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  1. men’s apparel
    The Best Men’s Vests, According to People Whose Taste We TrustNot just for finance bros.
    By Bella Druckman
  2. women’s apparel
    The Best Women’s Crewneck Sweatshirts, According to People Whose Taste We TrustIncluding a going-out sweatshirt, a Princess Diana–esque sweatshirt, and one that’s velour.
    By Bella Druckman
  3. dining and entertaining
    The Very Best Place Mats, According to People Whose Taste We TrustIncluding ones that are rattan, scalloped, block-printed, and striped.
    By Bella Druckman
  4. bedding
    The 17 Very Best Duvet CoversFrom luxurious hotel-style duvet covers to relaxed linen options.
    By Lauren Ro
  5. women’s fashion
    The Best Corduroy Pants, According to People Whose Taste We TrustIn green, pink, and everything in between.
    By Ambar Pardilla
  6. decor
    What Are the Best Christmas-Tree Toppers?From traditional stars to delicate finials.
    By Lauren Ro
  7. gifts
    We Asked: What’s Your Go-to Book to Gift Little Kids?Toy designers, booksellers, editors, authors, illustrators, and other cool parents on their favorites to give for holiday and birthday gifts.
    By Youngna Park
  8. 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.
    By Brenley Goertzen
  9. women’s apparel
    The 11 Very Best Black TurtlenecksFrom tissue-thin to oversize to one that’s like “full-upper-body Spanx.”
    By Ambar Pardilla
  10. women’s shoes
    The 11 Very Best Loafers for WomenOne pair looks like Celine for a tenth of the price.
    By Ambar Pardilla
  11. women’s apparel
    The Very Best Women’s Long UnderwearCozy base layers for all your cold-weather activities.
    By Katherine Gillespie
  12. holiday decor
    The Best Artificial Christmas Trees, According to People Whose Taste We TrustIncluding the one that shared a scene with Viggo Mortensen and another that’s covered in glitter.
    By Ambar Pardilla
  13. women’s sleepwear
    The 12 Very Best Pajamas for WomenSleep like a “Portuguese aristocrat.”
    By Ambar Pardilla
  14. toys and games
    The Best Adult Board Games, According to Cool PeoplePlenty of options for game night.
    By Dominique Pariso
  15. women’s apparel
    The Best Women’s Vests, According to People Whose Taste We TrustFrom puffers to faux fur.
    By Bella Druckman
  16. decor
    The Best Candlesticks, According to Designers and Candle ObsessivesA way to add a bit of elegance to your home — even without candles in them.
    By Emma Wartzman
  17. gifts
    The Best Gifts for Artists, According to ArtistsIncluding art supplies, a massage tool for getting the kinks out, and music to work to.
    By Erin Schwartz
  18. decor
    The Best Tapered Candles, According to Designers and Candle ObsessivesWatch them slowly drip down over the stretch of a dinner party.
    By Emma Wartzman
  19. furniture
    The 14 Very Best Bed FramesIncluding solid-wood beds and upholstered wingback styles — with lots at less than $1,000.
    By Lauren Ro
  20. women’s apparel
    What Are the Best Jeans for Petite Women?All types of jeans, from straight-leg to bootcut, that will save you a trip to the tailor.
    By Kate Pasola and Arielle Avila
  21. packing and gear
    What’s the Best Personal Carry-on Bag for Flying?Backpacks, totes, and fanny packs for in-flight essentials.
    By Katherine Gillespie
  22. women’s apparel
    The 11 Very Best Jeans for WomenNo stone (wash) was left unturned.
    By Ambar Pardilla
  23. gifts
    We Asked: What’s Your Go-to Book to Gift Big Kids?Authors, editors, booksellers, journalists, illustrators, and parents share their favorite titles to give for holiday and birthday gifts.
    By Youngna Park
  24. women’s sleepwear
    The 11 Very Best Silk Pajamas for WomenIncluding the silk version of the shirt Nicole Kidman wears in Eyes Wide Shut.
    By Ambar Pardilla
  25. women’s apparel
    The 9 Very Best Plus-Size Women’s JeansFrom skinny to straight to wide-leg to boot-cut.
