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How to wear linen: summer’s biggest trend

You heard it here first(ish), linen is the fabric of the summer, and all for good reason. Lightweight, breathable and scientifically proven to be cooler than cotton and silk. Here's how to style yours from head to toe with Vanessa Rose Blair.

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The BLD (Black Linen Dress)

There’s almost too much to love a simple linen dress. Keep it simple as you stride through the season in this maxi number. Finish your look with comfy footbed sandals for a minimalist look perfectly matched to the heatwave.

“Because its lightweight and breathable, I love how much movement this linen dress has. It’s perfect for warmer days!”

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The Crisp Co-ord

“Let linen pieces speak for themselves. Wear what makes you feel comfortable and style with simple accessories."

Our favourite optical illusion. It might look like a dress, but it’s actually a co-ord, so you can mix and match or wear it as a solo statement (highly recommended). Just add raffia accents for a laidback feel that spells out “summer”.

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The New Summer Suit

‘Tis the season of outdoor events, so make sure you dress the part in linen suiting. Summer waistcoats and linen shorts are the perfect pairing to stay cool but abide by the dress code – that leaves more brainpower to decipher any confusing seating plans.

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