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Lin & Lore Journal · Summer tops

A bit of colour for summer, in a light shirt that doesn’t cling

Cotton and linen, a soft collar and a relaxed fit. Six cheerful prints, from calm to playful, that look put-together with white pants, jeans or a skirt. S to 5XL.

By the Lin & Lore team
Style notes · 3-minute read
Woman in the Willa Sunburst shirt at a seaside market
Willa in Sunburst with white jeans at the Saturday market.

Summer dressing should be easy, but the top is usually where it goes wrong.

The racks seem to offer two choices: beige, or prints that look like a tablecloth. Plain tees feel flat by the second day of the long weekend. And plenty of easy-looking tops turn out to be synthetic, so they feel warm and sticky by lunchtime.

What most of us want sits in between: a pop of colour that is cheerful without shouting, in something that looks smart with jeans and stays comfortable when the day warms up.

Woman in the Willa Patchwork shirt by the water
Willa in Patchwork with white linen pants, on a breezy afternoon by the water.
See the Willa shirt

One easy shape, six cheerful prints

Willa is a relaxed short-sleeve shirt with a soft collar and an open neckline, made in a light cotton and linen blend. The relaxed cut skims the body instead of clinging, so it sits away from you on a warm day.

The collar is what makes it look polished. With white pants or jeans it reads as smart casual; with a skirt it is ready for lunch out. No tucking and no layering needed.

Relaxed fit, short sleeves, turned-up cuffs.
A softly curved hem that sits nicely over jeans.

Smart enough for lunch out. Light enough for a hot afternoon. Cheerful without trying too hard.

Why it works

  • Cotton and linen. A light blend for warm days.
  • A relaxed fit. It skims over the tummy and hips without clinging.
  • A soft collar. The detail that makes a casual shirt look put-together.
  • Short sleeves with a turned-up cuff. A neat finish that looks relaxed, not sloppy.
  • Easy care. Machine washable. A quick press on low heat if you like it crisp.
Woman in the Willa Dogs shirt walking her dog
The Dogs print, for walks and weekends.

Pick your dose of colour

  • Abstract. Soft beige and cream with fine lines. The calmest, and easy with everything.
  • Patchwork. Navy and blue dots and stripes. Lovely with white pants or denim.
  • Watercolour Floral. Painted flowers on deep green, for garden lunches.
  • Colour Block. Orange, pale grey and fine stripes. Graphic and modern.
  • Sunburst. Warm yellows and reds in a patchwork sunburst. The brightest of the six.
  • Dogs. Cheerful cartoon dogs on cream. For the dog lovers.
Willa shirts in Abstract, Colour Block and Watercolour Floral
Abstract, Colour Block and Watercolour Floral. Same easy shape, a different mood.
Choose your print

Before you order

Will a print look too young or too busy?

Willa keeps the shape simple: a soft collar, short sleeves and a relaxed body. That lets the print do the work without looking fussy. Start calm with Abstract or Patchwork; go playful with Sunburst or Dogs.

Will it be warm to wear?

Willa is a cotton and linen blend, and the relaxed cut sits away from the body rather than clinging, so air can move on a warm day.

Which size should I choose?

Willa comes in S to 5XL, roughly AU/NZ 8 to 24, with a relaxed fit. Measure your bust at the fullest point and compare it with the size guide below, in cm. Between two sizes? Choose the larger one.

SizeAU / NZBustWaist
S8-1084-88 cm66-70 cm
M10-1288-92 cm70-74 cm
L12-1492-96 cm74-78 cm
XL14-1696-101 cm78-84 cm
2XL16-18101-107 cm84-90 cm
3XL18-20107-113 cm90-96 cm
4XL20-22113-119 cm96-103 cm
5XL22-24119-125 cm103-110 cm
Does it need ironing?

Cotton and linen can crease a little, which is part of the relaxed look, and a print hides the odd crease better than a plain shirt. It is machine washable; if you like it crisp, iron it on low heat.

What if it does not fit?

You have 30 days from delivery to try it on at home. If the size is not right, you can return it within those 30 days. Questions first? Email us at info@lin-lore.com.

Six prints

Each print is shown on the same model, so you can compare them side by side.

If your summer tops are either beige or not quite you, Willa is the easy middle: light cotton and linen, a soft collar and just enough colour. Pick the one you would wear tomorrow, and one for the weekend.

See all six prints

Willa | Printed Collared Shirt

$129.95 $69.95 AUD

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  • Light cotton and linen blend
  • Relaxed fit that skims without clinging
  • Soft collar and short sleeves
  • Machine washable
  • 6 prints, from calm to playful · S to 5XL (AU/NZ 8‑24)

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