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  1. 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
  2. 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
  3. school
    What Are the Best Kids’ Backpacks?We asked discerning parents about the best bags for hauling school stuff, for every student from toddler to teen.
    By Youngna Park
  4. dining and entertaining
    The Best Wine Chillers and Buckets, According to Sommeliers and HostsFor serving wine and other drinks at the proper temperature, no matter the conditions.
    By Alisha Miranda
  5. decor
    The 18 Very Best Floor LampsFrom expensive-looking ones that cost less than $100 to splurge-worthy floor lamps that double as actual pieces of art.
    By Lauren Ro
  6. women’s apparel
    The Best Swimsuits, According to People Whose Taste We Trust“I loved the way I looked in it, enough to put swimsuit pics out to the whole damn world.”
    By Ambar Pardilla
  7. women’s apparel
    The 14 Very Best Bras for Small BreastsNo uncomfortable underwires here.
    By Ambar Pardilla
  8. women’s shoes
    The Best Sandals According to People Whose Taste We TrustFrom packable flip-flops to platform fisherman pairs.
    By Ambar Pardilla
  9. women’s shoes
    What Are the Best Espadrilles?Including “Coney Island–strolling shoes that scream double gelato scoops and lazes by the lake.”
    By Ambar Pardilla
  10. cookware and utensils
    The Best Pepper Mills, According to Chefs and DesignersGrind away in style.
    By Erik Lucas
  11. women’s fashion
    The Best Backpacks for Work (That Look Good), According to Stylish ProfessionalsIt should be sturdy yet elevated at the same time.
    By Todd Plummer
  12. men’s apparel
    What Are the Best Summer Blazers for Men?Airy and minimally lined, these jackets help you keep your cool when it’s warm out.
    By Leon Hedgepeth
  13. men’s apparel
    The Best Ties for Men, According to Stylish Guys“A great tie is more than a piece of fabric — it’s a window into the soul and a conversation starter.”
    By Erika Veurink
  14. men’s apparel
    The Best Polos for Men, According to Stylish Guys“You get the comfort of a T-shirt with the respect of being a person who is at least trying.”
    By Erika Veurink
  15. dining and entertaining
    The Very Best Outdoor TablewareExtra-durable — but still attractive — pieces for sipping wine on your fire escape, hosting backyard parties, and more.
    By Emma Wartzman
  16. dining and entertaining
    What Are the Best Wooden Salad Bowls?Beautiful bowls for every budget.
    By Lauren Ro
  17. men’s apparel
    What Are the Best Short-Sleeve Button-Downs for Men?Also button-ups and popovers, but definitely nothing dweeby.
    By Leon Hedgepeth
  18. makeup
    What Are the Best Makeup Organizers?Put every last lip gloss, mascara, and palette in its place.
    By Baze Mpinja and Kitty Guo
  19. decor
    The 16 Very Best Desk LampsFrom industrial task lamps to a portable light that “looks like candy for your desk.”
    By Lauren Ro and Erin Schwartz
  20. decor
    The Best Table Lamps, According to Interior DesignersFeaturing shaded, round, and abstract styles.
    By Lauren Ro
  21. shoes
    The Most Comfortable Shoes to Stand in, According to Stylish Restaurant People“I have tried every shoe possible, from those designed for waiters, police shoes, Danskos, and Doc Martens.”
    By Erika Veurink
  22. women’s shoes
    What Are the Best Black Flats Under $200?Including a Chanel-esque pair that’s a tenth of the price.
    By Ambar Pardilla and Kitty Guo
  23. women’s apparel
    What Are the Best Jumpsuits?Including a pick from Phoebe Bridgers.
    By Rachael Griffiths
  24. men’s shoes
    What Are the Best Men’s White Sneakers?“When you think of all the eras of menswear, a basic white sneaker remains something you simply must own.”
    By Louis Cheslaw
  25. women’s shoes
    What Are the Best Cowboy Boots?Including boots for riding horses, going-out boots, and boots you can wear to work.
    By Liza Corsillo and Kitty Guo
  26. women’s apparel
    The Very Best Women’s LoungewearFor the laziest of days.
