Read our Personal Shoppers’ ideas to wear linen shirts, dresses, shorts, jumpsuits or playsuits. Linen can help you create endless cool and elegant looks.
A Summer full of cool linen
Linen is the perfect fabric for Summer. This fibre comes from the ‘Linum usitatissimum’ plant and is used to manufacture threads and fabrics which are, in turn, made into clothes. Linen is the quintessential Summer fabric and we see it season after season in shirts, shorts, trousers and dresses. It is a naturally elegant and cool fabric, perfect when dealing with high temperatures and heatwaves.
This Summer, cool your wardrobe down with linen garments in neutral colours such as cream or beige, and choose loose, flowy cuts. Want to know how to wear linen effortlessly and create comfortable, cool and interesting outfits for this Summer? Our Personal Shoppers tell you how.
Why is linen the quintessential Summer fabric?
Linen is able to absorb up to 20% of its weight in water because it contains a lot of cellulose and, therefore, as a material:
- It’s cool, thermo-regulating and breathable; linen absorbs sweat well without sticking to your body and evaporates water quickly.
- It’s elegant, and some of the chicest women in recent history, who are known for their impeccable wardrobes, have dressed in linen.
- It’s versatile and natural, even if that means that it can sometimes wrinkle. Embrace the beauty of its creases and embraced the relaxed, informal finish linen can bring to your looks.
- Its resistant (a stronger fabric than cotton) and not at all elastic.
- It’s lightweight, which is usually exploited by building loose-fitting garments to be comfortable, practical and lightweight – perfect for Summer!
How to wear linen: five Summer
Elevate your style with a linen midi dress
A dress allows you to create an almost complete look that you can adapt to many different plans or moments. Depending on the accessories you wear with your linen dress, you can create formal or casual outfits.
If you are looking for an outfit for a summer evening, wear your linen dress with black crocodile skin-effect heels, a petrol blue bag and gold earrings. An elegant and comfortable combination.
For a daytime look, replace the heels and dark bag with espadrilles or sandals and a straw bag, and you’ve got a versatile outfit for the beach or a day out.
Choose a pair of wide linen trousers
Linen trousers are light, cool and flattering. Undoubtedly, they represent the best Summer alternative to jeans. To create a harmonious silhouette, wear a straight-cut or fitted top and add a natural fibre bag to maintain the organic line of linen. Pair with camel-coloured Roman sandals for the perfect summer look.
Beat the heat in linen shorts
n addition to denim shorts, linen shorts have become an essential staple in every Summer wardrobe. And no wonder, as they are the perfect match between comfort, coolness, versatility and elegance.
For a summery look, wear your shorts with a chiffon blouse in a floral print, and pair it with metallic Roman sandals – you’ll see how they enhance your tan! You’ll have created a linen outfit with a Boho feel that’s perfect for keeping the heat from knocking on your door.
A linen jumpsuit: the alternative to a dress
A jumpsuit is a comfortable garment that, just like a dress, will help you create an almost-complete look in one simple gesture, whether that’s a casual outfit or a more elegant occasion. give it a more casual or a more chic touch. For a day out, choose a soft blazer (you could also use a white shirt as an overshirt) and some pumps. Looking for idess for a night out? Swap out the pumps for a pair of heeled sandals and you’ve good to go!
How to wear a linen playsuit
Linen jumpsuits, playsuits and dungarees are a fantastic solution to the eternal “what to wear” dilemma. A linen jumpsuit, although typically only worn in Summer, can be adapted during in-between seasons with ankle boots and a T-shirt underneath.
This Summer, choose a safari-inspired jumpsuit (which is very trendy this time of year!) and wear it with black leather-effect sandals for a touch of sophistication to the outfit. For cooler days or evenings you can add a denim shirt or knitted cardigan to the look – a simple but foolproof look!
Don’t have any linen garments but would love to? Contact your Lookiero Personal Shopper, she will be in charge of surprising you in your next box and suggest you unique combinations depending on your style, personality and what you have in mind for these holidays.
