This week, we’re tackling the ultimate summer struggle: how to stay polished and professional when it’s 35 degrees outside. Enter Virginia Jenkins, competition lawyer by day and fashion influencer/blogger by night. Virginia’s here to share her effortlessly chic, office-ready summer-style secrets. From go-to wardrobe staples and versatile brands to commuting hacks and tips for avoiding “boring” office looks, Virginia has the advice you need to stay cool and stylish all summer long. 13 corporate workwear pieces so versatile you'll wear them on the weekend, too. THE END BITS Watch us on Youtube LINKS TO EVERYTHING MENTIONED: The Creative Pragmatist Book Wear It Well Book Eupheme Clothing Scanlan Theodore Parachute Cotton Shirt Dress $700 Foemina Mimi Dress | French Blue Pinstripe Poplin $415 Foemina Jack Dress $266 Anna Quan Knitted Cotton Sleeveless Cardigan $595 Uniqlo AIRism Cotton Boat Neck Camisole BRA TOP $39.90 Bared Junco Sandals $269 The Fold Clothing Women's Gucci Jordaan loafer $1,600 COS Workwear BOUJEE & BUDGET Leigh Boujie: Silk Laundry Relaxed Silk Blazer $405 Leigh Budget: Pleated Wide Pants (single tuck) $59.90 Portman's Aimie Shirt $89 Virginia Boujie: Celine Phantom leather tote $2,500 Virginia Budget: Arms Of Eve Delphine Gold Earrings $99 GET IN TOUCH: Feedback? We’re listening! Call the pod phone on 02 8999 9386 or email us at podcast@mamamia.com.au CREDITS: Host: Leigh Campbell Guest: Virginia Jenkins Producer: Cassie Merritt Audio Producer: Lu Hill Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.