https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/linen-tees---whats-the-difference Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sat, 18 Apr 2026 02:10:19 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/linen-tees---whats-the-difference#post-1207671 Fri, 28 Mar 2014 16:08:26 +0000 Catnip 1207671@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>OK, I'm sold.&nbsp; I'm off to shop for a high-quality, washable linen tee. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/linen-tees---whats-the-difference#post-1207620 Fri, 28 Mar 2014 15:21:05 +0000 Mo 1207620@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I did not go for either Amazon choice, but instead ordered the Free People seamed one. &nbsp;It has more interest, and is a cotton/linen blend. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/linen-tees---whats-the-difference#post-1207444 Fri, 28 Mar 2014 12:08:57 +0000 ironkurtin 1207444@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Catnip, In broiling weather cotton knits absorb sweat and becomes a sodden wad. Linen knits are typically airier and less weighty so they aren't as hot. They're also typically in looser styles because it suits the texture better.</p> <p>Wovens are a different beast, but I still prefer linen to cotton in the summer if possible. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/linen-tees---whats-the-difference#post-1207395 Fri, 28 Mar 2014 10:03:17 +0000 lyn67 1207395@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>IMO there is a relevant difference in texture!&nbsp;I like my &nbsp;linen tees for their special and very dfferent&nbsp;texture&nbsp;compared to&nbsp;the cotton ones. They are not an even color either, I mean they have&nbsp;an uneven alternation of their texture with a somehow&nbsp;shadowed horizontal lines. Cannot explain better&nbsp;similar to the organic cotton, but more pronounced and have a crispier feel!&nbsp;And yes, they don't cling that much so &nbsp;in additioon they usualy drape well and still feel organic and natural. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/linen-tees---whats-the-difference#post-1207296 Fri, 28 Mar 2014 04:58:09 +0000 Jaime 1207296@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yes, to all of the above. Linen does not cling and is cool, which are wonderful qualities,&nbsp;but bad linen totally loses shape in the laundry, or tears, or shrinks.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/linen-tees---whats-the-difference#post-1207238 Fri, 28 Mar 2014 03:29:19 +0000 Suz 1207238@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Vildy, that is fascinating. Thank you! &nbsp;You have such an extensive knowledge of the makings of clothing; it is very helpful.&nbsp;</p> <p>Catnip, linen tees are more "fluid" than most cotton tees. They drape better. So they are more likely to look effortlessly relaxed in that very 2014 way.&nbsp;</p> <p>Linen is also generally cooler and does not "stick" as much in the heat and humidity.&nbsp;</p> <p>Linen also provides a beautiful if subtle&nbsp;textural element (in a knit as well as a woven) that some people love.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/linen-tees---whats-the-difference#post-1207184 Fri, 28 Mar 2014 01:52:25 +0000 Catnip 1207184@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Like Mo, I also need to be educated.&nbsp; I've had some really beautiful linen garments in the past... linen blazers, trousers and shirts, for example.&nbsp; The dry cleaning bills were astronomical!&nbsp; But I've never a linen tee.&nbsp; What is the advantage over a high quality cotton tee, and why would anyone want a linen tee?</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/linen-tees---whats-the-difference#post-1207099 Thu, 27 Mar 2014 23:23:44 +0000 Vildy 1207099@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>When you place a pattern piece on fabric, for home sewn garments, there is a double headed arrow and that should go on the straight grain of the fabric. If you neglect to do that, then what happens is that parts of the piece (the front, back, sleeve, etc) are going to be somewhat on the bias where they should not be. Bias stretches. The piece will hang, drape, sag funny. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/linen-tees---whats-the-difference#post-1207076 Thu, 27 Mar 2014 22:51:23 +0000 Diana 1207076@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'll add that when I bought my f21 one I ordered like 4 different styles from them and I only liked the one. All the rest were transparent, or scratchy, or droopy. So maybe you'd have a higher success rate at a higher price point. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/linen-tees---whats-the-difference#post-1206919 Thu, 27 Mar 2014 19:34:34 +0000 Mo 1206919@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Vildy does that mean the line of the threading (I don't know how else to describe it) isn't straight across? &nbsp;<br />I also had my eye on a cotton/linen mix from Free People. &nbsp;<a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.freepeople.com/we-the-free-at-the-seams-tee/_/productOptionIDs/12b8c951-1a20-4ee1-bf90-10c3e51e5a64,544776ee-00ae-4386-a1cc-eb88aa2e9cb4/">http://www.freepeople.com/we-t.....e1-bf90-10</a>&nbsp; It cost more but maybe it's a better place to start? &nbsp;It doesn't look as drapey as I'd like, but maybe that comes with washing and wears with linen? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/linen-tees---whats-the-difference#post-1206854 Thu, 27 Mar 2014 18:22:16 +0000 Vildy 1206854@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The two Amazon ones look totally off-grain to me. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/linen-tees---whats-the-difference#post-1206829 Thu, 27 Mar 2014 17:57:57 +0000 Em 1206829@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>*If too thin or not well-made, they will also start looking droopey and stretched-out."</p> <p>Those on the pictures already look that way...</p> <p>*<br /><div>Anyone know anything about this brand? WHITE? </p> <p><a href="http://tjmaxx.tjx.com/store/jump/product/clearance/Linen-and-Cotton-Blend-Basic-Slub-Tee/1000003322" rel="nofollow"><a href="http://tjmaxx.tjx.com/store/ju" rel="nofollow">http://tjmaxx.tjx.com/store/ju</a>.....1000003322</a> </p> <p>Mostly cotton but with some linen.