The linen dress - how to style this summer staple

The linen dress - how to style this summer staple

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In the scorching heat of summer, finding the perfect outfit that combines style and comfort can be a challenge. Look no further than the linen dress – a summer staple that effortlessly combines fashion and breathability. Whether you’re heading to the beach, enjoying a picnic in the park, or attending a backyard barbecue, a linen dress is the go-to choice for staying cool and chic.

With its relaxed silhouette and timeless appeal, the linen dress is both stylish and versatile. It can be dressed up or down with ease, making it suitable for any occasion. Pair it with sandals for a casual daytime look or add some wedges and statement accessories for a more sophisticated vibe.

Here are 5 tips for styling linen dresses for various occasions

1. Lunch date

Make like the uber stylish annaaborisovna and cinch in the waist with a gorgeous belt and accessorise with a pop of colour. 

Anna's cream linen dress is @massimodutti @massimoduttistudio

Leather belt cinched in waist linen dress

Check out this gorgeous khaki dress from Luxmii

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Khaki Linen Midi Dress for Casual girls night outfit

2. Casual girls' night

Always chic Zina Charkoplia wrapped in a long linen dress has the perfect blend of comfort and style accessorised with the perfect sunglasses and Fendi bag. 

Comfort and style

@zinafashionvibe

 

Get the look from COS

Casual cornflower blue maxi linen dress

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3. Travel outfit

Super stylish Audrey Notebaert chooses linen as the perfect casual travel outfit, paired with a straw bag and stylish clogs perfect for afternoons of sightseeing.  

mmequeenb casual travel outfit cream mini linen dress

@mmequeenb

Try this one from DISSH

White mini linen dress

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 4. Golden hour

Pair with an oversized sunhat and chic accessories and linen becomes the perfect accompaniment to late afternoons in the South of France. 

South of France Golden Hour white linen dress with cut outs.

 @fashion.style.iryna

 SABO has the perfect version.

White linen dress with cut out 

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5. Around town

We are loving this colourful ensemble sorbet stripes paired perfectly with a sunset orange crochet bag.

Orange striped linen dress

@daniellejuliesp

Bring some sunset orange to your wardrobe too with this dress from Calli

Sunset orange maxi lien dress 

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