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Hilary Reid

Senior Editor, the Strategist

Hilary Reid is a senior editor at the Strategist, where she was previously on staff as a writer. She has contributed to the New York Times and T: The New York Times Style Magazine and worked for New York Review Books.

  1. strategist brain
    On My Mind: Danish Porcelain and Sézane JacketsWelcome to Strategist Brain.
  2. gifts
    The Strategist Gift Basket ProjectWe created 76 bundles for the boat dad, mahjong mom, broccoli-haired teen boy, and everyone else on your list.
  3. women’s shoes
    People Go Crazy for My Orthopedic-ish Mary Janes“They were reminiscent of something you might find at an old-lady shoe store in Rome.”
  4. women’s apparel
    The 13 Very Best White T-shirts for Women“These are the retail equivalent of no-makeup makeup.”
  5. the strategist 100
    The Strategist Wedding Registry 100One hundred items to fill your home — whether you’ve been living together for a decade or are just getting set up.
  6. decor
    I Can’t Stop Buying Linen Napkins“I always tumble-dry my napkins, and I don’t press them. Those are my rules.”
  7. men’s apparel
    I Only Packed One Outfit for My Weeklong Vacation“Whenever I go anywhere, I end up bonding with one thing — that thing you wear the most on a trip.”
  8. who ate where
    Cafe Loup, a cozy neighborhood restaurant whose walls are lined with photographs by Irving Penn, Bernice Abbott and Brassai, among others, in New York.
    Café Loup Was Where Writers Went for Gossip and AffairsA literary haunt where it seemed everyone “knew” one another.
  9. decor
    What’s the Best Actually Nice-Looking Judaica?Seder plates, matzo covers, mezuzahs, and more you’ll proudly want to display.
  10. spring fashion
    Would You Spend $860 on These Stretchy Pants?How High Sport made something so basic so coveted.
  11. compulsive shopping
    Linda Rodin Can’t Stop Buying Bandages“If I have to look at a bandage all day, I may as well look at something sweet.”
  12. sports
    The 13 Very Best Bike HelmetsThere’s a helmet for every head.
  13. gifts
    The Best and Most Giftable New York City MerchFor the person who thinks it’s a helluva town.
  14. hair treatments
    All the Best Curly-Hair Products We’ve Ever Written About“I’ve had curly hair all my life, and this is the best thing I’ve used.”
  15. men’s fashion
    What Are the Best Slides for Men and Women?Including a pair so comfortable that wearing them feels like “walking on foam packaging.”
  16. women’s fashion
    What Are the Best Shorts for Women?“They are perfect for every summer activity: running errands, walking the dog, lounging at home.”
  17. cleaning
    The 12 Very Best Jewelry Cleaners“I’ve renewed pieces that have turned to dark gray back to shiny with these cloths.”
  18. best of new york
    The Best Homeware Stores in New YorkAffordable vintage furniture, Japanese gifts, Brimfield-quality quilts, and more.
  19. dental care
    I Tried Quip’s Refillable (and Vaguely Tech-y) FlossThe brand claims it’s “The first floss you’ll want to use.”
  20. ask a cool person
    The Best (Stylish) Protective Masks, According to People With Good TasteWith picks from Jamaal Bowman, Nicky Hilton, and more.
  21. skin-care
    How to Clean a Cloth Mask, According to Doctors“The most important thing is just getting it in soap or bleach and getting it clean.”
  22. men’s sleepwear
    What’s the Best Men’s Loungewear?“Like good bedding, it keeps you warm when it’s cold and cool when it’s warm.”
  23. skin-care treatments
    How to Prevent Razor and Waxing Bumps, According to AestheticiansSmooth skin, sans the painful ingrowns.
  24. food pantry essentials
    The 52 Canned Goods (From Cockles to Corn) Chefs Keep in Their PantriesAs recommended by the chefs of The Odeon, Cervo’s, King, Sofreh, and more.
  25. pillows
    When Should You Replace Your Pillows?Sleep specialists told us when to throw out the old and bring in some new.
