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The perfect work-appropriate summer top exists. We found options from $35.

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The weather is warming up, and suddenly, we're all standing in front of our wardrobes before work thinking, 'What do I wear now?'

Office dressing can be tricky when it's hot. Most workplaces won't let you get away with what you wear to the beach, and some of us prefer not to show our arms anyway (guilty!).

If you're a *checks notes* corporate girly, you know this all too well. No spaghetti straps, strapless tops, sheer fabrics, cut outs or singlets allowed.

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During one of my TikTok doom scrolls, I stumbled upon a work-appropriate spring and summer top solution.

Fashion lovers and corporate creators — influencers who also have full-time jobs, often in corporate environments — are comparing it to the highly-coveted and sold-out Blaire Knit Top ($130) from Aussie label One Mile.

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The sold-out One Mile top, as seen on @caitlin.emiko. Image: Instagram/@caitlin.emiko and One Mile.

This $35 Target polo is a chic, affordable. Made from a lightweight viscose blend fabric, the hidden button-down design has a collar and a modest short sleeve for a super polished look.

It's from the retailer's Preview women's workwear range, has sizes XXS-XXXL and comes in three colours: Cloud Dancer (off-white), Navy Blue, and Lemon Icing.

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The top that took over my algorithm. Image: TikTok @mandygerungan / @cassidyquilty.

The cut of the fit makes it versatile to style; wear it out or tucked into a pair of darted trousers, barrel leg pants or a bias cut midi skirt.

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This discovery sent me down an office-appropriate summer tops rabbit hole.

Here's an edit of similar summer workplace-appropriate tops to stay cool under pressure.

THE viral Target Polo Knit Top, $35.

woman wearing Target knit polo in off white Image: Target.

The Fated Luella Knit Top, $79.95.

Image: The Iconic.

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Seed Knit Polo Top, $129.95.

Image: The Iconic.

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Fayt Wyler Knit Top, $69.

Image: Fayt.

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Serafina Textured Polo Knit, $69.95.

Image: Serafina.

Uniqlo Polo Short Sleeve Sweater, $49.90.

Image: Uniqlo.

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