{"id":8493,"date":"2014-09-09T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2014-09-09T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.leapisani.si\/kako-se-poleti-modno-poslovno-obleci\/"},"modified":"2025-06-16T09:56:42","modified_gmt":"2025-06-16T09:56:42","slug":"kako-se-poleti-modno-poslovno-obleci","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.leapisani.si\/en\/kako-se-poleti-modno-poslovno-obleci\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Dress Fashionably (and Professionally) in Summer?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><em>Striking the Balance Between Comfort, Style, and Professionalism<\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-start=\"377\" data-end=\"771\">Summer brings with it the temptation to relax our wardrobe\u2014lighter fabrics, shorter sleeves, and bolder colors. But when it comes to professional settings, seasonal comfort must still align with the expectations of your role, environment, and image. There is no universal dress code for summer fashion, but there are clear principles for dressing appropriately\u2014especially in the business world.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"773\" data-end=\"813\">1.\u00a0<strong data-start=\"780\" data-end=\"813\">The Role Determines the Rules<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-start=\"815\" data-end=\"1050\">Your professional role is the key reference point for your appearance. In strict business environments\u2014such as finance, law, or senior management\u2014your clothing should reflect a degree of formality year-round, even in the warmer months.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"1052\" data-end=\"1085\">2.\u00a0<strong data-start=\"1059\" data-end=\"1085\">The Language of Casual<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-start=\"1087\" data-end=\"1302\">If your aim is to appear approachable, creative, or more relaxed\u2014perhaps in fields like media, tech, or marketing\u2014casual attire is acceptable, even encouraged. But \u201ccasual\u201d in a business context doesn\u2019t mean sloppy.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"1306\" data-end=\"1391\"><strong data-start=\"1306\" data-end=\"1313\">Men <\/strong>should wear long trousers with clean, plain t-shirts or lightweight shirts.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1394\" data-end=\"1498\"><strong data-start=\"1394\" data-end=\"1403\">Women <\/strong>can choose mid-length skirts or trousers, paired with tops that have at least short sleeves.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1501\" data-end=\"1666\"><strong data-start=\"1501\" data-end=\"1512\">Fabrics <\/strong>like linen and cotton are ideal, especially in lighter hues or subtle patterns. Think breathable, tailored, and polished\u2014not beachwear or weekend casual.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-start=\"1668\" data-end=\"1701\">3.\u00a0<strong data-start=\"1675\" data-end=\"1701\">Dressing Like a Leader<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-start=\"1703\" data-end=\"1828\">Those in leadership positions must dress with intention. Your appearance sets the tone for your team and signals authority.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"1832\" data-end=\"1949\"><strong data-start=\"1832\" data-end=\"1839\">Men <\/strong>should favour structured garments in darker colours, even during summer, paired with quality leather shoes.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1952\" data-end=\"2087\"><strong data-start=\"1952\" data-end=\"1961\">Women <\/strong>should opt for understated elegance: well-tailored dresses or suits, discreet jewellery, and a polished overall appearance.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-start=\"2089\" data-end=\"2263\">If you\u2019re aiming for promotion, model your style on those already in the positions you aspire to. This signals readiness, professionalism, and alignment with company culture.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"2265\" data-end=\"2308\">4.\u00a0<strong data-start=\"2272\" data-end=\"2308\">A Note for Women: The Skirt Test<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-start=\"2310\" data-end=\"2417\">A well-fitted skirt can be both elegant and professional\u2014but watch out for styles that shift when seated.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"2421\" data-end=\"2518\">A knee-length skirt that becomes too short when you sit down is no longer business-appropriate.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2521\" data-end=\"2611\">A practical rule: when seated, the skirt hem should be no more than 4 cm above the knee.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2614\" data-end=\"2729\">If you find yourself constantly adjusting or pulling the skirt down, it\u2019s a sign to reconsider the fit or length.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-start=\"2731\" data-end=\"2873\">In professional settings, overly short skirts send the wrong message\u2014they suggest a desire to attract attention rather than convey competence.