As the temperature rises and the days get longer, the wardrobe gets lighter. When it comes to building the perfect summer wardrobe, material is a key consideration.
The days of heavy overshirts are behind us, replaced by short sleeves and breathable constructions. When it gets to crunch time there’s only one champion in the arena of summer materials, and that's linen. Linen has been the fabric of choice since the ancient Egyptians realized its breathable, sweat-wicking qualities, and we haven’t looked back since.
Year on year, the summer season is populated by linen pieces from camp collar shirts to relaxed-fit bottoms, and we’re here for it. Take your summer looks to the next level with our favorite linen shirts this season.
Browse the 10 best linen shirts below.
BODE Embroidered Linen Shirt
If you're one of those people who wear black no matter the weather, a lightweight, whimsical linen option like this will stop you overheating too much.
Frame Open Knit Linen Shirt
The woven take on the titular material and the capped sleeves all make for interesting but not overwhelming qualities to distinguish this shirt from other similar styles.
Jacquemus Printed Linen Shirt
When thinking of linens, more often than not, people think of soft neutrals, not necessarily of bold graphics. This Jacquemus takes the revered black and white print tactic and puts it on a summer linen, to allow for a shirt that is comfortable and season-friendly but no less exciting visually.
Gucci Monogrammed Linen-Blend Short-Sleeve
Same thing goes for this Gucci piece.
Portuguese Flannel Camp-Collar Embroidered Linen Shirt
There are three things that guarantee you a heatwave-appropriate shirt: a camp collar, a loose fit, and 100% linen fabric. This shirt has all three of those things. Bonus points for its lovely floral adornment.
YMC Linen Shirt
Crafted from lightweight linen, this juicy green shirt by YMC is as vibrant a color as it gets, perfect to blend in with natural backdrops.
Our Legacy Checked Linen Shirt
Our Legcay are experts in crafting contemporary classics with a subversive, and this checked linen shirt delivers just that.
Our Legacy Box Shirt
... and again, in this grungy faux-flannel.
Casablanca Multicolor Linen Shirt
When a long-sleeve shirt is needed, linen long-sleeves are the way to go in the summer. This graphic number comes courtesy of Casablanca which has proved itself as a premiere proprietor of summer wear.
Club Monaco Pinstriped Linen
Ending on a traditional note: You know a shirt is seriously lightweight when you can see the pants you're wearing through it, and that's the case with this Club Monaco staple.
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