4 Summer-Ready Outfit Ideas That Will Bring Your Linen Shirt Into 2024

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Okay, we'll admit it. We're linen obsessed. From understated, minimalist dresses to breezy trousers, there's a lot to love about the warm-weather hero, and there's no wardrobe that couldn't benefit from having a light linen option stored away ready for an impending heatwave. Summer is the best season for slipping into easy, fuss-free layers, and the linen shirt in particular has been providing the fashion set with plenty elegant of options for years and years.

From Meghan Markle's airport looks to Angelina Jolie's holiday wardrobe, linen shirts appear time and again when looking for summer inspiration, and now that the weather will soon be warm enough to break out airy shirts (before we quite literally break out in a sweat), now there's no better time to talk about the different ways to wear them.

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Even though the linen shirt is a timeless classic, it can be easy for it to feel quite "samey". Thankfully, we've come up with a handful of easy-to-replicate outfits that bring the shirt up to date with just a few key pieces and some standout accessories. So before you pair a plain white shirt with a safe beige trouser, here are four easy outfits all built around the linen shirt that feel effortlessly cool. You're welcome.

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HOW TO WEAR A LINEN SHIRT:

1. THE LINEN CO-ORD + SANDALS

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Style Notes: The shirt and shorts co-ord is back for another summer, and we couldn't be happier. This instant outfit is a masterclass in how to look put together in just five minutes, no planning required. Simply pull on and add a minimalist sandal and a basket bag for a summer look ready for the beach, weekend errands or brunch with friends.

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2. LINEN SHIRT + A-LINE SKIRT 

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Style Notes: If there's one trend you can rely on to return every summer, it has to be safari. From utility pockets to khaki greens and sandy browns, the urban explorer aesthetic manages to appeal to everyone in some way, shape or form. Whether it's cargo shorts, chunky sandals or camo dresses, the easiest way to elevate a linen shirt from simple to chic is by putting together a look fit for exploring far-flung destinations (even if you don't have a holiday booked...yet).

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3. LINEN SHIRT + LINEN DRESS 

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Style Notes: And here we present the solution to your "should I take a jacket?" queries styling a loose shirt as outerwear. When it's slightly too windy for bare arms but far too warm for a denim jacket, add a linen shirt and nonchalantly roll up the sleeves for a laidback take on occasion dressing. In fact, we're wondering why we didn't do it sooner.

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4. LINEN SHIRT + JEANS + TRAINERS

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Style Notes: After carefully planning your outfits all week, the weekend is your time to relax in a simple look that is as polished as it is practical. This pairing is proof that jeans and trainers will go with just about anything in the right colour palette, and this off-duty spin on the linen shirt is a look that even the most inconspicuous A-lister would approve of.

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Remy Farrell
Fashion Editor

Remy Farrell is a London-based shopping editor with nearly 10 years of editorial experience covering fashion, beauty and lifestyle. After graduating with a journalism degree and working on the editorial and fashion teams for titles such as Grazia, Elle, Cosmopolitan and British Vogue, she moved into the luxury e-commerce sector, working as fashion assistant at TheOutnet.com styling for the social media channels and helping to develop the collections for the in-house brand Iris Ink. After expanding an assisting and styling portfolio that includes shooting talent such as Gigi Hadid, Victoria Beckham and Miquita Oliver, she also branched out into beauty, creating tried-and-tested reviews and diverse beauty content.In her role as shopping editor atBest Knockoff Luxury Clothing , Remy is interested in discovering new and exciting brands to share with theBest Knockoff Luxury Clothing readership and particularly loves uncovering hidden gems at affordable prices to make shopping accessible to everyone.Born and raised in Sheffield, Yorkshire, Remy moved to London in 2014 and lives in the Docklands with her partner and pug Billie.