There is a fabric that gets better every time you wear it. Softer with every wash, easier with every season, and somehow always the right choice. That fabric is linen.
This is your complete guide to the Flo & Frankie linen edit: the best styles to shop right now across dresses, tops, pants and skirts, how to wear each one, and how to care for linen so it stays beautiful for years to come.
Key Takeaways
- Linen is a year-round fabric in Australia. Breathable through summer heat and easy to layer into cooler months, it earns its place in every season.
- The best linen pieces work across multiple occasions. A shirred top that feels relaxed on a weekend should feel just as easy paired with tailored pants on a weekday.
- 100% linen has a beautifully textured, lived-in quality that only improves with wear. Linen blends (with viscose or other fibres) offer a softer, more fluid drape from the very first wear.
- Linen is genuinely easy to care for: cold water, a gentle cycle, and air dried reshaped while damp. Simple care, and it rewards you every time.
- The Flo & Frankie linen edit spans brands like Among The Brave, Stories Be Told and RE:UNION Label, covering every category from structured maxis to relaxed shirred tops.
The Linen Dresses Worth Reaching For
A linen dress is the closest thing to a one-and-done outfit. These are the styles we love most.
Wren Shirred Bodice Midi Dress by RE:UNION Label
The Wren Midi Dress is the kind of dress you will reach for on repeat. The shirred bodice feels comfortable and easy against the body, and the midi length takes you from a relaxed weekend to a more dressed-up occasion without missing a beat. It comes in Black, Chocolate, Cornflower Blue and Dark Olive. A colourway for every wardrobe, and a reason to own more than one.
How to style it: Flat sandals and a woven bag for the weekend. A block heel and a slim gold necklace when you want to feel a little more put-together.
Results Structured Sleeveless Maxi Dress by Stories Be Told
The Results Maxi Dress is the piece that does the work for you. In Red or Wine, the structured silhouette and sleeveless cut feel polished and confident from the moment you put it on. At 100% linen, it has that beautifully lived-in texture that only gets better with time.
How to style it: Keep accessories simple and let the dress lead. A leather sandal, a simple clutch, and you are ready for anything.
Adelaide Puff Sleeve Mini Dress by Among The Brave
The Adelaide Mini Dress is pure joy to wear. The puff sleeve and shorter hem come together in a way that feels fresh, fun and completely effortless. Cut in 100% linen, it moves beautifully with you all day long.
How to style it: White sneakers for a casual, carefree look. Thong heel when you want something a little more dressy. It is just as at home at a garden lunch as it is on a weekend away.
The Linen Tops Your Wardrobe Will Lean On
A good linen top is a wardrobe multiplier. It works back with the pants you already own, the skirt you keep reaching for, and the jeans that go with everything. These are the ones we love most.
Impulsive Shirred Sleeveless Top by Among The Brave
The Impulsive Top is the one you will reach for on repeat. The shirred bodice gives it a relaxed, slightly gathered look that feels easy and comfortable, and the sleeveless cut keeps things light through the warmer months.
How to style it: Wear it with the Bliss Bias Midi Skirt or the Curator Wide Leg Pants for an easy, pulled-together look, or keep it casual with your favourite denim.
Context Ivory Relaxed Sleeveless Top by Stories Be Told
The Context Top is clean, relaxed and quietly refined. In ivory, it is one of those pieces that feels considered without being complicated. The 100% linen fabric has a soft, slightly textured hand that only improves with every wash.
How to style it: Wear it with the Wellness Wide Leg Pants in White for a tonal linen-on-linen moment, or pair with dark chocolate or denim separates for a grounded, contrast look.
Encourage Pintuck Boatneck Top by Stories Be Told
The Encourage Top is the kind of top that does a little more. The pintuck detail gives a simple silhouette real texture and intention, and the boatneck neckline is one of the most universally flattering cuts.
How to style it: The structured detail makes this one a natural pairing with tailored pants or a wide-leg trouser. Try the Guardian Elastic Back Pants in Black for a linen set that works from brunch through to a relaxed office day.
The Linen Pants That Work as Hard as You Do
Linen pants are one of the most rewarding things to add to a warm-weather wardrobe. Breathable enough for a 30-degree afternoon, polished enough for a work meeting, and relaxed enough for a weekend market. These two do it beautifully.
Wellness White Wide Leg Pants by RE:UNION Label
The Wellness Pants are 100% linen in a wide-leg, pull-on silhouette that is genuinely easy to reach for. The elastic waistband keeps things comfortable and uncomplicated, and the wide leg gives them that effortless, slightly fashion-forward proportion that works with everything from a fitted top to an oversized shirt.
How to style it: Keep it tonal with the Context Ivory Top for a full linen look that feels considered. Or contrast with a striped shirt and flat sandals for a more relaxed, everyday feel.
Guardian Black Elastic Back Pants by Among The Brave
The Guardian Pants bring a softer hand to the linen pant category. The linen-viscose blend gives them a fluid drape, and the elastic back waistband makes them as comfortable as they are put-together. In black, they are one of the most versatile pieces in the entire edit.
