Testing Basics | The Best Linen Summer Dresses

[@scrapette]

Mini skirts or denim skirts would be my top pick for the next one! Or wide leg trousers/culottes (“covered up” options for hot weather type thing). I think I really want both the Topshop and the UO dresses...

[@twistygiggles]

Absolutely adore the green dress you're wearing at the end! That color looks so lovely on you. Would you ever consider doing a testing basics of every day jewelry? I love your usual simple necklaces and earrings, it would be nice to see what kind of products you find at different price points that won't tarnish or damage easily.

[@AnTrieu]

twistygiggles you should try mejuri for everyday minimal gold jewelry! They don’t tarnish and are very minimal! ☺️

[@laurenzopie7922]

Considering the urban outfitters dress being inspired by Isabel Marant, do you think you could do a testing basics with dupes? It’s kind of like a “is it worth it to buy the high end over the high Street version of the same piece”? Are there enough dupes to do that? Just a thought :) I’m all about dresses this summer, and loves this TB!

[@hannale1808]

That would be so cooooooool! Maybe dupes for designer items that Lizzy already owns?

[@MissChristopher98]

Hanna Le yes!!

[@MALOsstuff]

Super interesting, but also so so so expensive for Lizzy!

[@kellyhussey1832]

Yes!!!!

[@babykay2493]

One of the most intelligent and comprehensive fashion review videos. Thankyou

[@muktasathe7731]

Hi Lizzy! Could you do a testing basics for Camis? It’s so difficult to find the right ones when one is a bit heavy chested. Also please please do a bag collection with reviews video 🙏 you have such a cool selection from what I see in pictures and past videos. Would love to see it all in one video. 😊 xx

[@Jackie-fw9nu]

Fantastic comparisons ! Love all the styles on you, the Jacquemus dress is amazing - could you do the button up before you put it on ? Just remember to slide your head in the right way ! Great film to watch, and you look like you really enjoyed it. Have a great weekend X

[@parkershmevin]

lizzy, I love this content! thorough and thoughtful concept, but not overly-produced to the point of being a short film. thank you!

[@makeupphilosophie4004]

Gosh, that Jaquemus dress is gorgeous on you. His clothes are just next-level.

[@DanielaNo]

Midi skirts for the next testing basics please 🙏🏻

[@gtotheemma318]

Love testing basics! I love your knowledge of materials and how I can tell how it’ll feel in my skin. Thank you x

[@nishkap108]

Have so much of respect for you and the way that you conduct these reviews.

[@JOJITRUCKS]

The dress from day 4 is so simple and elegant- that black and white combo works wonderful

[@Mcelle100]

*new* *video* *idea* : 100% *ethical* and *sustainable* lookbook? Please please please 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻 love your style (the uo dress is sooo pretty for example 😭) but kinda can't buy anything because I don't want to feed fast fashion industry, exploitation and such. Love ya

[@jug2024]

Lara M Try Reformation or Frank and Oak, its a Canadian brand and it is kind of expensive, but all sustainable brands are expensive. Otherwise i dont really know "cute" sustainable brands

[@miyounova]

Go for second hand. Even sustainable brands can't beat second hand as they still create a demand for more resources.

[@Mcelle100]

yeah i do like to shop second hand, but where i live it's really not a thing so the few thrift shops are kinda terrible or super overpriced so it's hard :( also i just wish "influencers" would do videos, just sometimes, like the one i suggested, instead of advertising brands that are not even remotely ethical and sustainable, you know?

[@Itsacurlthing]

perfect timing as I've been endlessly scrolling through linen dresses at the moment! I would love a testing basics on mini skirts/mini dresses next.

[@shannon3375]

I love the Staud dress, but for the price I'd expect it to be 100% linen and the finishings a better quality. The Topshop one is cute and the actual length of the dress isn't too bad, but that slit is very high. Could maybe do with another button. Not sure I would consider the Jacquemus a basic, though absolutely gorgeous! Just an idea for future videos that are based on type of fabric...maybe consider having a minimum percentage (45-50%). That Warehouse dress, though cute, is more a viscose dress than linen with only 9%. That's like calling a pizza pepperoni when it only has one slice of pepperoni! Great job on the video, though!

