in search of the perfect white linen shirt

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I'm looking for a perfect white linen shirt, soft, and machine washable please. Last year I had an inexpensive one from H&M which was great, but a little stiff. I don't want to spend a fortune as I'm going to wear it over a bikini like a cover up, for breakfast, lunch etc, and I don't want to get upset when I get suncream all over it (hence I can't wear the one I bought last year as it is v stained). I could order a new one from H&M but thought I would see if there is anything better that anyone would recommend please? Thank you 😊

I got a lovely one from Boden last year. It was a bargain at about £20. It was so nice I bought a second one.

This is the one. https://www.boden.co.uk/en-gb/cotton-texture-shirt-white/sty-t1235-wht

Cotton not linen but had a linen feel.

The uniqlo ones are great and last ages

100% Premium Linen Shirt | UNIQLO GB

Fabulous, thank you both so much!

What about this?

Cotton beach shirt

Or this?

@MakemineaGandT ooh I love the eyelet one! I feel like I need to send you my entire wish list now! x

Oooh do! I love shopping for other people…it stops me spending my own money 😆

If you really mean that... was also thinking of posting in a month or two that I'm in search of a few nice outfits for a long haul trip later in the year. We're going to be doing a lot of travelling, and some long walks/boat trips, etc etc, and I'd like to be comfortable, practical, but look fabulous at the same time. All the teenagers seem to do it on TikTok, but at 50+ it's much harder! Average 50 yr old build, size 12. lol!

Sounds wonderful! What sort of climate?

@MakemineaGandT South America in November..I haven't even looked at the weather yet, but I think it is going into their summer, but still cool and some places we'll need layers.. I'd love to be able to pull off some of the lovely co-ords on Free People, but they seem a bit young..

Fabulous! So are we talking:

• wide leg linen trousers with flat sandals, fitted T-shirt/open linen shirt
• long flowy skirt with T-shirt/ wide brimmed floppy hat
• Linen/cotton shirt dress with large raffia bag and chunky bangles
• kaftan style flowing silky dress for evening

this sort of thing?

• Cropped jeans with chunky cotton jumper over a lightweight shirt
• palazzo trousers with cropped cotton jacket and large lightweight cotton scarf

@MakemineaGandT you're fabulous..

• wide leg linen trousers with flat sandals, fitted T-shirt/open linen shirt - love this idea, but obviously worried about the trousers looking shabby and crinkly after a day or two?
• long flowy skirt with T-shirt/ wide brimmed floppy hat - yes, but it can be hard to find skirts that don't have so much fabric, ie full skirt, but not voluminous (limited packing space). I tend to get hot (flushes!) so sleeveless t's are often best for me
• Linen/cotton shirt dress with large raffia bag and chunky bangles - yes some sort of dress that isn't too 'mumsy' or teacher like (no offence to Mums, I am one, or to teachers!)
• kaftan style flowing silky dress for evening - I actually think I am ok for the eves, but maybe one new thing would be great!

• Cropped jeans with chunky cotton jumper over a lightweight shirt - I think maybe sweatshirts more than jumper? but yes, good option
• palazzo trousers with cropped cotton jacket and large lightweight cotton scarf - not grabbing me, sorry...

I love the cheesecloth fabric that's been everywhere this year, and have lovely black shorts & blouse set and planning to take that (from Me & Em). I like a lot of the Me & Em style but a lot of the skirts/dresses are just too voluminous, and much of it isn't easily machine washable. We'll be able to have clothes laundered, but not dry cleaned..

And for the occasional hike?... am hoping more Lululemon than Mountain Warehouse?

I don't want to disappear, but am on my way out for the eve... don't think I'm ignoring you if I don't come back till tomorrow pleeeeease. xx

This would be a very Versatile dress

These Palazzo trousers are very comfortable and brilliant for travelling in. Can be dressed up or down.

Linen trousers

It’s still a bit early for summer clothes but some are appearing online!

I just snuck a quick look as I'm trying to get out the door! Love the crop trousers from Me&Em!! and a good price too for there!! Also love the dress and nearly ordered it this week but I was hesitant about the colour - all dark like that can drown me a bit, and the white would be lovely but prob impractical. Do you think the skirt part is too much fabric? I have their cheesecloth v green skirt from a couple of years ago and it takes up so much space when packing. The drawstring HM also fab - and I'd never think of them! Thank you! really am going out now but excited to logon tomorrow!! :)

I have the palazzo trousers bought for a long haul flight last year - wore them to death all summer and they are fab. Wash well (on 30 degrees..) too.

Great finds! Do the palazzo trousers come up big or small? I’m between a size 10-12

Me too so I ordered both sizes and ended up keeping the 10

John Lewis have a good range usually and you can filter what you're looking for.

@MakemineaGandT thanks so much for these ideas.. I've been thinking about what I already have and what outfits I can make - that's the part I'm not good at, putting it together. I think I'll get the Me&Em trousers in black, and the H&M in black maybe stripe even, and I've got a couple of the nice ribbed vests from Me&Em, and I've got a lovely khaki jacket/shirt so that will make a few nice outfits already I think? I can get some t shirts in the summer sales probably!

Shoes are a bit of a problem. Probably trainers. I probably need some new sandals, comfortable ones.

I've never had a cropped jacket, so I'll look into that. Also a flowy skirt.

This is a great start, thanks so much! :)

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So enjoying this! 😁

how about These sandals

or These (in the sale!)

or These

Your khaki jacket/short sounds great OP