dwellers are used to brisk winds and cloudy skies, so when we're blessed with balmy climes, we quickly become reliant on barely-there sandals, strappy sundresses and linen separates to keep us cool and comfortable.

But when it comes to work attire, picking an outfit that feels smart, polished and appropriate for the heat is no easy feat. Particularly on humid days, when you want to wear as little clothing as possible—I think we can all agree this isn't exactly a professional look.

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Thankfully, there's one item that's always on standby, ready to swoop in and solve our sartorial dilemmas. Dresses are theBest Knockoff Luxury Clothing team's answer to almost every tricky styling scenario, whether you're in need of a last-minute wedding guest look, a sleek date-night option, or (you guessed it) a summer work uniform.

Be it an elegant wrap design or a simple cotton midi, the right dress will allow you to ditch the layers and still look the part on super hot days. Stick to natural fabrics like cotton or linen, along with short sleeves, and you'll feel like you've got nothing on—but crucially, you won't catch odd looks as you enter the meeting room.

I've searched far and wide to identify the very best summer work dresses on the market now. Scroll on to see 25 that impressed me the most.

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