It’s hot in New Orleans, but we still have to get up, take off the shorts, and go to work. Wouldn’t it be great if we had a happy medium, where you are happy and comfortable and your employer think you are the greatest professional employee ever? Depending on your work, you can make this happen. There are some things you can do when getting dressed for work.

1. Trade in your pants for a nice skirt suit or basic light color skirt (grey) with separate shirts (preferably a breezy button down shirt or wrap style shirt)

Places to Go (NY&CO, Old Navy, Thick Ladies: Ashley Steward and possibly Lane Bryant, Nice but cheap alternative: JcPenny –I live and die by a good JCPENNY SALE)

2. You want to wear nice light colorful shades to attract less heat to you. If you must wear a dark suit, try a lighter undershirt or tank top.

3. Layer light fabrics: silk, cotton, linen layers. (this is to help you get ready for cold offices and the hot outdoors)

4. Always have a cover up ready, Lightweight Neutral Blazer.

5. Do NOT flash flesh. ( No short shorts, mini-skirts, tank tops, love cut-sheer blouses; may draw too much attention to you negatively)