The Cool Girls’ Outfit of Choice This Summer? A Matching Linen Set
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The art of appearing effortless isn’t in the lack of effort itself. We’ve learned that from the very curated, yet undone, way the French dress. If anything, it’s putting things together that have a laid-back touch, whether it be in fabrication, silhouette, or color coordination. The best matching linen sets hold this same unfussy ease—the pieces go together, specifically, and they’re a foolproof way to look composed, prepared, and unhurried.
Vogue’s Favorite Linen Sets:
Similar to the perfect white dress, a matching linen set is as versatile as it is comfortable. Picture a coastal Sunday spent at an upstate gathering—the linen set, with either a billowy sleeve or one cut into a vest, complements the scenery. What outfit looks best after a lazy day spent on the beach? A two-piece set worn over a printed bikini, of course.
There are classic white sets with long sleeves and matching wide-leg pants to test out, like those from James Perse, and another creamy option in the form of a bubble skirt and cropped tank, from Onia. Play up the essence of the season with brighter hues, from Deiji Studios’s butter yellow short set, to J.Crew’s punchy orange vest and trousers, to be your own personal sunset. For a modern twist on the linen duo, look to Massimo Dutti’s Japanese-style Kimono set, or a more sultry halterneck style from Faithfull the Brand—ideal for date nights and evenings spent catching-up on a rooftop patio. Below, 16 matching linen sets to wear all season long.
