It’s a dark time in the professional-fashion blog business.  Retailers, flummoxed by the pandemic, have created summer collections that consist almost exclusively of sundresses and tie-dye lounge sets with shorts.  So if you have to be in court, or in a committee hearing, or in an office with professional dress, I guess you need to pretend that you didn’t get your vaccine, and head on home to your soft clothes.

Not that there was a lot to choose from before, but when Ann Taylor looks like she’s dressing for a summer picnic (in an outfit of giraffe-printed, linen blends) the options for professional women are severely limited.

So where do we turn?  To Brooks Brothers, whose wares are office appropriate and on significant discount right now (most dresses are under-$100).  Let’s go dress shopping!

This floral shirtdress is perfect for a casual Friday or for a quick office check-in. It costs ~$65.

The navy a-line sheath gets a fresh update with a button-front and side pockets. ~$65

This pinstriped cotton dress would look great with a more substantial belt. ~$65

This shawl collar cotton dress is a great look for summer, dressed up or down. ~$85

I like this tie-neck dress because it can be worn in any season with a jacket or without. $~100

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