[@AngelDivinity111]

Mini and midi skirts! Also, denim shorts would be nice when you feel comfortable. Summer trousers might be fun.

[@hollabelle]

The Jacquemus one is amazing.

[@MaryEm]

Love the UO one, such a flattering shape as well! Yes, testing basics on midi skirts would be great 🤗

[@ailbhekilduff6361]

The orange one is so Carrie Bradshaw

[@janemg3586]

When it gets slightly cooler, please do a white jeans testing basics! xx

[@sjl3140]

love the video as always. I would love a testing basics on little black dresses. Simple black dresses that would work on many occassions - day and night. I really love your h&m dress that you wore a lot last summer. I have been looking hard to find a good black dress that would do both day and night, little bit smart and little bit casual like yours, but havent been in a good luck. two dress videos might not be the best, but maybe for later. thanks for awesome videos as always.

[@sophiebriede4803]

Loved this video Lizzy - it made me so excited for summer to come in Australia! Definitely want to see a midi skirt testing basics next! Also wouldn’t mind seeing some content on summer tops/shirts! xo

[@jane4426]

Testing mini skirts would be amazing! I'm hoping the Urban Outfitters dress will come back in stock in white, but I do like the other colours as well.

[@sarahgill1336]

You look gorgeous in all the dresses. I love linen and I'm glad there's so much choice this season. I'm sticking with shirts and trousers as I don't have your figure but still think it's effortlessly stylish.

[@veravas]

The topshop one is quite revealing because for such a short dress having on opening in the crotch area is a little bit too much, underwear is on show unless you specifically go for the look, though love the short length on you but do not think it fits better than the staud one. Looks more like a cami then a dress. It is just cheaper. And decorative element can be stitched in easily but it is a shame again for so much money but easily fixed.

[@jug2024]

Vera Vas How Tall is she? Because Topshop does offer a "Tall" line

[@veravas]

julianne giguere , 5.9’ as far as I remember. Indeed, Topshop does tall but unfortunately not all items are duplicated there.

[@Eladcf]

actually i think she's shorter

[@MarquiaCherrell]

Silk skirts next! I’d love to see how the Realisation Par one looks on you!!

[@enlightenedneeds1512]

These dresses look so nice on you!

[@DeborahSutherlandDebinPei]

Midi length is so flattering for summer dresses, they got me out of my maxi dress slump lol. Great video, thx for sharing

[@rileyjanes8211]

So good as always! I would love to see a midi skirt one. I love a midi length skirt/dress in the summer cause they're so breezy and I never have to worry about accidentally flashing anyone lol

[@TalissaMakdessi]

I'd love to see a few sustainable brand tests. There are lots now, and while I love the look of stella mcCartney, I feel like there is an extensive price range now. Would love to see your opinions on sustainable denim perhaps (i.e. Levis Less Water ones) or evening dresses? Thanks :)

[@historyhardy5529]

Great selection and great to get the legs out. I'm in my sixties and as one of your more vintage viewers would go with the midi. I think I would style it with heeled espadrilles for a sexier vibe. Cheers.🤗😍

[@merokodk]

Ugh, I'm sooo obsessed with linen! Ultimate summer fabric for me! Pretty hard to find a good design in plus size but just love the styles with big buttons going down the middle! Btw if you turn down the sound a bit in editing or on your recording mic you'll avoid the overextending and scratchy sounds :) Always easier to make a recording louder tha saving it from overextension :)

[@lakritz8732]

Hi Lizzy, just a thought: Is it maybe possible to button the Jacquemus first and then put it on? I imagine this would work if you pull it over you head, no? And maybe even if you put it on by stepping into it, pulling it up and putting your right arm through the strap like a sleeve.

[@annabellaglaiaz3364]

Svenja Svensson I was thinking about this as well. ☺️

[@toagoodhome46]

Found this really valuable, thank you. Where I live in Australia, we're pretty much guaranteed Summers often way over 30 degrees, so it's good to know whether it's worth investing in linen as so much wear could be gotten from it. Also, please don't apologise about the open window - I'm a Brit and I really miss London noises!

