https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/speaking-of-linen Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Tue, 21 Apr 2026 04:08:08 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/speaking-of-linen#post-2183524 Wed, 31 Mar 2021 03:13:27 +0000 Jonesy 2183524@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hmm, I have lots of linen pieces and can't imagine dry cleaning any of them--they get softer and nicer with time. I've never had an issue with fading either, but maybe I've been lucky! I guess that would probably deter me from that KK top, unless it was on deep discount and I felt like gambling with washing/drying it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/speaking-of-linen#post-2183497 Wed, 31 Mar 2021 00:32:04 +0000 Anonymous 2183497@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>They might recommend dry cleaning to avoid fading of darker shades but also linen can tighten up after washing. </p> <p>It can be relaxed with ironing but sometimes that leaves a sheen on the surface which will be that much more noticeable on dark colors. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/speaking-of-linen#post-2183496 Tue, 30 Mar 2021 23:56:06 +0000 Janet 2183496@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yes, Cat2, I like that about them. Their pricing is usually remarkably good for being made in the US, where I know production costs are generally higher. I just wonder if this particular top being more expensive is a hallmark of quality or just reflecting increased costs. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/speaking-of-linen#post-2183493 Tue, 30 Mar 2021 23:41:14 +0000 cat2 2183493@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>KK is made in the U.S. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/speaking-of-linen#post-2183428 Tue, 30 Mar 2021 16:16:46 +0000 Murph11 2183428@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like that collarless shirt as well! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/speaking-of-linen#post-2183409 Tue, 30 Mar 2021 13:15:30 +0000 Janet 2183409@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks, Murph! I like the GH cap sleeve tee, and it’s available in a nice teal. </p> <p>I like the collarless style of this Boden shirt in Finds. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/speaking-of-linen#post-2183408 Tue, 30 Mar 2021 12:57:05 +0000 Murph11 2183408@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>No stone unturned:</p> <p>Garnet Hill has some interesting linen:<br /> <a href="https://www.garnethill.com/womens-fashion/the-linen-shop/?rows=100&#038;rangeFactesDefVal=unbxd_prime_facet_price%3A59TO298" rel="nofollow">https://www.garnethill.com/wom.....%3A59TO298</a></p> <p>Sundance<br /> <a href="https://www.sundancecatalog.com/search.do?query=linen+tops&#038;pp=60&#038;sortby=bestSellersAscend&#038;cx=0" rel="nofollow">https://www.sundancecatalog.co.....&#038;cx=0</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/speaking-of-linen#post-2183371 Mon, 29 Mar 2021 23:11:32 +0000 Janet 2183371@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>By the way, if anyone has a good recommendation for a good V-neck or interesting linen knit tee that isn’t a tunic or boxy, please let me know. I had a grey one from Sandro that I bought in Paris a million years ago and I can’t find it (may have gotten purged at one point?). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/speaking-of-linen#post-2183370 Mon, 29 Mar 2021 23:08:47 +0000 Janet 2183370@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yeah, Lisa, the price surprised me too. Their stuff is usually very reasonable at full price but a sleeveless top for $108? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/speaking-of-linen#post-2183369 Mon, 29 Mar 2021 23:02:35 +0000 Anonymous 2183369@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I’m curious about that price . It seems really high for that kind of top . I thought KK was a mid range dept store brand and a quick google to make sure I knew what I was talking about confirms that brand is sold at Walmart too . I don’t get it . </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/speaking-of-linen#post-2183368 Mon, 29 Mar 2021 21:58:41 +0000 Janet 2183368@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hm, interesting. I might just keep an eye on it to see if a sale price pops up. Seems to be happening more lately. That blue is pretty. But I’m really not interested in dry cleaning casual summer tops. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/speaking-of-linen#post-2183358 Mon, 29 Mar 2021 20:29:45 +0000 lisaflex 2183358@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I can say I have quite a bit of Karen Kane - no linen though. some things are better quality than others.