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20 Of The Best Linen Dresses To Add To Your Summer Wardrobe
Soft, breathable, lightweight, it's the summer fabric of preference this year.
How much do we love linen? Let us count the ways. It will keep you cool and dry (it's both breathable and absorbent) in summer, naturally repels moths and gets better with age, plus, is sustainable since it's made from a crop that needs little water and no pesticides. Oh, and it's very chic.
Yes, it has one possible downside, in that it does like to wrinkle, but it's nothing that a handheld steamer and a DGAF attitude can't tackle. And while a short suit with blazer is super stylish, it's always the linen dress we're drawn to summer after summer. A linen summer dress, be it a puff-sleeved midi from Reformation or a strapless mini from AJE, serves as a catch-all solution for your heatwave problems and can be rolled up tightly for your hand luggage-only holiday.
So here are 20 of the best linen dresses available right now, from streamlined maxi dresses through to cute frill-hemmed minis.
AJE Baret strapless linen-blend mini dress
AJE Baret strapless linen-blend mini dress
Australian brand AJE creates the most breezy, chic, but still fun summer dresses. This structural mini in a bold, hot pink certainly avoids any hippy associations linen may have.
Strapless dresses are most certainly back, and Zara's take on the 1990s trend feels sleek and minimal.
Faithfull The Brand Maivi strapless bow-detailed floral-print linen dress
Faithfull The Brand Maivi strapless bow-detailed floral-print linen dress
We can imagine Jennifer Aniston's Rachel Green in this Hawaiian-inspired midi.
Soft butterfly sleeves and a midi length make this & Other Stories linen dress so incredibly wearable.
Bernadette Anne cutout floral-print linen mini dress
Bernadette Anne cutout floral-print linen mini dress
Bernadette's prints are some of our favourites - always feeling fresh and modern while still being romantic and feminine.
We're looking forward to throwing on this elasticated neckline maxi dress over a bikini this summer. The Arket, pink dress also features side slits, ensuring you can walk freely in the flowy number.
Three Graces London Nell scoop-neck linen midi dress
Three Graces London Nell scoop-neck linen midi dress
A flattering scoop neckline, pulled in waist and puff sleeves can only be topped by Three Graces London's choice of marigold yellow.
Red is our hue of the moment, so H&M's tie-front linen midi is ticking all of our boxes.
Make an entrance at your wedding of the summer in this asymmetric, periwinkle gown from Alexander McQueen.
We're going to channel Jane Birkin in this tie front mini dress from Arket.
Haight Maria one-shoulder linen midi dress
Haight Maria one-shoulder linen midi dress
Originally a swimwear brand, Haight's minimal ready-to-wear feels sleek and flattering.
Loose and flowy styles, like this Zara midi dress, are ideal for summer picnics in the midday heat.
Dare the bare? Then look to SIR's cut-out mini.
& Other Stories One Shoulder Asymmetric Midi Dress
& Other Stories One Shoulder Asymmetric Midi Dress
How chic and expensive does this & Other Stories linen midi dress look? At under £75, this polished dress feels like a steal.
Casa Raki Penelope strapless organic-linen midi dress
Casa Raki Penelope strapless organic-linen midi dress
With a tie back and side slit skirt, Casa Raki's organic linen dress is as comfortable as it is elegant.
Sleeper's linen dresses are a summer staples, and this lavender, puff sleeve option from Vestiaire will take your through the summer months with ease.
Cecilie Bahnsen Textured linen-blend Cloqué mini dress
Cecilie Bahnsen Textured linen-blend Cloqué mini dress
Linen needn't mean simple, as evidenced by this bold and bright Cecilie Bahnsen dress.
Reformation Sweetheart-neck puff-sleeve linen midi dress
Reformation Sweetheart-neck puff-sleeve linen midi dress
Reformation knows how to create delightful summer dresses that feel feminine and appropriate for a plethora of summer events.
Jacquemus Rent Saudade asymmetric gathered mi
A classic Jacquemus shape, this asymmetric mini looks amazing with strappy sandals and a slight tan.
Le Kasha Sleeveless round-neck linen maxi dress
Le Kasha Sleeveless round-neck linen maxi dress
One for The Row lovers out there, Le Kasha's hazel maxi dress is perfect for a summer holiday dinner out.
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