The linen set I slip into — and instantly forget I'm wearing.
On the relaxed two-piece in breathable cotton and linen, with a softly draping batwing top and flowing wide-leg pants — cool, composed and perfectly at ease, from the terrace to an afternoon stroll.
I am 59, and for years my summer clothes made me choose: cool and shapeless, or pretty but clingy and warm by noon.
The Ariel fixes exactly that. A breathable cotton and linen top with soft batwing sleeves that drape over the upper arms, and wide-leg pants that move with you — two matching pieces that look polished together. No clinging, no overheating, no second thoughts.
Here is why the Wrenley family made it this way, in their own words.
1Breathable cotton and linen
The Ariel is made from a cotton and linen blend that's soft against the skin and naturally fresh — even on the hottest days. You can see the lovely, natural texture in the weave, and you'll feel the difference the moment you put it on.
2Batwing sleeves that drape over the arms
The loose top has wide batwing sleeves that drape elegantly and gently cover the upper arms — with total freedom of movement. A neat stand collar and a short button placket finish it off, so it looks composed without ever clinging.
3Wide-leg pants that move with you
The pants have a wide, fluid leg — loose without being shapeless — that creates a long, elegant line with every step. Comfortable on a stroll, at a long lunch or simply at home.
4A complete outfit in seconds
The matching top and pants look polished together, so there's no guessing what goes with what — you're dressed and ready in seconds. Wear them as a set, or mix each piece with your other favorites.
5Timeless, versatile and easy to care for
The Ariel is a relaxed classic you'll reach for again and again — on the terrace, out for a stroll, on holiday or at home. And when it's time to wash it, simply machine wash at a low temperature.
6Seven colors, sizes XS to 3XL
Choose from Sand, Green, Navy, Black, Red, Yellow or Light Blue. The Ariel comes in sizes XS all the way to 3XL — made to fit the woman, not to make the woman fit the outfit.
The Ariel, against the summer outfits you've been buying
| The usual summer outfit | The Ariel Set | |
|---|---|---|
| Fabric | Synthetic, warm by noon | Breathable cotton and linen |
| Arms | Bare, or a hot cardigan | Batwing sleeves that cover |
| Fit | Clingy, or shapeless | Drapes lightly, never clings |
| Getting dressed | Guessing what goes with what | A matching set, ready in seconds |
| Choice | One color, take it or leave it | Seven lovely colors |
- Synthetic, warm by noon
- Bare, or a hot cardigan
- Clingy, or shapeless
- Guessing what goes with what
- One color, take it or leave it
- Breathable cotton and linen
- Batwing sleeves that cover
- Drapes lightly, never clings
- A matching set, ready in seconds
- Seven lovely colors
Why it's half price right now
For its 30th anniversary, the Wrenley Family — family-owned since 1996 — has cut the Ariel set from $129.90 to $64.95: half the regular price.
Buy 2 and get an extra 10% off, 3 for 15%, 4 for 20%. Every order ships with tracking and a 30-day return window.
The Ariel Set
- Two matching pieces: top and wide-leg pants
- Breathable cotton and linen blend
- Batwing sleeves that cover the upper arms
- Stand collar with a short button placket
- Machine washable at a low temperature
- Seven colors · sizes XS–3XL · 30-day returns
The Ariel Set · $64.95 (was $129.90)
Bundle offer: buy 2 for an extra 10% off, buy 3 for 15%, buy 4 for 20%.
I do not usually write things like this. But I spent too many years settling for clothes that were merely fine — and this one dress quietly gave me back the pleasure of getting dressed. If that sounds like you, I hope you find your size before it's gone.
— Julie Henderson
Shop the Ariel Set — $64.95 →This is a personal account from a Wrenley Family customer. Julie was not paid to write it. · The Wrenley Family · Sizes XS–3XL · Tracked delivery · 30-day returns.