Because linen is known for its breathability, temperature regulating properties and gorgeous movement, many people see it as only being suitable to wear in warm weather. However, this is the wrong way to look at it. People wear other fabrics year round - cotton, silk, rayon - so why not include linen. This, of course, includes guayabera shirts and linen pants. Our guayabera shirts and crisp linen pants can be just as comfortable in winter as any of your other clothes as long as you remember to dress in layers. Here are other tips for how to wear linen as cool weather approaches. Mix fabrics: Try mixing fabrics in a way that customizes your style and helps you to stay warm. For example, linen mixes well with crepe silk, raw silk and cotton. Wearing combinations of materials mixed with layering should help keep you warm and fashionable. Wear layers: The main key to staying warm in the fall and winter seasons is to layer your clothing so that you are warm but not constricted in your movements. In addition to our clothing, consider layering by supplementing your wardrobe with items such as down jackets, scarves, hats, mittens and a hat. Pair linen with wool: Linen acts as a natural insulator, keeping you cool in the summertime and warm in the dead of winter. Now combine it with wool, which is a more traditional winter fabric, and you can create an ensemble that retains heat remarkably well. Ignore seasonal associations: By using the proper amount of layering you can avoid the seasonal categories we assign to certain fabric such as cotton and linen. Give yourself permission to ignore the season and purchase that item of clothing that you have always wanted. Part of fashion is about pushing boundaries. Guayabera shirts can be made from a variety of materials including 100% linen, Pima cotton and poly/cotton blend shirts. Here are some characteristics of each of these materials: 100% Linen Guayabera shirts: This is the most common material used to make guayabera shirts. This is because linen is notoriously light weight and cooling. Thus, shirts made from 100% linen are often worn for outdoor events such as beach parties or weddings and other kinds of gatherings. 100% Pima cotton Guayabera shirts: Pima cotton is somewhat less breathable than 100% linen. Therefore, if you will be attending an outdoor event you may wish to go with the former over a guayabera made of cotton. Poly/Cotton blend Guayaberas: Cotton/poly blended guayaberas and clothing in general tend to be strong and durable. Shirts that are made of this material often lend themselves to a variety of colors as well. So go on, wear linen clothing during the cooler weather. At the Guayabera Shirt Store, we sell specialized embroidered shirts that are as ornate as any shirt you would wear with a tuxedo but that are infinitely cooler. We even sell guayabera shirts for kids and for women.