Today: Linen clothes that are worth the spend. Plus …
This summer’s best linen menswear |
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| Alex Crane |
“I bought a pair of these shorts nearly a decade ago, and I’ve never looked back,” says writer John Ortved. These breezy French linen shorts are lightweight and chic (perfect for a boat day, if that happens to be in your future), and their elastic waistband makes them comfortable enough to wear all day long.
John recently spent a hot New York City day trying on more than a dozen pieces of linen from 13 different stores. The shorts were one of his favorites. Other standouts? An “unusually elegant” short-sleeved shirt and a well-priced summer suit.
6 actually worth-it pieces of linen→
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Yes, linen is finicky. Here’s how to deal with it. |
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| Frances Solá-Santiago/NYT Wirecutter |
First things first: Don’t fight the wrinkles. They’re a feature, not a bug. As style expert Frances Solá-Santiago says: “Who has time to think about wrinkles when you’re cool, dry, and having fun?”
Plus, the best way to wash your linen→
More for Euro summer vibes |
Your daily deal: A delightfully dainty sneaker |
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| Reebok |
These sneakers are comfy, yes, but we love how their satin fabric and slim silhouette make them feel elevated, too. Newsletters editor Brittney Ho recently snagged a crisp white pair, and she (and her arches) are big fans of the surprisingly cushy sole.
We found them for 40% off today→
One last thing: Mac and cheese!!! |
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| NYT Wirecutter |
This week on Wirecutter Taste Test, we put eight boxes of Kraft Mac and Cheese to the test, including a few special flavors, blind ranking each one along the way.
Hello, ranch and hot honey→
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We can imagine that Erin Walsh, Anne Hathaway’s stylist, has probably been busy dressing her client ahead of the release of Christopher Nolan’s “The Odyssey.” Recently, we spoke to her about everything she packs while she’s on the road. No Trojan horses here.
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