When it comes to dressing for warm weather, linen is an excellent choice. The breathable fabric is light and loosely woven, keeping you comfortable and appearing crisp and fresh even in hot temperatures. Next have a large selection of cooling linen clothing, but there is one particular piece that fashion fans are snapping up from Rochelle Hume’s range.
Made from 100% linen, the white long sleeve shirt has an airy feel to it and can be worn for all kinds of occasions. Rochelle has paired hers with this leopard print maxi skirt that would look lovely on holiday. The elegant piece could easily slot into your workwear wardrobe too, keeping you cool while you commute.
Retailing for £42, it is stocked in sizes eight to 20 and available as petite or regular. The white colourway is a classic choice, but if you prefer something a little more vibrant there are other shades to choose from including red, coral and light blue. Shoppers have been left so impressed with the Next shirt that they are picking it up in more than one hue.
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A white linen shirt is a timeless option that can be worn time and time again, styled in multiple different ways. The button-up fastening means it can be worn casually or formally and the loose-fitting sleeves can be rolled up to create a completely different look. If you have a summer holiday on the horizon, it’s a lovely option for a cover-up to wear open over the top of your swimwear.
One shopper confirmed this by writing: “Love this shirt it’s so versatile you can dress it down with shorts or jeans or up with a skirt wear it open as well.” Another said that it is ‘gorgeous’, going on to comment: “Lovely crisp linen, also liked the cuffs. Feels completely light to wear.”
Giving a tip to go for one size up if you want a looser look and feel, a third person shared: “Took this on holiday with me… it was the most worn item of clothing I took. Great for putting over a bikini or leggings etc. Would highly recommend. I actually got a size bigger for a slightly oversized look.”
There are no reviews to say this was the case for this shirt, however, linen is a fabric that is known for easily creasing so you might want to take that into account if you are planning on packing it into a case.
Next isn’t the only high street retailer where you can nab a stylish linen shirt. The Pure Linen Relaxed Shirt is £35 from Marks and Spencer, available in five colours. This Sophie Organic Cotton Shirt from White Stuff is another alternative – according to shoppers, the £49 buy ‘almost doesn’t need ironing’ if you leave it to hang while drying.
