Hot outside, freezing at your desk: what to wear in a cold office
If it is hot outside but freezing at your desk, dress for two climates. Wear a breathable base you are happy in on the commute, such as a cotton tee or a light blouse, and keep a knit you can put on once you sit down: a soft cardigan or a crew-neck sweater. Add closed shoes, and you are comfortable from the car park to the 4pm meeting.
Why do offices feel so cold?
Many offices keep the air-con cool all day to suit a full floor of people, computers and meeting rooms. If you are sitting still for hours, or your desk is under a vent, you feel it much more than the person walking around. Two light layers solve this better than one heavy piece.
The two-layer rule
- Base layer: breathable and easy, for the walk, the LRT or the hot car. The Slim Fit Basic Cotton Tee (RM39) is a simple start.
- Desk layer: a knit that goes on and off in seconds and still looks neat. Keep one at the office so you never forget it.
1. Monday meeting
The Luna Knitted Top (RM45) in black with the Tiana Wool Pleated A Line Skirt in grey. Luna has a round neck and a twisted knit that looks textured, not bulky. Loafers and a structured bag finish it.
2. Casual Friday
A white cotton tee, your favourite jeans and the Gentle Soft Knitted Cardigan (RM45). Wear the cardigan open over the tee, or button it all the way and wear it as a top: the pearl buttons make it look finished either way.
3. Work, then dinner
Luna in cream white with Tiana in brown. It is warm enough for the office and soft enough for dinner after. If the restaurant is cold too, you are already dressed for it.
Want something with a little more coverage at the neck? The Parisa High Neck Knitted Top is our high-neck pick.
Which Luna colour fits your work wardrobe?
| Luna colour | Best with | Mood |
|---|---|---|
| Black | Grey, white, denim | Sharp, easy |
| Gray | Black, white, navy | Calm |
| White | Black, brown, denim | Fresh |
| Cream White | Brown, beige, grey | Soft, warm |
| Soft Yellow | White, light denim, grey | Cheerful |
| Red | Black, white, denim | Bold; lovely for CNY |
What to keep in your desk drawer
| Item | Why |
|---|---|
| A cardigan in a neutral colour | Goes over everything you wear that week |
| A light scarf | Warms your neck under a vent |
| A pair of socks | Cold feet make the whole body feel cold |
| Closed shoes | If you commute in sandals |
FAQ
Isn't a knit too warm in Malaysia?
On the street at noon, yes. That is why the knit is your desk layer: carry it or keep it at the office, and wear something breathable outside.
What size is Luna?
One free size. The size guide lists bust 88–126 cm, length 54 cm and sleeves 55 cm. Allow 1–3 cm of ease.
Cardigan or sweater for the office?
A cardigan is quicker to take on and off, so it suits days with lots of moving between hot and cold. A sweater looks more put-together in meetings.
How fast will it arrive?
In-stock pieces ship the next working day. After dispatch, West Malaysia delivery usually takes 1–3 working days.