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The 8 best lightweight men’s shirts you’ll want to rock all summer — especially if you run hot
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Summer is the peak time to let your skin breathe, so most men make short-sleeved shirts, button-downs and shorts their go-to uniform for the season. But for lots of men — and especially those who run hot — simply wearing short sleeves isn’t enough. With this in mind, lightweight shirts are definitely the way to go — especially those that are breathable, moisture-wicking and cooling.
There are a few brands with some of the best lightweight men’s shirts on the market. Ranging from high-quality picks from premium brands like Bonobos, Buck Mason and The Tie Bar to No. 1 best-selling budget options from Amazon that thousands of shoppers love, there are so many to choose from.
To make your shopping experience easier, we’ve chosen the eight best lightweight men’s shirts to buy that won’t leave you sweating through your clothes this summer.
Keep scrolling to shop and check them all out in more detail.
1. COOFANDY Men’s Casual Linen Button Down Short Sleeve Shirt, $27.99-$29.99
This No. 1 best seller on Amazon has over 5,000 reviews, and several shoppers say it’s one of the best affordable and lightweight options you’ll find anywhere. In fact, one shopper said, “It’s lightweight but holds its shape nicely,” making this the perfect shirt for so many settings and occasions.
Several reviewers also say it’s extremely comfortable and made of high-quality, relaxed material that doesn’t irritate your skin. They advise you to go one size up if you want a looser fit, however.
The OOFANDY Men’s Casual Linen Button Down Short Sleeve Shirt comes in 35 colors with sizes ranging from small to 3XL.
2. Buck Mason Breeze Cotton Linen Short Sleeve Camp Shirt, $115
Buck Mason makes some of the most comfortable, flattering and versatile men’s shirts I’ve ever worn. What I love most is that they’re fitted and relaxed in all the right places, and the Breeze Cotton Linen Short Sleeve Camp Shirt is the perfect example.
This shirt is made of a lightweight cotton and linen blend for easy breathability. This material provides a light and airy feel that’s hard to come by. It also has a subtle slub texture that looks luxe yet still understated. It’s slightly more fitted and tapered at the arms and looser around the torso and hips for a flattering and forgiving fit.
Buck Mason’s Breeze Cotton Linen Short Sleeve Camp Shirt comes in two earth-tone colors with sizing ranging from XS to XXL.
3. Buck Mason Palm Cotton Short Sleeve Vintage Camp Shirt, $95
Much like the Breeze Cotton Linen Short Sleeve Camp Shirt, Buck Mason’s Palm Cotton Short Sleeve Vintage Camp Shirt is another shopper favorite. In fact, it’s even more popular thanks to its lightweight peached cotton herringbone fabrication.
It’s extremely light and comfortable while still maintaining a bit of structure to frame your body perfectly. This one gives you the best of both worlds, as it feels super lightweight with the drape of a heavier fabric.
This one comes in three colors with sizes ranging from XS to XXL.
4. Mack Weldon 37.5 Oxford Shirt, $98
Known for its cooling pajama shorts and tech chino shorts, Mack Weldon does breathable, moisture-wicking men’s fashion like no other. Much like its other best sellers, the brand’s high-performance 37.5 Oxford Shirt is low-maintenance while still looking and feeling like lightweight luxury.
Designed for the man who’s always on the move, this shirt has built-in sweat-preventing technology that keeps you cool throughout the day or night. Its concealed underarm sweat guards keep you dry and are perfect for the man who sweats profusely. What’s even more impressive is that it gets softer and softer with every wash.
This shirt comes in five colors, with sizes ranging from S to XXL.
5. Bonobos The Stretch Everyday Shirt, $48-$89 (Orig. $88-89)
Bonobos is another well-known men’s brand that prioritizes quality to ensure you’ll have a shirt that lasts a lifetime. Its best-selling, soft cotton button-down Stretch Everyday Shirt has added stretch for flexing and easy movement.
It’s made of 100% cotton and feels extremely light on the body while looking expensive and high-quality, thanks to its textured slub. Choose from four shirt fits (tailored, slim, standard and athletic), three shirt lengths (regular, short and long) and six sizes, ranging from XS to XXL.
This best-selling shirt also comes in 31 different colors and patterns.
6. Bonobos Stretch Lightweight Flannel Shirt, $70 (Orig. $99)
Who says you can’t wear flannel in the summer? One of Bonobos’ best sellers is its Stretch Lightweight Flannel Shirt that’s equally light and cozy. This shirt is perfect for layering during transitional temperatures or at night when it gets a bit chilly.
Choose from standard and slim fit and six different sizes ranging from XS to XXL.
7. The Tie Bar Linen Non-Iron Casual Shirt, $65
The Tie Bar is an underrated gem in men’s casual and formal fashion. You can rarely go wrong with any of the brand’s pieces, as The Tie Bar is one of the few menswear brands that somehow manages to perfectly execute both styles.
However, the men’s linen shirt line is among its newest best sellers. These shirts are made of breathable, 100% linen and pair perfectly with anything from jeans to a suit. Any of these shirts is perfect for the hottest of days. They come in four different colors (two solid and two patterned).
Neck sizes for The Tie Bar Linen Non-Iron Casual Shirt range from 14.5 to 18.5, and sleeve lengths range from 32/33 to 36/37. Make sure to measure your neck circumference and arm length before choosing your size to ensure it fits you perfectly.
8. COOFANDY Men’s Cotton Linen Henley Long Sleeve Hippie Casual Shirt, $19.99-$29.99
Last up is this No. 1 best-selling Cotton Linen Henley Long Sleeve Hippie Casual Shirt that over 14,000 Amazon shoppers can’t stop raving about. With a blend of cotton and linen, this shirt offers maximum breathability and keeps you cool throughout the day. It’s also moisture-wicking, extremely lightweight and soft to the touch, and it doesn’t shrink or fade.
The No. 1 comment most reviewers had for this shirt is that it’s “super light and comfortable.” Choose from 24 different colors and eight sizes ranging from small to 5XL.
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