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Which Linea pieces do you wear the most?

lavendar — Tue, 10 May 2016 01:44:08 GMT

I lived in the hoodie dresses all winter. A black layer under and my really thick compression tights and boots. My beautiful Linea wardrobe stayed in the closet.

It started when I went to brunch the day after Thanksgiving at my close friend's house. She rarely gives compliments so when she is effusive I listen. I had the red one on.

Then my niece came in Xmas and took a picture and sent it to all her friends. I had on a red beret and the black scarf. She bought me the blue and eventually I bought the olive.

I also replaced the initial leisure pants and added navy. I have the cardigans in black and navy. Love this line and wear it constantly.

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WhiteFlowers — Tue, 10 May 2016 04:35:39 GMT

I frequently wear Linea whisper knit pieces. The WK sweaters ( sleeveless, short sleeve and long sleeve) are a staple in my wardrobe. I find WK to be the perfect fabric for travel, hanging out and business meetings.

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mzlg — Tue, 10 May 2016 05:02:03 GMT

I live in So. Cal. so I wear jeans/tops and maxi dresses. My favorites are from Louis, however I do have some from Bob Mackie, Denim & Co. and Liz Lange.

My Linea maxi dresses are:

A222262 Linea by Louis Dell'Olio Floral Print Scoop Neck Maxi Dress (beige/black)

A233850 Linea by Louis Dell'Olio V-Neck Print Maxi Dress Petite Fit (sea foam, purple & hot pink)

A224712 Linea by Louis Dell'Olio Printed V-Neck Maxi Dress (blue combo, spruce green combo & espresso).

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culebra — Tue, 10 May 2016 23:06:42 GMT

I wear the Linea slim ankle pants, whisper knit sweaters, and the animal jacquard jackets. I own those jackets in topaz, gray, olive and chocolate. I also wear the techno knit jackets a lot with my yoga tights and a skinny t.

Also this spring I have been wearing my navy trench non-stop.

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GraceCO — Tue, 10 May 2016 12:55:56 GMT

I also wear the WK sweaters (especially love the v-neck & TN) and the posh knit sweater sets with matching scarves are what I take on extended business trips in colder months. I also reach for the ponte knit maxi skirts in black and grey (bought multiples) for business and casual. To me, they are the most elegant and best fitting skirts I've ever owned.

Last season, my favorite "buy" was the trench coat. I have it in navy and olive and when I put it on--over just about anything--I feel put together and chic. Elevates any outfit.

And, my new favorite...the crepe gauze pants.

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gardensla — Tue, 10 May 2016 13:26:16 GMT

Without question Whisper Knit sweaters and skirts! At least once a week I wear something from that line.

Also the moss crepe pieces and slim ankle pants from last year, the pebble crepe tunics and the cropped pants, Kate and Robyn shirts, and I've worn the sequin pieces he did for us many, many times. Some of the oldies continue to be in heavy rotation such as the amazing, perfect, still look like new cotton drawstring skirts from years ago (I have all four colors and it kills me that we never got this in navy, Army green, grey), the heavier-weight cotton ikat skirts and jacket (with the jeweled trim--still so chic), and ikat silk pieces. I wore the new short trench a lot this spring and over the winter the longer trench. My new drawstring dresses from this season are getting a workout already.

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author — Tue, 10 May 2016 14:23:00 GMT

I probably wear Linea every day, almost always a WK sweater, tank, shell, cardi, etc. I am retired now, so these work perfectly for me.

Also most worn for me now are any of the jackets and coats--the leather/knit moto jacket from last fall, the suede jackets, the new trench in olive from last fall, the recent safari jacket and short trench, the grey hooded zebra coat, winter coats from several years back, etc. I still have and wear now and then the embroidered boucle topper in olive; it's a show stopper.

I am also surprised to find I wear Linea jewelry so often, absolutely love the finishing creative touch it gives to whatever I put on, however mundane or simple. I think my love affair began with the fish pendant, and is now including many pieces I turn to over and over again. Linea jewelry is statement jewelry at its best.

Yes, I still have and love some silk blouses, the Ikat jewelled jacket, some classic pieces I hope to keep wearing for many years.

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JustJazzmom — Tue, 10 May 2016 14:13:19 GMT

I'd have to say the WK sweaters (V neck and waist whittling ones), the Leisure pants and the knit sleeve faux Persian lamb jacket (A229709) in black.

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DiAnne — Tue, 10 May 2016 15:09:48 GMT

I haven't been buying much Linea lately except for the whisper knits and a few of the jackets. I have drawers full of WK - I really need to purge some of those! It was so warm here last winter I never wore a coat. Not a fan of where the line has gone so I just pick and chose an occasional item.

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Marlyn1 — Tue, 10 May 2016 16:19:03 GMT

I lived in WK sweaters, cardigans,skirts and pants, and wore his tights and leggings almost every day. The new boot cut pant was worn every week and I hope he brings these back in lots of colors. I will buy everyone. I practically wear Linea exclusively. I bought so much through the years like all of the boucle and suede and leather jackets that I don't need another piece of clothing. I wear it all and get compliments everytime I wear it and some pieces are 10m to 12 years old! I just can't help myself. His style really is my style. I love classic beautiful clothes. The new Crepe gauze, gauze and Moss Crepe knits are becoming new must haves.

