The Classy Summer Trend I'm Wearing to Feel Comfy and Pulled-Together

Woman wears linen blazer, linen shorts, sunglasses and handbag

(Image credit: @deborabrosa)

It's official: The fashion world is losing it over linen this summer. Be it a midi dress or shorts, structured blazer or a button-up skirt, there are very few wardrobe staples that this fabric hasn't had its way with. Linen's have long been associated with the summertime thanks to their innate ability to embody that laid-back feeling through their natural crinkle. This year, fashion people are pushing linen's beyond their relaxing limits and looking to polished designs and considered combinations primed for days in the office or coffee dates. Enter the linen suit.

Woman wears striped linen waistcoat and trousers

(Image credit: @symphonyofsilk)

First things first: The 2024 linen suit comes in many iterations. There's the classic pairing of blazer and trousers, as well as the introduction of tailored linen shorts into the mix. Naturally, the fashion crowd can't get enough of waistcoats right now, so they've followed suit joining blazers, trousers, skirt and shorts in these mix-and-match linen suits primed for summer. You can basically make it as pulled-together or as laid-back as you like with the various combinations available.

Woman wears black waistcoat, black mini skirt, mesh shoes

(Image credit: @immegii)

Most of the designs this season come in beige and cream hues, which are classic enough to look good for many seasons to come. However, if you're looking for a little more personality, you will also find brighter shades from the likes of Reformation and & Other Stories. Personally, I'll be mixing these linen suits throughout my wardrobe. Pairing blazers with jeans, trousers with tank tops, skirts with detailed blouses, and of course mixing the linens together, too.

Keep scrolling to shop the best linen suits for summer 2024.

Woman wears white top and blue linen blazer and trousers suit

(Image credit: @styleidealist)

SHOP LINEN SUITS

Explore More:
Florrie Alexander
Acting Affiliates Editor

Florrie embarked on her fashion journey while studying French and History at university. Whilst studying in Aix-en-Provence, she began to write her dissertation on the history of fashion and the influence of Haute Couture, and landed her first role at Harper’s Bazaar. Following this, she interned for various publications including Elle, Grazia and Marie Claire before joining the fashion team at Conde Nast Traveller. There, she contributed to international photoshoots, styled pages and covers, and produced engaging digital content.

During a freelance period, Florrie honed her skills in editorial work in various digital and print publications including Vogue Italy and Departures magazine, as well as styling e-commerce photoshoots and personal shopping. Florrie actively pursues an in-depth understanding of fashion and jewellery, and after styling a jewellery cover shoot at Conde Nast Traveller chose to complete the De Beers Diamond Foundation course. Florrie first joined Who What Wear UK as a freelancer before becoming the Commerce Writer, blending both editorial and commercial content. Now, as the Acting Affiliates Editor, she monitors current trends, new-in styles, wardrobe heroes and how best to style them. In her downtime, Florrie can be found in her hometown of London, usually with a coffee in hand.