Linen

Women's linen clothing

Forcast linen brings together our pants, tops, dresses and skirts made in linen. It is the fabric to reach for when the weather warms up and a suiting pant feels like too much: light, cool to wear and relaxed in a way that still looks considered. It suits summer offices, warm-climate commutes, holidays and weekends, and anyone who likes a natural fabric that moves with them.

Choosing within the range

The linen pants are the place to start if you are new to the fabric. A wide or straight leg holds its line and reads as workwear once it is paired with a tucked top. Linen tops and shirts do the same job as a cotton shirt with more air through them, and linen dresses and skirts are the easiest option of all on a hot day: one piece and done.

Making linen work for the office

Linen creases. That is part of the fabric, and the trick is to lean into a relaxed, unstructured look rather than fight it. Keep the rest of the outfit clean: a fitted sleeveless top under a linen shirt worn open, a plain belt, simple jewellery and a loafer or low heel. A linen pant with a crisp shirt from shirts and blouses is a smart summer combination that suits most business casual settings.

Fabric and fit

Linen is cool against the skin and softens with wear, which is why it works through a long summer day. Most pieces here are cut to pair with each other, so a linen top over linen pants makes an easy set without looking like a uniform. If you want a sharper line for a formal day, a structured jacket from jackets and blazers brings linen back toward tailoring.

What to wear it with

Linen takes well to plain, uncomplicated styling. Keep colours close to each other and let the texture carry the outfit, then add a belt or a fine chain rather than a statement piece. For the trip away, a linen dress and a pair of linen pants cover most of the week between them.

How to shop it

Check the size guide before you order, particularly for the pants, where leg shape changes how the fabric falls. If you are after the same relaxed feeling in other fabrics, smart casual is the next place to look.