Since summer is usually a scorcher, you must plan your looks accordingly. That doesn't just mean showing a bit more skin to keep cool, either. You have to pick the right clothing and by that we mean favoring the right materials. Linen is top of the list when it comes to hot weather-forgiving fabrics. The cloth woven from flax is extremely breathable, making it ideal for June, July, August and, in some cases, September. Now you probably already have a picture in your head of slightly muted colors and loose silhouettes. Push that image away because there is fashionable linen clothing out there.
If you're a purest, see Banana Republic's boat-neck crop top, COS' boxy button-down or its tailored shorts, Mango's bow-accented trousers and Fabiana Filippi's tunic. Looking for something more dramatic? Go with a boldly patterned piece. Both ALÉMAIS and Reformation will help you get your sea legs, while Zimmermann's playful romper and slightly embellished midi skirt plus BERNADETTE's open-back halter dress and FARM Rio's wrap skirt are full of florals. Ulla Johnson's lace-accented pristine top is pretty ornate as is H&M's tie-strap top.
Here's the most fashionable linen clothing of the season.
Fabiana Filippi Linen Canvas Tunic, $597 at Fabiana Filippi
H&M Linen Tie-Strap Top, $47.99 at H&M
Zara 100% Linen Pleated Pants ZW Collection, $99.90 at Zara
Jacquemus Novio Linen Maxi Skirt, $270 at Net-a-Porter
Reformation Aubree Linen Dress in Bondi, $98 at Reformation
Banana Republic Linen Boat-Neck Cropped Top in Magnolia Flower Ivory, $90 at Banana Republic
Mango Suit-Style Linen Jumpsuit, $179.99 at Mango
Vitamin A The Getaway Linen Shorts, $110 at Anthropologie
Zimmermann Matchmaker Crystal-Embellished Floral-Print Linen Midi Skirt, $810 at Net-a-Porter
COS Boxy Short-Sleeved Linen Shirt in Butter Yellow, $89 at COS
Reformation Layla Linen Skirt Es in Salvia, $158 at Reformation
Zara 100% Linen Bomber Jacket ZW Collection, $129 at Zara
Asceno Adana Linen Minidress, $415 at Mytheresa
Mango Straight-Fit Linen Pants With Bow in Pastel Yellow, $99.99 at Mango
Zimmermann Acacia Belted Floral-Print Linen Playsuit, $695 at Net-a-Porter
ALÉMAIS Sea Sleeveless Linen Mini Dress, $490 at Anthropologie
& Other Stories Relaxed Linen Shorts, $49.99 at & Other Stories
Nili Lotan Lelia Dress, $600 at Nili Lotan
Mango Short-Sleeved Linen T-Shirt in Sky Blue, $49.99 at Mango
BERNADETTE Delilah Open-Back Printed Linen Halterneck Mini Dress in Light Blue, $253 at Net-a-Porter
H&M Oversized Linen Shirt in Brown, $47.99 at H&M
COS Tailored Elasticated Linen Shorts in White, $99 at COS
Reformation Felicity Linen Skirt in Mineral, $188 at Reformation
Boden Linen Flute Sleeve Dress, $157.50 at Boden
Zara ZW Collection 100% Linen Tunic Dress, $129 at Zara
Reformation Grace Linen Two Piece Es, $248 at Reformation
Maeve Linen Striped Belted Shorts, $108 at Anthropologie
Zimmermann Ottie Swing Linen Minidress, $529 at Farfetch
Ulla Johnson Marlis Top in Pristine, $650 at Ulla Johnson
FARM Rio Floral-Print Linen Midi Wrap Skirt, $210 at Net-a-Porter
Zara Embroidered Linen Overshirt ZW Collection, $99.90 at Zara
Reformation Balia Linen Dress Es in Parmesan, $278 at Reformation
lemlem + Net Sustain Muna Cropped Printed Linen Top, $135 at Net-a-Porter
& Other Stories Belted Linen Mini Dress, $59.99 at & Other Stories
Johanna Ortiz Catamaran Ventures Midi Dress, $1,750 at Mytheresa
Reformation Kristen Linen Two Piece in Sugar, $248 at Reformation
Gucci Horsebit-Detailed Leather-Trimmed Linen-Canvas Jacket, $3,500 at Net-a-Porter