How to style it: Pair with the Encourage Boatneck Top and a block heel for a polished evening look. Or keep it relaxed with the Impulsive Shirred Top and slides. The black colourway means they work back with almost everything already in your wardrobe.
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Style |
Fabric |
Waistband |
Best For |
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100% Linen |
Pull-on elastic |
Relaxed, tonal looks |
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55% Linen, Viscose |
Elastic back |
Versatile, dressed up or down |
The Best Linen Skirts to Shop Right Now
A linen skirt is one of the easiest pieces to build an outfit around. Pair it with a simple top, and the look takes care of itself. These two are the ones we keep reaching for.
Bliss Bias Midi Skirt by RE:UNION Label
The Bliss Skirt is cut on the bias, which gives it a gentle movement and a slightly more fluid silhouette. At 100% linen and in multiple tones, it is one of the most effortless pieces in the linen edit.
How to style it: The bias cut works with both fitted and relaxed tops. Try it with the Vale White Tank for an easy, relaxed look. Or wear it with the Uplifted Oversized Shirt half-tucked for a more laid-back feel.
Byron Chocolate Shirred Waist Maxi Skirt by RE:UNION Label
The Byron Maxi Skirt in Chocolate is the kind of piece that earns its place in a capsule wardrobe and stays there. The shirred waist gives it a comfortable, adjustable fit, and the maxi length makes it feel a little more dressed up.
How to style it: Pair with the Uplifted Dark Chocolate Oversized Shirt for a tonal chocolate moment that feels intentional and considered. Or contrast with a crisp white linen top for a cleaner, more classic look.
How to Care for Linen Clothing
Linen is one of the most rewarding fabrics to care for. It is naturally durable, genuinely improves with washing, and responds beautifully to a little simple attention. Here is everything you need to know to keep your linen pieces looking their best.
1. Washing Linen
Cold water and a gentle cycle are all linen needs. The fibres are strong and forgiving, and a simple wash routine keeps them that way.
- Machine wash on a cold, delicate or gentle cycle
- Use a mild detergent without bleach or optical brighteners
- Wash linen blends (viscose, lyocell) with the same gentle care as 100% linen
- Turn garments inside out before washing to protect the surface and any details like pintucks or shirring
- Wash dark colours separately for the first few washes to keep colours looking their best
2. Drying Linen
Air drying is the best choice for linen, and the good news is that linen dries quickly.
- Reshape while damp and hang to air dry, away from direct sunlight to preserve colour
- Dry flat for bias-cut pieces to keep the shape looking beautiful
- Air drying is quick and easy, and your pieces will thank you for it
3. Ironing and Steaming Linen
A light, relaxed wrinkle is part of what makes linen so appealing. If you love a crisper finish, it is easy to achieve.
- Iron on a medium-high heat while the fabric is still slightly damp for the smoothest result
- A handheld steamer works beautifully on shirred or gathered styles, keeping the texture soft and lifted
- For blended fabrics, check the care label and use a slightly lower heat setting
4. Storing Linen
- Fold or hang, either works well for linen
- Store in a breathable space to keep the fabric fresh
- For seasonal storage, a breathable cotton bag or pillowcase is ideal
The short version: Cold wash, gentle cycle, air dry reshaped while damp. Linen rewards simple care and only gets better with time.
Linen FAQs
Does linen shrink when washed?
Linen is a resilient fabric that responds well to gentle care. Washing in cold water on a gentle cycle and air drying keeps your pieces looking their best wash after wash. Linen blends, like the 55% linen styles from Among The Brave and RE:UNION Label, are particularly stable and easy to care for.
Is linen suitable to wear year-round in Australia?
Yes, and it is one of the reasons linen earns such a permanent place in Australian wardrobes. It is beautifully breathable through summer heat, and the natural texture and weight of linen makes it easy to layer into cooler months. A linen midi dress worn with a knit cardigan or a linen pant paired with a long sleeve top works effortlessly into autumn.
Does linen wrinkle?
A relaxed, lived-in texture is one of linen's most loved qualities. It gives the fabric its character and makes every piece feel genuinely worn-in and easy. If you love a smoother finish, a quick iron while slightly damp or a pass with a handheld steamer does the job beautifully. Linen blends with viscose have a naturally smoother drape.
What is the difference between 100% linen and a linen blend?
100% linen has a beautifully textured hand that softens and improves with every wear. A linen blend (typically with viscose or lyocell) offers a softer, more fluid drape from the start. Both are breathable, easy to care for, and long-lasting. The right choice comes down to the silhouette and the feel you are drawn to.
Shop the Linen Edit
Linen is one of those fabrics that earns its place in a wardrobe and stays there. It is easy to wear, easy to care for, and it only gets better with time.
Browse the full Flo & Frankie linen collection to shop all styles across dresses, tops, pants and skirts from Among The Brave, Re:Union Label, and Stories Be Told.
