The nature of the fabric dictates what can be done with it, but everything doesn’t have to be shapeless. Linen (and cotton linen) is upscale. Just let it wrinkle.

Dresses I

Left: Belle Linen Stripe Dress: Fitted bodice with bustier neckline and adjustable shoulder straps . Smocked elastic back. $139.00

Center: Split Neck Sleeveless Maxi Linen Dress by Tropical Sea: Greek folkloric inspired embroidered panels. V neck, pull on. Midi. Also in bright yellow or orange. $280.00

Right: Button Front Sleeveless Midi Dress by Vince Camuto: Tailored bodice; body-skimming fit to hips. Non-stretch fabric.  Designed to hit at mid calf. V neck. Button front closure. Three colors. $139.00

Dresses II

Left: Fiona Cotton Midi Dress by Simple Retro: V neck, lace trimmed collar, detailed waist, embroidery. Sale $59.99

Center: Dhalia Linen Dress by Luciee: beige, black, ochre. Classic midi wrap dress with v neck and flutter sleeves. $321.00

Right: Crossback Linen Dress by Linennative: Bespoke. Pleated waist and hem, a sleeveless design, a cross body strap, cut out details, a back zipper fastening. Three colors $119.00

Crops

Left: Mora Linen Two Piece: Slim fitted. Relaxed leg. Smoking at the waist and waistband.  Hi rise. Slightly puffed shoulders. Also in black. $248.00

Center: Pietra Linen Crop Top: Sweetheart neckline. Fitted bodice. Elbow-length puff sleeves with elastic cuffs. Ruffled trim and cuffs. Shirred back. Also black. $149.00

Right: Vega Linen Two Piece: Slim fir crop top with open tied back and full, tiered skirt. Center back zipper on skirt. Unlined. $298.00 

Jumpers

Left: Stripe Tie V-Neck Linen Jumpsuit:  Concealed back zipper. Side seam pockets. Sash. Washable linen. $69.99

Center: BMEssentials Cotton Linen Women Romper: Overall look. Patch pockets. Faux button front. Buckle straps. 6 colors $20.63

Right: The Linen Picnic Jumpsuit: Cropped Inseam: Intended to hit just above the ankle. Machine Washable. Actually very fine pinstripe. $88.00 

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