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What to Wear to White Linen Night

1Pure + Good Scooped Linen Tee
One perk of linen fabrics is that unlike cotton, that perfectly slouchy fit won't stretch out over time. $58 at Anthropologie.
One perk of linen fabrics is that unlike cotton, that perfectly slouchy fit won’t stretch out over time. $58 at Anthropologie.
2Caslon Drawstring Linen Shorts
Strike back against the movement for formal shorts by picking up a pair in ultra-casual, ultra-comfy linen. $49 at Nordstrom.
Strike back against the movement for formal shorts by picking up a pair in ultra-casual, ultra-comfy linen. $49 at Nordstrom.
3Caslon Drawstring Linen Shorts
Strike back against the movement for formal shorts by picking up a pair in ultra-casual, ultra-comfy linen. $49 at Nordstrom.
Strike back against the movement for formal shorts by picking up a pair in ultra-casual, ultra-comfy linen. $49 at Nordstrom.
4Sheath Dress in Tipped Linen
This simple yet chic sheath dress is perfectly polished for the office, but the artful details mean you'll want to keep wearing it come Saturday night. $138 at J.Crew.
This simple yet chic sheath dress is perfectly polished for the office, but the artful details mean you’ll want to keep wearing it come Saturday night. $138 at J.Crew.
5Sheath Dress in Tipped Linen
This simple yet chic sheath dress is perfectly polished for the office, but the artful details mean you'll want to keep wearing it come Saturday night. $138 at J.Crew.
This simple yet chic sheath dress is perfectly polished for the office, but the artful details mean you’ll want to keep wearing it come Saturday night. $138 at J.Crew.
6Tasso Elba Linen Drawstring Pants
Seersucker offers a more tailored linen look, but simple drawstring pants are a summer weekend staple every guy needs in his closet. $34.99 at Macy's.
Seersucker offers a more tailored linen look, but simple drawstring pants are a summer weekend staple every guy needs in his closet. $34.99 at Macy’s.
7Tasso Elba Linen Drawstring Pants
Seersucker offers a more tailored linen look, but simple drawstring pants are a summer weekend staple every guy needs in his closet. $34.99 at Macy's.
Seersucker offers a more tailored linen look, but simple drawstring pants are a summer weekend staple every guy needs in his closet. $34.99 at Macy’s.
8Cynthia Vincent Lace-Trim Linen Romper
So youthful and carefree, this outfit is just a flower crown and some ribbon away from being a May Day celebration. Avoid poles if possible. $265 at Neiman Marcus.
So youthful and carefree, this outfit is just a flower crown and some ribbon away from being a May Day celebration. Avoid poles if possible. $265 at Neiman Marcus.
9Madewell Split-Neck Linen Tank
The functional, flattering tank you'll wonder how you ever lived without, $24.99 at Madewell.
The functional, flattering tank you’ll wonder how you ever lived without, $24.99 at Madewell.
10Madewell Split-Neck Linen Tank
The functional, flattering tank you'll wonder how you ever lived without, $24.99 at Madewell.
The functional, flattering tank you’ll wonder how you ever lived without, $24.99 at Madewell.
11Cynthia Vincent Lace-Trim Linen Romper
So youthful and carefree, this outfit is just a flower crown and some ribbon away from being a May Day celebration. Avoid poles if possible. $265 at Neiman Marcus.
So youthful and carefree, this outfit is just a flower crown and some ribbon away from being a May Day celebration. Avoid poles if possible. $265 at Neiman Marcus.
12Claridge + King Pin Tuck Pleat Dress
This detail-rich shirtdress does double duty, working as a belted dress or as a long tunic over pants. $188 at Claridge  + King.
This detail-rich shirtdress does double duty, working as a belted dress or as a long tunic over pants. $188 at Claridge + King.
13Cubavera linen short-sleeve guayabera
It's virtually impossible not to feel relaxed in a classic linen guayabera. Best accessorized with sandals and a Mexican beer or a rum-based cocktail. $49.99 at Cubavera.
It’s virtually impossible not to feel relaxed in a classic linen guayabera. Best accessorized with sandals and a Mexican beer or a rum-based cocktail. $49.99 at Cubavera.
14Pure + Good Scooped Linen Tee
One perk of linen fabrics is that unlike cotton, that perfectly slouchy fit won't stretch out over time. $58 at Anthropologie.
One perk of linen fabrics is that unlike cotton, that perfectly slouchy fit won’t stretch out over time. $58 at Anthropologie.
15Claridge + King Pin Tuck Pleat Dress
This detail-rich shirtdress does double duty, working as a belted dress or as a long tunic over pants. $188 at Claridge  + King.
This detail-rich shirtdress does double duty, working as a belted dress or as a long tunic over pants. $188 at Claridge + King.
16Lauren Manoogian Linen Pants
Linen palazzo pants—the very thought intrigues us. Until Chanel sends pajamas down the runway, this is as dreamy as fashion is likely to get. $259 at Abejas.
Linen palazzo pants—the very thought intrigues us. Until Chanel sends pajamas down the runway, this is as dreamy as fashion is likely to get. $259 at Abejas.
17Lauren Manoogian Linen Pants
Linen palazzo pants—the very thought intrigues us. Until Chanel sends pajamas down the runway, this is as dreamy as fashion is likely to get. $259 at Abejas.
Linen palazzo pants—the very thought intrigues us. Until Chanel sends pajamas down the runway, this is as dreamy as fashion is likely to get. $259 at Abejas.
18Cubavera linen short-sleeve guayabera
It's virtually impossible not to feel relaxed in a classic linen guayabera. Best accessorized with sandals and a Mexican beer or a rum-based cocktail. $49.99 at Cubavera.
It’s virtually impossible not to feel relaxed in a classic linen guayabera. Best accessorized with sandals and a Mexican beer or a rum-based cocktail. $49.99 at Cubavera.
19Creatures of Comfort Loretta Dress
This minimalist summer style manages to be flowy while showing just a hint of skin. $152 at Creatures of Comfort.
This minimalist summer style manages to be flowy while showing just a hint of skin. $152 at Creatures of Comfort.
20Creatures of Comfort Loretta Dress
This minimalist summer style manages to be flowy while showing just a hint of skin. $152 at Creatures of Comfort.
This minimalist summer style manages to be flowy while showing just a hint of skin. $152 at Creatures of Comfort.

Nothing says summer in the South quite like white linen, the perfect combination of a color (fine, lack of color) that absorbs as little heat as possible and a fabric that is designed to breathe. While it’s not required attire for White Linen Night on Friday, there’s simply nothing better for enjoying an August evening al fresco.











Sarah Rufca Nielsen
Sarah Rufca Nielsen
Sarah may be a native of Dallas/Fort Worth, but today she’s loyal to Houston. (She still loves the Cowboys.) She joined the Houstonia team in October 2014, heading up fashion, style and design coverage and covering other beats including the local drag queen scene and all things Matthew McConaughey. A Rice alum, she previously worked for CultureMap and the Houston Chronicle.