Over the past few years, fashion has turned back to the reliable classics that have proved themselves over years, and decades. We've brought tailoring back to the fore, returned to pretty summer dresses, and have a renewed love for shorts, specifically linen styles. As we plunge into summertime, holidays are approaching and warm weather is breaking its way through the grey days, leading us once again to call upon our linen shorts as the comfortable wardrobe hero to rely on.
With its breathable and light texture, linen is exactly the sort of fabric you want to be wearing when the temperature rises and you need something to carry you from sofa to desk to a picnic date with ease. There's a few key styles that have really come to the fore for 2025, like relaxed elasticated waist styles as well as sharper tailored iterations. Typically, this style comes in neutrals, such as white, beige and black, and while there are plenty of these low-key buys about this year, there is also a good selection of bright colours and feel-good prints for those who want them.
When it comes to styling, I recommend sticking to simple separates. A linen shirt will also make for a fun co-ordinated pairing, as will a boxy tee or a tank top. More tailored iterations will also lend themselves to more polished blouses or blazers for when you crave a smarter finish.
Ready to go? Scroll down to shop what is sure to be summer 2025's hardest-working staple.
SHOP THE BEST LINEN SHORTS:
A seriously chic option.
The bermuda short trend is still going strong.
A playful stripe always has a place in summertime.
These come with a matching shirt to make styling them easy!
I always turn to fresh white shades when the warmer months arrive.
Searching for linen shorts with a polished edge? Look no further.
Comfortable, relaxed, and warm-weather ready.
The relaxed silhouette is going to be a favourite this summer.
Throw these over your swimwear to be beach ready in an instant.
I'm into this whole co-ordinated look.
So chic but so affordable.
A truly luxurious option you'll wear forever.
A smarter take on the trend.
Zara knocks it out of the park, again.
A stripe is always chic in summer.
These are so pretty.
Abercrombie's beloved Sloane trousers now come in a linen shorts style.
Asceno is a brand I really trust for summer staples.
Pair with a simple tank top and slides for a bold pop of colour this summer.
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