This simple €46 Topshop shirt will become your go-to work top for hot days

Real talk - the office isn't always the most pleasant place to be.

We can't quite put our finger on why that is. Is it the people? The fluorescent lighting? The general sense of ennui? The fact that there's always a strange smell in the kitchen? Who can say for sure? All we know is that the weather definitely isn't helping at the moment. Most of the year any given office in Ireland will be freezing but during the warmest, most humid time of the year our work environments take on the exact climate of a Floridian swamp. It's a phenomenon that leaves environmental scientists scratching their heads and us scrambling to find a fan to plug in next to the desk. Having to adjust our work wardrobes is probably the most distressing part of all of this but we've learned over time that the key is to keep it simple. Most of us can't get away with showing much skin so loose silhouettes and breathable materials will be your friend. One piece that ticks off plenty of boxes here is this button-up shirt from Topshop (€46). It's super minimal and chic but still office-appropriate and is 100 per cent cotton so no need to worry about getting sweaty. Team it with some straight-leg trousers or an A-line midi skirt and you can't go wrong.