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Linen, A Classic Fibre For Classic Tailored Clothes
Nothing is more summery or more classic than a crisp, cool linendress. The height of summer chic, linen hangs beautifully butunlike cotton has more substance and rigidity making it excellentfor classic shaped dresses. Because linen is a more open-weavecloth, it tends to need a more tailored approach to its design, butthat doesnt mean that you will always look like you are at awedding or a business meeting. It can also have a smart casual lookwhich makes it essential wear for holidaying in Saint Tropez orwalking around Paris on a weekend break.


Natural fibres like linen are also ideal for summer dresses becausethey breathe well and naturally keep you cool. Viscose andpolyester tend to stick to you in the heat, whereas cotton andlinen offer cool relief. Linen is also a fabric which has beenoverlooked in the past because of its tendency to crease. Modernfinishing has made this less likely and even when creasing doesoccur, it doesnt hang around long.

Linen is a great fibre for summer dresses, especially if you arestaying in the UK. It is cool enough for a hot July day, but canalso be accessorised to make it perfect for when the showers comealong. Next time you see Wimbledon on TV, look at what the styleicons are wearing. I bet most have linen dresses on. In fact,dresses made from natural fibres in great prints are always theorder of the day at such events.

I recommend wearing maroon, pink, blended silver, light blues andgreens, or ripe, fruity colours  anything that looks feminine andfriendly and does not remind people of early napkins, tableclothsor curtains. This way, you look summery, vibrant, glamorous, andcomfortable at the same time.

For ideas of classic linen looks, think Jackie Kennedy style shiftdresses, classic linen trouser suits, or even beautiful flowerprinted fitted items. Skirt dresses look great in linen. In factanything tailored will be stunning, as the fabric suits a moreangular look. Also think garden parties, Ascot or anywhere you canaccessorise with a floppy hat. Linen dresses are fantastic withaccessories. Because the linen is rigid, it looks great withflowing chiffon scarves, ethnic jewellery and anything thatcomplements its rigidity with volume and pattern. Also every womanshould have a pair of plain white linen trousers either cropped orfull length in their wardrobe, they are a staple of everyones'wardrobe to take you from day to evening, pool to party

Also there are now different weights of linens, so you can buyheavier weight ones (ideal for Spring), and lighter weight forsummer, For a whole range of linen dresses and accessories tocomplement them, as well as lots of other natural fibre fabricsummer dresses.
By: Fiona Muller
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Fiona Muller is a trained textile designer and has written atextile thesaurus. She is interested in fashion and how it can workfor anyone regardless of age, size or race. More information visit- www.east.co.uk
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