topic Re: Linen in Fashion

Linen

peachesncream — Thu, 02 Apr 2015 11:11:27 GMT

How do you feel about linen?

I see a lot of 100% linen tops (Talbots, Macys) right now. So far, I've been reluctant to buy. I'm concerned about shrinkage after washing, and the wrinkling issue. Also, will linen tops be see-through?

And what about linen blends?

Re: Linen

Biftu — Thu, 02 Apr 2015 12:31:34 GMT

I love linen. Yes, linen does wrinkle but that is the nature of the fabric. Many of my pieces are from JJill and they do not wrinkle as much as other brands. And no, most are not see through. I have not had shrinking issues. I air dry my pieces.

Re: Linen

Abrowneyegirl — Thu, 02 Apr 2015 12:35:33 GMT

I also love linen, it is one of my favorite summer fabrics. Yes it will wrinkle, if wrinkles drive you crazy stay away from linen.

I only dry for a few minutes in the dryer then air dry, no shrinking.

Re: Linen

Vamp — Thu, 02 Apr 2015 17:07:39 GMT

Seems like this discussion comes up every year about this time.

I don't wear linen much anymore, but I used to wear it a lot. People either love it or hate linen, it seems. I've never had a problem with it shrinking or being see through, but wrinkle it does. No getting around that.

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brii — Thu, 02 Apr 2015 17:09:39 GMT

I have a few linen tops. It's not my favorite, but I like the style of the ones I have.

I will not wear linen pants. Those drive me up the wall with the wrinkles.

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hennypenny — Thu, 02 Apr 2015 17:36:40 GMT

I love linen. Just ordered several new pairs of pants and an adorable ""kimono style"" blouse from JJill. Can't wait for them to arrive.

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kittymomNC — Thu, 02 Apr 2015 17:40:03 GMT

That much wrinkling definitely does drive me crazy, so... no linen for me.

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occasionalrain — Thu, 02 Apr 2015 18:05:58 GMT

I love linen too. Quality linen can be washed and tossed in the dryer. I take mine out when it's still damp because it makes ironing easier. I like the crispness and the wrinkles.

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Luvitorleaveit1 — Thu, 02 Apr 2015 18:24:36 GMT

I love linen I was able to pick up quite a few pieces over the years from Lord & Taylor, Terry Lewis when she was at HSN, TJ Maxx/Marshalls and Louis Dell'Olio. Now if I purchase linen I look for sales because the cost has gone way up from when I was buying on a regular basis.

I've never had a problem with shrinkage, linen is a very forgiving airy, cool and loose fabric that is not see through maybe because of the actual weave of the linen but I still wear skintone undergarments with my white linen pieces. If you don't like wrinkles then linen is not for you though.

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Janey2 — Thu, 02 Apr 2015 18:29:34 GMT

Love linen! It is my favorite in the warmer months. Nothing is as cool. Yes, it does wrinkle. Before ironing I spray fabric with Niagara spray starch and is much easier to iron and I find I have less wrinkles.

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magicmoodz — Thu, 02 Apr 2015 18:35:14 GMT

I am a lover of 100% linen. As a purist, I don't care for linen blends. While a blend may cut down the wrinkling aspect of the garment, it just simply does not have the same organic look and feel.

My linen pieces are casual and, therefore, the inherent wrinkles seem okay for a beachy vibe. I machine wash, machine dry and don't even touch them with an iron. I feel that once linen is ironed, it becomes much more susceptible to the dreaded wrinkles.

Oh, one more thing. My experience has shown that the heavier weight the linen, the less wrinkling.

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Caaareful Shopper — Thu, 02 Apr 2015 19:47:03 GMT

I absolutely love linen, for the 5 minutes I have it on before it starts to wrinkle. It doesn't just wrinkle, it looks like an accordion. I gave away all my linen a few years ago. I agree with some who've said linen blend is just not the same, but it's a substitute I have grown to like very much. In fact, as with most other fabrics, newer technology has some linen blends looking fabulous.

Until I can retire, and live every day with my painting easel and straw hat on the beach, I will stay away from 100% linen.

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dfyre — Thu, 02 Apr 2015 19:59:10 GMT

Since I'm philosophically opposed to ironing, no linen for me.

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Kachina624 — Thu, 02 Apr 2015 23:49:49 GMT

Linen is off my radar. I don't want any fabric I have to baby and iron, especially in the summer. Fifteen minutes of wear and you look like an unmade bed.

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Kathlen — Thu, 02 Apr 2015 23:54:07 GMT

If you like linen ... check out Watersister Dry Goods.

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zippyliverpants — Fri, 03 Apr 2015 00:43:05 GMT

I don't iron my linen ever and it looks great. I put it in the dryer for maybe 5 minutes tops, take it out, hang it up and smooth it out and let air dry. Pants, button down shirts, anything. It doesn't have to be babied at all. Nothing cooler and more effortlessly chic IMHO. Not see through, doesn't shrink.

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granddi — Fri, 03 Apr 2015 03:57:11 GMT

One of my few shopping promises that I have actually kept: JUST SAY NO TO LINEN

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sunshine45 — Fri, 03 Apr 2015 04:19:59 GMT

absolutely HATE linen now.....just dont care for the feel or the ""wrinkled in less than 5 minutes"" look.

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hennypenny — Fri, 03 Apr 2015 05:34:35 GMT

I wash mine in the washing machine and dry in the dryer. Ironing is against my religion so I never iron mine.

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Amazinggrace2 — Fri, 03 Apr 2015 05:43:32 GMT

On 4/2/2015 hennypenny said:
I wash mine in the washing machine and dry in the dryer. Ironing is against my religion so I never iron mine.

lol hennypenny, we are of the same faith! I adore linen and air dry and it's fine, especially if it's a good quality linen.

Something so wonderful about a cool summer wind and a linen dress....maybe the romantic in me!