Power dressing becomes a conundrum in +15°C temperatures; it's too warm for layers but summer dresses don't always provide the polished look you were seeking. The answer? Linen suits. Whether you're pondering what to wear to work this spring/summer, or you're looking for an alternative to your usual line-up of wedding guest dresses for your next event, there are plenty of linen suits women can turn to instead.
If you fancy tapping into your Sofia Richie-Grainge in a two or three-piece linen suit this season (who doesn't?) then you'll be wanting to turn to brands like Brunello Cucinelli and Max Mara who lead the way in suiting with fresh, summery twists. Their linen designs are particularly sought after, as they take on a cooler and less heavy-duty approach to tailoring without bypassing the brand's usual meticulous details. Think: waistcoats and floaty, wide-leg trousers.
At the same time, there are just as many stalwart options from more accessible retailers. If you're looking to give your favourite linen dresses a run for their money, then opt for either Reiss's pleat-front linen shorts and the matching blazer, or ASOS's hot pink linen double-breasted blazer and trousers situation.
Brunello Cucinelli Crinkled Linen Vest
Max Mara Linen-Twill Blazer
Hollie Linen Pleat Front Shorts
ASOS DESIGN Mix & Match Double-Breasted Linen Blazer & Wide Leg Trousers
Linen's low thread count (which usually lies between the 80-150 mark) makes it well adapted to warmer climes - i.e. perfect for the upcoming months - but really easy to layer, too. So if you're someone who has one big wardrobe rather than separate seasonal ones (we salute you), you'll appreciate just how multitasking the linen suit is.
Do linen suits wrinkle, we hear you ask? Though linen is known to crease easily, especially in comparison to wool suits, it remains one of the best fabrics to own thanks to its more sustainable ethos and laid-back sophistication. Why do you think so many two-piece sets and co-ords are made of the material? Linen suits - involving a blazer paired with matching suit trousers, shorts or a skirt - will be your warm-weather saving grace. Trust us.
Looking to make more linen purchases? We've got linen trousers, linen shirts and linen bedding. For more from GLAMOUR UK's Commerce Writer Georgia Trodd, follow her on Instagram @georgiatrodd.
Who makes good linen suits? Find our editor-approved picks of the best linen suits women can wear below, from earth tones to statement hues.
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