If there’s any fabric that checks all the boxes for summer essentials, it’s definitely linen.

Chic and practical,linen is the warm-weather staple fabricyou won’t want to take off the entire summer.

As it’s a super-breathable fabric, linen shorts are the perfect choice for any summer occasion.

Woman wearing linen shorts and vest

Channel high-fashion vibes with a linen overcoat

Summer outfits don’t have to be basic.

For those scorching summer days, go for an overcoat that’s sleeveless.

ensure they’re color-coordinated and darker than the color of your linen pieces to make them stand out.

Woman wearing linen shorts and overcoat

Keep the jewelry dainty to round off the minimalist vibe.

Go about the shade depending on your style.

Add a cute crop top or a bralette underneath for coverage, and color-coordinate your accessories to match.

Woman wearing pink linen shorts and shirt

An oversized shirt is an unerring choice, but any style top will work for this combo.

Go for white accessories and spruce up the look with some chunky jewelry or a headpiece.

Pair your neutral-colored linen shorts with visually interesting tops to add some depth to the overall look.

Woman wearing all-white linen summer outfit

Boatneck and off-the-shoulder tops, as well as knitted tank tops, all work fabulously.

To counterbalance the femininity of the linen, opt for sturdier accessories in leather for a classy everyday outfit.

Add your favorite jewelry pieces, oversized sunglasses, and a wicker basket to channel the ultimate European vibes.

Woman wearing linen peplum top and shorts

A pair of leather knee-high boots in a darker color will instantly create contrast with the lightweight linen fabric.

Pair them with a long-sleeve top that has a tighter fit to counterbalance the short’s relaxed shape.

A leather belt will break the continuity between the top and the shorts and add dimension to the outfit.

Woman wearing basic T-shirt and linen shorts

Woman wearing all-white linen outfit with red accessories

Woman in business casual linen shorts

Linen shorts with knee-high boots