It's Linen Season: 26 Classic Shirts With the Most Forever-Wardrobe Potential

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By now, you're probably well aware of the fact that certain fabrics simply work better and are much more comfortable to wear in summer's heat and humidity. (Here, our editor who lives in the South shares her tips for surviving humid weather—breathable fabrics are on the list.) We already found the chicest, easy, breezy pants to wear this summer, but we thought we'd round up the absolute best linen shirts; they're guaranteed to have you feeling and looking cool all season.

From a vibrant yellow crop top to the ever-popular tie-front style, these linen shirts certainly deserve a spot in your wardrobe rotation. Because nothing oozes relaxed summer vibes more than a classic linen top. Pair it with your favorite trousers for a work-appropriate look or with a bold pattern skirt for a more casual ensemble perfect for a day of exploring the city. Got your credit cards ready? Read on to shop our favorite linen shirts.

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Senior Editor

Anna is an editor on the fashion team atBest Knockoff Luxury Clothing and has been at the company for over five years, having begun her career in the Los Angeles office before relocating to New York, where she's currently based. Having always been passionate about pursuing a career in fashion, she built up her experience interning at the likes of Michael Kors, A.L.C., and College Fashionista before joining the team as a post-graduate assistant editor. Anna has penned a number of interviews withBest Knockoff Luxury Clothing 's cover stars over the years, including A-listers Megan Fox, Issa Rae, and Emma Chamberlain. She's earned a reputation for scouting new and emerging brands from across the globe and championing them to our audience of millions. While fashion is her main wheelhouse, Anna led the launch of WWW Travels last year, a new lifestyle vertical that highlights all things travel through a fashion-person lens. She is passionate about shopping vintage, whether it be at a favorite local outpost or an on-the-road discovery, and has amassed a wardrobe full of unique finds. When she's not writing, you can find her shooting street imagery on her film camera, attempting to learn a fourth or fifth language, or planning her next trip across the globe.