Look hot while keeping cool this summer in men's linen shirts with colour choices from natural shades through pale pastels to denim finishes and colourful checks. Take linen dress shirts to the office or sport weekend chic in granddad styles.

A cool guide to men's linen shirts

With warmer weather on the horizon it's time to consider the sartorial benefits of men's linen shirts. Linen is ideally suited to hot and humid conditions, keeping you looking elegant as the thermometer rises and getting softer and better looking with every wear and wash. If you find the crumpled look of pure linen a step too far, pick linen and cotton blends that stay crease free all day. Linen dress shirts in white and pastel shades are in a class of their own needing nothing more than smart chinos and loafers for seasonal office style. If you need to accessorise, roll your sleeves up the elbow and show off your men's designer watches.

Men's linen shirts - continental style for summer dressing

For low maintenance holiday style men's linen shirts in granddad designs partner perfectly with your cargo trousers or tropical board shorts, giving you continental flair for city sightseeing or beachside strolls. To be spot on-trend for weekend barbecues pick linen shirts in bold plaid prints or military khaki shades and style them with your Wrangler jeans or denim shorts. If something a little smarter is needed for dinner in town wear linen shirts in natural shades of stone or off-white with flat-front trousers and brown brogues, topping with lightweight blazers in statement summer checks.