If there’s one fabric that feels like summer, it’s linen, and it’s everywhere right now. From this season’s chic Bermuda shorts to ’90s-coded white midi skirts, pretty tops to beach-worthy striped trousers, linen instantly gives your wardrobe that relaxed, carefree vibe. The high street is where to start if you’re after affordability, with so many brands killing it in that department right now. Scroll to shop the best high street linen pieces we love…

The linen dress…

A woman with long brown hair, wearing a sleeveless, light-coloured high street linen square-neck dress and gold earrings, stands against a white wall with her arms crossed, looking softly at the camera.

A white linen dress in summer is always chic, and this Topshop number is one of the best we’ve seen.

The linen shirt…

Whether paired with denim or thrown over a swimsuit, a white linen shirt (or any colour really) is a summer staple. COS are our favourite on the high street for cut, quality and cost.

The linen trouser…

A barrel shape gives linen trousers a modern feel. Pair with a vest & this season’s flip flops.

A person with short hair walks outside in high street linen—a white vest, loose beige trousers, and black sandals—carrying a matching beige jacket. They are in profile against a light-coloured wall.

The linen shorts…

If you buy one pair of new shorts this summer, make sure they’re Bermudas. This H&M pair is a chic tailored shape (perfect for the office), and comes in four neutral colourways.

The linen co-ord…

Oysho’s chocolate two-piece is the only thing we want to wear on a sweaty heatwave commute.

Linen in a pop of colour…

A woman with curly hair wears a sleeveless, bright red high street linen dress with thin straps and a straight neckline, walking against a plain, light background.

While we love linen’s natural palette of milky creams, classic black & clean whites, a pop of red or cobalt blue feels fresh & modern.

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