The linen reviews continue with this relaxed linen shirt from Everlane. I decided to keep this Everlane linen shirt since I find classic white linen shirts to be really useful in the summer. The long sleeves shields some of the summer rays off my arms and the loose fit is perfect for ice-cream melting temperatures. I already have an identical shirt like this from Grana (review here) but I decided two of these types of shirt is not too many, since I get white shirts like these dirty all the time (and I've found these Oxyclean gel sticks to do wonders with the stains). In fact the first time I wore this Everlane relaxed linen shirt I ended up getting make-up all over the collar since I was bending down to pick up things and the collar kept rubbing under the jaw line.
Wearing: Everlane relaxed linen shirt, rag & bone denim shorts (similar here), Everlane modern oxfords, and Cuyana leather travel case set
Anyway first a note on sizing: I got this in a size 4 which is my usual Everlane size. It definitely runs a bit large so if you want something that's a bit more fitted I would advise sizing down.
As for the linen itself, it's sturdier and crisper than the linen from Grana. If you're looking for a soft linen then I would go with the Grana one, but if you're looking for a stiffer, thicker linen then go with Everlane. Also the Everlane one is less sheer than the Grana one. Personally I feel like the Everlane one is of a higher quality of linen and is $1 less, so if I could only choose one I'd go with Everlane's.
Anyway this review, like all my Everlane reviews are not sponsored but supported through first-time customers purchasing through my referral link here. And you can find all my unsponsored Everlane reviews here.
P.S. Since I wrote this review (about a week ago) I've been wearing this shirt constantly. I usually wear it as an outer layer over a tee so that my arms don't burn while I work outside or drive. Washed it several times already and my love for this linen shirt is going strong!
{update: So I accidentally put it in the dryer--whoops, and so it shrunk a bit (even though it says low drying is okay, I think hang drying is best for this shirt). So now my linen shirt is a lot less "relaxed" and a lot more fitted. Luckily it still fits, but I miss that oversized boyfriend fit.}
{May 2018 update: I've sold this shirt over on my closet sale because I kept getting makeup on the collar and it was annoying me (also sold the Grana ones too for the same reason). But I'm in love with Everlane's collarless linen shirt released this year because guess what, I don't get makeup on the collar! You can find the full review here.}