The 25 Best Linen Shirts for Men: A Buyer's Guide

Linen shirts are easy, breezy, and breathable. They keep cool, they are super lightweight and easily packable if you need to take them with you on a trip, and they are versatile. You can pair them with pants, different types of shorts, jeans, and more. That sounds like a good deal right?

• Sizes: XS - XXL | Colors: White | Care: Gentle cycle | Price: $295
• Collar type: Spread collar

Drake's has thee white linen shirt that is perfect for the summer. It's lightweight with a spread collar, very comfortable with its single-needle construction, and can be worn casually with jeans and chinos, or dressed up to wear along with dress pants. It's Drake's, meaning this shirt should last you a good while if taken care properly.

• Sizes: XS - 4XL | Colors: Black, Midnight Blue, Navy Blue, Payne's Grey, Blue Melange, and 19 others | Care: Normal spin cycle and air dry | Price: $195
• Collar type: Paramontura

Featuring the "Paramontura" collar which has a perfect shape and classic look, Luca Faloni's Capri Portofino Shirt is crafted by artisans in Bergamo and Brescia, meaning that you are getting a beautiful shirt in the highest quality. You can rock this to the office, or on a date night if you wish.

• Sizes: S - XXL | Colors: Khaki, White, Orchid, Light Blue, Light Pink, and 2 others | Care: Machine wash warm | Price: 1295
• Collar type: Spread collar

Made with 55% linen and 45% cotton, the Easy Linen Shirt from Bonobos is just that—easy. Easy to put on, easy to mix and match, and easy to get the sizing right as Bonobos allows you to choose if you want a slim or standard fit. Gotta appreciate the options!

• Sizes: XS - XXL | Colors: Black, Blue/White Pinstripe, Stone/White Stripe, Brazilian Sand/Canvas Tan, Bone/Caramel | Care: Machine wash cold, tumble dry low | Price: $88
• Collar type: Spread collar

Everlane is a great brand that gives you great products with great quality. Wouldn't it be great if you purchased their Linen Standard Fit Shirt? We think it's a great idea and an equally great investment. Emphasis on the word great.

• Sizes: XS - XX | Colors: Snow, Lines, Chalk, Night, Bone, and 16 others | Care: Wash cool and hang dry | Price: $155
• Collar type: Point Collar

Alex Crane created a Playa Shirt for the playas. Legend has it that if you don't cop this shirt, you aren't a true a playa. And who doesn't want to be a true playa? Not us, that's for sure. Shoutout to the French linen and biodegradable softeners for the sustainability element as well.

• Sizes: XS - XXL | Colors: Deep Red, Night Navy, Khaki Stripe, Pink Oxford, Yellow, and 6 more | Care: Machine wash | Price: $49.97
• Collar type: Spread collar

Need a short sleeve linen shirt? No worries! Banana Republic has you covered with their Slim Linen-Cotton Shirt. The shirt is made with luxe linen and soft breathable cotton making it perfect for summer, and the cut is a slim-one that is flattering, but not to the point of being "too slim."

• Sizes: XS - XXL | Colors: Deep Red, Night Navy, Khaki Stripe, Pink Oxford, Yellow, and 6 more | Care: Machine wash | Price: $49.97
• Collar type: Spread Collar

Or how about this beautiful linen shirt from Quince? It's made with linen sustainably sourced from Europe, which makes it breathable and lightweight enough for those super warm summer days, but still a good transitional piece for fall. For $40, this is a good buy in our opinion.

• Sizes: XS - XXL | Colors: White, Navy, Faded Surplus, Vintage Brown, Blue Tide, and 6 others | Care: Machine wash gentle | Price: $158
• Collar type: Camp collar

Don't let the simple design fool you. This Slim Fit Sea Soft Irish Linen Shirt from Todd Snyder features intricate detailing that includes a single chest pocket, straight hem, side seam gussets and locker loop at the back. The shirt is also piece-dyed and washed to provide additional softness. It's all in the details baby.

• Sizes: XS - XXL | Colors: Cream Stripe, White, White Stripe, Black, Light Green | Care: Machine wash cold | Price: $60
• Collar type: Camp collar

Another short sleeve linen shirt option for ya—this time from Abercrombie & Fitch. We're feeling the relaxed fit, versatility, and color options. The only question left is whether or not you want to cop (you should want to cop by the way).

• Sizes: XS - XL | Colors: Off-white, Navy | Care: Machine Wash At 30 Degrees C | Price: $159
• Collar type: Camp collar

This entry from LESTRANGE is a take on a classic Cuban shirt, featuring a double panelling front for some additional structure coupled with a nice open collar to increase breathability. It's a shirt that would be just as comfortable at a casual dinner or the beach.

• Sizes: XS - XL | Colors: Callan Bold Stripe Red, Amalfi Blue Linen Yd, White, Ink, Peter Stripe Multi Colo, Pink Blush | Care: Machine wash | Price: $89.50
• Collar type: Point collar

J. Crew is also another place to get a solid linen shirt for under $100 that if taken care of well, should last you a hot minute. Thee Short-sleeve Baird McNutt Irish Linen is a shirt that checks all the boxes for a versatile summer shirt.

