The sun is out and as the mercury rises, shoppers are starting to ditch their puffer jackets and for lighter layers. This Marks and Spencer linen shirt has cemented its place as a spring-summer staple for anyone looking for a versatile and lightweight top.

The M&S Collection Pure Linen Oversized Girlfriend Style Shirt, which is available in white, black and kingfisher blue at £39.50 apiece, is gaining rave reviews among fashion lovers as their go-to option to wear while enjoying the warmer weather. Designed in an oversized fit with lots of room, the shirt is cut in a modern girlfriend-style fit with an elegant curved hem, and it's ideal for taking you from office meetings to sunny weekend outings.

The button-through front features a single chest pocket for a timeless look, while the smart collared neckline keeps the piece looking both classic and contemporary, which makes it easy to match with other wardrobe staples like sleeveless dresses and short-sleeved tops.

If you prefer a slightly loose fit, we advise getting the Pure Linen Shirt in your usual size, but some buyers suggest sizing down for a closer fit. Sizes range between UK6 and UK24.

The top has amassed 108 reviews with one five-star shopper swooning over its "great cut and quality", adding: "Lovely linen oversized shirt. I bought the kingfisher blue which is a really nice shade. The linen is of great quality and it’s well cut. I bought a 6 although technically I’m an 8 and it fits beautifully."

A second user called "Mrs Picky" left a four-star comment: "A useful shirt. I bought this shirt as it will be good to wear over sleeveless shift dress instead of a cardigan."

Some purchased the linen shirt for holidays and praised how it can be dressed up or down with different outfits. However, one mentioned that the kingfisher blue colour is: "not as vibrant as shown in pictures". In another review, one shopper said: "I wouldn’t say it’s very oversized though, certainly not in length. Could’ve done with an extra couple of inches length wise- however I am 5ft 10."

The M&S Pure Linen Oversized Girlfriend Style Shirt is available online for £39.50. If you are after a preppy short-sleeved version, there's the Linen Rich Collared Shirt, £35, available in white. Boden's Sienna Linen Shirt offers a lot of colour options including vibrant Camelia Pink and Paradise Green, both £76, as well as signature prints like this floral Blossom Cascade, £86, or Mediterranean leaf print that costs £80.