Our favourite linen pieces on the high street to buy for your summer holiday
LINEN is all we live in and want to wear when the summer hits, including any trips and holidays too.
Linen is a lightweight and breathable fabric, and there are some stunning fashion items we see return summer after summer.
Linen shirts are a classic wardrobe essential we live in, whether you loosely wear over a tank top, or t-shirt, jeans, or drape over a bikini as a cover up, for super flattering and easy styling.
There's plenty of fabulous linen sets on the high street right now too.
From gorgeous linen co-ords in the form of a shirt and shorts, or shirt and trousers, to linen waistcoats, and dresses; there's plenty to choose from.
Whether you go for classic white and black shades, or inject a pop of colour into your wardrobe, with vibrant greens and pink linen numbers, linen is the perfect choice for summer.
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From high-street brands and affordable online retailers, we have found the best linen pieces for you to wear now and all summer long.
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Uniqlo
Uniqlo has a wide selection of staples to shop online and in store, and is the place to shop all the essentials, including linen designs.
From linen shirts, shorts, trousers, and jumpsuits, Uniqlo has it all.
This jumpsuit is the perfect comfortable piece for every occasion this summer.
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The linen fabric makes this a lightweight layering piece, which you can wear on its own, or layer over a t-shirt or long sleeve top.
It boasts a square neckline and shoulder straps with button fastening you can adjust for optimum comfort.
- Linen Blend Jumpsuit, £39.90 from Uniqlo -
M&S
We all love a bright summer dress and this Linen Blend Square Neck Shirred Midi Dress from M&S is a must-have.
We love a dress in the summer months, as it is super easy to style, can be dressed up or down.
You can style it with heels, heeled wedges, sandals or trainers, layer with a denim jacket for daytime or a chic blazer for a wedding if you need a cover-up.
- Linen Blend Square Neck Shirred Midi Dress, £45 from M&S -
Dissh
Dissh is one brand which has been on our radar thanks to fashion influencers sharing their appreciation for the label on Instagram.
We love absolutely everything from the brand and would buy and wear everything forever more.
From the linen sets, which include trousers, a waistcoat, and a blazer, to the dresses, skirts and jumpsuits, there are plenty of linen buys to shop.
What we love is all styles are covered for each garment, for example, dresses come in mini and maxi lengths, short sleeves, long sleeves, bandeau, and various colours, some with cut-out detail, so you are truly spoilt for choice.
- Linen Dress, £142.99 from Dissh -
Hyphen Store
The Hyphen Store is a brand founded by influencer Emily Rose Moloney and has proved popular with celebrities including Rochelle Humes.
One of the recent releases from Hyphen Store is this white linen skirt, which we are head over heels in love with.
It is fitted around the waist and is a straight fit, which is super flattering, while the slit at the back ensures you are not restricted when walking.
- White Linen Skirt, £75 from Hyphen Store -
H&M
H&M have bundles of linen designs we are infatuated with, from linen shirts, shorts, joggers and trousers, to waistcoats, blazers, dresses, as well as full suit sets.
This linen blazer is super chic and the perfect layering item your wardrobe is calling for when it comes to summer.
You can pair it with the matching set, or layer over a summer dress, even jeans and a tank top in the summer for when the evening chill kicks in.
Heading to a wedding but want a little coverage? This blazer will do the job.
- Linen-blend blazer, £39.99 from H&M -
New Look
Linen shorts may be concerned too relaxed and informal, but not this New Look design.
The high waist, combined with belt hoops, pleat detail and structure of the linen fabric, makes this office appropriate in our books, and perfect for a formal take on linen shorts.
You can pair it with a tank top, or t-shirt, or even match it with a linen shirt, the styling options are endless.
- Black Linen Blend High Waist Formal Shorts, £23.99 from New Look -
River Island
River Island is another firm favourite high street brand of ours to shop everything, from formal dresses to loungewear, swimwear and tailoring.
Among the many stunning pieces we love includes the Oversize Linen Shirt, which comes in an array of colours.
The Oversized Linen Shirt is utter perfection, and exactly what we want from a linen shirt, as in the warm summer sun you do not want fabrics that will cling to your body and make you feel hot and flustered.
