In this Poplar Diaries spill sesh we are going to talk about how to style linen. I already know you love linen after reading our last post (Seriously - go check it out). We have already come to the conclusion that linen is stylish, temperature regulating, classy, and provides a more sophisticated look than cotton. If you live in Western culture, you're probably thinking, "Ok. I got it. What now?"
After securing our Capsule Linen Midi Dress here at Pink Poplar, you can now begin styling (wink, wink). No but seriously - one of the best ways to style linen is with denim! Denim and linen really are like PB&J. Your favorite stretchy jeans or oversized denim jacket paired with linen is so effortlessly chic. You literally cannot be anymore comfortable!
If you wanna keep moving forward with the sustainable fabrics trend you're on by buying linen, linen pairs beautifully with cotton. Linen is great in all seasons as we have established. In the winter, throw on a little cotton cardigan or even a full cotton sweater over the dress to make it look like a skirt. Cotton and linen together is a timeless combination that people have been wearing for thousands of years for a reason.
Linen is a truly luxurious fabric. You can pair linen with a luxurious silk piece for a classy and expensive look, or you can pair your linen with a wool overcoat in the winter to extend the wearability of your new Capsule Linen Midi Dress. Since linen is such a versatile fabric, it can be worn with basically anything or anywhere. You can style a linen dress for dinner on your beach vacation, or it can easily be dressed up for special occasion wear because it is so effortlessly chic and has really great movement.
Linen comes in different weaves. You can find a loose weave for summer like flowy dresses or a tight weave for the sexiest suit in the office. The tighter the weave, the more polished the linen will look. Our Capsule Linen Midi Dress is a medium tightness weave is why we love it for all seasons!
There are some keys that we want to remember when we go for linen instead of a different sustainable fabric like cotton. First, linen does wrinkle easier than cotton. The wrinkles that linen get add to its effortlessly chic and cool look. Instead of feeling like its a nuisance, embrace it as a part of the total fit. That said, linen looks best in loose, flowy, free styles unless you're deliberately buying tight weave for work.
It is also a golden linen rule that it is often times a layering piece. You can't over do layers with linen because it will regulate your temperature. Linen softens over time naturally even though it won't pill or wear out. If you have a favorite linen piece, you know it is one of the only fabrics guaranteed to feel better after several washes.
Linen clothes are absolutely worth their slightly higher price tag. This eco-friendly fabric is unmatched in my opinion. Linen is so special for all of its practical qualities while also looking just amazing.