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"2875\" data-end=\"2928\">5.\u00a0<strong data-start=\"2882\" data-end=\"2928\">What Not to Wear\u2014Regardless of the Weather<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-start=\"2930\" data-end=\"3006\">Even in the heat, some items are never acceptable in a professional context:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"3010\" data-end=\"3055\">Clothing that is <strong data-start=\"3027\" data-end=\"3053\">too tight or too loose<\/strong><\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3058\" data-end=\"3094\"><strong data-start=\"3058\" data-end=\"3092\">Unpressed or wrinkled garments<\/strong><\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3097\" data-end=\"3163\">Items with <strong data-start=\"3108\" data-end=\"3123\">frayed hems<\/strong>,\u00a0<strong data-start=\"3125\" data-end=\"3144\">missing buttons<\/strong>, or visible wear<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3166\" data-end=\"3211\"><strong data-start=\"3166\" data-end=\"3189\">Revealing necklines <\/strong>or visible cleavage<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3214\" data-end=\"3239\"><strong data-start=\"3214\" data-end=\"3237\">Dirty or worn shoes<\/strong><\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3242\" data-end=\"3295\">Clothing with <strong data-start=\"3256\" data-end=\"3293\">slogans, messages, or large logos<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-start=\"3297\" data-end=\"3452\">These choices may seem insignificant, but they undermine your credibility, authority, and attention to detail\u2014qualities no professional wants to sacrifice.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>In Summary:<\/strong><br data-start=\"3474\" data-end=\"3477\" \/>Dressing professionally in summer is not about adhering to rigid fashion rules, but about aligning your appearance with your role, your goals, and the culture of your workplace. Fashion and functionality can go hand in hand\u2014you just need to be intentional about every element of your outfit.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The message is simple: your clothes speak before you do. Make sure they\u2019re saying something you\u2019re proud of.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.leapisani.si\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/blog1.1402473342.jpg.o.600px.jpg\" rel=\"lightbox\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.leapisani.si\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/blog1.1402473342.jpg.o.600px.jpg\" alt=\"blog1.1402473342.JPG.o.600px.jpg\" width=\"360\" height=\"540\" data-origid=\"pic_orig_id_569090\" data-origsrc=\"https:\/\/www.leapisani.si\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/blog1.1402473342.jpg\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\">agnes b<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/beta1.finance.si\/\/pics\/cache_bl\/blog2.1402473573.JPG.o.600px.jpg\" rel=\"lightbox\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/beta1.finance.si\/\/pics\/cache_bl\/blog2.1402473573.JPG.o.600px.jpg\" alt=\"blog2.1402473573.JPG.o.600px.jpg\" width=\"360\" height=\"540\" data-origid=\"pic_orig_id_569092\" data-origsrc=\"https:\/\/www.leapisani.si\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/blog2.1402473573.jpg\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\">Jones<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/beta3.finance.si\/\/pics\/cache_bl\/blog3.1402474195.JPG.o.600px.jpg\" rel=\"lightbox\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/beta3.finance.si\/\/pics\/cache_bl\/blog3.1402474195.JPG.o.600px.jpg\" alt=\"blog3.1402474195.JPG.o.600px.jpg\" width=\"360\" height=\"539\" data-origid=\"pic_orig_id_569103\" data-origsrc=\"https:\/\/www.leapisani.si\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/blog3.1402474195.jpg\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\">Hermes<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/beta1.finance.si\/\/pics\/cache_bl\/blog4.1402474363.JPG.o.600px.jpg\" rel=\"lightbox\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/beta1.finance.si\/\/pics\/cache_bl\/blog4.1402474363.JPG.o.600px.jpg\" alt=\"blog4.1402474363.JPG.o.600px.jpg\" width=\"360\" height=\"540\" data-origid=\"pic_orig_id_569105\" data-origsrc=\"https:\/\/www.leapisani.si\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/blog4.1402474363.jpg\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\">Gaudi, Kenzo, Armani Collezioni, foto: Ale\u0161 Beno<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/beta3.finance.si\/\/pics\/cache_bl\/blog5.1402474635.JPG.o.600px.jpg\" rel=\"lightbox\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/beta3.finance.si\/\/pics\/cache_bl\/blog5.1402474635.JPG.o.600px.jpg\" alt=\"blog5.1402474635.JPG.o.600px.jpg\" width=\"360\" height=\"539\" data-origid=\"pic_orig_id_569107\" data-origsrc=\"https:\/\/www.leapisani.si\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/blog5.1402474635.jpg\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\">Michael