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When the warm weather hits its peak, there’s one reality that we all have to deal with: sweaty bodies. Even worse? Bodies that sweat through shirts, which then crush your confidence and spoil your summer style.
But it doesn’t have to be that way if you enter linen into the equation. A naturally light and highly breathable fabric, linen should be at the top of your list when you’re looking to refresh your summer shirt rotation.
Best Cotton-Linen Shirt
Polo Ralph Lauren Checked Linen and Cotton-Blend Shirt
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Best Premium Linen Shirt
Portuguese Flannel Convertible-Collar Dip-Dyed Linen Shirt
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Best Polo Linen Shirt
Club Monaco Short Sleeve Linen Polo
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Todd Snyder Irish Sea Soft Linen Point Collar Long Sleeve Shirt In Black
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Better yet, the best linen shirts for men do more than just keep you dry upstairs—they’ll add a dash of unflappable finesse to any look. And yes, we’re taking linen’s penchant for wrinkling into account. When the moment calls for it, run with it. A crumpled linen shirt in a relaxed setting is a total vibe.
From sharp cotton-linen blends to fashionable tees, scroll down for our list of the best men’s linen shirts to buy now.
Best Overall Linen Shirt
Uniqlo Premium Linen Long-Sleeve Shirt
Best Overall Linen Shirt
Uniqlo Premium Linen Long-Sleeve Shirt
A crisp white shirt is a must-have in anyone’s wardrobe—and you don’t have to spend a small fortune to own more than one, either. This effortless linen long-sleeve is designed to be worn tucked in or out, which makes it as versatile an option as ever.
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Best Cotton-Linen Shirt
Polo Ralph Lauren Checked Linen and Cotton-Blend Shirt
Best Cotton-Linen Shirt
Polo Ralph Lauren Checked Linen and Cotton-Blend Shirt
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If you’re after an airy shirt with a bit more structure, a cotton-linen blend offers the best of both worlds. A checked short-sleeve in red, white and blue by Polo Ralph Lauren builds a bit of seasonal flair—and true to the brand, it’s tastefully done.
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Best Linen T-Shirt
Gap Linen T-Shirt
When it comes to both dressing up or down, a decent variety of tees are key to getting the most out of your outfit choices. And when you throw a good linen T-shirt or two into the mix, like this Gap crewneck, you’re set to stay cool on all fronts.
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Best Premium Linen Shirt
Portuguese Flannel Convertible-Collar Dip-Dyed Linen Shirt
Best Premium Linen Shirt
Portuguese Flannel Convertible-Collar Dip-Dyed Linen Shirt
Family-owned Portuguese Flannel has been making shirts for four generations, but their pieces are anything but stuffy in style. Just take this terrific two-tone linen number.
Best Polo Linen Shirt
Club Monaco Short Sleeve Linen Polo
Best Polo Linen Shirt
Club Monaco Short Sleeve Linen Polo
The spread collar and rounded V-neck of this floaty polo not only makes for a clever alternative to your collection of camp collar shirts, it’s probably one of the warm weather-friendliest items you could ever own.
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Brooklyn-based label Alex Crane’s breezy button-up hits all the right summer notes. And it’s entirely made from 100% eco-conscious French linen. Enough said.
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Linen shirts can exude the utmost levels of casual cool—especially when they incorporate an open camp collar—but better still when they’re just as smart enough to be paired with more elevated looks. You can find that in this aptly-named iced coffee color shirt.
Todd Snyder Irish Sea Soft Linen Point Collar Long Sleeve Shirt In Black
Todd Snyder Irish Sea Soft Linen Point Collar Long Sleeve Shirt In Black
Todd Snyder’s esteemed Irish linens are a beloved staple for many. And this slightly textured yet still classic-looking shirt is the ideal example of why that’s the case. Grab one in black to endlessly punch up all your favorite fits.
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Madewell Linen Easy Short-Sleeve Shirt In Print
A charming short-sleeve in a flowy oversized silhouette will complement your carefree state of mind. This linen shirt is as easily matched with your go-to jeans as it is thrown over your no-nonsense swim trunks.
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The thought that plaid is better suited to the colder weather months can take a back seat when you meet this 100% linen piece that’s as lightweight as any of your other summery all-rounders.
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Bernd Fischer
Bernd Fischer is a freelance writer based in London covering style for Men’s Health. Before relocating to the United Kingdom, Bernd was a Content Editor at GQ Middle East in Dubai, having previously served in the same role at GQ South Africa in Cape Town. He has written for Paper, The Manual, Mic, Splinter, and the South African editions of Glamour and House & Garden. Bernd is a graduate of Columbia Journalism School in New York.
