Summer linen shirts gained their (obvious) appeal way back in the day. The smart, fashionable peeps in warmer climates figured out that light, breathable fabrics were one way to combat the misery of humidity and sweat and the summer heat. Check out our helpful buyer’s guide of the best men’s long and short sleeve linen shirts that will make your shopping easier and less stressful.
As you may have guessed by the name, this is an Amazon product, so you know it’s going to be well made and very affordable. Amazon Essentials offers a few different men’s linen shirts and this one has got a classic, 100 percent linen look.
It’s got a shirttail hem, so it’ll work well either tucked or untucked. It’s got one patch pocket on the left side, a spread collar and two buttons (for adjustment) on the cuff and a button on the sleeve placket.
Amazon Essentials says its regular fit is a “classic roomy fit” so it’s going to have that classic appeal provided by summer linen shirts. We’re showing it in classic (how many times can this guy write the word “classic”?) white, but it’s available in 10 different colors.
Another shirt that’s very close in style is UNTUCKit’s Crianza solid white linen shirt. UNTUCKit says their new line of men’s linen shirts has “received world-class wrinkle-free treatment to resist untidy wrinkles.”
The Guayabera shirt is a classic and it’s safe to say that no list of men’s linen shirts would be complete without it. It’s a style that’s associated with Cuba and Mexico and is commonly worn at weddings.
The Guayabera features four front pockets — two at the chest and two toward the bottom hem of this straight hemmed shirt. Each pocket features single-button detailing.
The shirt has front and back tucked panels and front and back umbrella yoke and hem. Shown in “gray dawn,” the shirt is also available in “ensign blue.” It is 100 percent linen.
This is combining the best of two worlds: a summer linen shirt and plaid. Goodthreads is another Amazon brand, so the price is very right and the quality is there.
The shirt is 55 percent linen, 45 percent cotton. It can be machine washed. The shirt is a “standard fit” so it’s got room in the chest and is tapered through the waist for a tailored silhouette. You can get the same shirt in Goodthreads’ slim fit cut.
The shirt features two button patch pockets, a box-pleated back and hidden buttons on the collar. Two buttons on the sleeve (for adjustability) and one on the sleeve placket. Features the shirttail hem, so it works great untucked or tucked in.
The Sea Glass Breezer shirts from Tommy Bahama are a popular style from the very popular apparel maker. This is 65% linen and features the shirttail bottom hem, so it can be tucked in or, of course, worn untucked.
It’s got a front patch pocket and single-button barrel cuffs. The Tommy Bahama logo — the sailfish — is embroidered onto the left hip area of the front of the shirt.
No offense to Nautica, but I really like that this men’s long sleeve linen shirt doesn’t feature the Nautica logo on the pocket (it’s rare to find a logo-less Nautica product). As far as the shirt itself goes, it’s got the classic look and appeal that’s a calling card of summer linen shirts.
The shirt does feature a patch pocket at the chest and the cuffs feature two buttons, so it can be adjusted for rolling up. A 100 percent linen shirt, it’s shown in blue indigo and is available in seven different solid colors.
A darker color linen shirt like this would go well with a cream pair of linen pants. The bottom hem is shirttail style, so it can easily be worn tucked innie or outtie.
This is from the “very lovely” department of men’s long sleeve linen shirts because it is just a nice-looking, pretty shirt. It’s from the very popular Cubavera, which makes a huge range of island wear, including a lot of different men’s linen shirts.
This shirt features four embroidered vertical lines running from the shoulder hem to the bottom shirttail hem (the shirt can be worn tucked or untucked). This 100 percent linen shirt is done in Cubavera’s “heritage fit,” which is a comfortable and relaxed fit.
A benefit of Amazon’s quest for world domination is the fact that the company has acquired many smaller companies to produce products for the Big A. Buttoned Down is one such smaller company and they make some dang nice shirts.
This is an 80 percent linen, 20 percent cotton long sleeve. It features a spread collar and a straight back yoke with no pleat. Also doesn’t have a pocket on the chest, for those of you seeking a very streamlined look.
The shirt is a tailored fit, so it’s cut just a bit slimmer through the chest and the waist. The 22 size combinations go from small to 4XL and 3X-Tall. If you want something in the classic fit, check the 14 options here.
The range of linen shirts for men is populated with very simple styles, but in this case, there’s a little bit more going on with this short sleeve linen shirt from Paul Fredrick. It is 100 percent linen and it features two front flap pockets with buttons.
The shirt’s also got the collar roll-up two-button adjustable sleeve cuffs with roll-up sleeve option. It features a straight bottom hem so it’ll work either tucked in or out. The collar is soft/straight and is edge topstitched. You can machine wash this shirt in cold and line dry it.
The cross-dyed process that is used on this short sleeve linen shirt for men is what gives it the somewhat “textured” look. Cubavera’s shirt is 100 percent linen and it features a straight hem at the bottom.
It’s got the cuff stitched sleeve hems and a notch on each sleeve with a button detail above the notch (you can see this sleeve detailing here). As shown, the shirt is “sangria” color, but it’s available in nine different colors.
This one’s a blend — 52 percent linen and 48 percent cotton, and it is machine washable. Isle Bay is an Amazon brand, so the quality is going to be rock solid.
They do make a wide range of men’s linen shirts. We prefer the solid look but if you are interested in the toile fabric (somewhat textured), there are eight versions.
The bottom hem on the shirt is slightly curved and the sleeves are cuff-stitched with notches. It is a button-down collar.
Linen shirts for men are usually done in a simple linen fabric so this shirt is a bit different. From Margaritaville, it’s a “dobby linen,” which means it features geometric patterns that provide the look of extra texture in the cloth.
It is 100 percent linen and can be machine washed. Margaritaville says the shirt is enzyme washed and silicone rinsed, which gives it a softer feel from the get-go.
It’s 100 percent linen and it’s also a button-down and features two buttons on the sleeve plackets. Polo calls the shirt “ocean washed” and says they’ve got a “standard fit with a relaxed silhouette.”
If you’re a dedicated Polo guy and your search for men’s long sleeve linen shirts leans more toward something in a solid fabric, this “robin green” shirt from Polo is a great option.
When it comes to short sleeve linen shirts for men, the Lacoste is a classic. It is 100 percent linen and the shirt is a button-down. The fit is Lacoste’s “regular fit” so it should be relaxed enough and fit to your regular size.
The bottom hem is straight, so it will look great untucked. The only downside to this shirt is that the manufacturer’s instructions call for dry clean only, but there are those who adamantly state that linen can always be hand washed and hung to dry.
The other thing that may be a downside for logo-haters is the classic Lacoste alligator logo, which is embroidered on the front patch pocket. If you’re a logo-guy, this works great! The shirt is shown in yellow, but it’s available in eight different colors. Another option, Lacoste also has a short sleeve cotton/linen blend with a light checked pattern. It’s a slightly higher price point.
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