Olive You Need for Spring - The Linen Set That Goes Anywhere

By Ann Marie Leitao, Contributing Blogger

Early spring is that in-between season where the weather can’t quite make up its mind. One minute it’s sunny and warm, and the next you’re reaching for a light layer because the breeze rolls in out of nowhere. It’s also that time of year when you want your wardrobe to feel just a little lighter and more relaxed after months of heavy sweaters and winter boots. Not to mention it’s the season of asking yourself, “will I need a jacket?” asked at least five times before leaving the house.

That’s exactly where the Laidback Linen Button Down comes in. I wore it in the olive color, which feels especially right for spring. It has that soft, earthy tone that pairs perfectly with everything from denim to the matching linen bottoms, and it blends right into those early-season outdoor moments when everything is just starting to turn green again.

Made from a breathable linen-rayon blend, this set feels like a deep exhale after winter. It’s lightweight without being flimsy, structured enough to look polished, but relaxed enough that you don’t feel overdressed if your plans suddenly change from the gym to go to brunch with your girlfriends.

I wore this set on one of those perfect early-spring afternoons when the air still had a little crispness, but the sun finally felt warm again. It started with a slow morning outside, coffee in hand, soaking up that first real hint of the season. The kind of morning where you tell yourself you’ll just sit outside for ten minutes, and suddenly it’s been an hour and you’ve completely lost interest in going back inside to do anything productive. The emails can wait. The sunshine cannot.

I stayed out longer than planned, wandered around a bit, and let the day unfold the way spring days tend to do. No real agenda, just fresh air, a little sunshine, and an outfit that felt comfortable enough to keep moving in. That’s the beauty of a lightweight linen set. You don’t feel restricted, overheated, or like you’re wearing something too precious to actually live in. It’s the kind of outfit that makes it look like you had a plan for the day, even if your only real goal was “be outside as much as possible.”

By the afternoon, I somehow ended up on an impromptu kayak ride. Not exactly a runway moment, but honestly, it was perfect. The fabric was light, breathable, and didn’t cling or feel heavy. It moved easily, dried quickly, and still looked good enough that I didn’t feel like I needed a full outfit change afterward. No stiff fabric, no overheating, and no moment where I realized I’d worn my “look cute, don’t move” outfit to an active afternoon. Definitely a win.

If a shirt can handle both a slow patio morning and an impromptu paddle, it’s officially earned a permanent spot in the spring rotation. It’s the kind of outfit that makes the whole day feel easier, even if your “quick morning outside” somehow turns into you kayaking on a Tuesday.

At least you’ll be comfortable, look put together, and fully prepared for whatever slightly ambitious, mildly unplanned spring activity you talk yourself into next 🌷