The Chic Anti-Loungewear Trend I Want to Wear This Summer
While sweatpants and leggings have been basic staples in my at-home wardrobe, I've been interested in finding some alternative clothing options to wear that are just as comfortable but feel a bit more pulled-together. That's when I noticed the rise of linen clothing—an anti-loungewear trend I've been seeing more and more among the fashion set. The fabric is light and breathable, which is perfect for moving into hotter summer days, and I personally can't wait to start mixing in some of the airy pieces into my wardrobe.
While linen blazers have been a summer staple for me in the past, this summer, I'll be trying out other takes on linen with everything from button-down tops to high-waisted shorts to maxi skirts catching my eye. Showcasing just how stylish the trend is, see how her and other fashion people are wearing it and get some inspiration for the best linen clothing pieces to add to your wardrobe.
A Button-Down Over a Swimsuit
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A Top With Shorts and Sandals
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A Maxi Skirt
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Shop the matching Cropped Linen Top ($320).
Shorts With a Top and Flats
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A Crop Top With Trousers
Pairing a voluminous crop top and tailored trousers, this outfit is the perfect balance of proportions for summer and beyond. But what makes it so perfect for the season are the lightweight linen pieces.
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A Miniskirt With a Tank Top
While I typically stick to neutrals, I've been adding more fun pops of color into my wardrobe recently, so this outfit with a pastel miniskirt caught my eye. Worn with a strappy tank top, this is such a cool and easy outfit to wear right now.
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A Dress With Gold Jewelry
The tie-waist detail on this dress adds dimension to the linen piece and is simply so chic. Add in a gold necklace and you have the perfect summer outfit.
Shop the exact Gimaguas dress from above here.
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Kristen Nichols is the Associate Director, Special Projects at Who What Wear with over a decade of experience in fashion, editorial, and publishing. She oversees luxury content and wedding features, and covers fashion within the luxury market, runway reporting, shopping features, trends, and interviews with leading industry experts. She also contributes to podcast recordings, social media, and branded content initiatives. Kristen has worked with brands including Prada, Chanel, MyTheresa, and Luisa Via Roma, and rising designers such as Refine and Tove, and her style has been featured in publications including Vogue.com, Vogue France, WWD, and the CFDA. Before Who What Wear, Kristen began her career at Rodarte, where she worked on assistant styling, photo shoots, and runway shows, and at Allure, where she moved into print and digital editorial. She graduated from the University of Southern California, where she studied art history and business, and currently lives in New York.
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