35 Elevated Linen Buys to Suit Every Budget

Linen is a notoriously tricky fabric for retailers because it has the habit of looking like a crumpled mess in no time, but over the past few summers, fashion buyers are going back to it like it's an ex-partner who's promised they've changed. It still creases, but linen has somehow become the one fabric that can add effortless ease and polish to a warmer weather outfit in an instant. 

With a return to raw, natural fabrics like raffia and hemp, the slight crinkle can also have a lovely charm to it. Though, you will still probably want a steamer or iron on hand for the mornings, of course. Whether you're off on holiday soon or not, linen looks just as good on a beach as it does in the city, and the vast array of different linen styles on offer for 2023 only proves how versatile a fabric it is. 

With linen taking over new collections, though, it's hard to know where to actually find the very best pieces. Well, that's where we come in. As long-time lovers of linen, us Who What Wear editors have put our heads together and come up with the list below of 35 of the very best linen pieces you should see for this spring/summer. From easy dresses that will take you from holiday evenings to countryside weddings; to relaxed shirts you can wear just as easily to the office or as a cover-up on the beach.

Plus, we've been sure to cover all budget bases, so you'll find affordable M&S styles next to more luxurious pieces by Raey—luckily linen is one of those fabrics that can make you look rich no matter what the price tag. 

Keep scrolling to see the best linen pieces available now... 

The Best Linen Shirts & Tops

Best linen pieces:

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Monikh

This looks really expensive. 

The Best Linen Sets & Co-Ords

Best linen pieces: Jessica Skye in Deiji studios

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Gingham and a co-ord? That's two major summer trends in one.

You could also style these separately with a white tee.

This set comes in 10 colours, including white, striped, pale green and black.

Perfect for holidays or running errands in summer. 

The Best Linen Trousers & Shorts

I have these trousers in three colours, now I need the linen pair. 

I'd style these with a strappy black sandal. 

 

I've seen so many influencers wearing these recently. 

A pull-on linen short is a summer essential. 

The Best Linen Dresses

Best linen pieces:

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Monikh

This throw-on style has such a pretty low back detail. 

The Best Linen Blazers + Jackets

Best linen pieces: Aida wears linen blazer

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@aida.bdji

This is a bestseller for a reason. 

Trust me, you'll want to wear this all summer.

This suit would be great for a wedding.

A linen bomber jacket is something I never knew I needed.

This story was published at an earlier time and has since been updated.

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