Kors<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Striking the Balance Between Comfort, Style, and Professionalism Summer brings with it the temptation to relax our wardrobe\u2014lighter fabrics, shorter sleeves, and bolder colors. But when it [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":8494,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[80],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v20.11 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>How to Dress Fashionably (and Professionally) in Summer? - Lea Pisani<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.leapisani.si\/en\/kako-se-poleti-modno-poslovno-obleci\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"How to Dress Fashionably (and Professionally) in Summer? - Lea Pisani\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Striking the Balance Between Comfort, Style, and Professionalism Summer brings with it the temptation to relax our wardrobe\u2014lighter fabrics, shorter sleeves, and bolder colors. But when it [&hellip;]\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:url\" content=\"https:\/\/www.leapisani.si\/en\/kako-se-poleti-modno-poslovno-obleci\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:site_name\" content=\"Lea Pisani\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:published_time\" content=\"2014-09-09T00:00:00+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:modified_time\" content=\"2025-06-16T09:56:42+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:image\" content=\"https:\/\/www.leapisani.si\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/poleti-poslovno.jpg\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:width\" content=\"600\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:height\" content=\"900\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:type\" content=\"image\/jpeg\" \/>\n<meta name=\"author\" content=\"mlampret\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:card\" content=\"summary_large_image\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:label1\" content=\"Written by\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data1\" content=\"mlampret\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:label2\" content=\"Est. reading time\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data2\" content=\"5 minutes\" \/>\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\" class=\"yoast-schema-graph\">{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@graph\":[{\"@type\":\"WebPage\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.leapisani.si\/en\/kako-se-poleti-modno-poslovno-obleci\/\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/www.leapisani.si\/en\/kako-se-poleti-modno-poslovno-obleci\/\",\"name\":\"How to Dress Fashionably (and Professionally) in Summer? - Lea Pisani\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.leapisani.si\/#website\"},\"datePublished\":\"2014-09-09T00:00:00+00:00\",\"dateModified\":\"2025-06-16T09:56:42+00:00\",\"author\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.leapisani.si\/#\/schema\/person\/fffdd9d9bce60707e92bf63502064243\"},\"breadcrumb\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.leapisani.si\/en\/kako-se-poleti-modno-poslovno-obleci\/#breadcrumb\"},\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"ReadAction\",\"target\":[\"https:\/\/www.leapisani.si\/en\/kako-se-poleti-modno-poslovno-obleci\/\"]}]},{\"@type\":\"BreadcrumbList\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.leapisani.si\/en\/kako-se-poleti-modno-poslovno-obleci\/#breadcrumb\",\"itemListElement\":[{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":1,\"name\":\"Home\",\"item\":\"https:\/\/www.leapisani.si\/en\/\"},{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":2,\"name\":\"How to Dress Fashionably (and Professionally) in Summer?\"}]},{\"@type\":\"WebSite\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.leapisani.si\/#website\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/www.leapisani.si\/\",\"name\":\"Lea Pisani\",\"description\":\"Image consulting | The power of image\",\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"SearchAction\",\"target\":{\"@type\":\"EntryPoint\",\"urlTemplate\":\"https:\/\/www.leapisani.si\/?s={search_term_string}\"},\"query-input\":\"required name=search_term_string\"}],\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\"},{\"@type\":\"Person\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.leapisani.si\/#\/schema\/person\/fffdd9d9bce60707e92bf63502064243\",\"name\":\"mlampret\",\"image\":{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.leapisani.si\/#\/schema\/person\/image\/\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/bb8cb0235dd181e9e307d0db36eb00d1?s=96&d=mm&r=g\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/bb8cb0235dd181e9e307d0db36eb00d1?s=96&d=mm&r=g\",\"caption\":\"mlampret\"},\"sameAs\":[\"https:\/\/www.leapisani.si\"],\"url\":\"https:\/\/www.leapisani.si\/en\/author\/mlampret\/\"}]}<\/script>\n<!