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How To Wear A Linen Shirt 5 Ways: Men’s Summer Style

A summer top that's ready for anything
feature image on a blog post for stylish men's linen shirt outfits. image is a flat lay of a striped linen shirt, set against an Italian countryside background

by Gabi Updated: May 18, 2025

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Right now is the perfect time to add a few lightweight pieces to your wardrobe. Like? Linen.

The natural fiber just exudes effortless, stylish ease. You can literally wear linen-anything and feel cool, calm, and collected in 100ºF weather.

A good place to start is a long-sleeve linen shirt, which is what I’ll be covering in this #SGapproved guide.

What is linen, anyway?

Made from the fibers of a flax plant, linen is a type of textile, like cotton or wool.

It’s very absorbent, drying faster than cotton, which is what makes it such a popular warm weather wardrobe swap.

What to look for in a linen shirt

the band nsync wearing linen shirts on a beach
N*Sync, image via Pinterest

If you’re worried about looking like a ’90s boy bander crooning about lost love when wearing linen, this is for you.

As GQ pointed out, “A linen shirt might be a breezier look than your standard broadcloth shirt, but that doesn’t mean it should be flapping in the wind as you walk down the street.”

Instead, go for a more modern-looking linen shirt in a slim (but not tight) fit.

And if you’re not the ironing type? You can keep the wrinkles to a minimum but still hit a high Easy-Breezy Quotient™ in a linen-cotton blend.

Keep scrolling for ideas on how to wear a linen shirt five ways this summer:

with a suit
men's linen shirt outfit with suit and suede slip-on shoes

Shop the outfit:

  • linen shirt: Todd Snyder
  • loafers: Vince
  • pocket square: Tie Bar

SG Says: Wear an elegant, double-breasted suit and sophisticated accessories for a beach wedding this summer.

to the pool
men's casual linen shirt outfit with green shorts and birkenstock sandals

Shop the outfit:

  • linen shirt: Todd Snyder
  • ribbed tank 3-pack: Gap
  • shorts: J.Crew (similar)
  • sandals: Birkenstock

SG Says: The versatility of linen at work! I love how this shirt seamlessly transitions from dressy to casual.

As you can see, a pair of drawstring shorts works great with a button-front linen shirt. I promise you won’t look like a tourist on vacation, unless you’re trying to order a mai tai at the bar.

for cocktails
dressy casual men's outfit with linen shirt and tab pants with white sneakers

Shop the outfit:

  • linen shirt: Todd Snyder
  • trousers: Suitsupply
  • sneakers: Clae
  • chain necklace: Mejuri

SG Says:  Here at SG HQ, we love the high-low mix of a man in a rumply linen shirt with really structured, tailored trousers.

The sneakers keep things modern, and the chain is a “if you want to” accessory.

on the weekend
men's linen shirt outfit with chambray 5-pocket pants and a blue sweater

Shop the outfit:

  • linen shirt: Todd Snyder
  • 5-pocket pants: Gustin
  • shoes: Nisolo

SG Says: When it comes to how to wear a linen shirt, off-duty style is a no-brainer.

Throw the sweater over your shoulders, or layer it if the weather calls for it.

beach day
men's linen shirt outfit with patagonia baggies shorts and nike calm mules

Shop the outfit:

  • linen shirt: Todd Snyder
  • shorts: Patagonia
  • slip-on shoes: Nike
  • sunglasses: Le Specs
  • bag: L.L. Bean
  • sunscreen: Vacation

SG Says: Take your linen shirt to the beach for a stylish Summer Friday.

Shop the best linen shirts for men


More men’s summer style from SG HQ

Check out five ways to wear espadrilles, and the best swim trunks under $100.

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    Gabi

    Like a phoenix rising from the ashes, Gabi Meyers went from Team SG's first-ever intern to a trusted fashion editor and stylist. She currently lives in Chicago with a very cute dog.

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