If there’s one thing I love about summer, it’s the ease of getting dressed. In the heat, the last thing I want to be doing is endlessly changing to find an outfit that looks chic and will keep me cool at the same time, so the joy of being able to throw on a dress, some sleek sandals, a pair of sunglasses and head out the door in under 20 minutes is truly unmatched.
As we continue to experience spells of warm weather and linen fabrics —whether in the form of shirts, trousers, or skirts—line my wardrobe, I came to the realisation recently that my collection is lacking a great linen dress. As I embarked on my the hunt for most expensive-looking linen dresses without a hefty price tag, I headed straight to my top three high-street brands: Zara, H&M and COS.
From soft beige hues to intricate embroidered detailing, structured silhouettes to oversized floaty styles, mini or maxi, I’ve scoured the high street and curated an edit of their best 19 linen dresses available from Zara, H&M and COS–keep scrolling to discover your favourite.
Shop the Best Linen Dresses from Zara, H&M and COS:
An off-the-shoulder dress is a style that feels instantly elevated.
Beige linen holds a special place in my heart.
Such an easy throw-on option that gives an effortless finish.
A more oversized, floaty silhouette ideal for a heatwave.
I own this and get so much wear out of it.
A great wardrobe workhorse.
This soft grey hue is so chic.
The open back and intricate front detailing gives this dress such a romantic finish.
The contrasting stitching really accentuates the structured feel of this dress.
Butter yellow and summer go hand-in-hand.
This comes in three different colours.
Another effortless throw-on yet look instantly put-together option.
The panel detailing makes this feel so expensive.
The embroidered detailing makes this feel so different from other linen dresses.
This looks like a designer piece.
Simple doesn’t have to mean boring and this proves exactly that.
Opt for a bold red option to make a statement.
Halterneck dresses are so on-trend this summer.
This has a real girly, romantic feel to it.
I adore this clean mint green colour.
