Linen shirts for women are an absolute necessity come spring/summer – even when the weather isn’t playing game. Let’s face it, they’re one of the few wardrobe items that has the power to feel effortlessly cool, make an outfit feel put together through layering yet completely fuss-free. Not to mention, the linen shirt is the easiest piece to reach for and layer with when the UK weather can’t seem to make it’s mind up.
Albeit difficult to wear, unless you have strategic undergarments like sticky 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 and even during the transitional periods. From co-ords to summer dresses (including linen dresses, of course), with brands like With Nothing Underneath and Nobody’s Child adopting the fabric in their recent collections, the fashion crowd are hooked. Us included.
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Are linen shirts still fashionable? The linen shirt colour trends for spring 2024
Even though the linen shirt is a minimalist staple, it can sometimes feel a little boring. Formal even. So what’s on the horizon for a wardrobe refresh this season? The classic 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.
Thankfully, our favourite Instagram fashion creators continue to show us how it’s done when it comes to optimising it’s styling potential. It seems pastel shades are replacing ‘dopamine dressing’ brights and rich saturated reds and royal blue hues will also be taking the hot spot for the spring/summer 2024 fashion colours.
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Where to buy the best linen shirts for women
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 15 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.