Highly breathable linen clothing for summer
Our favourite women's linen pieces for all occasions
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Linen is ultra-durable, making it one of the best fabrics to don year-round, but It’s particularly useful during the spring and summer months due to its breathability. It absorbs moisture and dries quickly thanks to its naturally “stiff” quality, which allows space (and air) between fabric and skin.
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Linen is produced from the flax plant, which requires less irrigation and energy to grow, making it a more environmentally friendly and sustainable fashion choice. The fabric is also naturally anti-bacterial and hypoallergenic — say goodbye to itchy skin.
Ready to stay comfortable, cool and dry this summer? Check out our favourite linen pieces below — including a bonus, our current favourite linen sheets to keep cool throughout the night. We’ve noticed some affordable linen items on Amazon too (these pants look promising), but be sure to check the reviews and fabric type before purchasing.
Top linen clothing summary
The short sleeve: Uniqlo Linen Blend Open Collar Shirt
The long sleeve: Monos Algarve Shirt
The jumpsuit: Everlane The Utility Coverall
The shorts: Sezane Dogan Shorts
The short dress: Reformation Aubree Linen Dress
The midi dress: Magic Linen Royal Toscana Dress
The summer suit: Reitmans Linen Blend Blazer & Wide-Leg High-Rise Linen Blend Pant
The sheets: QE Home European Linen Sheets
Top linen picks, explained
The short sleeve: Uniqlo Linen Blend Open Collar Shirt
Why we love it: A classic cut-and-fit shirt, minus the sleeves and make it cropped. This linen-blend top is lightweight, fits true to size and hangs just right. It comes in versatile black or white, or spice things up with the apricot peach hue.
Price: $40
The long sleeve: Monos Algarve Shirt
Why we love it: This unisex shirt comes from Canadian success story Monos, from its Algarve collection which features timeless styles inspired by Portugal’s famous coastline. Each piece is made from OEKO-TEX-certified washed linen from a breathable layer (I wear mine open over a swimsuit) that will soften over time. Resort wear at its finest.
Price: $150
The jumpsuit: Everlane The Utility Coverall
Why we love it: This linen jumpsuit can be worn with or without its matching belt for two different looks — a sleek, business-casual silhouette (with) or a draped, comfy beach-ready style (without). Wear it on its own or layer it over a t-shirt this fall.
Price: $218
The shorts: Sezane Dogan Shorts
Why we love it: These 100 per cent linen shorts touch on two summer trends:French-chic and long-line cuts. Combine that with the a-line flare and center box pleats and you’ll be the coolest kid on the block. Ethically crafted in Bulgaria with OEKO-TEX certified materials.
Price: $195
The short dress: Reformation Aubree Linen Dress
Why we love it: A 100 per cent linen dress that can go from day to night at the change of a shoe. The relaxed fit and A-line cut make it the perfect everyday piece, plus it’s produced via carbon-neutral manufacturing (learn more about Ref’s sustainability efforts). A win for you and a win for the planet.
Price: $148
The midi dress: Magic Linen Royal Toscana Dress
Why we love it: A linen shift dress with a high-low hemline to show off those tanned pins. Available in eight colours to suit every style this summer that can easily be dressed up or down. This dress became a viral sensation after it was spotted on Meghan, Duchess of Sussex in 2020.
Price: $153
The summer suit: Reitmans Linen Blend Blazer & Wide-Leg High-Rise Linen Blend Pant
Why we love it: This linen-viscose blend blazer and pant combo gives effortless chic and menswear cool all in one breath. Wear the sleeves rolled up or down and consider this a timeless wardrobe essential that is foundational in your clothing capsule. Perfect for layering.
Price: $65-$100
The sheets: QE Home European Linen Sheets
Why we love it: Summer nights are so much cooler with our linen sheets. Having personally tested multiple fabrics and brands, linen wins hands-down as the most cooling option during those steamy months. These come from a Canadian brand we trust, are made with 100 per cent French flax and are pre-washed for added comfort and softness (though they’ll get softer with every wash). A perfectly lived-in look that will never go out of style.
Price: $55-208 (flat and fitted sheets, pillow cases and duvets sold separately)
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