Weather permitting, I plan to have a mostly jeans-free summer, challenging myself to look past the denim section of my wardrobe. I love my trusty Levi’s, but many of the outfits I save for inspiration centre around trousers and skirts rather than the blue jeans I reach for daily—I think my subconscious is telling me to branch out. The coming season presents the perfect opportunity to sample one of these alternatives, and I have my eye on a particular style that’s trending in a big way: linen skirts.

Linen in its myriad forms is a staple come summer; from breezy shirting to drawstring trousers, every item crafted from this breathable natural fabric communicates ease. Perhaps it’s the unavoidable presence of creases that makes linen wearers look effortless. The quickly crumpled material is hardly worth steaming, but we think that’s part of its charm.