100% European linen short-sleeve shirt Modern fit product image (primary)
Front view of a short-sleeve, button-front white linen shirt worn open over a white tank; visible collar, short sleeves, curved hem, and pale buttons down the center front.

Le 31

100% European Linen Short-Sleeve Shirt Modern Fit

5/5 (6)
CA$49.95CAD
In Stock

This modern-fit short-sleeve button-front shirt from Le 31 by Simons is crafted from lightweight organic cotton and breathable Masters of FLAX FIBRE™ European linen. It features a pointed collar, back yoke with center pleat, curved shirttail hem, and fitted shoulders with narrow sleeves. Designed in Canada, the breathable fabric and short sleeves make it suitable for warm-weather wear.

Material
Organic cotton and Masters of FLAX FIBRE linen
Gender
male
Style
modern, tailored, smart-casual
Category
Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shirts & Tops

Color

WhiteIndigo/Dark Blue

Size

MEDIUMLARGEX-LARGEXX-LARGESMALL

Specifications

A modern fit short-sleeve shirt made from a blend of organic cotton and European linen, designed for a fitted silhouette.

Modern fit with fitted shoulders and narrow sleeves; lightweight and breathable fabric.

Material
Organic cotton and Masters of FLAX FIBRE linen
Secondary
organic-cotton
Style
modern, tailored, smart-casual
Occasion
casual, vacation
Gender
male
Age Group
adult
Condition
new
Category
Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shirts & Tops

Additional Attributes

  • Modern fit silhouette
  • Fitted shoulders
  • Narrow sleeves
  • Short sleeves
  • Lightweight fabric
  • Organic cotton content
  • European linen content
  • Breathable Masters of FLAX FIBRE linen

Product Insights

Le 31's modern fit shirt blends the breathability and softness of linen with the shape retention and reduced wrinkling of a cotton-linen blend, offering a close-to-body cut that buyers find ideal for smart-casual workplaces and summer heat, though the lack of a chest pocket reduces small-item convenience and sizing up sacrifices the tailored silhouette.

Sizing

True to size with 1″ more chest and 4″ more waist than slim fits.

Why this is supported

Le 31's sizing is based on a classic North American pattern that is true to size, as confirmed by thisfits.app:

Le 31 is true to size.thisfits.app

Compared to typical slim fits, the modern fit offers about 1 inch more room in the chest and 4 inches more in the waist, per the brand's Q&A:

modern fit typically offers about 1" more room in the chest and 4" more in the waistHow does the modern fit compare to typical slim fits from other brands? Would you recommend sizing up or down for a more relaxed fit?

. For a more relaxed fit, the brand recommends sizing up:

For a more relaxed fit, we recommend sizing upHow does the modern fit compare to typical slim fits from other brands? Would you recommend sizing up or down for a more relaxed fit?
Fit

Close-to-body fit via cut, perfect out of box.

Why this is supported

The modern fit's close-to-body silhouette is achieved through the cut itself, as stated:

the modern fit's close-to-body silhouette is achieved through the cut itselfModern fit compared to Le 31’s comfort fit — true_to_size_brand_block

. This design produces a sharp shoulder line and defined chest, and multiple reviewers confirm the fit is perfect straight out of the box:

Belle qualité, taille parfaiteCustomer review, June 19, 2026
Use case

Buyers report the shirt is suitable for smart-casual workplaces.

Why this is supported

Reviews indicate the modern fit's tailored silhouette, with fitted shoulders and narrow sleeves, makes it appropriate for smart-casual settings where a polished yet relaxed look is desired.

Fabric composition

100% linen per material field, but actually a cotton-linen blend.

Why this is supported

The product description and deep research reveal the shirt is a cotton-linen blend, contradicting the material field.

The organic cotton in this blend adds weave memory, which means the shirt resists the progressive stretching and bagging that often softens the silhouette of pure linen over a day's wearModern fit compared to Le 31’s comfort fit — cotton_linen_shape_memory

Additionally, the Q&A confirms:

A cotton-linen blend tends to wrinkle less than 100% linen because cotton fibers add structure and reduce wrinkling.How does the wrinkle resistance of this cotton-linen blend compare to 100% linen? Is it noticeably less wrinkly?

