Linen is the Moment
A roundup of the pieces I’m actually wearing—and how to make them feel styled, not sloppy.
Thank you to GAP Factory for sponsoring this post. All opinions and selections are my own!
You know those pieces that just work—even when the day (or your hair) doesn’t? That’s how I feel about these three linen looks from Gap Factory (perfect timing for their Big Summer Sale happening today - almost everything is 60% off + extra 60% off clearance. Extra 15% off your purchase + Free Shipping w/ code GFHEAT and all Shorts on Sale *exclusions apply. Ends 6.23) . They’re lightweight, low-lift, and quietly stylish—the kind of staples that don’t scream “trying too hard,” but still get compliments at the coffee shop.
A linen drop waist dress (comes in several colors), a drawstring pant set, and a button down mini dress are all on rotation this time of year. Each one is simple on its own—but styled with the right shoe or earring, they feel smart, edited, and pulled together.
Linen can skew lazy if you let it, but with a few styling notes (and a steamer nearby), it can be your most polished summer go-to.
Let’s get into it.
Drop-Waist Linen Dress
1. The Drop-Waist Linen Dress
This is the kind of dress that makes people assume you have great taste in wine and home fragrance. The drop waist gives it a shape without being clingy, and the linen keeps it easy, even when it's 90 degrees by noon.
The Drawstring Pant + Button-Down Set
2. The Drawstring Pant + Button-Down Shirt Set
Is it pajamas? Is it an outfit? The answer is no but yes—and that’s the magic. I love a monochrome set (got a small in both but I would say pant sizing is generous) because it always feels styled (even if you got dressed in five minutes). I’ve been wearing this to everything from weekday errands to dinner on a patio. Add sleek slides and unbutton the shirt (I got a small) just enough.
The Mini Button-Down Dress
3. The Mini Button-Down Dress
Consider this your summer shortcut. It’s giving crisp, pulled-together, and feels like a classic.Wear it with bare legs, chunky sunnies, and a straw mini bag. Great for hot days when pants feel like a personal attack. I took a small.
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