When the temperature outside finally warms up it is likely, for many of us, that the temperature inside will not.  If you are not happy with the temperature of your workplace, you are not alone.   According to Marjio Johne’s article, “Too hot? Too cold? Temperature Wars Flare at Work,” “Two-thirds - 67% - of more than 6,000 respondents to a recent Globe and Mail online poll said that people bicker about the temperature in their workplace.” So while you’re getting your spring wardrobe ready, don’t forget to include layering pieces that can easily be taken off or put on.

Luckily, the layering trend is huge.  Not only, has it been prevalent on the runways for the last several seasons, but it’s also the best way to stay warm or cool despite your workplace’s temperature. However, make sure you look professional.  Don’t rely on the same bulky, unflattering sweater every day and don’t wear outerwear inside.  Instead follow these three suggestions Tim Gunn outlines in his Marie Claire article, “Gunn Laws: Office Chic in Cold Conditions.”  “[To stay warm at work while looking professional, try]a chic, polished shrunken cardigan; a blazer, the style of which is up to you and your taste and lifestyle (cropped, unstructured, and classic are examples); and scarves, which can be draped, wrapped, or tied in a myriad of ways.”  Also, you might want to tell your employer that, according to Johne’s article, “A number of studies suggest that employees uncomfortable with the office temperature may find it harder to perform everyday functions.“

Let SYMS help you stay warm or cool at work with our large selection of layering pieces.  We have a Juicy Couture cardigan— retail price $198.00, SYMS price $79.00; a Michael Kors cardigan — retail price $149.00, SYMS price $59.00; or an Anne Klein cardigan — retail price $89.00, SYMS price $39.99. Also, we have Calvin Klein boyfriend blazer— retail price $99.98, SYMS price $59.00; or a Jones New York classic blazer.  Finally, we have a variety of scarves at a variety of prices.  Try a Missoni Sport scarf — retail price $100.00, SYMS price $59.00; or a Furla scarf— retail price $70.00, SYMS price $59.00; or a Hype scarf — retail price $18.00, SYMS price $9.99.

We’d love to hear how you feel about the temperature in your workplace and if you found a great deal on layering pieces at SYMS; so please tell us about it.