This consensus establishes that the material is indeed a blend.

Wrinkle & shape retention

Better shape retention and less wrinkling than 100% linen.

Why this is supported

The deep research explains the shape retention advantage:

The organic cotton in this blend adds weave memory, which means the shirt resists the progressive stretching and bagging that often softens the silhouette of pure linen over a day's wearModern fit compared to Le 31’s comfort fit — cotton_linen_shape_memory

Meanwhile, the Q&A confirms the wrinkle benefit:

A cotton-linen blend tends to wrinkle less than 100% linen because cotton fibers add structure and reduce wrinkling.How does the wrinkle resistance of this cotton-linen blend compare to 100% linen? Is it noticeably less wrinkly?
Comfort

Buyers report breathable and soft fabric, comfortable in heat.

Why this is supported

Buyer reviews describe the fabric as highly breathable and comfortable in summer heat, and soft against the skin without scratchiness from the first wear.

Warm-weather performance

Buyers confirm breathable comfort in summer heat, versatile for smart-casual, and consistent quality over 5 years.

Why this is supported

Reviewers consistently describe the fabric as soft, breathable, and scratch-free, keeping the wearer cool in summer heat. The shirt is used in summer vacations, outdoor gatherings, and warm-weather smart-casual workplaces. One repeat buyer notes:

I have been buying these shirts for 5 years The design is always updated subtly and the quality improved commensurately.Customer review, December 15, 2025

The shirt also makes a popular gift for partners looking forward to sunny days.

Chest pocket

Buyers note the lack of a chest pocket reduces convenience for carrying small items.

Why this is supported

Some buyers mention the missing chest pocket as a downside:

J'aurais aimé avec une pocheCustomer review, July 20, 2026
Design updates

A 5-year buyer reports annual design updates and quality gains.

Why this is supported

A five-year repeat buyer of this shirt notes that Le 31 subtly updates the design each year and consistently raises quality, making it a reliable evolving staple.

Softness

Buyers report the linen is soft against the skin from first wear with no scratchiness.

Why this is supported

Reviews of this shirt consistently report that the linen is immediately soft against the skin, with no scratchiness and no break-in period needed.

Breathability

Buyers report the breathable linen keeps them cool in hot weather.

Why this is supported

Reviews confirm that the linen is breathable and keeps the wearer cool even in hot conditions.

Versatility

Buyers report the shirt works for offices, summer outings, and as a long-term wardrobe staple.

Why this is supported

Buyers describe the shirt's broad appeal: one review notes it's a

Smart-casual workplace — the modern fit and clean design offer a polished yet relaxed look suitable for officesuse_case

, while the fabric is

breathable 100% European linen — the fabric is immediately comfortable against skin, with no scratchiness reported, making it ideal for warm weathertheme

. Another buyer calls it a

a 'winner' present, eagerly awaited for sunny daysuse_case

, and a long-term buyer shares:

I have been buying these shirts for 5 years The design is always updated subtly and the quality improved commensurately.Customer review, December 15, 2025

.

Silhouette

Sizing up sacrifices the modern fit's tailored silhouette.

Why this is supported

The modern fit is designed with fitted shoulders and narrow sleeves to create a sharp tailored silhouette.

The modern fit's design language — fitted shoulders, narrow sleeves — produces a sharp shoulder line and a defined chest that reads as smart-casual tailoring rather than beachy easeModern fit compared to Le 31’s comfort fit — tailored_silhouette_intent

Sizing up will loosen these areas, not just the torso, moving the silhouette away from that smart-casual tailoring.

Our modern fit is designed to hug the body with fitted shoulders and narrow sleevesHow does the modern fit compare to typical slim fits from other brands? Would you recommend sizing up or down for a more relaxed fit?

Therefore, buyers who size up should expect a less structured, more relaxed look.

