What is Linen ?
First thing’s first; what is linen made of? Linen is a completely natural textile created from the stalks of flax plants during a long harvesting and manufacturing process. Records show that linen has been in use for many thousands of years, while the earliest records of a linen industry date all the way back to Ancient Egypt. Over the centuries, linen has been used for everything from table cloths and bedding to clothing and is still considered today one of the highest quality natural fibres to have in your wardrobe.
Linen Trousers
Light, airy and versatile, a pair of women’s linen trousers are one of the best ways to incorporate linen into your wardrobe. Linen trousers are perfect for finding the balance of smart and casual, making them ideal for whether you’re dressing down for a summer BBQ or up for an evening out. When it comes to what to wear with linen trousers, they go with pretty much anything! We love them paired with a simple blouse or T-shirt tucked in to create a smooth silhouette. If you opt for a wide leg, try heeled sandals to elongate your leg and complete the look.
Linen Skirts
When it comes to sophisticated summer style, a linen skirt is a wardrobe staple and will keep you cool even on the hottest of days. A midi or maxi-length linen skirt is a failsafe for achieving an effortlessly chic and stylish look at any occasion, and, like women’s linen trousers, linen skirts are easy to style. Simply pair with a light blouse, T-shirt or sleeveless top for a simple and elegant look that works with flat sandals, mules or heeled wedges. Our top tip: to help mask those natural creases in the linen, try opting for a skirt with ruffled detailing or pleats.
Linen Tunics
If you’re looking for summer dresses to add to your wardrobe this year, look to linen. Whether you opt for a T-shirt dress, a maxi or a tunic style, linen dresses will keep you cool throughout the day and are versatile enough to transition your look through to evening with ease. Linen is a great fabric to go for if you’re looking to achieve a floaty, casual style, but if you want to cinch in your waist try opting for a slim belt or tie-waist style. We love wearing our linen dresses on their own, over leggings or skinny jeans for a casual look or over our petticoats for evening glam!
Linen Tops
For hot summer days and balmy evenings, there’s no better way to stay cool than a linen top. There are so many options available to try to suit any style and, because linen doesn’t stick to the skin like cotton, it’s an ideal fabric for flattering every shape and size. Whether you opt for a short-sleeved number or a casual long sleeve, linen tops are easily styled for day and night! Pair with your favourite jeans or cotton trousers and add simple accessories to tie the look together.
Linen Shirts
Light and loose-fitting, linen shirts will keep you cool and are incredibly versatile. Whether worn to the office or styled casually at the weekend, a linen shirt achieves a smart-casual aesthetic that works well with a variety of looks. Pair a long shirt over leggings or jeans for a simple yet chic outfit and try unbuttoning it for a casual, open shirt look.
Linen Jackets
Need a light layer this summer? Lightweight and highly breathable, linen is the best material for layering over your outfit on hot and humid days. Whether you opt for a cropped or long-line style, a linen jacket is so simple to style with any outfit in your wardrobe. Pop over a blouse and a pair of jeans, a summer dress or matching linen trousers for a stylish and coordinated look. The natural feel of linen is always beautifully complemented with natural, earthy tones, or you can opt for a bright pop of colour to make your jacket a focal piece in your look.
