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Linen is one of the most comfortable, breathable materials you can wear, so if you’re prone to feeling hot and bothered (especially during the more humid months) picking up a few light linen tops can keep you looking stylish without compromising on comfort.
Whether you like yours tucked into high-waisted denim jeans or loose and flowing with matching wide-leg linen pants, linen tops are just a great investment — if they crinkle, it looks intentional, and they straddle the line between casual and smart casual, so you can easily dress them up or down.
We’ve rounded up some of our favourite linen tops below.
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Palermo Linen Shirt
A crisp white linen shirt is such a wardrobe staple. Pick one that’s breezy and oversized, or go for a more fitted option if you want to wear it with trousers at work, like this Atmos&Here Palermo Linen Shirt ($79.99) that’s both affordable and features 100 per cent pure linen material.
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French Linen Boyfriend Shirt
For a more oversized linen shirt, this French Connection piece ($89.95) fits the bill. Soft and relaxed, it’s made of 100 per cent French linen and features a classic collar and buttoned sleeves. The perfect match for stonewashed denim and sneakers, or worn loose over a pair of white linen pants.
Nude Lucy
Lounge Linen Shirt
While this shirt is technically part of a loungewear set, we think this piece from Nude Lucy ($90) with its boxy shape and modern sleeve length is a stylish piece for the office. Team with your favourite pair of relaxed denim jeans, or with trousers for a smart casual look.
Assembly Label
Umi Linen Knit Tee
Yes, you can find great, comfortable linen t-shirts, and this one from Assembly Label ($80) is one of the comfiest. Slightly sheer (team with a nude bra or go for a black, lacy bralette if you want to emphasise the look), it’s best for weekend wear and you’ll love the airy feel compared to thick cotton.
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Gathered Off Shoulder Linen Top
Linen looks great in gathered form, like this dressy top from Aere ($120). The perfect piece for going out in trans-seasonal times or the warmer months, it looks great with denim of course, but can also work really well with neutral palazzo pants. A fancier type of linen top, you’ll find you get plenty of wear out of this piece.
Seed Heritage
Linen Camisole
Seed Heritage does fantastic linen pieces in their core collection, like this Linen Camisole ($79.95) which will last you years and can work back with any pants or skirts in your wardrobe. We love it dressed up for the evening with wide leg pants and some gold jewellery, or toned down with slides and a denim mini for the weekend.
