For the longest time, I didn’t think I liked linen. The natural, slightly nubby fabric felt distinctly unaligned with my maximalist-leaning personal style. So many linen pieces come in aggressively neutral shades and have an unmistakably granola vibe. As someone who loves bold colors and statement pieces, I unconsciously wrote linen off when it came to my own wardrobe.
All it took was one good piece for me to change my mind, though. Once I realized how wonderfully lightweight and breathable this textile is in the summer heat, I wanted more. And unlike my other favorite summer fabric (crisp cotton poplin), you generally don’t have to worry about keeping linen perfectly pressed, because wrinkles don’t take away from the luxe yet relaxed vibe inherent to a good linen basic.
