When it comes to building out your Summer wardrobe, there’s a few basics that you can’t go past. One of these basics is a linen shirt. Not only is linen a super comfortable natural fibre, but its moisture-wicking ability will keep you from sweating – even on the hottest of days. From chic workwear tops to effortlessly cool blouses, keep reading for all the best linen shirts to add to your everyday wardrobe.
2024’s top linen shirts
- Aryele The Label Margot Linen Shirt, from $210 at Shop With The Weekly
- Sussan Linen Notch Neck Blouse, from $79.95 at Sussan
- Sanne Linen Top, from $180 at Faithfull The Brand
The best linen shirts 2024
01
Aryele The Label Margot Linen Shirt
from $210 at Shop With The Weekly
Best for: a versatile linen shirt
The Margot Linen Shirt by Aryele The Label is a great Summer wardrobe staple. Featuring a timeless charcoal hue and a boxy silhouette, this top is effortlessly stylish and will keep you cool on those extra-hot days. Whether you wear it as lounge wear, as a part of a set, or as an overshirt, this is a linen shirt that’s bound to get a tonne of mileage as the weather warms up.
Sizes: XXS-XL.
Colours: Charcoal.
Materials: 100 per cent linen.
Key features:
- 100 per cent linen fabric
- Relaxed, comfortable fit
- Button-down front
- Versatile styling
- Breathable, lightweight
02
Uniqlo 100 per cent European Premium Linen Long Sleeve Shirt
from $59.90 at Uniqlo
Best for: an affordable linen staple
Linen doesn’t have to break the bank, this long sleeve linen shirt from Uniqlo is made from 100% French linen and is perfect for the Summer. Whether you’re heading to a weekend brunch or the office, this top will be breathable, lightweight and stylish.
Sizes: XXS-XXL.
Colours: Pink, grey, blue, green, white, black, beige and more.
Materials: 100 per cent linen.
Key features:
- 100 per cent French linen
- Breathable and lightweight
- Button-down design
- Relaxed fit
- Soft texture for comfort
03
Sussan Linen Notch Neck Blouse
from $79.95 at Sussan
Best for: a versatile linen top
Linen shirts don’t all have to be button-ups. This Linen Notch Neck Blouse from Sussan is made from 100 per cent linen and features a notch neck tie, lantern sleeves and a flowing hem for a stylish, yet comfortable everyday look.
Sizes: 6-20.
Colours: Black, white.
Materials: 100 per cent linen.
Key features:
- Notch neck
- ¾ sleeve
- Frill neck detailing
- Gathered detailing along shoulders and sleeves
04
Country Road Fluid Long Sleeve Popover
from $179 at Country Road
Best for: a great linen top for work
Linen isn’t just for poolside weekends or days at the beach, it also makes for a great workwear staple – particularly in the Summer. There’s nothing worse than sweating on the commute to and from work in the peak of Summer. The Fluid Long Sleeve Popover by Country Road is an elegant top that will also keep you from sweating on those extra-hot days. Designed with a relaxed fit, the top features a flattering button-up neckline, long sleeves, and a subtle pleat at the back, making this the perfect Summer workwear staple.
Sizes: 4-16.
Colours: Navy, lemon, pink, blue, green.
Materials: 87 per cent linen, 13 per cent silk.
Key features:
- Relaxed fit
- Textured slub finish
- Centre front buttons
- Pleated tuxedo bib
- Bound raglan sleeve
- Inverted pleat at cuff
- Side split at hemline
05
Sanne Linen Top
from $180 at Faithfull The Brand
Best for: transeasonal chicness
When it comes to timeless, transeasonal dressing, you need two things: linen and neutrals. The Sanne Linen Top from Faithfull the Brand is made from 100 per cent linen and comes in a timeless oatmeal hue. But it’s not just breathable, it’s stylish too. The top features a flattering scooped neckline and a cinched waist. No matter what you pair this with, this top is bound to be the star of any outfit.
Sizes: XS-XXL
Colours: Oatmeal
Material: 100 per cent linen, OEKO-TEX®️ certified.
Key features:
- High-rise, straight-leg trousers
- Sleeveless top with a scooped neckline
- Relaxed, flattering fit
- European Flax® linen environmentally certified
