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Lately, several coworkers have messaged me with the same question: “How do I dress for the office when it’s scorching outside but freezing inside?” With New York bracing for a heatwave—temps could hit 103°F (39°C)—now’s the perfect time to figure out how to handle those sticky, humid days. You know the ones: when your sweaty T-shirt (sorry) turns into an ice-cold sheet the moment you sit at your desk.

Here’s how to handle it, depending on just how brutal the heat (and humidity—always the humidity!) gets:

First: If you have a desk, keep a sweater or jacket handy—something you can throw over your shoulders or drape across your lap when the AC kicks in. Sure, you could lug one in your bag every day, but when it’s this hot, carrying extra stuff (no matter how light) just makes you feel stickier.

Second: Try a base layer. Yes, even in July or August, when the city feels like a pizza oven, layering helps. A fitted tank top (I swear by Hanes in youth XL for a snug fit) will absorb sweat before it becomes a problem—like that awkward moment when a bead rolls down your leg and into your shoe (been there). Uniqlo’s Airism tanks are another great option, and their Airism biker shorts (technically “shapers”) are light enough to wear under skirts or dresses if thigh chafing is an issue. (Pro tip: Rub deodorant on your thighs to prevent chafing. I learned this from an old Jane magazine feature where exotic dancers swore by it to avoid ingrown hairs. The more you know!)

When the heat becomes unbearable, take a cue from ’80s working girls. Remember Tess McGill in Working Girl? She wore sneakers and scrunchy socks on her commute, then swapped them for pumps at the office. The modern version? Wear a T-shirt or tank top to work and change into a blouse, or switch from shorts to a sleek silk skirt once you arrive (great for avoiding sweat stains). I know this contradicts my “don’t carry unnecessary stuff” rule, but desperate times call for desperate measures.

And if all else fails? Invest in a chic portable fan and remind yourself how much you longed for summer back in February—when the office was somehow still too hot, even in a snowstorm.