[@walaamuneer12]

Love the midi length on you! You should try it more

[@jenniegeorge6203]

Love your videos. Thank you for posting. Regarding what to test next, how about wide legged trousers? 😃

[@aimeegization]

The white one should have come first! Those loops are only temporary for display purposes, your waist will hold the belt up when it’s on you.X

[@hey_its_heather]

I'm way behind on your channel thanks to work (just quit a toxic job) and am just now catching up but I love the idea of doing mini skirts or even tailored shorts, like the ones from your Amazon Fashion video. If you do mini skirts would love to see at least one denim option in there! I don't even wear mini skirts because they don't suit my figure at all but they look so good on you 😂 Just thought of this and idk how interested in this idea you would be but it would be nice if for one of your testing basics you did size inclusive brands, like that was the testing basics: size inclusive brands. I love your style but can't purchase hardly any of your recs because the brands are not size inclusive and I'm rather full figured. Just some food for thought!

[@yves6073]

LOVED it, as usual great quality content :) I would be interested in seeing what type of fabric is coolest in general, like if you'd buy a simple tee, would it be cooler to buy 1. cotton, 2. viscose, 3. silk, 4. synthethic blend, 5. linnen, etc?

[@karinsolli2874]

Rayon is just the American word for viscose, so I guess Topshop and Staud are the same fabric. This video was great, how about testing accessories?!? Love your content!

[@kelseymurphy9468]

I would love to see a Testing Basics for Midi Skirts!

[@TheDeerfriend]

I really like the warehouse dress x

[@gizematasoy3047]

Hi Lizzy, you put the midi dress in 3rd place but i really love how you look with it! Keep wearing it with your slides, i love how they look together 👌🏽

[@gizematasoy3047]

Oh a suggestions from me; do the linen shorts with the paperbag thing in the belt

[@kblondon966]

Hi Lizzy, please could you tell me where you bought the black tank top you are wearing at the beginning of the video. Thank you! :) x

[@Karenada]

Looking forward to this; being into linen this summer!!

[@clQss]

yes, do mini skirts in different styles and some maybe highwaist some mid waist some flowy some more tight. would be cool!

[@Rolynar]

Do the strap first, put on the dress with the zip fully undone then do the zip up.

[@shamsa6323]

Rolynar that’s what i’d do

[@carolyncross9950]

Not a Testing Basics suggestion but please will you do a summer special occasion style video ? Lots of weddings coming up, managing to swerve the fascinators but struggling otherwise.

[@robertanorma7786]

Everything looks good on you :) I am sure you already checked MagicLinen stuff. Any opinions or tips on that?

[@isabellalight98]

I agree that the Topshop one should go first, I work there and so many people have bought it x

[@jessicamartin6756]

Where is the green dress you are wearing at the end from? Love it! And loved this video!

[@jacenstarheart6256]

Hello Lizzy, Happy Sunday! 🌞👌❤☮

[@JayneCatherineOnBooks]

Yay iconic Lizzie testing basics xx

[@nathimaus]

I love the green dress youre wearing at the end, where is it from?

[@TheMemaimo]

It's Realisation Par. I believe she had one of their dresses in a previous Testing Basics- Summer Dresses

[@DanielaNo]

Realisation Par

[@nathimaus]

Thank you girls! 😘

[@jug2024]

Nathi F its Hella expensive

[@belinda58sews29]

Lizzie! Great video AGAIN....AND please, where’s the green top/dress you’re wearing at the end from? I love it!

[@KnightsOfBellamy]

loved this video as always, the 3rd dress is gorgeous! also did you change your mic? the sound quality is slightly off, might be just me though

[@vaannguyen1994]

another great video Lizzy!!

[@cristal.carrillo]

where are your top that you wore at the beginning of the video and your green dress/top from. really liked them

[@angelique_ghr]

Love your videos !

[@hinicole5657]

wow, so much love your body shape! ! Its more than perfect!!! ^_^

[@Amoafoa]

The Jacquemus dress😩😩😩😩

[@missladyj247]

all the dress are cute on you but the pink one is tooooooooooooo short.

