https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-how-does-one-successfully-wear-linen Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Tue, 12 May 2026 06:07:07 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-how-does-one-successfully-wear-linen#post-12453 Tue, 24 Jun 2008 15:43:53 +0000 marianne 12453@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You might just be more conscious of the wrinkles on yourself. When I wear linen bottoms I do tend to be more watchful and straighten it out before I sit down. I think also the quality of linen comes into play - e.g. Old Navy linen usually doesn't drape as well in my experience. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-how-does-one-successfully-wear-linen#post-12451 Tue, 24 Jun 2008 15:35:42 +0000 Sal 12451@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks, ladies! I agree that linen on top works better, and will look into blends. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-how-does-one-successfully-wear-linen#post-12344 Mon, 23 Jun 2008 23:15:50 +0000 Tanya 12344@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I agree with the ladies above. I have found that a blend of linen and silk tends to wrinkle less. I have one skirt from that blend, it still wrinkles, but less than a a pair of shorts and pants that I have that are both 100% linen. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-how-does-one-successfully-wear-linen#post-12341 Mon, 23 Jun 2008 23:04:24 +0000 shiny 12341@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My philosophy on linen: on an ultra hot, muggy day - the kind of day that you really can't stand ANY clothing against your skin - you are happy to trade in wrinkles for the coolness of linen!</p> <p>To me, linen is not necessarily for the AC'd office - it's for days you are outdoors more than indoors, days when you are walking around a lot, and it's just too sticky. I'm thinking of linen pieces that are loose-fitting instead of structured, because you just don't want fabric too tight against your body on such days. The looser fitting, the less chance for wrinkles, I think. </p> <p>Loose, wide leg pants; a linen shift or breezy sleeveless tunic.... </p> <p>I have the BR linen shift in white, but have yet to wear it. It is double-lined (self-lined - meaning two layers of linen). Will have to let you know how much it wrinkles, but I bought it knowing I would wear it on hot days when I wouldn't particularly care if it did. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-how-does-one-successfully-wear-linen#post-12335 Mon, 23 Jun 2008 22:22:28 +0000 Angie 12335@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Quite right Ola. Linen and wrinkles are symbiotic. You either like the look or you don’t. I say wear one linen piece at a time and preferably a top or jacket. That way you’re half wrinkled and half pristine. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-how-does-one-successfully-wear-linen#post-12308 Mon, 23 Jun 2008 18:48:39 +0000 Ola 12308@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love linen and I say - embrace the wrinkles! ;)</p> <p>Seriously though, I do think that some wrinkling comes with the territory. I have found that tops/jackets are much more bearable in this aspect, while my linen pants usually crinkle at unflattering points like the crotch/hips area (because I sit all day).</p> <p>I believe that my linen tops are a mix of linen and something else, which may help with the wrinkling issue while still having the linen look. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-how-does-one-successfully-wear-linen#post-12301 Mon, 23 Jun 2008 17:56:29 +0000 Sal 12301@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi Angie,</p> <p>I know that linen is a summer staple, and I adore its breezy feel ... but I cannot for the life of me figure out how to successfully wear it without looking like I just rolled out of bed. I hate appearing wrinkled and crumpled and unkempt, all of which seem unavoidable with linen. </p> <p>But I've seen women wear it without garnering a single wrinkle. What are their secrets? Have you any of your own to impart? Especially for a 31-year-old who'd like to wear this fabric without appearing to dress older than I actually am?</p> <p>Many thanks,<br /> Sal </p>