Grana Review Linen A-Line Dress

Hi guys and here's finally a Grana review after a string of Everlane ones.  I actually purchased this linen a-line dress awhile ago so unfortunately they no longer have this white version in stock, but they do have a pretty oatmeal linen version of this a-line dress, which I purchased after taking these pictures because I loved this dress so much.

This is the perfect dress for those sweltering summer days.  The linen is light and airy and the a-line shape ensures the dress floats away from your body.  The neckline closes with one easy button and the arm holes are nice and big (slightly too big for me in this white version).  For reference I'm wearing the medium size here.

{Wearing: Grana linen dress, Everlane Day Heel in Pale Rose, Hermes Lindy 30 bag (similar here)}

I love that this dress has pockets and that it's lined.  Actually in this white version that they no longer sell, it's still a bit sheer even though it's lined.  The oatmeal linen version is fully opaque.  With the lining and the beautiful linen material, this feels like a high-quality dress.

Here I am wearing the oatmeal linen version in a small.  I found the small to be a bit tighter around the chest (for reference I'm a 36A and 5'4").  The length of this dress is a bit short, so it's probably best for those on the petite side.

Anyway if you're still looking for a good summer dress (though I feel most bloggers have moved onto 'pre-fall' or fall clothing), then I can't recommend this dress enough (especially this oatmeal linen version).  If you're a first time customer you can get 10% off with this referral link and you can find all my other Grana reviews here.

Grana Review Linen Sleeveless Shirt

*I received this item free for review from Grana and is a type of sponsored post.  I also have a few affiliate links in this post

Hi guys, finally a Grana review for you today after that parade of Everlane reviews.  To be honest, some of Grana's new summer items haven't wowed me as much as other brands, but this linen sleeveless shirt is definitely an exception.  I was lucky enough to get this free from Grana to review, but I'll try not to let that color my honest opinion of it.  I really like this top and I'm 99% sure it's because it's awesome and not because I got it for free, lol.

First a note on sizing, I got this in a small and I think it's the perfect fit.  Like I always repeat in Grana reviews, go to their size finder on their website and look at the measurements every time you order a new piece since their size finders have really precise measurements (and their sizing can be sometimes a bit all over the place).  I did find that the small in this does show a bit of midriff on me but that's because I have quite a long torso.  But I don't mind since the cropped look helps to lengthen my short legs.

I also love that this top has a pleat in the back that allows the top to poof out a bit.  It gives the top more volume, which I love.  The linen, as usual for Grana linen is on the softer side and this works great for this cropped top (I think if it was stiffer, it might actually be too much volume).  And even though it's a thinner linen, it's not too sheer (nothing a nude bra can't handle) because the top does fall away from the body and isn't fitted.

What do you think?

{Wearing: Grana sleeveless linen shirt, thrifted Coach belt (similar here), Mott & Bow jeans (review coming soon), Everlane canvas backpack (review coming soon), Everlane Form Slide sandals (reviewed here)}

I actually really like the look here with the casual loose jeans and slide sandals.  Also this linen top will really help with that "farmer tan" I'm starting to get across my triceps (ugh).  I'm going to need to even that out asap.

Anyway I highly recommend getting this summer top!  I think it'd also look really cute with a high-waisted denim skirt, or I might try pairing it with some overalls.  First time Grana customers can get 10% off with this referral link here, and you can find all my other Grana reviews here. Thanks again for all your support guys!

Grana Linen Boyfriend Shirt Review

Hi guys and I have another Grana review for you today.  As you know I'm a huge fan of Grana's pima cotton shirts (and in fact after consistently wearing and washing both Grana and Everlane's cotton shirts, I find that the Grana shirts have held up much better and I find myself reaching for my Grana shirts more often because they're even softer after washing).  Well here's another Grana product that I think is of higher quality than Everlane's, their linen.  (The review of Everlane's linen square shirt can be found here). 

I found Grana's linen to be smoother and softer than Everlane's.  This could be because Grana's linen comes from an Irish factory, Baird McNutt, that's been producing linen since 1912.  That's a long time to really hone in on their product quality.  Meanwhile Everlane's linen is produced in China.  BUT, there's a trade-off because I think Everlane's linen shirt design is so much more modern and flattering than Grana's plain 'ole boyfriend shirt style.  So really if I could only choose one linen shirt for the season I would have to go with Everlane's even though Grana's linen quality is better.  

I ordered the boyfriend shirt in a small (though usually I order Grana's pima shirt in a medium), and found that the small was still quite large.  But of course it's supposed to be an oversized fit since it's a boyfriend shirt.  I just really wasn't as much of a fan of the manly style and the muted blue color.  But if you're looking for a high-quality traditionally-styled linen shirt than this Grana shirt fits the bill.  And use this referral link to get you 10% off your first order.

P.S. Grechen from Grechen's Closet coincidentally has a post up all about linen here.