This is the Year of Linen: 40+ Best Picks for All Sizes

If you have shied away from linen in the past because of the wrinkle factor, this is the year to let it go. My friend, you survived a freaking PANDEMIC. Even though society is brushing it under the rug, such an experience changes us. And I hope it changed you into realizing comfort is chic. Wrinkles are a sign of a life lived, and summers are far easier to enjoy when in breathable fabrics. This is the year of linen, and I am sharing some of the best linen I've found this season.

My Picks for Linen Dresses

The Best Printed Linen Dresses

From daytime weddings to weekend getaways, a printed linen dress is a way to look festive while keeping your cool. The prints better hide wrinkles and sweat, and look better when a bit rumpled. Pair with nude-to-you or soft metallic shoes to let the pattern steal the spotlight. A raffia clutch or small wicker bag can complete the look.

Row 1: red one shoulder (sizes 0-16) | green one shoulder (sizes 0-16) | khaki floral (XXS-XXL with petite and tall) | black gingham (sizes 0-12)
Row 2: floral halter neck (sizes 0-12) | white and blue floral jumpsuit (sizes 2-10/22 with petite and tall) | warm print wrap dress (sizes S-XXL) | white with navy swing dress (sizes XS-XL)
Row 3: blue floral (sizes 2-20/22) | gold print shift (sizes XS-4X with petite and tall) | rust floral maxi (sizes XXS-4X) | cream printed jumpsuit (sizes 2-10)
Row 4: green print (sizes 0/2-12/14) | red and white print (sizes XS-L) | gray and blue print (sizes 2-16) | pale floral (sizes 12W-24/26W)

The Best Solid Colored Linen Dresses and Jumpsuits

A solid colored linen dress is a wardrobe workhorse in hot and humid temps. Pair with Birkenstocks and a tote for running errands, wear as a swim coverup with flip flops when leaving the pool or beach for lunch, glam up with metallic sandals and a clutch for a night out. Some styles of solid colored linen dresses featured below would even be appropriate for the office.

Row 1: black smocked sundress (other colors available; sizes XXS-3X) | rust short-sleeve shift (other colors available; sizes 4/6-24/26) | blue shirtdress (also available in gold; sizes XS-4X with petite and tall) | green wide-leg jumpsuit (other colors available; sizes 00-40)
Row 2: teal tiered sundress (sizes 1X-3X) | camel wrap dress (other colors available; sizes 00-40) | black swing dress (sizes XS-XL) | red fit and flare sundress (other colors available; sizes 2-20/22 with petite and tall)
Row 3: green belted tiered dress (sizes 1X-3X) | cobalt blue dress (sizes XS-XXL) | orange-red gathered waist dress (other colors available; sizes XXS-3X) | teal midi dress (sizes XS-4X with petite and tall)
Row 4: black trapeze (other colors available; sizes 6/8-18/20) | orange sundress (other colors available; sizes XXS-XL) | blue button-front dress (also available in green; sizes 00-20) | lavender swing dress (multiple colors and prints; sizes S-3X)

Best Linen Separates

The great thing is linen matches linen, even if it is 100% linen with a blend, pieces from different retailers, no-wrinkle with classic, or different weights. Mix colors so it looks purposeful. Consider mixing pieces in a single color story – pink with red and rose, navy with teal and aqua, cream with tan and white.

Column 1: green shirtdress/duster (other colors available; sizes 00-40) | purple tank (other colors available; sizes 4/6-24/26) | lemon trousers (other colors available; sizes XXS-XXL) | black wrap skirt (sizes XXS-3X) | lavender shorts (sizes 1X-3X)
Column 2: white duster shirt (sizes 0/2-20/22) | black shorts (other colors available; sizes XXS-3X) | orange oversized blazer (other colors available; sizes XXS-XXL) | pink shell (other colors available; sizes 2-20/22) | light blue blazer (other colors available; sizes 00-24)
Column 3: pumpkin shirt (other colors available; sizes 00-40) | pink drawstring pants (other colors available; sizes 00-24 with petites) | blue dress/duster (other colors available: XS-XL) | pink wide leg cropped pants (other colors available; sizes 4/6-16/18)
Column 4: black sailor-inspired pants (other colors available; sizes 2-18 and petites) | pink sleeveless top (other colors available; sizes XS-3X with petites) | brown long shorts (other colors available; sizes 12W-24W) | celadon blazer (other colors available; sizes 00-12)

Column 1: printed wide leg pants (sizes 2-20/22) | floral shorts (another print available; sizes 2-10/22) | green floral skirt (another print available; sizes 2-20/22) | yellow blouse (other colors available; sizes 2-20/22) | white embroidered jacket (sizes XS-XL)
Column 2: black and white dot shirt (wrinkle free! Sizes 0/2-20/22)) | teal print pants (sizes 12W-24W) | blue and white print tunic (sizes 0/2-20/22) | red print pants (other colors available; sizes 4-20)
Column 3: floral blazer (another print available; sizes 2-20/22) | sleeveless top (sizes 2-16) | blue peasant top (sizes XS-XXL) | red and pink blouse (sizes 2-20/22) | navy print pants (sizes XS-XXL)
Column 4: orange and white pants (sizes 14-28) | green floral tunic (sizes 1X-3X) | striped skirt (XS-3X with petites) | black and white pants (sizes 1X-3X; link for sizes XXS-XL) | red and white striped shirt (sizes XS-XXL; link for sizes 1X-3X)

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