Daily Mail journalists select and curate the products that feature on our site. If you make a purchase via links on this page we will earn commission - learn moreWith temperatures reaching record highs last week, we were all looking for stylish ways to stay cool without turning up to the office in a swimsuit and shorts. But don’t panic about what you’ll wear when the next heatwave hits - you can be prepared thanks to one fabric.Linen, if worn correctly, can be an extremely chic - and surprisingly affordable - option. Thanks to a plethora of elegant new season linens in supermarkets and on the High Street, you can rely on this genuinely breathable natural fibre without spending a fortune. And they’re not all crinkly, impossible-to-iron designs in boring white or beige colourways - this summer’s offerings come in a range of bright hues for all occasions and are pleasingly easy to wear.Here’s my edit of all the best linen steals for summer.For the first time this year, TU at Sainsbury’s has introduced 100% linen to its collection. With over 20 styles on offer starting from just £20, they’re a great, affordable option. This three-piece co-ord in a luxurious pale green is perfect for that relaxed, tailored look. If you want to keep the look expensive, size up for a slightly looser fit and add a trending cord pendant, like this resin design by John Lewis (£19). Jacket, £35, top, £22 and trousers, £30, tuclothing.sainsburys.co.uk; shoes, £49.99, zara.com; necklace, £16, johnlewis.com If you love the look of a linen set but want something a little smarter for the office, there are plenty of suit options. This three-piece from Fat Face’s premium collection comes in a luxurious warm beige that’s ideal for wearing to work. In the evenings, simply ditch the jacket (£115), and pair the waistcoat (£62) and trousers (£92) with a high heel.If something with a high fashion edge is more your style, then head to John Lewis. This spring green set from its recent collection with designer Rejina Pyo comes with the option of a tailored short (£129) rather than trousers – even better when the temperatures soar again. Blazer, £115, waistcoat, £62, and trousers, £92, fatface.com; mules, £98, anthropologie; earrings, £18, johnlewis.com Blazer £249, shorts, £129, shirt, £119, waistcoat, £129, johnlewis.com; bag, £450, demellierlondon.com; shoes, £35, asos.comBut while a suit or set can look sophisticated, you don’t have to wear linen top-to-toe. This maxi skirt from With Nothing Underneath (£175) can be worn to a beach club over swimwear, or with a sweatshirt for relaxed glamour. This cape waistcoat (£99) is perfect for layering neutral tones for a touch of stealth wealth.If you think of linen dresses, you may picture something vast and shapeless, but fear not. This puff sleeve midi-dress from Mint Velvet (£160) in a summery orange tone is perfect for a summer wedding or worn casually with a flat sandal and raffia accessories on holiday. Waistcoat, £99, johnlewis.com; vest, £25.99, zara.com; skirt, £175, withnothingunderneath.com; shoes, £32, asos.com; necklace, £195, byalona.com; sunglasses, £135, jimmyfairly.com Dress, £160, mintvelvet.com; shoes, £39.99, zara.com; bag, £46, marksandspencer.com; sunglasses, £13, next.co.uk; bangle, £18, asos.comPersonally, my favourite way to wear linen is to throw on an over-sized shirt. This striped version from Anthropologie (£68) is the ultimate casual design that will look effortlessly elegant with a pair of jeans or floaty trousers.But linen isn’t just for neutral colourways. Whistles’s bias-cut red dress (£139) is great for injecting some colour into your wardrobe. It’s such an easy-to-wear style and can be accessorised with a simple thong sandal. For maximal summer style, add a belt and a wide-brimmed hat like this design from M&S (£20). Shirt, £98, anthropologie.com; jeans, £238, rails.com; bag, £139, johnlewis.com; necklace, £225, byalona.com; shoes, £46, next.co.uk Dress, £139, whistles.com; belt, £14, asos.com; hat, £20, marksandspencer.com; earrings, £100, byalona.com; shoes, £42, next.co.uk Shirt, £228, and dress, £238, rails.com; trousers, £119, jigsaw-online.com; shoes, £89, asos.com; sunglasses, £150, Missoma x jimmyfairly.com Waistcoat, £39.99 and trousers, £49.99, uniqlo.com; scarf, £16, marksandspencer.com; shoes, £69.99, zara.com