EXPERT ADVICE:
HOW TO STYLE LINEN FOR SUMMER
Sunshine-ready outfits to see you through the season, from versatile linen dresses and shirts to wide-leg trousers and shorts
How to wear linen shirts
Get heatwave-ready with breathable blouses and sun tops made from natural linen. A beige or white linen button-down shirt is a summer style staple: cinch in the billowing fabric with high-waisted jeans or denim shorts.
Wondering how to style a linen shirt? Start with a longline shirt that can be worn tucked in or out, unbuttoned over a vest top or tee, or layered over swimwear for getting an ice cream after a long day at the beach. A brightly coloured linen shirt also makes a sophisticated beach cover-up, perfect for keeping shoulders out of the midday sun. A linen popover blouse is handy for lazy hot days – we like the fun patterned version, but it’s also available in white, black, and conker.
How to wear a linen dress
Nothing says summer style like an easy-breezy linen dress. Thanks to linen’s cooling, moisture-wicking properties, it’s the ideal fabric to wear on hot sticky days if you want to look put-together. Linen fabric gets softer and more pliable through washing and wearing, and ours is machine washable too, so it’s super easy to take care of.
Make an impact in a minimalist maxi linen sun dress in a block colour. Alternatively, voluminous sleeves, tiers, and bold monochromatic florals add drama, ideal for summer events. Linen dresses are light and airy enough to be worn for work on hot days. Team with a linen blazer if you’re wondering how to wear linen to the office, and add leather sandals and a statement necklace to elevate the look.
How to wear linen trousers
The tailoring trend shows no signs of waning this summer – simply swap structured styles for softer, slouchier linen trousers and blazers. Go for light colours and neutrals like cream and white to stop linen separates from feeling too formal and restrictive in warm weather.
Dressing for work in the summer can be tricky: try a linen suit (like this premium option by Autograph) for a look that’s both smart and comfortable. A pair of wide-leg linen trousers worn with a matching blazer will see you through the season in style and can be dressed up or down for any occasion. On the stickiest days, our pure linen shorts will remain breathable and soft next to your skin.
Words: Dulcie Emerson and Emily Sutherland
