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A letter from Rose, Rowan & Rose, Sydney. November 2026
She wants a summer top that is cool, easy and a little bit fun. Not another plain T-shirt that makes her feel invisible.
On the six things that made me choose our linen summer shirts, how they compare to what you have been wearing, and why they are $64.95 in our Retirement Sale.
This is the one. Or rather, these are.
I am Rose. Every summer, women tell me the same thing about their tops. The T-shirts are comfortable but plain. The nice blouses are too fussy, too hot or too tight across the tummy.
So she ends up in the same grey T-shirt, day after day, and wonders why she does not feel like herself.
I never accepted that a comfortable summer top could not be joyful.
Our linen summer shirts are my answer. Relaxed shirts with a neat collar, in sixteen happy prints, made from 100% linen. There were six things I would not do without.
Sixteen prints, one for every mood
The Tess, one of sixteen prints.
This is what I love most. Sixteen prints, from soft stripes and polka dots to bright patchwork, watercolour florals and even a playful dog print. Calm for one day, colourful for the next. There is one for every mood.
★★★★★
"I couldn't choose, so I bought three. Every one makes me smile."
Sara, Melbourne
100% linen, cool on the hottest days
Every shirt is made from 100% linen. Light and breathable, it lets the air through, so you stay cool on warm days and never feel heavy or sticky. And the soft natural texture only gets nicer with every wash.
★★★★★
"So light and cool. Perfect for our hot summer days."
Angelique, Sydney
A relaxed fit that never clings
A relaxed, roomy fit.
The relaxed, roomy cut falls easily over the tummy and hips. Nothing tight across the middle, nothing pulling at the buttons. Comfortable from morning coffee to an evening on the deck.
★★★★★
"Loose in all the right places. I feel comfortable all day."
Miriam, Sydney
A neat collar, more polished than a T-shirt
The small collar makes the shirt look put together, without being formal. It frames the face and turns a simple outfit into something you would happily wear to lunch.
★★★★★
"The collar makes it look so much smarter than a T-shirt."
Mariette, Palm Beach
Easy to style with what you own
The Bea, with soft floral embroidery.
Wear them with white jeans, linen trousers, shorts or a simple skirt. The print does the styling for you, so you never have to think about what goes with what.
★★★★★
"Goes with everything in my wardrobe. So easy."
Lisa, Palm Beach
S to 5XL, one price
The Rae, in a watercolour floral print.
Every print comes in every size from S to 5XL, at the same price. Choose your favourite, or one for every day of the week.
★★★★★
"Finally fun shirts in my size. They fit beautifully."
Lisanne, Parramatta
Our linen shirts, against what you have been wearing
| The usual summer top | Our linen shirts | |
|---|---|---|
| Look | Plain T-shirt | Sixteen happy prints |
| Fabric | Heavy or synthetic | 100% linen |
| Fit | Tight across the tummy | Relaxed and roomy |
| Neckline | Round and casual | A neat, polished collar |
| Sizes | Often up to XL | S to 5XL, one price |
I refuse to sell a woman summer tops that make her feel invisible. That is the whole reason these shirts are in our shop.
Why they are $64.95
Our linen summer shirts are part of our Retirement Sale. Rowan and I are slowing down, and we would rather our last pieces go to women who will wear them than sit on a shelf.
Summer is almost here. These are the shirts you will reach for on every warm day.
When a size sells out, it will not come back.
Our linen summer shirts, in our Retirement Sale.
- Sixteen prints to choose from
- 100% linen, light and breathable
- Relaxed, roomy fit
- A neat, polished collar
- S to 5XL, one price
- Free shipping across Australia and New Zealand
Combine pieces and save up to 20% extra. Discounts are applied automatically at checkout.
I have watched a lot of women look through these shirts. They start by picking a safe one. Then they see a print that makes them smile, and they hold it up against themselves in the mirror.
That is the moment summer gets a lot more fun.
Go and find your print.
With love,
Rose, Rowan & Rose
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