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Nonametoday — Tue, 10 May 2016 22:09:06 GMT

I have an olive trench that gets a lot of wear.

In winter I wear the black drum major jacket with pants of all colors and skirts.

I still use the silk blouses as essentials.

One day I fear they will wear out.

I wear whisper knit tops a lot.

My favorite and most frequently grabbed (I have a lot of green in my closet) is the olive boho skirt. I have 4 colors but that is my favorite.

I still have the lime/lemon/olive striped sweater with sequins and that is so neat to grab and wear to the grocery on days when I just want to be comfy.

Remember the short sleeve sweaters (maybe cotton) with the somewhat scooped neck and the white band (I have the black and lavender) and I love them. I wear them a lot.

Some cotton (almost had a sheen) pants, sort of a cigarette leg in a sort of camel color and black (I wear those a lot). They have become somewhat faded and soft, just the feel I love.

I love that ivory silk damask blouse. Oh, yes, the navy one and the ivory one with the ruching at the waist.

For every winter funeral, I have a favorite suit. The boiled wool black skirt with gores of a satin like fabric and the matching jacket.

Every spring and summer funeral requires the moss crepe skirt and top and I love the crepe tunics and several pairs of Marc Bouwer pants of a similar fabric for events where black is particularly nice and the waist pincher WK sweater with the black boho skirt.

Remember the silk ikat skirt/blouse set in coffee and black. I got the coffee (which is almost black) that has emerald and several colors. It is sort of a crepe feeling silk. I love that.

I love the peasant blouse in aqua from years ago. It is washable and oh so wearable. It has been a favorite for a long time. I bought it when Lisa Mason said it was a favorite for her. So you know that was a while ago.

I think I own every piece of olive LDO ever presented.

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breee — Mon, 16 May 2016 17:50:49 GMT

My most favorite Linea is the V-neck WK sweater for winter. I also like the trench coats from this past winter but would have preferred a little more length on those.

For summer, my most favorite is the sleeveless pebble crepe tunic. I was sad it was not reordered.

In years past my favorite was the maxi dress in feather weight in the print, but since I lost weight those no longer fit me.

I did like the maxi dress design last summer with the palm leaf design, but the fabric was too hot for me in the summer. I did wear it this spring with the black bolero or a cream light gauze cardigan from Loft for worship.

I did love the fabric for the midi dress last summer, but did not like the length or the fullness at the front in the waist.

I loved the other maxi in the blue/black/white stripe, but did not feel it worked for ordinary day wear, was more for dressy events.

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NJgirl 1205 — Wed, 18 May 2016 11:51:51 GMT

@gardensla wrote:
Without question Whisper Knit sweaters and skirts! At least once a week I wear something from that line.

Also the moss crepe pieces and slim ankle pants from last year, the pebble crepe tunics and the cropped pants, Kate and Robyn shirts, and I've worn the sequin pieces he did for us many, many times. Some of the oldies continue to be in heavy rotation such as the amazing, perfect, still look like new cotton drawstring skirts from years ago (I have all four colors and it kills me that we never got this in navy, Army green, grey), the heavier-weight cotton ikat skirts and jacket (with the jeweled trim--still so chic), and ikat silk pieces. I wore the new short trench a lot this spring and over the winter the longer trench. My new drawstring dresses from this season are getting a workout already.

I too still love and wear often many pieces from years ago. Went to a fancy wedding shower and wore the purple ikat suit with the jeweled neck and got so many compliments. The pearl trimmed suit is another favorite for business meetings and conferences, not to mention the countless jackets.

I really miss the old LInea. I miss the special and unique. The line has become so basic and casual and while nice, I rarely find anything I want to make room for in my closet.

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blinddogs — Wed, 18 May 2016 15:19:00 GMT

I have so many favorites from the "olden days" of Linea and like a few others here, if it is any shade of green, I have it in one of my closets. But my lifestyle is much more casual these days in retirement, and I feel the Linea line has moved along with me into this next phase of my life.

The "swing" sweaters in WK-- turtleneck and scoop neck styles-- have been my recent go-to options. And the lighter rayon blend knit 'swing" tops-- solid colors as well as the two tone options, black/grey, olive/chartreuse-- have been real workhorses for me this past winter. And there is a sleeveless version from a year or so ago that I'll be living in this summer, just as I did last year.

The satin ruffle edged suit from a few years ago-- I have it in purple and in black-- get lots of wear for more dressed up occasions. I have a horde of past sequined tops and skirts for holiday events that I treasure. And there is one section of one closet that is reserved for the beautiful suedes going back to my first ever Linea purchase-- the green and purple applique short jacket with a matching solid long skirt. Those early suedes have been joined by the more recent leather jackets with k. nit sleeves-- green, black, merlot, tan-- that work much better for me now. (More comfortable, and no huged suede dry cleaning costs.)

I do feel sorry for the newer Linea Ladies who don't have the stockpiles of "vintage" treasures that still work so well even a decade after purchase. But I'm still very much a Linea lover, even as the times and lifestyles have changed, at least for me.