  26. women’s fashion
    What Are the Best Socks for Women?A sock for every occasion.
  27. home
    Electric Fan in Window
    The Best Window Fans, According to Hardware Store OwnersYou could say they’re big … fans.
  28. moisturizers
    The Best Face Mists, According to Dermatologists and AestheticiansIncluding mists for flying and after sun, as well as options with rose water, essential oils, and just good ole H2O.
  29. beauty
    The Best Treatments for Sunburn, According to DermatologistsIncluding gels, lotions, creams — and some products you probably already have in your pantry.
  30. celebrity shopping
    What Fashion Designer Scott Sternberg Can’t Live Without“I wear them until they have holes and are falling apart.”
  31. insider goods
    The Items Flight Attendants Have Used Most During COVID“This little gem has been in the bags of flight attendants for years.”
  32. the online thrifter
    How to Shop for Furniture on InstagramBusiness is booming for the city’s vintage-store owners and amateur thrifters who are using their Instagram accounts to sell secondhand housewares.
  33. men’s accessories
    Samuel L Jackson Shooting Stars Benefit 2010 - Welcome Pairing Dinner
    What Are the Best Eyeglasses for Men?“One advantage I’ve found to the smaller size of these lenses is that they don’t fog up as much when I’m out in the cold with a mask on.”
  34. women’s fashion
    What’s the Best Waffle Clothing for Women?Including leggings and turtlenecks.
  35. subdivisions
    Wait — Kim Owns the Land and Kanye Owns the House?Who cares about the divorce. Is the couple in a land-lease situation?
  36. subdivisions
    Wait — Kim Owns the Land and Kanye Owns the House?Who cares about the divorce — is the couple in a land-lease situation?
  37. skin-care treatments
    Is There Anything (Nonsurgical) You Can Do About Your Neck?Dermatologists weigh in on the turkey-neck conundrum.
  38. best bets
    The Big White Couch’90s-style slipcovered sofas are suddenly appealing again.
  39. celebrity shopping
    What Author Neil Gaiman Can’t Live Without“It’s a beautiful book about fathers and sons and birds.”
  40. accessories
    Where Can I Find Some Actually Cool Hypoallergenic Jewelry?Including earrings, belt buckles, and a mask chain.
  41. decor
    This Etsy Shop Sells Some Extremely Nice LampsAt a fraction of the price they would be anywhere else.
  42. gifts
    These Green Silk ‘Theater Shoes’ Remain My Most Optimistic Quarantine Buy“Mostly, they were a beautiful object, and that was exactly why I wanted them — they seemed something pleasing to admire.”
  43. gifts
    Prince Sightings In Rome - November 2, 2010
    The Best Gifts for Photographers, According to Photographers and Photo EditorsBecause you can do better than a camera-lens-shaped coffee mug.
  44. style
    From Calabasas to the Odeon, Everyone Is Wearing a Black Surgical MaskEight months into the pandemic, it’s the first bona fide mask trend.
  45. celebrity shopping
    What Author Brit Bennett Can’t Live Without“I’m someone who cares deeply about the temperature of beverages.”
  46. holiday gifts 2020
    What the Stars of Selling Sunset Want for the Holidays“Everyone I follow on Instagram has one.”
  47. art
    Hear a Quarantine Love Letter for the ViolinGeorge Condo and Leila Josefowicz collaborated while apart.
  48. the real estate
    The $99,900 Studios on Billionaires’ RowCarnegie House residents are racing to offload their apartments. Why?
  49. celebrity shopping
    What Tara Subkoff Can’t Live Without“When I’m feeling tense, like if I’m watching the news or having a pandemic-anxiety acid-reflux moment, I spray it in my mouth.”
  50. gifts
    Making It - Season 1
    The Best Gifts for Woodworkers, According to WoodworkersIncluding rulers, noise-canceling headphones, and aprons for the shop.
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