As we bid farewell to the showers of April, we welcome the return of the sunshine.

Ok, so we might only get a couple of weeks of it a year, but when we do, the UK sure knows how to summer. Whether you choose to spend your sunny days lounging in the garden, picnicking in the park or jetting off to somewhere more tropical, it’s important to stay cool and comfortable throughout. Enter: linen.

A textile made from fibres of the flax plant, linen is strong, quick drying and breathable, making it the perfect summer fabric. We have an array of stylish linen clothing to choose from at BrandAlley UK, from some of our most coveted premium brands.

Want to see a few of the pieces we have on offer? Check them out below.

French label La Compagnie du Lin know their stuff about summer clothing. Our selection of their linen pieces include blouses, dresses and trousers to keep you cool and breezy in the heat.

Beige Straight Leg Linen Trouser – La Compagnie du Lin – £29
Blue V Neck Linen Shirt – La Compagnie du Lin – £29
Black Linen Mini Dress – La Compagnie du Lin – £35

Placing a smarter spin on summerwear, Boden have a wide range of linen infused pieces, including patterned shirts, paperbag trousers and perfectly tailored shorts.

Floral Print Linen Shirt – Boden – £51
Pink Linen Blend Shorts – Boden – £29
Ecru Linen/Cotton Trousers – Boden – £29

Now for the night-time. If your usual dress-up attire is too heavy for summer evenings, we have a range of dresses, blazers and jumpsuits from Reiss to keep you cool whilst looking fabulous.

Navy Carina Linen Blend Midi Dress – Reiss – £79
White Giovanna Linen Blend Jumpsuit – Reiss – £45
White Almeda Linen Blend Blazer – Reiss – £119

Want to see more? Take a look at our Contemporary Linen Edit.

Words by Hannah Wright