Linen dresses - real comfort and closeness to nature

Linen dresses are now quite common and are found in the wardrobe of many women. How do they attract fashionistas? What styles are more in demand in our time? What is a linen dress worn with and how is such a product cared for? Let's find out the answers to these and other questions about linen dresses.

A linen dress can be called an ideal summer clothing, because even in the most intense heat it feels comfortable.

In addition, linen outfits will be an excellent choice for a celebration, and for rest, and for the office.

• Linen is a popular natural fabric that is breathable and non-irritating to the skin.
• It is pleasant to the body in hot weather and helps protect the skin from UV rays.
• This fabric is hypoallergenic.
• Due to its hygroscopicity, linen absorbs sweat well and interferes with the development of bacteria, so there is no unpleasant odor in such a dress.
• Linen dries quickly, so it can be washed almost every day.
• Linen is highly resistant to wear and tear.
• Linen dress is not electrified.
• Modern linen fabrics include cotton, rayon, or other fibers. This increases the usability of the products.

• Linen dresses wrinkle easily when worn.
• Linen gives significant shrinkage after washing, in order to avoid this, the water temperature should be minimal, 30 degrees is enough.
• Dresses made of very thin linen shine through, so they are advised to be worn only by girls with an impeccable figure.
• Linen is not elastic or stretchable, so size selection must be accurate.

Modern dresses made of linen are presented in the following basic styles:

• Sundress. It is this style that is most common among linen dresses. The length of a linen sundress varies - there are models with ankle length, medium length, and also with a mini skirt. Sundresses made of linen to the floor often have an open back.
• Dress shirt. Linen dress of this style is versatile, as it is suitable for both young girls and older women. It can be worn both for a walk and for a meeting with business partners. Usually a linen shirt dress is complemented with a belt.
• Sheath dress. Such a model is in demand among business women, since due to its severity, such a linen dress can be worn in the office. It is worn with a plain handbag and pumps.
• Wrap dress. This style of linen outfits looks feminine and is suitable for both leisure and work. Gladiators or flat sandals are worn with this dress.
• Loose-fitting dress. This style is suitable both for thin girls who want to add extra volume to their figure, and for overweight young ladies who want to hide excess weight.

At this time, the following models of a linen dress are most in demand:

• Loose dresses in ethnic style, trimmed with lace inserts or embroidery.
• Austere cocktail outfits with simple fit and lace trim.
• Semi-fitted dresses of a classic cut with a mid-length skirt.
• Fitted models with a fluffy skirt or frill trim.

Attractive models in which there is a combination of contrasting colors or several tones of the same color.

For cocktail linen dresses, pastel colors are used, as well as blue and green colors.

For romantic linen dresses, bright fabrics are used - yellow, coral, turquoise, orange, pink, blue. Sheath dress and ethno-style dress are often sewn from pastel fabric.

Linen dress with bright embroidery looks original and very beautiful. Usually, the embroidery has a contrasting color and is located on the sleeves and on the hem of the product.

Linen outfits adorned with lace are truly luxurious.

It is very comfortable to wear a long linen dress trimmed with lace, which has a loose fit. This outfit can be attributed to the boho style that is very popular now.

Lace can also adorn a rather strict sheath dress. In this case, the lace inserts are monochromatic and presented in a calm shade.

Most often, the following lace is used for finishing linen clothes:

• Linseed. This is a very attractive, but rather voluminous lace, which is most often used in the decoration of ethnic-style dresses.
• Knitted. They often create it with their own hands, getting really exclusive outfits. The thickness of this type of lace is determined by the threads used in the work.
• Made from synthetic fibers. It is distinguished by its lightness and delicacy, therefore it does not suit very well dense linen.
• Sewing. This lace has a cotton base, which makes it natural. Such lightweight material looks rather unusual.

The variety of summer linen dresses is amazing, because this fabric is very comfortable to wear in the summer.

Light linen dresses come in different lengths and are most often represented by a variety of sundresses with thin straps or with an open neckline. The color of linen summer outfits varies, but the most popular models are white and beige.

Linen dresses with a length above the knee are most often worn in the summer heat. Such outfits are in demand among girls with slender legs. They are most often complemented with light sandals.

Mini length is also typical for evening options of colored linen dresses, which can be worn on a date or a party.

Most often, mid-length linen dresses are presented by romantic flared models and strict sheath dresses. They can be worn to work, complemented with a jacket or scarf, and also worn on a romantic walk or to the theater.

Floor-length linen products are most often summer sundresses. They often have an open back.

Long linen dresses are usually sewn from light thin fabric, and they are decorated with fine lace or bright embroidery. There are also completely closed outfits.

Linen products, selected taking into account the nuances of the figure, will help to hide the fullness, therefore dresses made of this material are in demand among women with curvaceous shapes.

An asymmetrical linen dress made of fine fabric with bright colors looks very beautiful on curvy figures. For a woman who wants to emphasize the beauty of the bust, but at the same time hide full hips, we recommend models with a fitted bodice and a flared skirt or tulip. A good option for curvaceous shapes would be a product with a high waist and a V-shaped neckline.

• Only flesh-colored underwear should be worn under a white linen dress. If you wear white underwear under such an outfit, it will shine through.
• For a strict linen office outfit, you can pick up a scarf, scarf or bolero. For a romantic linen dress, a cape or a scarf made of natural fabric would be a good choice.
• When choosing outerwear for a linen dress, you should avoid overly dense materials. The best choice would be a knitted openwork sweater, a soft, discreet cardigan or a jersey jacket. A good option for a linen dress can also be called a denim vest.

Bracelets and beads made of wood, bone or stone will be an excellent addition to a long linen dress with a free cut. Such a dress with a straw bag looks good. A woven leather belt is perfect for a linen shirt dress.

Shoes with low heels to match the product are best suited to a linen sheath dress. You can also choose shoes in a contrasting color. In this case, leather or suede shoes should not be worn with linen dresses.

• Wash your linen dress by hand. If you want to wash such a product in a machine, choose from the list of programs suitable for delicate washing.
• Do not use chlorinated detergents when washing linen dresses, as they destroy linen fiber. Eliminate the use of stain removers and bleaches with chlorine, and when buying a powder, carefully study the composition.
• The best choice for washing a linen dress would be a powder for baby clothes, since the content of aggressive components in it is reduced.
• When washing a colored linen dress, choose a special powder with colored granules that will prevent color loss. It is also permissible to use cleaning agents for delicate fabrics.
• Remember that linen is highly water-absorbing, so wash dresses made of this material with plenty of water and rinse thoroughly.
• The temperature for washing a linen dress should not exceed 30-40 degrees.
• If you need to remove a stain from a linen dress, use the stain remover on an inconspicuous area of ​​the garment. If after this treatment the color of the thing has not changed, you can apply the product to the stain.
• Do not twist the linen dress after rinsing. Carefully flatten the fabric with your hands, and then hang to dry in a place with good air circulation. Drying a linen dress in the sun is not recommended.
• Make sure that the linen dress does not dry out, as ironing it will be more difficult. It is best to start ironing while the product is still slightly damp.
• To iron a very thin linen fabric is through a dense material.