[@Birdieinthecity]

Love love love these vids xx

[@BettyeRainwater]

Re the Jacquemus dress, can you not do the button up before you put it on (putting it on over your head vs stepping into it)? It looks so loose like you could easily do that....

[@allanahmooney-ricketson1060]

With the button, try doing it unzipped so you can pull it up higher, sit down if necessary.

[@leannehartley7714]

Loved the video 👌🏼✌🏻. Looking at New content could you do something on a line skirts and what to wear with love love love a a line

[@chantellsboutiquevlogs2277]

Nice!!!

[@DMXredNico]

I don't think you should have included the Warehouse one since it had only 9% linen, it defeat the purpose, especially considering you can get 100% linen for similar prices. A bit of critism on your choice of items. Also for the Jaquemus could be considered more a fashion/trend piece, rather than a basic.

[@alexweston6355]

love the UO one and so sad it's sold out in white!

[@princesshundi3339]

Where did you get the dress you were wearing in the end from? sooo pretty

[@rmnhgn]

i think its Réalisation Par ? Not sure though ;)

[@kezieshira5490]

it's from realisation par

[@Zcuentas29]

Hi Lizzy! Love this video, here in California the heat is unbearable. Could you please tell us what you are wearing at the end of the video? Is that a dress? I love, love the color and the print.

[@vaannguyen1994]

the dress is by Realisation Par lovely! it's call the Ozzie in Poison Ivy :)

[@Zcuentas29]

Van Nguyen thank you!

[@scotiabelle1]

Summer trendy casual work or city looks ....but since work means no bum skimming minis please?

Damn I really liked the last one, so sad it's that expensive, I'm actually crying

[@alicesundayy]

Hi Lizzy, absolutely love these videos but the audio quality peaking made it difficult for me to watch :( I'm sure you probably use an external microphone but if not maybe it could be worth investing in one to achieve even better quality content?? OR do an audio check before recording to make sure all the levels are good. Hope you don't mind me mentioning, I work in Radio so my ears are tuned to audio quality, it's more of a hindrance than a blessing sometimes!! X

[@sheriwhispers]

Went over to JAC website I wasnt impressed a bit baggie and they seem to be pushing that one strap look ? Looked at the bags the jewelry hats ! Loved the hats but thats about it

[@ajf901]

When 30 degrees Celsius is too cold to wear dresses cause you live in Australia and you have weird heat tolerance.

[@clQss]

hello lizzy would you mind buying a good microphone for your camera? :)

[@skyscope8409]

There are a lot of 100% linen dresses at much more affordable price point (under $100). I think you should do more research, otherwise you're missing the most important range (mid price) in your testing basics. I think the most expensive dress choice is a fail as it's pretty impractical design, the price tag suggests high end occasion but contradicts to the nature and functionality of the material, so there is no representation of this type of purchase.

[@blanchemurphy1889]

Jacquemus!!! Looks sooooooooo hot!!! xxx

[@michellecullen2889]

I don’t know why but I hate the look of short dresses. They reminds me of my late teens when I used to wear the awful short tight bodycon dresses 🙈 I love midi dresses so much more classy and elegant. I just don’t like the look of super short dresses where your worried of flashing every minute! Not very practical!

[@arabellamagnolia3013]

I think out of all the linen dresses and styles to test these were a very poor selection ☹️

[@hinahinananoha7783]

OMG cover up, no? Honestly, just because it's summer, you don't need to walk around barely covered!!!

[@joogoo83]

Nadiya Nanoha Honestly, just because it's the Internet, you don't need to comment with such an arsey tone

[@hinahinananoha7783]

joogoo83 No, unfortunately it's not just the internet. It's insane and unsafe to walk around like this. And I say same things online and not, maybe you hide behind internet:)

[@joogoo83]

Nadiya Nanoha I didn't say anything about your point, it's your tone that's rude.

[@hinahinananoha7783]

joogoo83 Well, I don't think so. So let's agree to disagree:)

[@alteredcatscyprus]

I just think she needs to shop in the tall range, so the proportions will match her height, and the dresses will look elegant on her.