Fashion

Jun 1, 2018

Easy, breezy linen pieces to shop now

By: CanadianLiving.com

Linen has always been a practical choice for summer clothing, but it hasn't always had the most stylish reputation. But this season, we're seeing brands embrace the textile and create completely modern pieces with this breezy summer staple. The result is pieces that are chic and contemporary, but above all, completely comfortable.

Here are the linen pieces we're shopping right now.

You might not automatically think of bold colours when you think of linen, but this dress will change that.

Flutter sleeve linen dress, $203, anntaylor.com.

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Just in case you do want to embrace a bit of the crunchy-granola-rep of linen, these pants are roomy—but also chic enough to wear to the office with a blazer.

Wilfred linen pant, $125, aritzia.com.

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We love a good shirtdress and this one has great added details like a belted waist, ruffled hem and an embellished pocket.

Asos Curve linen shirtdress, $84, asos.com.

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Forget baggy or tent-like silhouettes—this sleek jumpsuit is made from the breathable blend.

AG Darcy jumpsuit, $218USD, anthropologie.com.

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We love the print of this stylish smock form Etsy. In fact, the marketplace has tons of sellers specializing in linen.

Linen Ladder linen bell sleeve top, $65, etsy.ca.

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If your style leans more tailored and minimalist—and like many, you live in black—this is the linen piece for you. It's summery without being over the top, and breezy without being obvious.

Linen shirt dress, $78USD, everlane.com.

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If boho is your vibe, you'll want to pick up this embroidered linen dress.

Embroidered linen dress, $130, eloquii.com.

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Take a cue from the boys and opt for a linen blazer to wear to work.

Stripe linen blazer, $138, gapcanda.ca.

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If you opt for linen t-shirts—which we recommend due to their light nature—try to pick up a few options that are colourful.

Linen t-shirt, $20, hm.com.

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A cute spring jacket is a must, and this one can be worn with pretty much anything.

Eyelet Linen jacket, $168, jcrew.com.

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Comfy athleisure pieces like these joggers are even getting the linen update!

Women+ crop linen jogger, $29, joefresh.com.

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Linen is so versatile—it can be edgy and chic or soft and feminine, like these floral pants.

Floral linen pants, $108, loft.com.

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Who says you can't have fun with linen? This Hawaiian print shirt basically begs to be worn when the weather gets good.

Linen shirt, $55, mango.com.

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This safari-inspired jacket is perfect for days when you can't quite figure out what the weather is going to be like.

Linen pocket jacket, $39, joefresh.com.

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A polo-style shirt is a staple, so why not take that ethos to your linen shirtdress?

Caslon stripe linen shirtdress, $107, nordstrom.com.

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For a stylish linen upgrade to your office-appropriate suit, pick up some separates in the fabric.

Linen-Blend Pixie Pants, $45, oldnavy.ca.

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A simple skirt in linen will keep you cool but also look cool when paired with a graphic t-shirt or a white button-down.

Straight linen skirt, $69, simons.ca.

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Talk about contemporary—this blouse has a bold colour and a unique and flattering silhouette—it's just an added bonus it's also in linen.

Draped linen top, $50, zara.com.