*</p> <p>I don't know anything about it, but it appears surprisingly well-made (particularly for the price) and it's not see-through. I also like the fact that the percentage of cotton is very high and there's only a touch of linen.</p> </div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/linen-tees---whats-the-difference#post-1206806 Thu, 27 Mar 2014 17:32:31 +0000 rabbit 1206806@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Anyone know anything about this brand? &nbsp;WHITE? &nbsp;</p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="http://tjmaxx.tjx.com/store/jump/product/clearance/Linen-and-Cotton-Blend-Basic-Slub-Tee/1000003322">http://tjmaxx.tjx.com/store/ju.....1000003322</a> </p> <p></p> <p>Mostly cotton but with some linen.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/linen-tees---whats-the-difference#post-1206723 Thu, 27 Mar 2014 16:24:05 +0000 ironkurtin 1206723@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>In general, linen brands I trust are:<br />- Joie<br />- Eileen Fisher<br />- Majestic<br />- 120% Lino<br />- CP Shades<br />- Resho (Spirit Jelly)<br />- Inhabit</p> <p>I find J Crew and Madewell linen tees spotty, they are very sheer.&nbsp; But sometimes that's what you want.&nbsp; I have been warned never to put Madewell linen tees in the drier, however. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/linen-tees---whats-the-difference#post-1206714 Thu, 27 Mar 2014 16:14:19 +0000 deb 1206714@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I ordered <a href="https://www.jcrew.com/womens_category/knitstees/shortsleevetees/PRDOVR~71290/71290.jsp" rel="nofollow">this</a> one from J Crew in brilliant blue last week and will report back when it arrives. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/linen-tees---whats-the-difference#post-1206665 Thu, 27 Mar 2014 15:17:13 +0000 Suz 1206665@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think cade is right; there are definite differences in quality. Having said that, like Diana, I have a cheaper one that is pretty good. (Mine is from H&amp;M). But it's not as soft and is more see-through than the ones I have purchased from J. Crew, even though they are labeled as "tees" and it was labeled as a "linen sweater."&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/linen-tees---whats-the-difference#post-1206660 Thu, 27 Mar 2014 15:05:27 +0000 cade 1206660@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>There is a vast difference in qualities of lines just like any other fibre. A good linen shirt can is comfortable and will hold its shape, while a cheap one will make you wonder what the fuss is all about. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/linen-tees---whats-the-difference#post-1206654 Thu, 27 Mar 2014 14:46:44 +0000 ironkurtin 1206654@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It's hard to say from the pics but my guess is that the fabric bad cut will be different. Let us know! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/linen-tees---whats-the-difference#post-1206649 Thu, 27 Mar 2014 14:39:17 +0000 Mo 1206649@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hmm, sounds like a crap shoot of sorts . . . ideally I would be able to touch them first, but alas the online issue prevents that. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/linen-tees---whats-the-difference#post-1206642 Thu, 27 Mar 2014 14:31:35 +0000 unfrumped 1206642@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>They can feel very nice and drapey and cool--they cling less than cotton--so great for hot weather and don't wrinkle (much) like woven linen. If too thin or not well-made, they will also start looking droopey and stretched-out. Usually not a problem for casual wear. I like some for hot summer work-wear tops and so try to discern (crystal ball, yeah) what may hold its shape better. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/linen-tees---whats-the-difference#post-1206635 Thu, 27 Mar 2014 14:23:09 +0000 Diana 1206635@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well, cheap linen can be scratchy. But that said, I have a forever 21 linen tee that feels great so I'm not sure price is the only determinant. Anyway I look for softness (but remember all linen has a slightly "crispy" feel) and not too see through. </p> <p>And like Ceit said, they can shrink in the dryer but you can generally rewet them and stretch them back out if that happens. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/linen-tees---whats-the-difference#post-1206626 Thu, 27 Mar 2014 14:10:02 +0000 Anonymous 1206626@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have had some linen tees shrink by 50% or more when washing them. I can usually stretch them back out, but I think linen knits can be picky.</p> <p>Chris once put one of mine into the dryer and it came out child-sized. I only ever wash cold and hang to dry. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/linen-tees---whats-the-difference#post-1206622 Thu, 27 Mar 2014 14:08:08 +0000 Mo 1206622@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Okay, educate me. &nbsp;I've never worn a linen top so I don't know what to look for. &nbsp;I spied this one for a super price.&nbsp;<a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.amazon.com/Misses-Linen-Short-Sleeve-Pocket/dp/B00FGD86O8/ref=sr_1_1?s=apparel&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1395929272&amp;sr=1-1&amp;keywords=linen+tee">http://www.amazon.com/Misses-L.....F8&#038;qi</a></p> <p>And then this one, still a good price, but 5x as much, even on sale. <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.amazon.com/Linen-Jersey-Pocket-Shirt-Black/dp/B00D7NTZ9O/ref=sr_1_92?s=apparel&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1395929084&amp;sr=1-92&amp;keywords=linen+tee">http://www.amazon.com/Linen-Je.....F8&#038;qi</a></p> <p>So my question is, what is the difference between the two, if there is one? &nbsp;And moreover, what should I be looking for in a linen tee for summer? &nbsp;Thx!&nbsp; </p>