Highly absorbent, linen easily removes perspiration from the skin. Because it’s a stiffer fiber and the styles tend to be looser, it dries quickly allowing the wearer to stay cool. You’ve probably noticed there is a typical color palate for linen- it grows naturally in shades of ivory, tan and grey.

There is always something so Italian chic about white clothes- perhaps it’s the supreme confidence that you have mastered espresso and wine consumption and now live a spill free life. But for most of us, every spring they show up in magazine spreads and every fall they wilt on sale racks. Yes, according to the fashion calendar, you shouldn’t wear them for another month, which is why now is the perfect time to buy. You can spend a few weeks testing out the look in your home before braving the world in white.

A colored button down or a chambray shirt and a wide leather belt  would lend a white skirt a little bit of oomph. You can match your shoes to the belt or wear something multi-colored.