Image Analysis

3 images
100% European linen short-sleeve shirt Modern fit product image (primary)
01

Product

Front view of a short-sleeve, button-front white linen shirt worn open over a white tank; visible collar, short sleeves, curved hem, and pale buttons down the center front.

  • Shirt silhouetteShort-sleeve, relaxed-fit button-up shirt with a pointed collar and a gently curved hem; shirt is worn open over an inner tank so front placket is visible.
    1 regionx 0.16 · y 0.12 · w 0.68 · h 0.78 (high)
  • Fabric appearanceLightweight, slightly sheer woven linen texture visible where shirt overlaps the tank and on the sleeves; fabric appears breathable with subtle weave irregularities.
    2 regionsx 0.20 · y 0.18 · w 0.42 · h 0.36 (medium); x 0.54 · y 0.18 · w 0.30 · h 0.36 (medium)
  • Front placket and buttonsSingle row of small round pale buttons along the center front placket; some buttons are fastened near the lower torso while upper buttons are unfastened because shirt is worn open.
    1 regionx 0.43 · y 0.20 · w 0.10 · h 0.60 (high)
  • Collar detailStandard pointed shirt collar with visible topstitching and a moderately low spread; collar lies flat against the model's neck.
    1 regionx 0.32 · y 0.08 · w 0.36 · h 0.12 (high)
  • Sleeve hemShort sleeves end above the elbow with a simple folded hem creating a neat cuffed appearance.
    2 regionsx 0.12 · y 0.30 · w 0.20 · h 0.18 (high); x 0.68 · y 0.30 · w 0.16 · h 0.18 (high)
  • Visible inner layerWhite tank top visible underneath the open shirt through the open placket and at the neckline, distinct from the shirt fabric.
    1 regionx 0.40 · y 0.30 · w 0.22 · h 0.30 (high)
  • Lower front overlapShirt front panels hang open over light-colored pants, showing the shirt's curved hem and a single visible front button of the pants at the waist.
    1 regionx 0.30 · y 0.64 · w 0.40 · h 0.30 (high)

Other

Studio shot of a model from head to mid-thigh against a clean white background with even soft lighting; model wears large sunglasses and has hands in pants pockets; minimal shadows.

  • Model and poseMale model shown facing slightly to viewer's left with hands in pants pockets; torso centered in frame.
    1 regionx 0.18 · y 0.02 · w 0.64 · h 0.96 (high)
  • AccessoryLarge dark-framed sunglasses worn by the model, covering the eye area.
    1 regionx 0.35 · y 0.02 · w 0.30 · h 0.12 (high)
  • Background and lightingUniform light neutral background with soft, even lighting and minimal directional shadowing.
  • Image cropFramed from just above the model's head to mid-thigh, showing full shirt front and part of pants.

Colors

warm white· shirt body#CDC4C3pale cream· buttons
100% European linen short-sleeve shirt Modern fit product image 2
02

Product

Upper front portion of a white short-sleeve button-up linen shirt is visible: open top buttons, pointed collar, visible placket and shoulder area; a white tank top is visible underneath.

  • CollarPointed spread collar made from the same lightweight plain-woven white fabric as the shirt, lying flat and slightly open at the top button.
    1 regionx 0.14 · y 0.45 · w 0.72 · h 0.20 (high)
  • Front placket and buttonsVertical front placket with three visible round cream/ivory buttons; placket is unbuttoned at the top exposing an inner white tank.
    1 regionx 0.38 · y 0.55 · w 0.24 · h 0.36 (high)
  • Fabric textureLightweight plain-woven linen with a visible subtle slub texture and slightly sheer quality where layered over the tank.
    1 regionx 0.05 · y 0.50 · w 0.90 · h 0.45 (medium)
  • Shoulder and upper chestUpper chest and shoulder area of the shirt visible, showing relaxed fit across the chest and natural drape of the linen fabric.
    1 regionx 0.05 · y 0.42 · w 0.90 · h 0.28 (high)
  • Undershirt visibleWhite ribbed tank top visible beneath the open placket at the chest.
    1 regionx 0.48 · y 0.70 · w 0.28 · h 0.18 (high)

Other

Studio portrait crop showing model from upper chest to top of head against a plain light background; large sunglasses worn by the model and soft even lighting with minimal shadows.

