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Marie Claire
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Summer’s fashion hero—a white linen dress edit

White linen dresses.

Nothing will work harder than a white linen dress when it comes to fashion pieces for the summer. As an advocate of the cost-per-wear theory and indeed intentional shopping, it’s a worthy investment and a piece I recommend to all women. Fresh, timeless and versatile, white linen dresses are arguably one of the easiest-to-wear summer styles, offering a fresh immaculacy, paired with nonchalance, in equal measure. The complimentary bright hue adds sophistication to suit all styles, regardless of aesthetic. The clumsiest among us needn’t worry, as it's non-precious with an appeal that grows more charming with crease and wear.

Linen is undoubtedly the fabrication of the summer—boasting a delicately textured weave, its characteristics loan it a breathable quality, which is a practical aspect when contending with the heat. Although, the prominence of white linen dresses is cyclical, 2024’s summer trends favour column shapes and extended hemlines in linen fabrications. Longline styles have dominated designers and retailers, with increased hems thrown in for good measure. There are, of course, dresses with rightfully earned prestige– whether it’s Sleeper’s Atlanta dress or Dissh’s (an Australian retailer specialising in linen apparel) several 100% linen contenders.

There are a few recurring silhouettes, spanning vintage-style A-line mini dresses, to straight-form maxi dresses, and, this summer has offered a handful of directional shapes, through the manipulation of linen with complementary fibres, creating fluted sleeves and hems.

I’ve compiled an edit of seventeen white linen dresses in anticipation of this week’s heatwave, though they’re to invest in this summer against more to come. Expect exceptional quality and enduring appeal.

A White Linen Dress Edit

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