Linen is a notoriously tricky fabric for retailers because it has the habit of looking like a crumpled mess in no time, but over the past few summers, fashion buyers are going back to it like it’s an ex-partner who’s promised they’ve changed. It still creases, but linen is the one fabric that can instantly give you a summer holiday feeling.
With a return to raw, natural fabrics like raffia and hemp, the slight crinkle can also have a lovely charm. Though, you will want a steamer or iron on hand for the mornings, of course. Whether you’re able to go on holiday or not, I have listed four items, in particular, that look best in linen blends: a linen shirt, linen trousers, linen shorts and, of course, a linen summer dress.
Keep scrolling to see the four linen items that I think are the easiest to style.
Next up, see our guide to the key trends for spring/summer 2021.
