| Although the bleak days of winter might have | | | | you have a casual outfit that is perfect for the |
| you thinking otherwise, it will soon be time to buy | | | | office. Your wardrobe will also need a few pairs |
| new summer clothes. Before long, those long | | | | of casual shorts and tees for afternoon and |
| pants and bulky sweaters will be returned to | | | | weekend fun, and of course, a good swimsuit or |
| storage and you'll be looking for clothing options | | | | two and cover-up for days that you go |
| that bear more skin and that are built for | | | | swimming at the beach or pool. |
| summer fun. Let's look at some of the wardrobe | | | | Gentlemen |
| essentials that you need to be stocking up on for | | | | Gentlemen, like their female counterparts, |
| spring and summer for the family. | | | | shouldn't wear those muscle shirts to the office - |
| Ladies | | | | but having a few of them on hand for weekend |
| Summer clothes for ladies run the gamut from | | | | or afternoon wear is necessary, along with a few |
| chic and casual to office and career wear. | | | | pairs of shorts or thin, lightweight pants. For office |
| Summer time means hot days that often begin | | | | wear, look for summer clothes that are made |
| muggy and humid before you even make it to | | | | with lightweight material that is breathable, and |
| work. And while most offices have a dress code | | | | avoid wearing sandals to the office - even |
| that frowns on wearing tank tops or spaghetti | | | | closed-toe varieties. For swimming, you'll need to |
| straps in the workplace, you can still stay cool | | | | add a couple of pairs of board shorts to your |
| with blouses that are made of very sheer (not | | | | summer clothes shopping list. |
| see through) material. These tops can be made | | | | Teens |
| from silk or other light fibers and will allow for lots | | | | Once school is out of session, teens are pretty |
| of breathing room; in fact, you may feel like you | | | | much free to wear what they want, unless they |
| have nothing on at all. Opt for a lightweight | | | | have a summer job. And since summer clothes |
| sweater as well because the air conditioning in | | | | are a "big deal" to the teen set, clothing from |
| some buildings can make the interior of your | | | | favorite designers is usually all the rage - from |
| workplace feel like a freezer! Add some classy | | | | shorts to Bermudas to tees and tanks. |
| Capri length pants and a closed-toe sandal and | | | | |