LINEN IS HERE TO STAY

Words by Lesego Ntsime | Images: Supplied

Previously reserved for the bedroom; a lightweight, aerated fabric has found its way into our wardrobes and we’re not complaining. With a lavishness overseen by subtlety, linen is a refreshing take on style. Sensible in its texture and composition, it supports any spring/summer capsule wardrobe by highlighting the need for an understated elegance. Nothing says ‘I’m in vacation mode’ quite like a breathable fabric that has many favourable reasons to take over your summer style.

Linen makes for the perfect fashion choice during summer for its lightweight, easy-breezy feel and for simply being a reliable piece of clothing because sometimes there really is no time to consider what to wear for more than 5 minutes. From brunch to beach to bar, find three ways to wear the linen look all summer long below.

One of the most popular ways to wear linen is by opting for an aerated classic shirt. Crisp, hardworking and elegant, the opportunities to style a linen shirt are endless. For languid afternoons in the sun, opt for an oversized variation for a shirt-dress effect and pair with strappy sandals or mules. For the fellas, nothing beats a long-sleeved linen shirt paired with complementing trousers and Birkenstocks on a summer's day.

It’s safe to say the vigour of a linen dress is unparalleled. Uncomplicated and conspicuously graceful, it arrives in endless variations for your sunkissed adventures. Pridefully playful mini dresses are perfect for recreational activities like visiting the market while chic, floor-grazing maxis are ideal for special events or those moments you want to let your inner goddess shine. 

A linen blazer, who would’ve thought? Snappy evenings can be a thing in summer, particularly due to rain. This unassuming symbol of steel arrives in a leisurely manner. Double-breasted or single-buttoned white, ivory and neutral blazers work best in a summer capsule wardrobe as they are versatile and can be paired with different prints, patterns and palettes across relaxed silhouettes on pants, skirts, shorts and dresses.