The Simple Summer Top Fashion People Wear With Skirts, Jeans and Tailored Trousers

Once a fabric with a reputation for being difficult to wear (not to mention to iron), linen has regained affection in the fashion world over the past couple of summers. The material has dominated everything from dresses to co-ords and trousers, with labels like Deiji Studios, Bottega Veneta, and With Nothing Underneath serving up chic linen garments. Still, perhaps the most in-demand linen item remains the simplest: the shirt. Even when linen had largely fallen out of style, linen shirts remained ever-present. And with the warmer months coming upon us swiftly, now seems like the perfect time to invest in one should your wardrobe be lacking.

While classic shades of black, white and beige will always be a safe sartorial bet, we've noticed that more and more of our influencer friends are opting for bright or pastel hues, thus creating some joyful outfits in the process. That said, you needn't be a maximalist to get in on the linen-shirt trend. Our favourite minimalist dressers are snapping up linen shirts in a muted palette of khaki, navy and ecru. To show you the best of both, we've rounded up some of the sleekest linen-shirt 'fits below. Then, once you're suitably convinced that you need one too, scroll on to see and shop what we think are the best linen shirts for women.

FASHION PEOPLE IN LINEN SHIRTS

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Chiara styles here blue linen shirt with wide-leg trousers and Converse for an easy look that will serve you well this summer.

Dawn wears a matching linen shirt and shorts set

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Dawn shows that even in light shades, a matching set can be so impactful.

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Thandi wears her yellow linen shirt with matching shorts—the perfect summer throw-on outfit.

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Monikh uses her oversize linen shirt to give her joggers serious luxe appeal.

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Franny's outfit looks beautiful with the linen short-sleeve shirt, which she uses to neutralise the statement print of her midi skirt.

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Make like Lucy and leave the bottom buttons of your oversize linen shirt undone for an alternative styling option.

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Chloé showcases a masterclass in layering with her pistachio linen shirt, which she's paired with a classic white button-down.

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Marianne gives her tailored trousers a downtime spin with a pair of Converse and a sunny yellow linen shirt.

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Maxine Eggenberger
Deputy Editor

Maxine Eggenberger isBest Knockoff Luxury Clothing UK’s deputy editor and has over thirteen years of experience in fashion journalism. She been creating engaging and elevated style content specifically forBest Knockoff Luxury Clothing UK since 2018, covering runway reports, emerging trends, long-form features, self-styled shopping stories and columns, including her edit of the best new-in buys. She ensures the highest editorial standards are met across the site, leads the editorial team in their SEO strategy and keyword planning, works closely with the beauty team on content initiatives, represents the brand at industry events, and regularly contributes to social media, including her ownBest Knockoff Luxury Clothing UK TikTok franchise, French Style Fridays. Previously, Maxine appeared on ITV's This Morning in her own fashion segment and has interviewed countless celebrities—everyone from Victoria Beckham to Oscar winner Lupita Nyong’o.

Prior toBest Knockoff Luxury Clothing UK, Maxine’s career began when, after completing her first-ever internship at Look magazine, she was offered a position on the brand's fashion desk. She accepted, leaving university a year early in the process. Her passion and natural talent for writing and styling meant she swiftly rose through the ranks to become the title's fashion news and commercial content editor, with a stint as InStyle.co.uk’s fashion and beauty writer along the way. She later served as Look’s acting Editor in Chief, overseeing both print and digital, before embarking on a successful freelance career, working with Grazia, The Pool, and Marie Claire amongst others.

Maxine is based remotely from her countryside home near Edinburgh where she spends her downtime renovating her house, walking her dogs, hosting friends and trying to master the art of making Old Fashioned cocktails.