• Sizes: XS - 3XL | Colors: Cobalt Blue, Light Blue & White, Navy, Ocean Blue, Olive, and 5 others | Care: Machine wash | Price: $39.95
• Collar type: Classic collar

A nice linen shirt from Charles Tyrwhitt to go along with that five-star meal and glass of wine? Say no more. The tailoring details are on point as usual, which is something to be expected from the brand.

• Sizes: XS - 3XL | Colors: White, Oat Beige, True Black, Pink, Light Blue | Care: Machine wash | Price: $29
• Collar type: Spread collar

The relaxed fit and ability to choose from either a regular or tall-sized fit makes this a perfect linen shirt choice for the summer and fall. There's also multiple colors to choose from, and the shirt is super affordable as well.

• Sizes: XS - 3XL | Colors: White, Oat Beige, True Black, Pink, Light Blue | Care: Machine wash | Price: $59.95
• Collar type: Spread collar

Super soft and lightweight, L.L. Bean's Men's Rugged Linen Blend Shirt features TENCEL™ Lyocell in addition to the cotton/linen mixture, so not only will you be super comfortable wearing it, you'll look very stylish as well.

• Sizes: XS - 3XL | Colors: White, Blue Yonder, Lawn Chair, Blue Hot Spring, Blue Ash, and 3 others | Care: Machine wash cold | Price: $110
• Collar type: Spread collar

If the Sea Glass Breezer shirt from Tommy Bahama sounds like it's made for the beach, well, that's because it kind of is. Consider this your official linen shirt for a nice evening on the beach.

• Sizes: S - XXL | Colors: Whitewater, Faded Oliver Jasper Stripe, Shadow Sketch Palms | Care: Machine wash cold | Price: $98
• Collar type: Camp collar

Outerknown has a perfectly-fitted banger of a shirt that brings out the tropical vibes to the fullest. The shirt itself is cut with soft, lightweight linen from the renowned Albiate mill in Italy, and includes details such as a camp collar, single chest pocket, and corozo buttons.

• Sizes: XS - XXL | Colors: Lavender Melange, White, Light Blue Melange, Southern Shore Pink, Sea Breeze | Care: Machine wash cold | Price: $168
• Collar type: Spread collar

May we suggest another lovely linen shirt for a night at the beach? Faherty's Linen Laguna Shirt is cooling, lightweight, and washed for incredible softness.

• Sizes: S,M,L | Colors: Black | Care: Machine wash | Price: $99
• Collar type: Pointed collar

Made with pure linen, this short-sleeved shirt from COS is automatic yes with its neat pointed collar, short sleeves and concealed placket. Loads of versatility as well.

• Sizes: 1x - 5xl | Colors: Dark Sage, Newport Navy, Harbor Island Blue, Vintage Khaki, White | Care: Machine wash | Price: $79.99
• Collar type: Spread collar

It shouldn't come as a surprise that Polo Ralph has an excellent linen shirt because they've kind of got everything. Wanted to talk about a brand that is tried-and-true and been providing classics for decades? Polo Ralph is a brand that is tried-and-true, and been providing classics for decades.

• Sizes: S - XL | Colors: Atlantic Blue, Icy Mint | Care: Hand wash cold | Price: $80
• Collar type: Spread collar

Peter Millar's Coastal Garment Dyed Linen Sport Shirt is a good investment to make if you decide to splurge. Just make sure you follow the washing instructions (the shirt has to be hand washed) to a T, otherwise you might ruin it.

• Sizes: XS - XXL | Colors: Dark Olive, Pumice, Teak | Care: Machine wash gentle | Price: $148
• Collar type: Camp collar

A solid midcentury style lightweight linen camp shirt that is cool and luxurious. Yep! We're sold on this one too.

• Sizes: XS - XXL | Colors: White, Navy, Black, Lemon, Blue Stripe, and 7 others | Care: Machine wash cold | Price: $160
• Collar type: Cutaway collar

While this linen shirt from Reiss is a simple one (in a good way of course), it still stands out because of the quality and versatility. You don't always need a "loud" shirt to make a pop, and the Ruban Linen is an example of that.

• Sizes: XS - XXL | Colors: Light Blue, Light Beige, and White | Care: Machine wash cold | Price: $790
• Collar type: One-piece collar

This linen shirt from Zegna is for the suavest of gentlemen. Date nights, office vibes, you name it. The one-piece collar is a nice added touch as well.

• Sizes: XXS - 3XL | Colors: Champagne | Care: Dry clean only | Price: $128
• Collar type: Spread collar

An elegant shirt that is dressy enough to be dressed up, but still casual enough to be dressed down. What do they call that? Oh a shirt that can do both.

• Sizes: XS - XXL | Colors: Sand, Vintage Black, Vintage White, Worn Navy, Eucelyptus | Care: Machine wash cold | Price: $55
• Collar type: Spread collar

Another linen/cotton blend shirt that you can cop from Rhythm that will get you in the rhythm...the rhythm of looking good that is. The shirt has a slightly wider fit that makes it great for wearing open or buttoned down.