This design and the loose fit will leave you feeling comfortable, but also stylish, and will go with absolutely everything. It's a no brainer.
- Oversized Linen Shirt, £29.99 from River Island -
& Other Stories
& Other Stories is the place to head to when looking for linen designs, as you could easily shop an entire linen wardrobe in one fell swoop.
The Wide High Waist Linen Trousers tick all the boxes and are super flattering for every wearer.
This creation features wide leg, high waist, as well as belt loop detail, pockets, as well as a zip and button front fastening for extra security.
This is a more structure design and formal alternative for those looking for a variation of the classic linen joggers.
- Wide High Waist Linen Trousers, £75 from & Other Stories -
Mango
Mango is having a moment, and everything they release is super stylish and sells out in no time at all.
We predict this jumpsuit will have the same effect.
Some may be lusting over the stripe linen waistcoat and trousers, but we can't get enough of the Linen Knot Jumpsuit.
It looks super chic, is lightweight, and is the perfect garment to dress up or down depending on the occasion.
We know we will live in this all summer long.
- Linen knot jumpsuit, £59.99 from Mango -
ASOS
Where do you go when you need any fashion, accessory or footwear item? ASOS.
ASOS stocks a variety of brands, as well as their own label, and are always one step ahead of the trends.
The current must have on our wishlist is the Linen Pull On Cargo Trouser, which boast a relaxed fit, have an elasticated waistband and ankle, as well as pockets.
It will go with absolutely anything, and perfect for travelling, everyday wear, even working from home.
- ASOS DESIGN linen pull on cargo trouser, £35 from ASOS -
Weekday
Weekday is often our go-to for denim pieces, but we also love the variety of linen products you can shop too.
From linen sets to single pieces, the classic shirts, shorts or trouser combos, and even the short sleeve variation.
We picture wearing this on holiday with a pair of matching shorts, our bikini underneath, sipping on an ice-cold Aperol by the beach.
- Ava Linen Mix Short Sleeve shirt, £39 from Weekday -
Topshop
Looking to let your legs free this summer? We don't blame you.
Wear the pelmet skirt on its own with a tank top, layer over with an oversized linen shirt, blazer, or waistcoat, the options are endless.
You can style this skirt for daytime, as well as evening, or all day long as it will see you through from day to night seamlessly.
- Topshop linen blend pelmet skirt, £34 from ASOS -
Reiss
Waistcoats have made a comeback, and we are here for it as they're a welcome alternative, and formal twist, on a tank top, vest or t-shirt, which - let's be honest - we wear all the time.
This Linen Tailored Waistcoat can be styled with linen trousers, jeans, or more formal trousers, as well as skirts, and under a matching blazer for a sleek formal look.
You can wear the waistcoat open, almost like a blazer, or done up, the styling options are endless.
- Hollie Linen Tailored Waistcoat, £148 from Reiss -
Nobody's Child
Nobody's Child is a hugely popular retailer, especially for the eco-conscious shopper.
After months of covering up in knitwear and thermals during the winter, by the time it's summer we are ready to shed the layers and let our skin breathe.
This mini dress is the perfect purchase, as it has some structured detailing, around the bust, waist and hemline - we see your side split - and we love it.
The bright colourways are also what our closets are screaming out for when packing for your next vacation.
- Orange Linen-Blend Valentina Mini Dress, £55 from Nobody's Child -
Fanfare Label
Fanfare Label is a brand eco-conscious shoppers need to have on their radar - if it's not already.
The brand has produced a whole host of products including ethically made linen, which spans across suit sets, shorts, waistcoats, blazers, and much more, so you can shop the complete set, individual pieces or mix and match.
The brand is not only eco-conscious, but is a female-owned brand, which prides itself on a low carbon footprint, using local suppliers, recycled materials turned into on-trend staples using renewable energy, while promising equal pay across the company - all sentiments we are very much on board with.
- Ethically Made Blue Linen Suit, £299 from Fanfare Label -
Complete the look with an on -trend pair of New Balance trainers.
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