Styling Your Corporate Summer

The start date for your corporate summer internship is getting closer and closer & it’s time to build your business casual wardrobe! I’m here to help with that! Here are some of my personal favorite brands to shop at for chic corporate attire… 

J.CREW

Cutaway Vest Top in Linen, Collection Beaded Button-Up Shirt in Ramie

First up: J.Crew. Genuinely one of my favorite places to get business casual clothing that is both classic and trendy. These two tops, for instance, provide such a chic feel, and fit in perfectly with Summer 2025 trends. The vest-top is the perfect shade of pastel pink and can be such a cute staple in your corporate wardrobe. The beaded white details on the button-down make for a great touch of subtle fun in your business outfit. Make sure to check out some of their pants & skirts as well as their accessories (especially their silk scarves) if you want to add some color and patterns to your corporate fit!

ZARA

Plain Knit Cardigan, Rustic Straight Leg Pants

Another favorite of mine for business casual is Zara. Although sometimes the brand is hyper-focused on microtrends, I think their business casual usually remains steady and classy. I especially love their new cashmere collection. This butter yellow cardigan would be perfect for a cooler summer day to layer, or you could use the piece to drape over your shoulders for a chic and classy touch to your outfit. Make sure to check out their rustic pants as well! Zara’s website may be a hassle to comb through, but their pieces are worth it (and affordable!).

MADEWELL

The Remy Mary Jane Flat, Oversized Button-Up Shirt

Let’s not forget J.Crew’s sister brand, Madewell. This brand is carrying so many great pieces in its Summer 2025 collection, including these butter yellow flats with a silver hardware buckle and this oversized pink striped button-down. These two pieces can be great staples of your summer corporate style. Check out Madewell’s website and storefronts for more amazing pieces like these! Also check out their great jewelry collection to do some accessorizing :)

BANANA REPUBLIC

The Everyday Wide-Leg Pant, Oversized Cotton Poplin Top

Last, but certainly not least, Banana Republic. BR is one of my favorite brands, carrying so many classic clothes and accessories. Their Summer 2025 collection is absolutely perfect and of such high quality. I especially love their Everyday Wide Pant, which comes in various colors, including this beautiful beige color. Additionally, I loved this oversized clinch top. I’m envisioning this top with slim-fit pants, possibly capris, and a kitten heel slingback.

Additional brands I recommend checking out: 

• Ralph Lauren

• Mango

• Vineyard Vines

• Gap

• Tommy Hilfiger

• Aritzia

• Abercrombie

• Ann Taylor

• Old Navy

I hope this is helpful for those looking to build a summer corporate wardrobe! Happy corporate summer to all those who are participating :)