A New Wrinkle: How to Wear Linen

Embrace the wrinkles—it’s the nature of linen.If you do want to freshen up your suit, have it steamed, not pressed.Get more mileage from your suit—wear the suit jacket with jeans throughout the summer months.

The Linen Suit

Nothing says summer more than linen. Except do you want to say summer 2009 or 1989? Avoid those billowy, pleated linen suits and hunt for a slimmer, more modern-cut one like this. And no cigars, no sandals, please.

Suit, $825, DKNY. Shirt, $370, by Thom Browne New York. Tie, $85, by Black Brown 1826. Hat, $110, by Biltmore at J.J. Hat Center. Tie bar and pocket square by Paul Stuart. Watch by Hamilton.