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When it comes to summer dressing, few pieces master the art of effortless chic quite like the classic linen dress. And if your collection could use a refresh this summer, Reformation just dropped a new frontrunner for this season’s best linen dress. The cult-favorite brand tapped stylist and influencer Sara Walker, the content creator behind the viral @styledsara account, to collaborate on a breezy linen dress designed to take you everywhere. The result? A standout linen staple that’s poised to become your summer go-to — and take over the social feeds of every stylish person you know.
Launching today, The Sara Dress is a breezy linen midi designed with a triangular bust and finished with a contrasting scalloped-edge trim. Available in three eye-catching colorways — an on-trend buttery yellow (playfully dubbed “Parmesan”), a vibrant nectarine and coral combo, and a bold chocolate zebra print—the lightweight staple is made from 100% linen and retails for $278. With subtle nods to ’90s and Y2K silhouettes, thanks to its empire waist and triangular neckline, it’s the kind of one-and-done piece that transitions seamlessly from sun-soaked vacations to summer soirées and date nights alike.
“I’ve been a longtime friend of the Reformation brand, so I was especially excited to work together on this. I wanted to create a summer dress that feels as easy as it looks – polished but unfussy, with just the right amount of detail,” Walker told WWD exclusively. “The scalloped edge brings a touch of nostalgia, while the buckle accents add a cool, modern twist. It’s designed to complement all silhouettes— the kind of piece you can throw on for anything, from a wedding to a walk with your dog or drinks with friends — and still feel completely yourself.”
Yes, both Reformation and StyledSara deliver plenty of style and social media appeal in their own rights — but collaboration buzz aside, The Sara Dress has all the makings of a true summer standout. From its on-trend color palette options to its minimalist, travel-friendly linen silhouette, this is the kind of effortless piece you’ll be reaching for on repeat all summer long. Translation: add it to your cart fast, before it inevitably sells out.
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