I don't know about you, but I've really been leaning on linen in the last few weeks. There's a reason it's always so in-demand at this time of year - it's timeless, elegant and well worth investing in.
Mastering linen staples really does make getting dressed every day over summer so much easier. I'd recommend starting your collection with three key pieces: a shirt, a pair of shorts and a pretty linen dress.
Need some inspiration on the latter? Look no further than Jennifer Lopez, who posted a sweet photo on Instagram this week in celebration of Mother's Day. Between her pretty flowers and photos of her children, it was an idyllic scene, but it was JLo's dress that really caught my attention.
I'm enough of a fashion magpie to immediately recognise it as the work of Reformation. The American clothing brand does linen dresses so well, and the corset detailing on the Tagliatelle dress is just stunning. The pink gingham print is summery without feeling too girly, and the raffia hat and bag - both by Dior - finished off this look perfectly.
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Unfortunately, Jennifer's exact dress has now sold out, but click though to buy the same style in fresh white. It's also available in blue denim. The curved shape of the neckline is almost like an inverted sweetheart neckline, and it feels so fresh.
This is a spot-on lookalike for JLo's dress, made by House of CB. It's got five stars on Nordstrom and is selling fast, so don't hesitate to snap it up.
If it's the pink gingham print you love, this Boden dress will suit you down to the ground. I've only got one word for the floaty, tiered skirt and frill detailing: fabulous!
How to style yours
Jen's hat is Christian Dior, so if you've got a head for hats but you're on a high street budget then Mango has got you covered. I love the braided trim on this particular style.
Did you know that Rixo do bags too? Our fashion team has been swooning over their Dragon Diffusion collaboration recently, so much so that we almost missed this beauty on their website!
Whilst we can't see what shoes Jennifer is wearing with her dress, you really can't go too far wrong with some classic flip-flops. Havaianas will always come out on top if you ask us, and this rosy pink shade will pick up on the colour of the dress perfectly.
It's rare to see Jennifer in a relatively affordable piece, but it's even rarer to see her repeat an outfit! Surely the fact that she first wore this dress back in 2022 proves what an amazing investment it is?
Oh, and she owns a floral version too! I think it's safe to call this Jennifer Lopez's favourite dress, and I'm so surprised it costs under £300.
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Excuse the pun, but these tennis-inspired pieces by one of my favourite British brands are *ace*This Boden collection is perfect for Wimbledon
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Excuse the pun, but these tennis-inspired pieces by one of my favourite British brands are *ace*
This Boden collection is perfect for Wimbledon
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FYI, this swimsuit is available up to a K cup - great news if you're looking for a supportive style to take on holidayThe Bravissimo Koh Samui swimsuit has a bra hidden inside
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Joanna Lumley reinvents summer tailoring in a sleek white trouser suit and matching broguesPatsy Stone would be proud