  • Shot compositionClose-up portrait crop framing the model from upper chest to just above the hairline, centered horizontally with the face turned slightly right.
  • BackgroundUniform light neutral background with no visible props or environment details.
    1 regionx 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (low)
  • Model accessoriesLarge dark tortoiseshell-style sunglasses covering the eyes and upper nose of the model.
    1 regionx 0.21 · y 0.14 · w 0.58 · h 0.18 (high)
  • Lighting and shadowSoft even studio lighting with minimal directional shadowing visible under the chin and at the collar seam.

Colors

off-white linen· shirt fabricivory· buttons
100% European linen short-sleeve shirt Modern fit product image 3
03

Product

Rear three-quarter view of a lightweight white short-sleeve linen shirt on a male model, showing the back yoke, center back pleat, short sleeves with narrow cuffs, and a curved shirttail hem.

  • View and fitShirt shown from the back with a slight left-facing three-quarter angle on a model; the body hangs straight with a relaxed modern fit.
    1 regionx 0.10 · y 0.08 · w 0.80 · h 0.88 (high)
  • Back yokeHorizontal back yoke seam runs across the upper shoulders from sleeve to sleeve.
    1 regionx 0.16 · y 0.18 · w 0.68 · h 0.12 (high)
  • Center back pleatSingle vertical inverted pleat or fold centered below the yoke expanding into the back body.
    1 regionx 0.44 · y 0.22 · w 0.12 · h 0.58 (high)
  • Collar styleLow camp-style collar visible from the rear neckline, lying flat against the neck.
    1 regionx 0.34 · y 0.08 · w 0.32 · h 0.10 (high)
  • Sleeves and cuffsShort sleeves with narrow folded or stitched hems that fall above the elbow.
    2 regionsx 0.12 · y 0.26 · w 0.22 · h 0.22 (high); x 0.66 · y 0.26 · w 0.20 · h 0.22 (high)
  • Hem shapeCurved shirttail hem that is longer at the back center and rounded at the sides.
    1 regionx 0.20 · y 0.68 · w 0.60 · h 0.26 (high)
  • Fabric textureLightweight slightly sheer plain-woven linen texture visible across the entire back panel and sleeves.
    1 regionx 0.18 · y 0.20 · w 0.64 · h 0.64 (high)
  • Visible seamsVisible shoulder seams and side seams following the garment edges; stitching is tonal and subtle.
    1 regionx 0.14 · y 0.16 · w 0.72 · h 0.72 (medium)

Other

Studio shot with a plain light background showing a male model from the rear-left three-quarter angle; soft even lighting with minimal shadows.

  • Shot compositionPortrait-oriented studio photograph framing the model from head to hips, centered vertically with space above the head.
  • BackgroundEven off-white or very pale background with no visible props or text.
  • Model poseModel stands with arms relaxed at sides, head turned slightly to the left showing left profile.
    1 regionx 0.10 · y 0.04 · w 0.30 · h 0.32 (high)
  • Lighting and shadowsSoft, diffuse lighting with minimal harsh shadows and slight shadowing under the left arm and along the shirt folds.

Colors

off-white· shirt body#F2F1F2

Customer Reviews

6 total
5

6 reviews · out of 5

Nice Shirt

Cody D.

Happy with the Shirt

Belle qualite

Betty R.

Belle qualité, taille parfaite

Great lightweight Shirt

James L.

A gift for my husband, this shirt was a winner! Can't wait for some warm weather so he can wear it.

As always, a superior Euro look and feel

Joseph S.

I have been buying these shirts for 5 years. The design is always updated subtly and the quality improved commensurately.

Simple, elegant

Randolph S.

Nice simple linen shirt, very comfortable.

Chemise

GUY S.

J'aurais aimé avec une poche

Provenance

Merchant Link
https://www.simons.ca/en/men-clothing/shirts/solid/100-european-linen-short-sleeve-shirt-modern-fit--16407-225397?colourId=10
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