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Displaying all articles tagged:
Ask A Cool Person
organization
Jan. 9, 2025
The 16 Very Best Jewelry Organizers
Put your pearls in their place.
By
Ambar Pardilla
toys and games
Jan. 9, 2025
The Best Adult Board Games, According to Cool People
Plenty of options for game night.
By
Dominique Pariso
bedding
Jan. 8, 2025
The 17 Very Best Duvet Covers
From luxurious hotel-style duvet covers to relaxed linen options.
By
Lauren Ro
women’s sleepwear
Jan. 7, 2025
The 11 Very Best Silk Pajamas for Women
Including the silk version of the shirt Nicole Kidman wears in
Eyes Wide Shut
.
By
Ambar Pardilla
women’s apparel
Jan. 7, 2025
The Best Women’s Vests, According to People Whose Taste We Trust
From puffers to
faux
fur.
By
Bella Druckman
furniture
Jan. 7, 2025
The 14 Very Best Bed Frames
Including solid-wood beds and upholstered wingback styles — with lots at less than $1,000.
By
Lauren Ro
food and drinks
Jan. 7, 2025
The Best Hot Sauces According to Cooks and Recipe Developers
Hot, not-so-hot, and everything (zingy, tingly, crunchy, herbaceous) in between.
By
Emma Wartzman
kids and babies
Jan. 7, 2025
The Best Winter Gear for Kids, According to Parents Who Live in Cold Places
From Newfoundland to Oslo, seven parents and outdoor educators on the best gear to keep kids warm and dry.
By
Youngna Park
men’s apparel
Jan. 7, 2025
The 11 Very Best White T-shirts for Men
Spoiler alert: There’s a (potentially controversial) linen option.
By
Brenley Goertzen
women’s sleepwear
Jan. 6, 2025
The 12 Very Best Pajamas for Women
Sleep like a “Portuguese aristocrat.”
By
Ambar Pardilla
men’s apparel
Dec. 19, 2024
The Best Men’s Vests, According to People Whose Taste We Trust
Not just for finance bros.
By
Bella Druckman
women’s apparel
Dec. 19, 2024
The Best Women’s Crewneck Sweatshirts, According to People Whose Taste We Trust
Including a going-out sweatshirt, a Princess Diana–esque sweatshirt, and one that’s velour.
By
Bella Druckman
dining and entertaining
Dec. 18, 2024
The Very Best Place Mats, According to People Whose Taste We Trust
Including ones that are rattan, scalloped, block-printed, and striped.
By
Bella Druckman
women’s fashion
Dec. 18, 2024
The Best Corduroy Pants, According to People Whose Taste We Trust
In green, pink, and everything in between.
By
Ambar Pardilla
decor
Dec. 13, 2024
What Are the Best Christmas-Tree Toppers?
From traditional stars to delicate finials.
By
Lauren Ro
gifts
Dec. 13, 2024
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
women’s apparel
Dec. 12, 2024
The Best Cardigans, According to People Whose Taste We Trust
We even found one for the person who’s been collecting Babaà sweaters for years.
By
Brenley Goertzen
women’s apparel
Dec. 12, 2024
The 11 Very Best Black Turtlenecks
From tissue-thin to oversize to one that’s like “full-upper-body Spanx.”
By
Ambar Pardilla
women’s shoes
Dec. 12, 2024
The 11 Very Best Loafers for Women
One pair looks like Celine for a tenth of the price.
By
Ambar Pardilla
women’s apparel
Dec. 12, 2024
The Very Best Women’s Long Underwear
Cozy base layers for all your cold-weather activities.
By
Katherine Gillespie
holiday decor
Dec. 11, 2024
The Best Artificial Christmas Trees, According to People Whose Taste We Trust
Including the one that shared a scene with Viggo Mortensen and another that’s covered in glitter.
By
Ambar Pardilla
decor
Dec. 10, 2024
The Best Candlesticks, According to Designers and Candle Obsessives
A way to add a bit of elegance to your home — even without candles in them.
By
Emma Wartzman
gifts
Dec. 9, 2024
The Best Gifts for Artists, According to Artists
Including art supplies, a massage tool for getting the kinks out, and music to work to.
By
Erin Schwartz
decor
Dec. 6, 2024
The Best Tapered Candles, According to Designers and Candle Obsessives
Watch them slowly drip down over the stretch of a dinner party.
