Why The Linen Top Is A Fashion Essential In Your Summer Closet

There are countless reasons why a linen top is an essential item to add to your wardrobe this season. Linen is essentially a hollow fibre and will keep you cool in the summer due to its inherent characteristics. It can absorb up to 20% of its weight in moisture before it starts to feel damp, leaving you feeling fresh when the sun is beating on you. Linen has been found to have been used in clothing in Egypt as early as 8,000 BC. You can pick up linen in various styles; from floral patterned crop tops and long flowy casual shirts to slightly more formal office-appropriate shirts. And while linen often comes with a hefty price tag, adapting the material to be linen-blend cuts down the price. We've gathered a range of linen tops ranging in style and price point in our list that we think everyone should add to their wardrobe.

Our top picks

Cotton Linen Flax Top

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Rs 990.00

Keep it classy with this more formal fitted linen shirt, ideal for days in the office and being able to meet with friends after work.

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Cotton Linen Flax Tie Up Top

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Rs 990.00

A tie-up top is a perfect look for fun in the sun; they look great with a pair of high waisted shorts or flowy trousers.

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PAPA BRANDS Beige Striped Extended Sleeves Linen Top

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Rs 1199, was Rs 1999

You can't get more statement piece of linen than a striped top. This particular top features an edgy open collar that sits flat, boxy quarter sleeves and four buttons running down the centre of the shirt.

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WHITE STRIPED LINEN-BLEND CO-ORD SHIRT

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Rs 3799

In case you haven't heard, cropped boxy fits are in, and we had to include this top, with slim striped rounding vertically down the shirt. It's reminiscent of the patterns you see on pajamas.

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H&M Beige & Blue Cropped Linen-Blend Blouse

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Rs 1274, was Rs 1499

When in doubt, floral it out is what we always say. Floral cropped tops with puffed out sleeves, can any top pair so well together than that? It's the ultimate top to wear to a picnic.

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