Is the Playa Boyfriend Shirt true to size?

It is cut oversized on purpose, so most shoppers take their usual size for a loose look. Size down if you want a closer fit.

Is 100% linen comfortable in hot weather?

Yes. Linen breathes and wicks better than cotton oxford, which is why it is common in resort shirts. Expect it to wrinkle as you wear it.

The care instructions call for handwashing. Machine washing risks shrinking and roughening the linen, so handwash cold and line dry.

Light-colored linen can be slightly see-through in direct sun. A nude or tonal layer underneath solves it.

Linen is lighter, more breathable and more textured than oxford cotton, but it creases more and needs gentler washing.

One shirt. It is a single piece, not a set.

2 stores we checked sell it, including Backcountry, Nordstrom.

At Backcountry, for $154.95, as of our latest check.

$154.95at BackcountryChecked 10 h ago

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