Clothes for offices with air conditioning

Short answer: Air conditioning brings cold air and low humidity. A thin long sleeve layer that you can take on and off during the day solves it without making you too warm.

Cold air hits shoulders and arms

Air from a unit often comes from above and hits the shoulders and arms directly. That is why you can feel cold at your desk even when the thermometer shows a normal temperature. A light long sleeve layer protects against the draught without being warm, see long sleeve styles.

Draught cools more than temperature

Moving air draws heat from the skin faster than still air. That is why an office at twenty degrees can feel cold when the unit is running. Check where the air comes out and whether you can move a little out of the flow. A thin layer close to the skin takes the edge off.

Dry air dries the skin

Air conditioning lowers the humidity, and dry air draws moisture out of the skin. Many people notice it as tight skin by the end of the day. A soft fabric against the skin rubs less in those conditions than a rough one. See the most chosen styles in women's most popular. Drink water through the day as well.

A layer you can adjust

The temperature in an office changes over the day. Mornings are cold, after lunch it is warm, and the meeting room is something else again. A light sweatshirt you can take on and off is the practical answer, see women's bamboo sweatshirt. It can hang on your chair when you are not wearing it.

Thin rather than thick

A thick layer gets too warm as soon as the unit switches off or the sun comes through the window. Then you sweat, and when the cold returns you are sitting in damp fabric. Two thin layers are easier to adjust than one thick one. The inner layer should be soft, the outer one easy to take off.

Neck and wrists

A cold draught is often felt first at the neck and wrists, because the skin is thin there and rarely covered. Long sleeves that reach over the wrist make a difference when you sit at a keyboard. A scarf or a high collar covers the neck, and both can come off if it gets warm.

Keep a spare layer at the office

Many offices keep the same temperature all year, whatever the weather outside. In summer you arrive in light clothes, and it is cold indoors. A light layer in the drawer or on the back of the chair solves it without taking up space. Choose one that does not crease much, so it looks neat in a meeting.

Washing and care

A layer worn at the office every day needs regular washing, but not necessarily after every wear. Air it over the chair overnight if it has not been sweaty. Wash according to the care label and let it air dry, so it keeps its shape and softness and is ready again the next morning.

Frequently asked questions

Why do you feel cold in air conditioning even in summer

Because the air is moving. A draught draws heat away faster than still air, and you are often dressed for the weather outside, not for the office.

Should you keep an extra layer at the office

Yes, if the unit is running. A light layer in the drawer solves it without taking up space, and you can put it on and take it off as the temperature changes.

Does a scarf help

For many people, yes. It covers the neck, which is where a cold draught is felt first, and it is easy to take off and put in your bag.