    By Ambar Pardilla
  27. gifts
    89 People With Excellent Taste on the Best Gifts Under $100A gift guide we did four years ago that stands the test of time.
    By The Editors
  28. women’s fashion
    What Are the Best Faux-Leather Leggings?Including one pair a cool person said they’re “utterly in love with.”
    By Anna Samson
  29. decor
    What Are the Best Tree Skirts?Including one that lights up on its own.
    By Ambar Pardilla
  30. gifts
    What Are the Best Christmas Stockings?Including one described as “timeless, classic, and just a bit elegantly knackered.”
    By Kitty Guo
  31. women’s accessories
    Street Style - Day 3 - New York Fashion Week February 2020
    What Are the Best Eyeglasses for Women?Including a pair described as a “spiritual successor to Meg Ryan’s glasses in When Harry Met Sally.”
    By Ambar Pardilla and Kitty Guo
  32. baby gear
    What Are the Best (Nice-Looking) Cribs for Babies?Stylish parents dish on the nicest-looking cribs for your bundle of joy.
    By Lauren Corona
  33. women’s fashion
    What Are The Best Mary Janes?From dainty and sweet to sturdy and chunky.
    By Rachael Griffiths
  34. women’s apparel
    What Are the Best Stylish Coats Under $300 (That Are Actually Warm)?Cozy (and cheap) outerwear stylists, designers, and Strategist staffers bundle up in.
    By Anna Yeo, Jenna Milliner-Waddell, and Ambar Pardilla
  35. womens clothing
    What Are the Best Wireless Bras and Bralettes?Including a Savage x Fenty bralette for D-cups and a soft-cup bra that’s available in four different shades of “nude.”
    By Anna Samson
  36. sleep
    What Is the Best Kids’ Bedding?We asked stylish parents about the bedding they and their kids love most, from basic sheet sets to heirloom-quality blankets.
    By Youngna Park
  37. food and drinks
    What Are the Best Mooncakes?These pastries are paramount for celebrating the Mid-Autumn Festival.
    By Kitty Guo
  38. fitness and sports
    What Are the Best Bike Shorts?The leisurewear and athletic staple is comfortable, flattering, and wicking.
    By Maggie Slepian
  39. sports
    The Best Men’s Tennis Clothing, According to Stylish Pros and PlayersFrom preppy polos to ’90s-style Nike shorts.
    By Katherine Gillespie
  40. style
    The Best Women’s Tennis Clothes, According to Stylish Pros and PlayersFrom “It”-girl dresses to practical running shorts.
    By Katherine Gillespie
  41. men’s apparel
    The Best Sweatshorts, According to Stylish Comfy PeopleNon-schlubby pairs stylists, doctors, and Strategist staffers wear.
    By Liza Corsillo and Anna Yeo
  42. packing and gear
    What Are the Best Beach Bags?Completely submersible, wheelchair compatible, and indestructible.
    By Brenley Goertzen
  43. women’s shoes
    What Are the Best Ballet Flats?From budget-friendly to designer options, in a variety of materials including leather, satin, and unexpected mesh.
    By Kitty Guo
  44. women’s fashion
    What Are the Best Women’s Lounge Shorts?From gym shorts and pajama shorts to sweatshorts and even sweatershorts.
    By Diana Tsui
  45. productivity
    What’s the Best Adult Coloring Book?With books to help you decompress, relax, and feel like a kid again.
    By Lauren Corona
  46. 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.”
    By Kitty Guo
  47. style
    The Best Plus-Size Workout Clothes for Women, According to Active Women“If they ever discontinue them or switch up the fabric, I’ll scream.”
    By Dominique Pariso and Anna Yeo
  48. kids and babies
    What Are the Best Kids’ T-Shirts?We talked to stylish parents about the tees their kids love most, from affordable everyday solids to absurdly delightful all-over prints.
    By Youngna Park
  49. electronics
    What’s the Best Nice-Looking Laptop Case?Stylish people (including an architect and two interior designers) share their favorites.
    By Lauren Corona
  50. women’s fashion
    Some Very Good Flip-Flops for This Flip-Flop SummerFinally find your perfect pair.
    By Diana Tsui
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