How To Style Linen Shirts: Formal vs. Casual

With spring in full swing (and summer right around the corner), it’s time to put the flannels and tweeds away and break out those lightweight fabrics. When it comes to shirts, breathable linen shirting is an absolute wardrobe essential. Here, I'm styling two linen shirts--one long sleeve, one short sleeve--four different ways. Which looks do you prefer--formal or casual?

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[prithviraj]

That blue blazer look is amazing. Looks lit.

[xxiielhazarothpagangrinder]

This guy has the coolest styles 😎
Keep up the classy work sir!👍

[bretmelton]

Wow. I’m a linen FAN, the formal outfit was ready for a day out in the riviera

[FrancoisTHX]

Wow! Contrary to the Gentleman's Gazette you're not afraid to appear in casual clothes!
Refreshing to see someone a bit less stuck-up.

[ThatManInASuit]

Charles Tywhitt, nice 👍 I've bought a number of shirts from them, they are very good. A linen shirt is on my to do list!

[rudi_roosta]

Gorgeous jaeger lecoultre reverso too! Perfect match for the fit and the man

[bigboycreams]

You might be the best fashion influencer on the internet, it don't matter what style you're into, it is objectively wrong to say that any of your fits miss.

[breezy]

Just came across your channel sir, i love the content and thank you for these precious advices and tips 💯 from a suit passionate young man from Algeria 🇩🇿 ♥️

[r.eichhorn]

Thank you so much for uploading this video!

[lauriemorrison]

Great outfits! Look amazing on you! Classic!

[danielduggan]

Thanks, Brian, as always. Linen shirts are a classic. Nice to see both more dressy and more casual looks

[Jonathanbourassa]

Awesome style as always. But that reverso 💥💥💥

[CulturedCarlo]

I just got that exact same striped shirt! I feel like I must have good taste if I bought the same shirt.

[vini]

Very nice style, where you got those linen trousers???

[KunalBhatia]

Thank you. Finally, some relevant content for folks down in Singapore. What watch it is ?

[aaronvalentino]

What can I wear to work in a smart casual setting, during ~30 degree days ? Preferring to cover arms with sleeves without dying of heat

[jaybee]

You seem more free than ever, do you bro!

[kls]

Love the outfits and beautiful Reverso

[michignamymichigan]

The work is done. The shirts were made, they fit, wear them.

[miker]

What‘s the brand of the suede brown belt and the white linen pants?