Linen Shirts & Blouses for Women

Flattering fits, quality fabrics and statement prints put our women’s linen shirts in the running to become your new favourites. Among our linen shirts and blouses for women, you’ll find smart and casual styles for every occasion. As linen is one of nature’s wonder materials, you can expect supersoftness, natural breathability and characterful texture from every item. Explore our women’s linen clothing edit to find designs from brands such as Nobody’s Child, Seasalt Cornwall and Phase Eight.

Heading to the office? Ladies’ linen blouses have professional outfitting covered. Go for a drapey V-neck popover or a boyfriend-style shirt paired with tailored trousers for women or pencil-style women’s skirts. Although white shirts and blouses for women are the classic way to go, there’s also room for women’s striped shirts and blouses crafted from airy linen. Switch yours out for a vibrant floral print or a bold block colour when you want to make the transition from day to night.

On the beach, ladies’ linen shirts have the same cool and lightweight feel as linen dresses. Linen long-sleeved shirts and blouses for women make ideal cover-ups to pull over your swimsuit when you come out of the water. As the fibres are highly absorbent and quick-drying, moisture is drawn away from your skin to prevent chills. For easy holiday outfits that feel put-together yet suitably relaxed, layer women’s linen tops or linen vests for women under women’s linen blouses in contrasting colours.

Women's Linen Shirts & Blouses FAQs

How do you style a linen shirt?

When styling women’s linen shirts, it’s worth taking your cue from the garment itself. That means putting together outfits that feel understated and look effortlessly elegant. For work days, show off a white button-front linen shirt by wearing it with cropped trousers and a boxy blazer. Cut-off denim shorts and leather flip-flops are the perfect partners for a notch-neck popover shirt. To smarten up your look, combine a drapey shirt with a sleek satin skirt.

What’s the difference between linen shirts and blouses?

Linen shirts and blouses are both crafted from the same kinds of fabric, so the difference is all in the design. Women’s linen shirts often take inspiration from traditional tailoring, which can be seen in elements like button-up plackets, point collars and cuffed sleeves. Women’s linen blouses, on the other hand, tend to be less structured and more feminine. Look out for details such as deep V-necks, balloon sleeves and peplum hems.

What shoes can you wear with linen shirts?

Whether you choose a smart or casual option, women’s linen shirts are all about relaxed sophistication. By opting for shoes with a similar natural look, you can achieve a put-together outfit. Echo your shirt’s texture with a pair of flat or wedge-heeled espadrilles crafted from neutral-coloured canvas. To enjoy a fresh feel, select trainers and a shirt in matching bright white shades, or keep things laid-back in leather or suede strappy sandals.