Long Sleeve Linen Guayabera Shirt with Floral Trim

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Product Description

Long sleeve. Pure linen. A refined twist on the traditional chacabana. This long sleeve linen guayabera pairs classic alforzas pleats with floral contrast trim at the collar, cuffs, and placket, finished with blue embroidery threaded through the pleats. Built for destination weddings, resort evenings, and nights where a short sleeve won't do.

Why You'll Love It

  • Floral contrast trim where it counts — Printed trim lines the inside of the collar stand, the cuff turn, and the placket edges, showing only when you move or roll a sleeve
  • Blue embroidery through the pleats — Fine decorative thread runs vertically through the front alforzas, giving this guayabera a dressier signature than a standard solid
  • 100% premium linen — Natural flax fiber that breathes in heat, softens with every wash, and drapes in a way synthetics cannot replicate
  • Signature alforzas pleats — Crisp vertical pleating on both front panels delivers the structured silhouette that defines authentic guayabera construction
  • Long sleeve, buttoned cuff — Evening-appropriate polish; roll the sleeves for daytime or leave them down with trousers for a true dress guayabera look
  • Clean pocketless front — A modern take on the traditional four-pocket guayabera; the uninterrupted pleated panels read dressier, making this the pick for weddings and upscale venues

Fabric & Construction

This shirt is cut from 100% linen, the natural fiber spun from flax plants that has defined warm-weather dress clothing for centuries. Linen performs where synthetics fail: the hollow structure of flax fibers creates air channels that cool the skin in tropical heat, while the fiber itself wicks moisture rather than trapping it. The linen used here is woven at a weight that holds structure through the pleats without feeling stiff, and it drapes from the shoulder with the fluid hand that marks real linen apart from cotton imitations. With each wash the fabric grows softer, which is why linen guayaberas are passed down across generations in Latin America and the Caribbean.

Construction-wise, this is a modern dress guayabera. The front carries the traditional alforzas pleats, narrow vertical tucks stitched down the length of both front panels, but skips the four patch pockets in favor of a clean, uninterrupted silhouette. Floral contrast print lines the inside of the spread collar, the turn of each cuff, and the placket edges, visible in flashes as the shirt moves. A row of fine blue embroidery runs through the pleats on both front panels, a detail borrowed from heritage chacabana tailoring where colored needlework signaled craftsmanship. Long sleeves finish in buttoned cuffs, and the straight hem is cut to be worn untucked in the authentic guayabera tradition.

How to Style It

  • Destination wedding: White colorway with ivory or stone linen trousers and leather loafers. The long sleeve and embroidered pleats read dressier than short sleeve, making this one of the strongest ceremony picks in the men's guayabera collection
  • Resort evening: Banana colorway with medium-wash denim or cream chinos for dinner after the beach. The floral trim does the work, no jacket needed
  • Rehearsal dinner or welcome party: Either colorway with tailored linen pants. For destination wedding groups coordinating looks, see the wedding collection
  • Rooftop or upscale night out: Sleeves down, slim trousers, clean white sneakers or monk straps. The blue embroidery pulls denim or cooler tones into the palette naturally

Details

  • Style: Long sleeve guayabera (chacabana)
  • Fabric: 100% linen
  • Pattern: Solid with floral contrast trim and blue embroidery
  • Collar: Spread collar with floral print inside collar stand
  • Sleeve: Long sleeve with buttoned cuffs, floral trim at cuff edge
  • Front: Pleated alforzas with vertical blue embroidery, pocketless
  • Fit: Classic relaxed fit, true to size
  • Colors: Banana, White
  • Sizes: S, M, L, XL, 2XL
  • SKU: MGC-A011

Fit & Care

Classic fit with a relaxed drape through the chest and torso. True to size for most builds. Size down for a trimmer line, or stay with your usual size if you plan to wear an undershirt.

  • Machine wash cold on delicate with like colors
  • Tumble dry low or hang dry for best linen feel
  • Steam or 5 minutes in the dryer with a damp towel lifts creases without ironing
  • Non-chlorine bleach only if ever needed
  • Linen softens with every wash — the fiber working as designed, not a flaw

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Long Sleeve Linen Guayabera Shirt with Floral Trim

Long Sleeve Linen Guayabera Shirt with Floral Trim

$109.99 Regular price $138.00

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Long sleeve guayaberas are the dressier of the two forms and are traditionally worn for evening events, formal celebrations, and cooler climates. Short sleeve guayaberas handle daytime tropical heat and smart-casual wear. A long sleeve linen guayabera like this one is the form most often chosen for destination weddings, rehearsal dinners, and upscale resort nights where a short sleeve would read too casual.
  • The pocketless front is a deliberate modern take on the traditional four-pocket guayabera. Removing the patch pockets gives the pleated panels an uninterrupted vertical line, which reads more refined and better suits dress occasions like weddings. The alforzas pleats and the blue embroidery become the visual focal point instead of the pockets.
  • The floral print is placed where it reveals itself through movement rather than broadcasting across the whole shirt. It lines the inside of the spread collar so it shows when the collar stands, and runs along the placket edges and the inside turn of each cuff. Roll a sleeve or pop the collar and the pattern appears. Button everything down and the shirt reads as a refined solid with embroidered pleats.
  • Yes. Across Latin America, the Caribbean, and the Philippines, the guayabera is recognized as formal attire and is regularly worn by grooms, groomsmen, and guests at weddings and ceremonial occasions. A long sleeve linen version like this one is the dressiest form of the garment. Pair with linen trousers and leather loafers for ceremony. See the wedding collection for coordinating pieces across a wedding party.
  • Banana is a soft butter-yellow cream, a warmer and more distinctive alternative to pure white. The blue embroidery reads more vividly against Banana, which is why many buyers choose this colorway for rehearsal dinners and resort evenings where they want a statement. White is the cleaner classic and is the standard choice for ceremony roles, daytime events, and a traditional wedding palette.
  • Linen's cooling performance comes from the fiber itself rather than skin exposure. The hollow flax structure pulls moisture off the body and lets it evaporate, which is why linen feels cool even when covering the arms. A long sleeve linen guayabera is comfortable in hot climates, especially in the evening, and the sleeves can be rolled to the elbow for daytime. Linen outperforms short sleeve cotton or synthetic blends in real humidity.
  • The linen used here is woven at a weight that holds the pleats without feeling heavy, which also keeps the fabric from reading sheer in direct light. In the White colorway, an undershirt in a skin-tone or white crew neck provides the smoothest result under strong sun. Banana has enough tonal warmth that no undershirt is typically needed.