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Brenley Goertzen

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Brenley Goertzen joined the Strategist as a junior writer in 2022 after interning at the site. She covers clothing basics and bath and body.

  1. gifts
    20 Strategist-Approved Gifts for Your Whole List (That You Can Buy at Nordstrom)Something for everyone, from husbands and wives to co-workers and best friends.
  2. gifts
    Every Holiday Gift Guide From the Strategist (So Far)Over 70 carefully curated gift guides for every single person on your list.
  3. style
    Bury Me in Gap’s CashSoft“I think this comes as close as I can imagine to a cashmere dupe.”
  4. gifts
    A Gift for Every Type of SisterShe may steal your clothes, but you’ll steal the favorite-sibling award.
  5. women’s fashion
    The 17 Very Best Work Bags for WomenIncluding one that can handle both the New York subway and a Vermont mountain hike.
  6. women’s fashion
    The 8 Best Jean Jackets for WomenWhether you’re looking for relaxed or straight fitting, cropped or oversize, light or dark wash.
  7. men’s apparel
    The Very Best Men’s Long-Sleeved T-shirtsIncluding an under-$15 classic, lightweight slub cotton, and one made of hemp that “calls to mind a well-loved vintage tee.”
  8. bath and body
    The Very Best Body Washes for Dry SkinIncluding a formula for dry, acne-prone skin.
  9. women’s apparel
    The 11 Very Best Sweaters for WomenIncluding Strat-approved basics and bolder picks.
  10. women’s apparel
    The Best Cardigans, According to People Whose Taste We TrustWe even found one for the person who’s been collecting Babaà sweaters for years.
  11. women’s shoes
    The 15 Very Best Slippers for WomenFrom cozy cold-weather pairs to waterproof and lightweight options.
  12. style
    Cashmere Galore — and It’s All on SaleThese are some of the best deals you’ll find through the end of 2024.
  13. men’s apparel
    The 9 Very Best Men’s Cashmere SweatersIncluding classic cable knits and less traditional prints.
  14. women’s apparel
    This Perfectly Oversize J.Crew Cashmere Sweater Is Almost 40 Percent OffExtra warm and supremely giftable.
  15. gifts
    43 Gifts for Every Type of BossDid someone say promotion?
  16. women’s apparel
    The 10 Very Best Trench Coats for Women“Throw this on and you’ll feel a little like Humphrey Bogart and a lot like Jane Fonda.”
  17. gifts
    The Best Gifts for Dog Lovers, According to Groomers, Trainers, and Dog OwnersOf the useful, novel, and just plain fun variety (like a water bottle that’s equivalent to a portable drinking fountain for your pup).
  18. toys
    All the Best Toys for Kids That We’ve Ever Written AboutFor infants to 12-year-olds, chosen by toy-trend forecasters, librarians, nannies, child psychologists, and more experts.
  19. bedding
    All the Best Pillowcases (That We’ve Written About on the Strategist)We got silk. We got cotton. We got linen. We got …
  20. bath and body
    The Very Best Body ScrubsIncluding the formulas favored by actress Ayo Edebiri and fitness guru Tracy Anderson.
  21. men’s shoes
    The 10 Very Best Slippers for MenIncluding breathable slides and sheepskin-lined booties.
  22. painless shopping
    31 Especially Nice ‘Baskets’ for Every Kind of GiftIncluding woven baskets, monogrammed totes, and a Yeti bucket.
  23. deal of the day
    J.Crew’s (Very Giftable) Cashmere Wrap Is $73It’s extremely soft, plus it doesn’t shed or pill.
  24. cyber monday
    The Best Cyber Monday Deals Under $50Levi’s jeans, North Face slippers, and pet cameras — all for under $50 this Cyber Monday.
  25. cyber monday
    Time’s Running Out to Shop Quince’s Cyber Monday SaleFrom diamond jewelry to cropped puffer jackets.
  26. black friday
    The Best Black Friday Deals Under $50Levi’s jeans, pet cameras, and Parachute slippers — all for under $50 this Black Friday.
  27. black friday
    All the Best Quince Black Friday DealsFrom diamond jewelry to cashmere sweaters and socks.
  28. men’s apparel
    13 Very Best Black T-shirts for Men“It starts out the deepest of blacks, and as it ages takes on the perfect softness and the most beautiful faded black ever.”
  29. gifts by recipient
    A Gift for Every Type of Best FriendFrom Kate McKinnon’s espresso-maker to a hangover-preventing probiotic drink.
  30. women’s apparel
    Quince’s Early Black Friday Sale Is Here — and This Wool Coat Is Under $150The deal is only available today — you know what to do.
  31. mattresses
    All the Best Firm Mattresses We’ve Ever Written AboutStraighten out your spine with these hybrid, innerspring, and memory-foam options (that we tested ourselves).
  32. black friday
    All the Best Early Quince Black Friday DealsFrom elegant wineglasses to cashmere sweaters and Strategist-approved cooling sheets.
  33. gifts
    What They Can’t Live Without (That Also Make Great Gifts)The best of celebrity shopping in 2024.
  34. best of brand
    The Strategist Guide to Shopping at Free PeopleIt’s not all prairie dresses.
  35. bath and body
    The Very Best Body OilsTested by our bath-and-body writer, vetted by our staffers, and recommended by dermatologists.
  36. women’s activewear
    Non-Zhlubby Alo Yoga Sweatpants for 30 Percent Off“The softest pants imaginable,” according to one Strategist editor.
  37. bath and body
    The Very Best Body WashesIncluding body washes for skin that’s acne prone, extremely dry, and more.
  38. gifts
    28 Gifts Under $50 From Indigenous-Owned BrandsFrom sustainably made clothing and accessories to hand-printed home goods.
  39. men’s apparel
    The 11 Very Best White T-shirts for MenSpoiler alert: There’s a (potentially controversial) linen option.
  40. strategist brain
    On My Mind: Suede Ballet Flats and Festive Rugby ShirtsWelcome to Strategist Brain.
  41. women’s apparel
    ‘The Perfect White Button-Down’ for 30 Percent OffWe heard it will “billow really beautifully.”
  42. women’s apparel
    The Best Shirtdresses, According to People Whose Taste We Trust“I like a shirtdress that really does read like a shirt.”
  43. women’s apparel
    The 14 Very Best Cashmere SweatersFrom wardrobe staples to bright color-blocked sweaters.
  44. sales
    Everything We’ve Written About That’s on Sale at Nordstrom Right NowIncluding an editor-approved pre-lit Christmas tree.
  45. prime day
    There Are Mere Hours Left To Shop These Under-$50 Prime Day DealsFrom Bluetooth speakers to tons of skin-care stocking stuffers.
  46. strategist round table
    Our Thoughts on Halloween Costumes“No costume is better than a half-assed costume.”
  47. women’s accessories
    The 11 Very Best Fanny PacksFanny packs to dress up for date night, throw on while hiking, or even used as a hands-free diaper bag.
  48. style
    A Very Rare J.Crew Cashmere Sale Is Happening Right NowIncluding the (just slightly) cropped cashmere sweater one editor owns in three colors.
  49. women’s apparel
    This Crisp, Oversize Button-down Is a Mere $29Almost everything is 50 percent off at Gap.
  50. women’s activewear
    The Best Running Shorts for Women, According to Runners“I’ll probably run my next marathon in these.”
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