    By Ambar Pardilla
  26. women’s fashion
    What Are the Best Belts for Women?Buckle up.
    By Kitty Guo
  27. unisex fashion
    What Are the Best Fleece Jackets?From cozy, everyday zip-ups to splurge-worthy statement pieces.
    By Jeremy Rellosa
  28. men’s accessories
    The Best Work Bags for Men, According to Stylish GuysFrom classic briefcases to boardroom-friendly backpacks.
    By Katherine Gillespie
  29. men’s apparel
    The 11 Very Best White T-shirts for MenSpoiler alert: There’s a (potentially controversial) linen option.
    By Brenley Goertzen
  30. organization
    The 16 Very Best Jewelry OrganizersPut your pearls in their place.
    By Ambar Pardilla
  31. women’s apparel
    The Best Shirtdresses, According to People Whose Taste We Trust“I like a shirtdress that really does read like a shirt.”
    By Brenley Goertzen
  32. dining and entertaining
    What 10 Stylish New Yorkers Are Putting on Their Holiday TablesTools and serveware for special gatherings, large and small.
    By Oset Babür-Winter
  33. women’s accessories
    The Best Personalized Jewelry Under $250Non-boring initial necklaces, engraveable charms, and even a ring with an embedded secret message.
    By Liza Corsillo
  34. men’s apparel
    The Best Men’s Crewneck Sweatshirts, According to People Whose Taste We TrustMore than just a shvitz-soaked garment for the gym.
    By Bella Druckman
  35. dining and entertaining
    The Best Dinner Plates, According to Cooks, Designers, and MoreWe reached out to over 50 pros to curate this massive list.
    By Emma Wartzman
  36. women’s apparel
    The 12 Very Best Wireless Bras for Large BreastsAll the support without a wire.
    By Ambar Pardilla
  37. women’s accessories
    The Best Hoops, According to People Whose Taste We TrustIncluding sculptural silver and diamonds “so subtle you’ll do a double take.”
    By Ambar Pardilla
  38. women’s apparel
    The 13 Very Best High-Waisted JeansCome for “deliriously high” Levi’s, stay for leg-lengthening Ref.
    By Ambar Pardilla
  39. tabletop week
    What Are the Best Cloth Napkins?A simple way to elevate your at-home dining experience.
    By Lauren Ro
  40. tabletop week
    The Best Platters and Serving Bowls, According to Cool PeopleYour food is worthy of a nice presentation.
    By Emma Wartzman
  41. men’s activewear
    The Very Best Men’s RaincoatsCoats that stand up to everything from rainy hikes to errands in thunderstorms.
    By Jeremy Rellosa
  42. kids’ fashion
    The Best Sneakers for Kids, According to Parents and Sneaker PeopleFrom tiny New Balances to classic Converse All Stars, plus a pair of unzip-and-step-in high-tops.
    By Liza Corsillo
  43. tabletop week
    What Are the Best Tablecloths?Fit for feasting (and spilling).
    By Rachael Griffiths
  44. women’s apparel
    The 10 Very Best Mom JeansThese aren’t your mom’s mom jeans.
    By Ambar Pardilla
  45. health
    What Are the Best CBD Products?Including tinctures, topicals, edibles, and more.
    By Dominique Pariso
  46. men’s apparel
    The Best Men’s Chambray Shirts, According to People Whose Taste We TrustA closet workhorse whether vintage or new.
    By Leon Hedgepeth
  47. women’s apparel
    The 11 Very Best Jeans for Tall WomenNever settle for too-short denim again.
    By Ambar Pardilla
  48. women’s apparel
    The 13 Very Best White T-shirts for Women“These are the retail equivalent of no-makeup makeup.”
    By Arielle Avila and Brenley Goertzen
  49. women’s accessories
    The Best Studs, According to People Whose Taste We Trust“If I were a more honorable person, I’d probably take them out for sleep, but most of the time I don’t and it’s been fine.”
    By Ambar Pardilla
  50. women’s apparel
    The Best Wedding-Guest Dresses, According to People Whose Taste We TrustOne is comfortable enough “to stand in photos at cocktail hour and actually feel like you want to see how the pictures turned out after.”
    By Ambar Pardilla
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