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Why The Summer Shirt Is A Fashion-Insider Favorite

From effortlessly chic linen to crisp cotton and languid silk – these shirts are tailor-made for a heatwave. Here, we round up the hottest styles to have on your radar and how to wear them to the office and beyond…

Words Colleen RossFashion editor Viktorija Tomasevic
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Striped or checked, buttoned-up or open-knotted, a beloved summer shirt is the ultimate summer-wardrobe essential

Dressing for summer in the city is no easy feat, especially when temperatures sore and the thought of wearing anything but a breezy beach cover-up feels like an inconvenience. But there is one piece in particular that will always remain a heatwave fail-safe – the summer shirt. Whether it’s made from cotton, linen or silk, a summer shirt is light enough to ensure you stay cool (in every sense) on your commute, yet provides enough coverage to keep the chill of the office air-con at bay. Plus, it’s incredibly versatile – even the simplest linen button-down can take on a new lease of life with the right styling, so don’t be afraid to experiment. From knotted, loose, tucked (and even half-tucked) hemlines to open collars and rolled cuffs, there are endless ways to make a summer shirt entirely your own.

Exclusive to NET-A-PORTER, Róhe’s linen-blend lace ‘Alicia’ shirt is on every editor’s wish list this season and looks as chic styled with tailoring as it does the matching skirt. Complete a polished daytime outfit with thong sandals and a woven tote. For something a touch more classic, add Gucci’s striped style to your everyday rotation – it’s timeless enough to wear with everything from capri pants to Bermuda shorts.

  • RÓHE
    Embroidered linen-blend lace shirt
    $4,615.00
    Select a Size
    34 - low stock
    36
    38
    40
    42 - low stock
    44
  • GUCCI
    Striped logo-jacquard silk shirt
    $14,700.00
    Select a Size
    36 - out of stock
    38 - out of stock
    40 - out of stock
    42 - low stock
    44
    46
  • TOTEME
    Checked cotton shirt
    $5,500.00
    Select a Size
    32 - low stock
    34
    36
    38
    40
    42 - low stock
  • SAINT LAURENT
    Scarf-detailed cotton-poplin shirt
    $18,100.00
    Select a Size
    34 - out of stock
    36 - low stock
    38
    40 - out of stock
    42 - out of stock

If you’re in need of a new shirt for the office that isn’t white, Jil Sander’s boxy short-sleeve style in crisp blue cotton is an elevated alternative. Sweep your hair up to showcase the finely pleated collar. Alternatively, embrace the season’s penchant for checks with Matteau’s cotton-voile design in picnic plaid, either style it over a simple tank and shorts or tie it around the waist of a midi dress.

  • JIL SANDER
    Pleated cotton shirt
    $8,680.00
    Select a Size
    38
    40
    42 - low stock
    44
    46 - out of stock
  • MATTEAU
    Checked cotton-voile shirt
    $2,845.00
    Select a Size
    1 - low stock
    2
    3
    4 - low stock
    5
  • TOTEME
    Embroidered silk-twill shirt
    $6,200.00
    Select a Size
    32 - out of stock
    34
    36
    38
    40
    42 - out of stock
  • THE ROW
    Sisilia cotton-poplin shirt
    $10,800.00
    Select a Size
    0
    2
    4 - low stock
    6 - low stock
    8 - low stock
    10 - out of stock
    12 - out of stock
    14 - out of stock

Mood-boosting color is a must in summer, and Jamie Haller’s ‘The Logo Weekend’ shirt is a great option. Designed in an electric shade of blue, it comes in a loose, boy-borrowed shape that’s comfortable and great for layering. Nail the perfect staycation outfit by styling it with matching pants and chic leather sandals for low-key lunch dates, or throw it over a bikini on your next getaway.

  • JAMIE HALLER
    The Logo Weekend cotton shirt
    $3,715.00
    Select a Size
    x small - low stock
    small
    medium
    large - low stock
    x large - low stock
  • COMME SI
    Cotton-poplin shirt
    $2,140.00
    Select a Size
    x small - low stock
    small
    medium - out of stock
    large
    x large - low stock
  • RÓHE
    Striped cotton-poplin shirt
    $5,005.00
    Select a Size
    34
    36
    38
    40
    42 - low stock
    44 - low stock
  • BOTTEGA VENETA
    Intrecciato leather-trimmed wool-twill shirt
    $20,800.00
    Select a Size
    34
    36
    38 - low stock
    40 - low stock
    42
    44
The summer shirt suits every look and every occasion – whether it’s classic in white or with a bold statement color

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