Teach me how to linen

[bbob2013]

Hey guys,

I have a linen blazer and I’m considering getting another. I like the texture and the breath-ability.

Can I wear a standard twill cotton (smooth) dress shirt, no button down with linen?

If not, what is the most congruent fabric? OCBD?

How about trousers? I have been dressing it down with jeans, but could I get away with worsted wool? I don’t wear chinos.

Thanks

 

[Panama]

I would go with a open weave such as Leno or Giro Inglese or lightweight plain cloth such as batiste. Pique knitted shirts are everywhere too. No chinos? How about Bermudas?

 

[breakaway01]

would stay away from very 'smooth' worsted wool trousers. The difference in texture will get more apparent later in the day as the jacket wrinkles/rumples but the trousers do not.

Would have to see the shirt but again, you want some texture or color variegation. Oxford cloth, end-on-end, chambray would all be better choices than a fine twill.

 

[Grace@Apposta]

Twill is a little too heavy to be paired with a linen Jacket. When wearing linen, typically worn in warmer seasons, your shirt choice should also reflect the same season.
Options like a Giro Inglese, Pin point oxford, mock leno, seersucker, zephir would sit better againt a linen jacket.

 

[mbdakin]

The other thing to consider is collar shape–you don't want a heavy, fused collar flapping around. A soft, unfused collar like a button-down, camp, or unlined spread would be the best bet.