I’ve long been a fan of many of the more popular DTC linen sheet brands, but The Citizenry just blows them out of the water.

Even as someone with a proclivity for the lavish, I was shocked by just how much more luxurious these sheets are than all the rest.

First, there’s the aesthetics. These sheets are absolutely gorgeous. They come packaged in their own beautiful linen bag, which you better believe I’ll be repurposing for years to come. The sheets come in 14 delightfully earthy solid colors and three simple and timeless different patterns; I opted for the graphite thin stripe set, but trust me when I say I had a very difficult time choosing. They immediately elevated the entire look and feel of my whole room with a decidedly “expensive European villa” vibe.

I immediately noticed (and reviewers also noted) that, unlike other linen sheets, there is no “break-in” period.

The sheets arrive as soft as if you’ve been washing them regularly for months, minus the wear and tear. They’re shockingly thick and plush, remarkably more so than any other linen sheets I’ve experienced. The fact that they continue to get softer while still retaining the same level of thickness is mind-bending. It’s no wonder they’re a bestseller, although they rarely go on sale like they are now.