Before I say that linen is one of the biggest trends of summer 2023, I'm going to stop myself because linen is always a thing during summer. The only problem is (aside from trying to keep wrinkles at bay) that it can get kind of expensive. But you don't need to spend a ton of money to get high-quality, rich-looking linen pieces. I've found a ton of pieces that legitimately look designer but won't set you back an arm and a leg.
So where did I find these beautiful pieces? Well, I scoured the internet, but some of my favorite current sources of affordable linen are Mango, Nordstrom, COS, and J.Crew, all of which are present and accounted for below. To see my picks from those brands and more, keep scrolling to shop under-$100 linen pieces you'll wear all summer long because they look like luxury.
Mango
Linen Dress With Stone Detail
Why yes, this is the lovely dress pictured above.
Dissh
Oscar Black Scoop Neck Linen Vest
If it isn't already, this chic, wallet-friendly brand needs to be on your radar.
J.Crew
Cuffed High-Rise Suit Shorts in Stretch Linen Blend
Having a good pair of tailored linen shorts in your closet is key.
COS
Short-Sleeved Linen Shirt
Reminder that linen isn't only about neutrals.
Zara
Linen Midi Dress
Excuse me while I go order this.
Everlane
The Linen Workwear Shirt
There are so many ways to style this, and all of them are good.
Banana Republic
Cropped Linen-Cotton Tank
Banana Republic is seriously killing it right now.
Allyson is a senior editor for Who What Wear. She joined the company in 2014 as co-founder Katherine Power's executive assistant and over the years has written hundreds of stories for Who What Wear. Prior to her career in fashion, Allyson worked in the entertainment industry at companies such as Sony Pictures Television. Allyson is now based in Raleigh, North Carolina, and is originally from Baton Rouge, Louisiana. She holds a BFA in theater arts. Her path to fashion may not have been linear, but based on the number of fashion magazines she collected as a child and young adult, it was meant to be.