&nbsp;</p> <p>I have a khaki linen pants for a few years (cant recall brand) I dry clean and they are still going strong.</p> <p>I have a j Jill linen top also that I dry clean and it is 2 yrs old and looks brand new. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/speaking-of-linen#post-2183346 Mon, 29 Mar 2021 19:15:43 +0000 Sal 2183346@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My linen has faded a bit too - but I don’t mind that look. Black will end up a washed black look. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/speaking-of-linen#post-2183345 Mon, 29 Mar 2021 19:12:47 +0000 Irina 2183345@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think it might also depend on how often the garment is washed. My navy short sleeve shirt faded a bit but not my black long sleeve shirt. I wore the navy one more. But neither is “dry clean” - all recommended to be washed in cold water. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/speaking-of-linen#post-2183344 Mon, 29 Mar 2021 19:09:13 +0000 Laurie 2183344@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love that top in the oat color. Awaiting your report on fit and quality! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/speaking-of-linen#post-2183334 Mon, 29 Mar 2021 18:53:19 +0000 cat2 2183334@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think some fading is to be expected with linen, and you have to find that charming. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/speaking-of-linen#post-2183320 Mon, 29 Mar 2021 17:12:21 +0000 nemosmom 2183320@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I don't know if all dark linen is doomed to fade if washed at home.&nbsp; I have a dark chocolate brown linen shirt that has been fine - no sign of fading, while my aforementioned joggers are definitely faded.&nbsp; I wonder if it's because the joggers are "printed" with a camo pattern and not an actual dyed thread.&nbsp; Hmm...&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/speaking-of-linen#post-2183317 Mon, 29 Mar 2021 16:45:42 +0000 Murph11 2183317@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>FWIW, I've had this shift dress --in dark navy-- for 2 summers, made of "washable" linen, and with multiple delicate machine washes, it has not faded. I love it so! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/speaking-of-linen#post-2183309 Mon, 29 Mar 2021 15:42:57 +0000 Janet 2183309@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I hadn’t thought about the issue of deep colors, so thank you for bringing that up! Clearly I do not have much experience with linen, and that explains why, as my color preference definitely leans more towards deep and saturated colors rather than the traditional linen paler tones. I could use a new white summer top, but I don’t know if I want something white that purports to be “dry clean” — I definitely lack Angie’s superpowers and need something I can spray a little Shout on and throw in the washer. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/speaking-of-linen#post-2183308 Mon, 29 Mar 2021 15:32:26 +0000 DonnaF 2183308@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have a linen Nordstrom dress and a J. Crew shirt that both faded a lot, so I agree with Nemosmom about fading. It’s also a reason why I am hesitant to buy linen in deep colors in the future. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/speaking-of-linen#post-2183302 Mon, 29 Mar 2021 14:50:23 +0000 nemosmom 2183302@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I can't vouch for the quality of Karen Kane, but I wash (cold water, gentle soap, delicate cycle, hang dry) my linen shirts and pants and have never had a problem.&nbsp; The only thing I would advise is to test the colorfastness FIRST - I did have one pair of linen joggers fade when I washed them in Tide. YMMV. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/speaking-of-linen#post-2183300 Mon, 29 Mar 2021 14:38:17 +0000 Janet 2183300@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have been eyeing this linen sleeveless top — I actually like all three colors (black, white, and blue). I’ve not seen it in person and have never seen any KK linen, so I’m wondering if it’s worth the $100+ price tag. I have realized that I don’t love the style of a lot of linen pieces I see. Many of them are too unstructured and voluminous for my taste — lots of high crew necklines and elbow length sleeves, which are not my best. This one does appeal. </p> <p>Any experience to share with Karen Kane linen? Anyone seen it in person? It says “dry clean” but I know I’ve done fine with laundering some pieces like that in cold/delicate and hanging to dry — what would make linen a “dry clean” material? </p>