Linen isn’t a fabric I’ve worn much in the past. But when I saw Quince’s linen pants, I thought they’d be perfect for our European vacation. After wearing them a bunch of times, plus some other linen items I purchased from Quince, I’m here to offer a linen Quince review!
I know that people tend to wear linen in hot climates for its moisture-wicking properties and ability to keep you cool in hot weather. Linen has a loose weave, which allows air to circulate a bit better than other fabrics. It is lightweight, can absorb moisture, and dries faster than many other fabrics. These are all reasons why people tend to choose linen for hot weather destinations like Miami!
Linen can be more expensive than other fabrics, though, and can wrinkle very easily. These are two downsides that I was looking for when shopping at Quince’s linen line recently. I really don’t like to iron my clothes (who has the time??) so items that wrinkle very fast just don’t last long in my closet.
Quince Linen Bedding
I’ve never slept on linen sheets before, but I knew I had to try the linen sheets on Quince’s website when I saw them at the top of the Bestsellers list. I was pleasantly surprised, too! I always assumed that linen was itchy, uncomfortable, and definitely not something to sleep on. But Quince linen seems different. After you wash it, the linen gets softer. The sheets kept me cool, felt very comfortable, and I can’t wait to put them back on my bed!
Quince Linen Clothing
For this linen try on, I bought a few of Quince’s best sellers. Today we’re highlighting their midi fit and flare linen dress, linen pants, and linen European style dress. I forgot to take individual photos so these are stills from a video try on I did… I’ll go back and update them at some point!
European Linen Fit and Flare Midi Dress
Oh the silhouette on the European Linen Fit and Flare Midi Dress is just fabulous. I own it in navy blue (Deep Navy is the color online) but have had my eye on the light blue and white version too. I’m a smidge under 5’8″ and the dress fits me very well in terms of where the waist hits and the length, too. The dress straps have buttons so you can make them longer or shorter, which is genius. No tailoring required!
European Linen Wide Leg Pants
I bought the 100% European Linen Wide Leg Pants in two different colors but ended up only bringing the black to Europe. I kept the tan (called Driftwood), too.
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European Linen Button Front Dress
The style of the 100% European Linen Button Front Dress is so cute on the model, but it just didn’t look right on me. The tan color is not right for my skin tone (I have pink undertones), and the dress was giving safari vibes. This one went back. I actually forgot to take a good picture before I shipped it back out, so this shot from my Instagram Story will have to do. I noticed the tan color is no longer available in this dress, so maybe it wasn’t a great seller for them.
The verdict on Quince linen
Overall, I find that Quince’s linen pieces are at the right price point (the linen maxi skirt and linen skort are both the lowest priced at $39.90, while the most expensive linen piece in the women’s line is linen corset dress at $89.90). The items I have are comfortable, and they look stylish too. They do wrinkle easily, which I think is hard to avoid with linen.
FAQs about Quince linen
What is Quince linen made from?
Crafted from 100% long-staple European flax, making it highly breathable and great for temperature regulation. According to the Quince site, their linen is 100% pure linen that is Oeko-Tex certified to be free of harmful chemicals.
Is linen itchy?
Quince linen can feel slightly itchy or stiff right out of the package, which is typical for raw flax fibers. I have found that it generally softens significantly over the first few washes as it breaks in. That’s why I washed the linen sheets before putting them on our bed!
How should I wash linen?
Wash your Quince linen in cold water on a gentle cycle using a mild detergent. Always tumble dry on low heat or line dry to be safe. Never use high heat on linen. I found that the bedsheets came with generous sizing, so I didn’t worry about washing the sheets causing the sheets to shrink beyond the size of our mattress.
If you’re interested in more Quince affordable luxury clothing, you’ll want to check out these posts:
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I Wore Quince Clothing for 2 Years: Here’s What’s Worth Buying (And Not Worth It)
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