When it comes to summer dressing, whether the forecast calls for a heatwave or one of those muggy rainy days, the only staple I find myself relying on is linen. Lightweight and inherently polished, the best linen pieces are the easiest answer to any warm-weather sartorial dilemmas. Headed on a beach holiday? You'll need a chic linen dress. Commuting to work? Neutral linen trousers or a boxy linen shirt will do the trick. But when rounding out your linen essentials for the summer, a dressy linen top is just as important. You know the kind: effortless, elegant, and most notably, wearable. Now there's a thousand great linen tops you could pick from, but only a few that are versatile enough to see you through every kind of summer plan without costing a fortune. This is where Arket's Linen Wrap Top enters the fray.
Made from light and breezy 100% linen, the sleeveless top features a V-neck and a delicate tie-strap belt. With the wraparound silhouette offering a fit that's as relaxed or cinched as you prefer, the flattering top is perfect for slipping into, whether you're headed to the office or out on the weekend.
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This neutral top will fit seamlessly into your summer outfit rotation – whether you style it with the matching wrap skirt or with wide-leg jeans.
Lately, we've spotted the simple undyed beige iteration on a few stylish influencers, but it's also available in classic black. Wear yours with trousers and ballet flats to work, or style with baggy jeans for off-duty flair (we're loving Uniqlo's baggy curved jeans at the moment). Thanks to its minimalist sophistication, the top will also pair incredibly well with a skirt and kitten heels – perfect for dinner dates and garden parties. While linen is a warm-weather staple, Arket's wrap top will also fare you well come autumn, simply styled under an oversized blazer with woollen trousers.
Arket has been acing the summer dressing brief this year, from its oversized shirt dress to the sleek linen skirt that's been the hardest worker in my office wardrobe this year. This wrap top, that's already become an internet favourite, is no different. And for £57, it might exactly be the payday treat you've been looking for.
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Inherently dressier, the black style is perfectly transseasonal and will layer well under lightweight cardigans and jackets alike.
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Remarkably similar to the Arket top, Massimo Dutti's waistcoat is lined with cotton and comes with matching darted trousersas well. The perfect summer tailoring, in our opinion.
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Technically a dressing gown, H&M's linen-blend style can be worn as a top over trousers and skirts for a relaxed look.
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If you're after a vibrant printed take, consider Phase Eight's leaf-print wrap blouse. Ideal for adding a pop of colour to your black trousers and loafers combo at the office.
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Hitanshi Kamdar is a senior commerce writer for Grazia. Hitanshi is always on the hunt for the latest trends, emerging designers and the internet’s most bizarre style discourse. When not writing, she can be found IDing outfits during Netflix binges and shopping for the latest It-girl shoe trends.