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The easy, breezy fabric is every fashion fan’s solution to warm weather dressing.
Linen has long been a fashion-favourite fabric for welcoming in the warmer weather. Embracing the material for our spring/summer trousers, shirts and – our focus here – dresses will keep us cool while looking effortlessly elegant.
Available in a huge range of cuts, colours and sizes, there are plenty of options to choose from. After all, few items are easier to wear than a throw-on-and-go dress that will have you out the door within minutes.
Free People’s pretty pink midi will become a holiday wardrobe go-to for many years to come and can be layered over a shirt for slightly cooler UK-based days. John Lewis’s more modest cut could be a perfect office outfit and make sure to look at the M&S shell-embellished option that’s catching many a fashion fan’s eye. The high street store has really elevated its fashion game in recent seasons. So just keep scrolling to see what else is on the list.
Asos Design Curve seamed maxi tennis sundress in khaki
Available in five colourways, this linen-blend dress will become a go-to in any wardrobe. A handful of seams at the front add to the shape of the design while a shirred back makes it comfy and easy to move in.
Shop Asos Design Curve seamed maxi tennis sundress in khaki, £32
Cos voluminous V-neck maxi dress
We’ve long been fans of black dresses for summer and this Cos option is a great example of why it just works. Sleek with a straight tunic-like cut, it’s perfect for those who love fuss-free fashion, and you can add a brooch to elevate it just a little further.
Reformation Monette linen dress
With wedding season on the way, you may be looking for a dress slightly more formal in fit for these fancy occasions. Luckily, we think we’ve found it with this Reformation style. Lightweight enough to keep you cool yet elegant enough to see you through every ‘I do’ in style.
Yolke sun dress sunshine sparkle
Adding sunshine to anyone’s wardrobe, this Yolke yellow dress is joy-inducing. The simple shape makes it a great all-rounder, whether paired with trainers for a park picnic or heels for a summer wedding.
Free-Est full of sunshine cotton-linen mini
When the weather truly warms up (or we’re on holiday) a simple, cool throw-on-and-go dress is an essential when you don’t know what to wear. Pretty in pink (although blue, yellow, black and cream are also available), this Free-Est option is the mini that’ll work for every occasion.
Shop Free-Est full of sunshine cotton-linen mini at Free People, £60
M&S linen blend embellished midaxi column dress
For a more striking style, take a look at this M&S option. Embellished with incredibly chic cream shells, this dress looks much more expensive than its £70 price tag so it’s no surprise it’s already selling out in some sizes.
Reformation citron linen dress
With the warm weather on the way, now is the time to add some bright pops of colour into your wardrobe and we’ve found few better ways to do that than with dresses. This mini linen look is quite the standout. The simplistic style is formal enough in fit to wear to some offices while still fun enough to take on holiday.
John Lewis linen blend V-neck dress
As linen is such a lightweight fabric, it makes for great modest pieces and this John Lewis find is just lovely. In a midi length, wide cut and three-quarter sleeves, it’s simple yet chic and can be cinched in with a belt or left laid-back and oversized.
Rejina Pyo Michaela dress viscose linen blend caramel
Rejina Pyo dresses are always quite the standout, with sharp, chic silhouettes and an exceptional level of detailing. This Michaela option is no exception and can be worn more modestly or open if you undo the buttons.
Shop Rejina Pyo Michaela dress viscose linen blend caramel, £595
Live Unlimited London linen rich V-neck midi waisted dress
Spanning sizes 12 to 28, Live Unlimited London is created with a wide range of body shapes and sizes in mind. This linen-blend dress has a shirred waist to accentuate the body’s natural curves and comes in both blue and black, both of which are just beautiful.
Shop Live Unlimited London linen rich V-neck midi waisted dress at M&S, £65
Aligne Madeline cross-back linen midi dress
Aligne is a great go-to for high-quality elegant wardrobe essentials and this dress proves exactly that. In a summer-ready blue striped style with a square neck and cross back, it will work for a whole host of occasions, whether you’re on holiday or in the office.
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