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THE BEST OF LINEN: OUR TOP PICKS
By Steven Potter, 1 July 2024
It’s hot, right? If your wardrobe hasn’t got the memo yet, it’s time to get into linen. With its lightweight and breathable texture, it’s literally perfect for all your sun-soaked plans, at home and abroad. Keep scrolling for our favourite styles including classic shirts, trousers and even tailoring for when you need to smarten things up this summer.
This is summer shirting 101. Name any summer plan, any at all, and you can wear this; pub garden, date night, a nice meal out, on the beach, by the pool... you get the point. Anyway, the best bit is it’ll keep you cool while you’re doing them all. Dress this one up with matching trousers or take a casual approach with denim shorts.
ASOS DESIGN relaxed revere shirt with floral print in red, £22
ASOS DESIGN relaxed revere shirt with floral print in red, £22
There’s something about a textured linen tee that conjures daydreams of European cafes, preferably next to a picturesque harbour of some kind, where we’re simply watching the world go by. Well, now you can channel that wildly specific vibe the next time you go to the big shop for more BBQ supplies.
ASOS DESIGN linen look oversized fit t-shirt with boat neck in ecru, £18
ASOS DESIGN linen look oversized fit t-shirt with boat neck in ecru, £18
We can all see that this suit looks amazing. It’s a real head-turner for weddings, proms, fancy engagement dinners and any other plan in the smarter realm. What you can’t see above, is the huge sense of sartorial satisfaction you’ll get when you’re sitting comfortably in warm temps while everyone else sweats it out in their non-linen looks. Poor them.
ASOS DESIGN slim double breasted suit jacket in blue linen stripe, £85
ASOS DESIGN wide suit trouser in blue linen stripe, £35
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We’ve picked these trousers because they offer a triple win. First, linen, as we’ve said, is breathable and lightweight, but these beauties also feature a super-comfy elasticated waistband. And lastly, it’s all about that cut. If you’ve not bagged a pair of wide-leg trousers yet, there’s never been a better time to get on the baggy bandwagon.
Heathe Olaitan linen oversized tailored trousers in butter co-ord, £95
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Talking of smart updates, even your shorts game can take on a tailored edge this season. These longer-length shorts above are ideal for tapping into the relaxed tailoring trend we've seen strutting the streets of both Milan and Paris Fashion Week. Now, even your peak-summer look can have a high-low vibe.