-- \/ Yoast SEO plugin. -->","yoast_head_json":{"title":"How to Dress Fashionably (and Professionally) in Summer? - Lea Pisani","robots":{"index":"index","follow":"follow","max-snippet":"max-snippet:-1","max-image-preview":"max-image-preview:large","max-video-preview":"max-video-preview:-1"},"canonical":"https:\/\/www.leapisani.si\/en\/kako-se-poleti-modno-poslovno-obleci\/","og_locale":"en_US","og_type":"article","og_title":"How to Dress Fashionably (and Professionally) in Summer? - Lea Pisani","og_description":"Striking the Balance Between Comfort, Style, and Professionalism Summer brings with it the temptation to relax our wardrobe\u2014lighter fabrics, shorter sleeves, and bolder colors. But when it [&hellip;]","og_url":"https:\/\/www.leapisani.si\/en\/kako-se-poleti-modno-poslovno-obleci\/","og_site_name":"Lea Pisani","article_published_time":"2014-09-09T00:00:00+00:00","article_modified_time":"2025-06-16T09:56:42+00:00","og_image":[{"width":600,"height":900,"url":"https:\/\/www.leapisani.si\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/poleti-poslovno.jpg","type":"image\/jpeg"}],"author":"mlampret","twitter_card":"summary_large_image","twitter_misc":{"Written by":"mlampret","Est. reading time":"5 minutes"},"schema":{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org","@graph":[{"@type":"WebPage","@id":"https:\/\/www.leapisani.si\/en\/kako-se-poleti-modno-poslovno-obleci\/","url":"https:\/\/www.leapisani.si\/en\/kako-se-poleti-modno-poslovno-obleci\/","name":"How to Dress Fashionably (and Professionally) in Summer? - Lea Pisani","isPartOf":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.leapisani.si\/#website"},"datePublished":"2014-09-09T00:00:00+00:00","dateModified":"2025-06-16T09:56:42+00:00","author":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.leapisani.si\/#\/schema\/person\/fffdd9d9bce60707e92bf63502064243"},"breadcrumb":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.leapisani.si\/en\/kako-se-poleti-modno-poslovno-obleci\/#breadcrumb"},"inLanguage":"en-US","potentialAction":[{"@type":"ReadAction","target":["https:\/\/www.leapisani.si\/en\/kako-se-poleti-modno-poslovno-obleci\/"]}]},{"@type":"BreadcrumbList","@id":"https:\/\/www.leapisani.si\/en\/kako-se-poleti-modno-poslovno-obleci\/#breadcrumb","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Home","item":"https:\/\/www.leapisani.si\/en\/"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"How to Dress Fashionably (and Professionally) in Summer?"}]},{"@type":"WebSite","@id":"https:\/\/www.leapisani.si\/#website","url":"https:\/\/www.leapisani.si\/","name":"Lea Pisani","description":"Image consulting | The power of image","potentialAction":[{"@type":"SearchAction","target":{"@type":"EntryPoint","urlTemplate":"https:\/\/www.leapisani.si\/?s={search_term_string}"},"query-input":"required name=search_term_string"}],"inLanguage":"en-US"},{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/www.leapisani.si\/#\/schema\/person\/fffdd9d9bce60707e92bf63502064243","name":"mlampret","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-US","@id":"https:\/\/www.leapisani.si\/#\/schema\/person\/image\/","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/bb8cb0235dd181e9e307d0db36eb00d1?s=96&d=mm&r=g","contentUrl":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/bb8cb0235dd181e9e307d0db36eb00d1?s=96&d=mm&r=g","caption":"mlampret"},"sameAs":["https:\/\/www.leapisani.si"],"url":"https:\/\/www.leapisani.si\/en\/author\/mlampret\/"}]}},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.leapisani.si\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8493"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.leapisani.si\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.leapisani.si\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.leapisani.si\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.leapisani.si\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=8493"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.leapisani.si\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8493\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":10795,"href":"https:\/\/www.leapisani.si\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8493\/revisions\/10795"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.leapisani.si\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/8494"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.leapisani.si\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=8493"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.leapisani.si\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=8493"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.leapisani.si\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=8493"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}