How To Wear Linen Like A Fashion Insider

Along with lighter evenings, alfresco gatherings and an ice-cold spritz, few things signal summer quite like top-to-toe linen – and, this season, it’s had a seriously chic makeover with tastemakers embracing it in fashion-forward silhouettes and interesting colorways. Woven using natural flax fibers, linen is naturally very breathable and exudes understated elegance, making it the coolest choice (in every sense) for warm-weather vacations and scorching city days alike. Read on for the must-have linen pieces to add to your closet now.

The beauty of a linen co-ord – or any co-ord for that matter – lies in its versatility. Staud’s striped ‘Corso’ top and matching ‘Mateo’ pants work perfectly together with thong sandals and a raffia bag for city breaks or dinner by the sea, but can also be mixed and matched with other vacation staples, too. Tailored silhouettes in a sturdier weave, meanwhile, are a savvy way to make linen more office appropriate – just be sure to invest in a wrinkle release spray to keep pieces like Posse’s ‘Rio’ vest and ‘Perri’ shorts smooth and crease-free throughout the day.

Whether you’re attending Wimbledon or not, an all-white outfit will serve you well in a heatwave – especially one in head-to-toe linen. The Row’s ‘Junia’ blouse has a boxy, oversized fit with split sides for a breezier feel and looks super chic paired with wide-leg pants and beaded jewelry. For a contemporary take on summer suiting, try Polo Ralph Lauren’s single-breasted blazer with Staud’s broderie anglaise ‘Oscar’ pants and low-heeled mules.