The Ultimate Guide to Linen for Men: How to Wear It & Best Brands

Author: Robin Blake | Lightweight Style, Precision Fit from Tellar.co.uk

Linen is the ultimate warm-weather fabric — breathable, naturally textured, and unmistakably stylish when worn right. It’s not just for beach holidays or breezy shirts. Linen can be smart, structured, and versatile, provided the fit and styling are done well.

At Tellar.co.uk, we help you find the right linen pieces that flatter your shape and work with your wardrobe — no guesswork, no excess bagginess. Here’s how to wear linen with confidence, plus the best brands for quality cuts that last.

Why Linen Works

• Lightweight & breathable: Keeps you cool without clinging

• Natural drape: Adds ease and movement to outfits

• Softens over time: Becomes better with wear

• Matte texture: Adds depth without shine — ideal for neutrals

How to Wear Linen

Linen Shirts

Roll the sleeves, leave the collar relaxed, and wear untucked for ease. Pair with tailored trousers or smart shorts. Neutral tones (white, stone, sage, navy) are most versatile. Great under unstructured jackets.

Linen Trousers

Look for drawstring or tailored waistband options. Wide-leg or slim-straight fits work best. Wear with knit polos, Cuban collar shirts or fitted tees. Avoid over-tight cuts — linen needs room to move.

Linen Suits

Go unstructured with notch lapels and minimal lining. Ideal for summer weddings or warm city wear. Break it up and wear the blazer solo with jeans or chinos. Stick to earthy shades (light grey, beige, olive) for longevity.

Linen Blend Pieces

Wool-linen or cotton-linen blends combine structure with breathability. Great for blazers, trousers and overshirts where you want less crease and more polish.

Style Advice

• Embrace the creases: They’re part of linen’s charm — lean into the relaxed look

• Pair with leather or suede: Adds structure and contrast

• Use colour contrast subtly: Linen looks best in tonal or soft palettes

• Layer with ease: Overshirts, lightweight bombers or knit polos work well over linen

Best Brands for Linen Menswear

Reiss

Modern tailoring and summer shirting in clean cuts. Their linen-blend suits, Cuban collar shirts and drawstring trousers offer refined structure with breathable ease.

COS

Relaxed silhouettes and tonal linen pieces ideal for smart-casual summer wardrobes. Great overshirts, wide-leg trousers and neutral palettes.

Marks & Spencer

Affordable linen shirts, shorts and blazers with broad size availability. Their regular and tailored fits suit a wide range of body types.

Armani Exchange

Lightweight linen shirts and relaxed tailoring with subtle branding. Great for summer evenings or polished daytime looks.

Ralph Lauren

Classic linen shirts and trousers in preppy palettes. A summer staple — ideal for both resort looks and city outfits.

Zara

Great trend-led linen pieces. Boxy cuts, camp collars and tonal sets — perfect for warm weather layering at entry price points.

GANT

Clean button-downs and versatile linen-blend shirts with subtle structure. Perfect balance of prep and comfort.

Tellar.co.uk: Fit for the Heat

Linen doesn’t mean oversized. It needs to drape — not drown. At Tellar.co.uk, we size you once, then show your correct fit across 1,500+ brands in real time.

• Use our men’s measurement guide to size your linen right

• Find your linen shirt, trouser or blazer fit by brand

• Explore summer wardrobe edits in the Fashion Hub

Linen looks best when it fits. Tellar helps you get it right the first time.

Tellar.co.uk – Smart sizing for summer staples.

Specialist Brands That Excel in Linen

100% Capri

Handcrafted Italian linen tailoring with an unmistakably refined aesthetic. Their summer shirts and trousers are breathable, luxurious, and resort-ready.

Linenfox

Lithuanian brand offering ethical, OEKO-TEX certified linen pieces in relaxed fits and earthy colours. Great for everyday, slow-style wardrobes.

Maison Standards

Parisian brand crafting modern basics including tailored linen shirts in timeless tones. Ideal for building a stylish, structured summer rotation.

Assembly Label

Australian label specialising in laid-back linen for daily wear. Look for their soft linen tees, relaxed shirts, and minimal trousers.

Sir Plus

British brand known for grandad-collar linen shirts, Nehru jackets and breezy linen trousers — cut for comfort and a slightly tailored shape.

Alex Crane

Brooklyn-based brand building a full wardrobe out of garment-washed linen. Their shirts, trousers, and jackets are breezy, durable, and distinctively modern.

Neutrale

Eco-conscious Spanish label offering climate-neutral linen garments with soft colour palettes and low-key fits — perfect for loungewear and everyday summer wear. your blog post here...