Linen shirts for women are an absolute necessity throughout summer – even when the weather isn't playing game. They're one of few wardrobe items that have the power to transport you to a sunny, far-flung destination when, in reality, you're stuck in an overcast-but-humid UK.
Somewhat difficult to wear, unless you have strategic undergarments like invisible bras and seamless underwear, and iron-reliant if you hate creases, linen has still seen a surge in admirers over the past couple of summers. From co-ords to summer dresses (including linen dresses, of course), with brands like The Row, Ralph Lauren and Aligne adopting the fabric in their recent collections, the fashion crowd are hooked. Us included.
Our usual favourite hues, i.e. black, white, grey and beige, are a safe sartorial bet if you’re yet to invest in a linen shirt of any variety, but we’ve definitely noticed a surge in colourful iterations this season. Instagram’s favourite influencers have all been cashing in on the linen shirt and linen trousers trend, and they're certainly not afraid of bright hues at the moment.
Linen is a premium fabric, granted, and even rivals silk when it comes to bedding, but the natural material doesn't always come with a price tag to match. High street brands such as Arket, H&M and Marks & Spencer have some seriously chic and lightweight linens at affordable prices.
Much more than just your go-to work uniform when the temperature rises, the linen shirt is a surprisingly practical piece of clothing. Off on holiday and in need of a quick beach cover up? Trust in your linen shirt. Going for alfresco drinks on a balmy summer’s eve? You know the drill. The silhouette’s versatility is what makes it a strong capsule wardrobe contender, and it’s why we’ve rounded up 17 of our favourite women's linen shirts below.
From oversized shirts made from linen to crop top linen shirts for women and linen white shirts, keep scrolling down to find them all.
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