If dreaming of sunny weather has been distracting you from your Who What Wear reading lately, this one sentence should bring you up to speed: The fashion world always loses it over linen. From breezy dresses to chic trousers, linen fabrications are cropping up in every product category. However, if there's a piece that's proving incredibly popular, especially on our Instagram, it's the linen shorts set.
A move-on from traditional suiting, linen shorts sets are summer's answer to co-ords. Breathable and versatile, they're a dab hand in a heatwave but also bring polish to your seasonal outfit rotation. I love how my favourite influencers are styling theirs each summer, whether over swimwear or jersey basics and paired with trainers or sandals. Fashion types are donning their linen shorts sets in myriad ways, the best of which I've outlined for you below. You're welcome.
Many of the designs boast beige and cream hues, which are classic enough to look good for future seasons. However, if you're looking for a little more personality, there's also a lot of brighter options available as well.
Scroll on to see my picks of the best linen shorts sets. Then, once you've found your perfect duo, why not head on over to see the summer sandals that'll look perfect with them? That's the definition of summer styling made so easy.
Discover How Fashion Insiders Are Wearing Linen Shorts Sets for Summer:
Style Notes: Tick off all of summer's top trends in one with a linen shorts set, a logo tote and sporty 'dad' trainers.
Style Notes: Aïda Badji Sané gives her linen shorts suit a cool spin by tucking the shirt into the shorts.
Style Notes: Look for sunny hues of yellow and orange to give your wardrobe a jolly spin.
Style Notes: You can't go wrong with stripes!
Style Notes: Opt for a mood-boosting colour such as red for your holidays.
Style Notes: Naturally, your linen shorts set will also act as the perfect beach cover-up.
Shop the Best Linen Shorts Sets:
You can trust Arket for some of the best linen pieces on the high street.
You can see the quality from the photo alone.
This unique hue has a place in ever wardrobe.
Did you know With Nothing Underneath makes shorts too?
You can also wear this shirt with jeans or wide-leg trousers.
A Bermuda short offers a slightly more polished take on the trend.
This bright blue is so bold!
Don't fret, this has pockets!
Don't be afraid of summer black! As long as it's a loose fit and a fabric designed to keep you cool, it's still the stylish option for the minimalist dresser.
These shorts have a slighter longer leg.
James Perse sets the standards when it comes to low-maintenance, high-impact dressing, and this linen set is no exception.
A sports luxe inspired pair, thanks to the short length and toggles.
Now this is how to do a linen co-ord. Oversized and in a statement colour that we can't stop thinking about.
We can't get over this colour!
Loungewear so good you'll want to wear it outside too.
This neutral shade is so versatile.
Although this isn't a button-up shirt, I couldn't resist but include it. When the evenings get a little cooler, throw on a linen blazer.
A boxer-inspired short.
Lucy & Yak's green goes to prove anything worth wearing is worth wearing bright.
I think this pattern will look beautiful on all skin tones.
WNU know good co-ords.
Although this is labelled as a sleep set it's far too gorgeous to remain behind closed doors.
Pale yellow is our favourite colour every summer.
You'll always reach for easy-to-wear shorts during the summer.
Broderie is synonymous with summer holidays.
The elasticated waistband is perfect post-picnic.
This mood-boosting red is wonderful for summer days.
A slightly thicker (yet breathable) summer fabrication.
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