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.
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Shop the Best Linen Dresses from Zara, H&M and COS:
ZARA
Zw Collection Off-The-Shoulder Midi Dress
An off-the-shoulder dress is a style that feels instantly elevated.
COS
Linen Mini Shift Dress
Beige linen holds a special place in my heart.
H&M
Ruched Linen-Blend Dress
Such an easy throw-on option that gives an effortless finish.
COS
Pleated Cotton-Linen Maxi Dress
A more oversized, floaty silhouette ideal for a heatwave.
ZARA
Linen Blend Midi Dress With Pin Tucks
I own this and get so much wear out of it.
ZARA
Linen Blend Long Dress
A great wardrobe workhorse.
COS
Sculpted Pleated Linen Midi Dress
This soft grey hue is so chic.
ZARA
Contrasting Linen Blend Midi Dress
The open back and intricate front detailing gives this dress such a romantic finish.
COS
Sculpted Pleated Mini Dress
The contrasting stitching really accentuates the structured feel of this dress.
ZARA
Zw Collection Midi Dress
Butter yellow and summer go hand-in-hand.
H&M
Linen-Blend Wrap Dress
This comes in three different colours.
COS
Pleated Linen Maxi Dress
Another effortless throw-on yet look instantly put-together option.
H&M
Linen-Blend Slip Dress
The panel detailing makes this feel so expensive.
H&M
Embroidered Linen-Blend Dress
The embroidered detailing makes this feel so different from other linen dresses.
ZARA
Zw Collection Halter Neck Dress – Navy Blue – Xs
This looks like a designer piece.
COS
Tailored Linen Mini Dress
Simple doesn’t have to mean boring and this proves exactly that.
ZARA
Zw Collection Gathered Midi Dress
Opt for a bold red option to make a statement.
H&M
Linen Halterneck Dress
Halterneck dresses are so on-trend this summer.
H&M
Linen-Blend Strappy Dress
This has a real girly, romantic feel to it.
COS
Linen-Blend Tie-Front Midi Dress
I adore this clean mint green colour.
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