Linen Plus Size Tops & Shirts for Women

Beat the Heat in Linen Plus Size Tops

Linen is a great fabric for summer days. Cool and breezy, it won't let you overheat, and it works equally well for casual tops as it does for office-ready blouses. Plus size linen tops cover up all the bits that you don't want to show the world, while still allowing you to be stylish. Look for plus size linen blouses, tanks, and tees on eBay and stay cool all summer long.

It can be frustrating when clothing manufacturers seem to believe that all plus-size bodies are the same. You know that your curves aren't exactly the same as other women's - so look for linen tops that will flatter you, show off what you want, and cover up what you don't.

• If you've got an apple shape, avoid empire-line tops, as they can look a bit maternity. Instead, opt for a loose, casual linen top that will skim over your tummy.
• Busty ladies should look for a V-neck linen top. A high neckline can make you look shapeless.
• Worried about bingo wings? Linen is a great fabric for loose, floaty sleeves. Avoid cap sleeves, which can be uncomfortably tight.
• If you're pear-shaped, look for a linen blouse with decorative detailing, such as embroidery, a ribbon, or buttons around the bust. This will draw the eye upward, away from your hips.

Working in summer is made so much easier with linen plus size blouses. These are a great way to stay cool. The breathable fabric will help you avoid sweat patches, while still looking smarter than a jersey T-shirt. Iron your linen office wear when still slightly damp. Linen is notorious for creasing easily, and taking care of it in this way will help prevent unwanted folds.

Most curvy ladies struggle with button down tops. Luckily, linen is a good fabric to avoid the dreaded gaping. Due to its casual appearance, it lends itself to slightly oversized button-down tops, which don't have so much strain on the fabric around the bust. Don't worry about looking like you're wearing a tent. Linen has a beautiful, fluid drape, which means that loose clothes flow well, and don't look muumuu-esque.

There's no escaping the fact that linen does need ironing. Once ironed it, it will look casual and elegant. Without ironing, it can turn into a rumpled mess. To avoid this, you can try linen viscose blend tops. The viscose keeps the fabric soft while helping to stop so many creases from forming.