Fashion Friday: Casual Office Outing

It's summer and the perfect time for outdoor activities.  June is one of the "slower" times on a college campus, these are the weeks right after graduation and right before freshman orientation starts.  My office always has an office retreat during this time.  A few weeks ago we closed the office and had a morning staff meeting and then had lunch at a local restaurant on the roof top.  After that we went and played putt-putt as a staff and finished up with fro-yo.  It was about 88 degrees that afternoon and Blacksburg has a lot of humidity.  I needed to wear something that would be appropriate for a casual staff meeting and then outdoor activities in the heat.

Here's some suggestions on what to wear for an office outing like this:

A couple of things to keep in mind:

1. Make sure your shorts are 3 inches or longer.  Anything shorter than that is too short.
2. Wear sandals instead of flip flops.  Flip flops are too casual and it polishes off the look more to wear some nice leather sandals.
3. Wear layers.  The sweater or chambray shirt are great for in the office when the AC is pumping but take that layer off for the outdoor activities.  Sleeveless or cap sleeves would be appropriate outside.
4. Don't forget accessories and sunscreen.  Here you can shade your face with a cute hat or some great sunglasses.
5. Even though you are going casual, you still want to look polished and professional.  No cut off jean shorts, graphic t-shirts or cropped tops.

I actually wore white shorts from Old Navy, a mint green and navy polka dotted shirt from Target, a grey cardigan from Target and mint green and sliver sandals from The Loft.  I can't find any of it on line anymore.  The shirt and sandals can be found here on my spring shopping post.

 A cute sundress and sweater would be a good option as well.  What would you wear to a casual summer office event?