By
Emma Wartzman
women’s apparel
Dec. 6, 2024
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
packing and gear
Dec. 5, 2024
What’s the Best Personal Carry-on Bag for Flying?
Backpacks, totes, and fanny packs for in-flight essentials.
By
Katherine Gillespie
women’s apparel
Dec. 4, 2024
The 11 Very Best Jeans for Women
No stone (wash) was left unturned.
By
Ambar Pardilla
gifts
Dec. 4, 2024
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
women’s apparel
Nov. 21, 2024
The 9 Very Best Plus-Size Women’s Jeans
From skinny to straight to wide-leg to boot-cut.
By
Ambar Pardilla
women’s fashion
Nov. 12, 2024
What Are the Best Belts for Women?
Buckle up.
By
Kitty Guo
unisex fashion
Nov. 6, 2024
What Are the Best Fleece Jackets?
From cozy, everyday zip-ups to splurge-worthy statement pieces.
By
Jeremy Rellosa
men’s accessories
Nov. 6, 2024
The Best Work Bags for Men, According to Stylish Guys
From classic briefcases to boardroom-friendly backpacks.
By
Katherine Gillespie
women’s apparel
Oct. 23, 2024
The Best Shirtdresses, According to People Whose Taste We Trust
“I like a shirtdress that really does read like a shirt.”
By
Brenley Goertzen
dining and entertaining
Oct. 23, 2024
What 10 Stylish New Yorkers Are Putting on Their Holiday Tables
Tools and serveware for special gatherings, large and small.
By
Oset Babür-Winter
women’s accessories
Oct. 21, 2024
The Best Personalized Jewelry Under $250
Non-boring initial necklaces, engraveable charms, and even a ring with an embedded secret message.
By
Liza Corsillo
men’s apparel
Oct. 18, 2024
The Best Men’s Crewneck Sweatshirts, According to People Whose Taste We Trust
More than just a shvitz-soaked garment for the gym.
By
Bella Druckman
dining and entertaining
Oct. 18, 2024
The Best Dinner Plates, According to Cooks, Designers, and More
We reached out to over 50 pros to curate this massive list.
By
Emma Wartzman
women’s apparel
Oct. 16, 2024
The 12 Very Best Wireless Bras for Large Breasts
All the support
without
a wire.
By
Ambar Pardilla
women’s accessories
Oct. 11, 2024
The Best Hoops, According to People Whose Taste We Trust
Including sculptural silver and diamonds “so subtle you’ll do a double take.”
By
Ambar Pardilla
women’s apparel
Oct. 10, 2024
The 13 Very Best High-Waisted Jeans
Come for “deliriously high” Levi’s, stay for leg-lengthening Ref.
By
Ambar Pardilla
tabletop week
Sept. 26, 2024
What Are the Best Cloth Napkins?
A simple way to elevate your at-home dining experience.
By
Lauren Ro
tabletop week
Sept. 25, 2024
The Best Platters and Serving Bowls, According to Cool People
Your food is worthy of a nice presentation.
By
Emma Wartzman
men’s activewear
Sept. 24, 2024
The Very Best Men’s Raincoats
Coats that stand up to everything from rainy hikes to errands in thunderstorms.
By
Jeremy Rellosa
kids’ fashion
Sept. 24, 2024
The Best Sneakers for Kids, According to Parents and Sneaker People
From tiny New Balances to classic Converse All Stars, plus a pair of unzip-and-step-in high-tops.
By
Liza Corsillo
tabletop week
Sept. 23, 2024
What Are the Best Tablecloths?
Fit for feasting (and spilling).
By
Rachael Griffiths
women’s apparel
Sept. 19, 2024
The 10 Very Best Mom Jeans
These aren’t your mom’s mom jeans.
By
Ambar Pardilla
health
Sept. 19, 2024
What Are the Best CBD Products?
Including tinctures, topicals, edibles, and more.
By
Dominique Pariso
men’s apparel
Sept. 18, 2024
The Best Men’s Chambray Shirts, According to People Whose Taste We Trust
A closet workhorse whether vintage or new.
By
Leon Hedgepeth
women’s apparel
Aug. 29, 2024
The 11 Very Best Jeans for Tall Women
Never settle for too-short denim again.
By
Ambar Pardilla
women’s apparel
Aug. 28, 2024
The 13 Very Best White T-shirts for Women
“These are the retail equivalent of no-makeup makeup.”
By
Arielle Avila
and
Brenley Goertzen
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