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  1. men’s apparel
    The Very Best Men’s ChinosIncluding a vintage-inspired Ralph Lauren option, a classic pair for under $50, and a very on-trend relaxed fit with pleats.
  2. kitchen
    The 7 Very Best Paper-Towel Holders“This is the paper-towel holder for people who wish they didn’t ‘have’ to have a paper-towel holder clogging up counter space.”
  3. sales
    These Breezy, Beachy Linen Pants Are a Third Off Right NowImpossibly hot weather calls for incredibly comfortable pants.
  4. celebrity shopping
    What Ruth E. Carter Can’t Live Without“I will miss my flight if I don’t have those earbuds.”
  5. sales
    This Beloved, Barely There Bra is 30 Percent Off Right NowStrategist staffers love it, and it even turned an “underwear cynic” into a believer.
  6. celebrity shopping
    What Samantha Irby Can’t Live Without“I let nothing else touch my cats’ buttholes.”
  7. gifts
    The Best Gifts for Mom (That Do Good, Too)Including a high-fashion macaroni necklace that benefits Building Black Bed-Stuy and a Risograph print to support trans kids.
  8. hair styling
    Erin Andrews Was Right About This Portable Pomade StickIt’s perfect for flyaways, with no stickiness.
  9. cleaning
    The 10 Very Best Trash Cans“Does anyone want to see what gets thrown away in the bathroom?”
  10. dogs
    The Very Best Harnesses for Every Type of DogAs recommended and tested
  13. sales
    The Shorts Version of Our Favorite Madewell Mom Jeans Are $50 NowShow some leg.
  14. strategist hive mind
    51 Etsy Shopping TipsAn accumulation of proclamations and well-sourced recommendations from the Strategist staff.
  15. celebrity shopping
    What Tamron Hall Can’t Live Without“If you’re in trouble, you can come and get me, because I’m going to get us off this island.”
  16. sales
    Our Favorite Boxer-Short Pajamas Are More Than 30 Percent Off“While they may not look like them, the shorts are exactly what you want from a boxer.”
  17. celebrity shopping
    What Buddha Lo Can’t Live Without“I’m not exactly Adam Sandler, so I don’t wear shorts below my knees — they’ll be above the knees.”
  18. sales
    Everlane’s Vintage-y Mom Jeans Are Almost 50 Percent Off“Strangers have stopped me on the street to ask me where I got my pair.”
  19. women’s fashion
    The 10 Very Best Black Tights“I will never go back to buying drugstore tights after having worn these.”
  20. cleansers
    I Haven’t Seen One Blackhead Since I Started Using This TonerIt deep-cleans my pores without stripping my skin and doesn’t leave my face feeling tacky.
  21. sales
    Sheertex’s Cheapest Tights Are Now the Cheapest They’ve Ever BeenEven your dog’s claws won’t snag them.
  22. sales
    This Gift-Worthy Zodiac Necklace Is Down to Just $20 at MadewellThe stars have aligned for a very good deal.
  25. celebrity shopping
    What Eva Mendes Can’t Live Without“My skin just says, ‘Yes, please.’ It asks for it. I know that sounds weird, but my skin craves it.”
  26. women’s fashion
    What Is the Best Lingerie?From minimalist Cuup to extravagant Coco de Mer.
  27. sales
    The “Goldilocks of Jeans” Is the Cheapest We’ve Ever Seen ItWe’re talking an only-at-a-thrift-store kind of price tag.
  28. sales
    L.L.Bean’s Iconic, Strategist Editor–Approved Bean Boot Is 60 Percent OffThe 100-year-old boot is currently under $100.
  29. year in review
    The Best Thing I Bought This Year Is This Actually Sexy Minimizer BraIt shapes and minimizes without looking frumpy.
  30. deal of the day
    This Expensive-Looking Timex Watch Is Under $40 (and Arrives Before Christmas)Even though it’s inexpensive, the watch is “blissfully hard to scratch.”
  31. gifts
    The Best Gifts for Real Housewives FansIncluding all the actually good products sold by the Housewives themselves, from Bethenny’s shapewear to the tequila that started a whole subplot.
  32. deal of the day
    This Supersoft Outdoor Voices Robe Is Now Just $49It’s lightweight and wrinkle-resistant — like any good lounging robe should be.
  33. gifts
    The Best Gifts to Buy Before They Sell Out, According to Trend ForecastersMini-UGGs, Birkenstock Bostons, and Barbiecore reign supreme.
  34. black friday 2022
    All the Best Black Friday Fashion DealsFeaturing Ottessa Moshfegh’s favorite pajamas and the “Goldilocks of jeans.”
  37. deal of the day
    Girlfriend Collective’s Excellent Leggings Are 35 Percent OffThe brand has already launched its sitewide Black Friday sale, with great deals on some of our favorite sports bras, leggings, and bike shorts.
  38. celebrity shopping
    What Ty Hunter Can’t Live Without“You wake up feeling a little bit better about yourself in the morning. You might still have a little funky breath, but your lips aren’t crusty.”
  39. deal of the day
    This Ultrawarm Everlane Alpaca Crewneck Sweater Is 30 Percent OffIt comes in ten colors and features slightly sculptural (but not overly blouson-y) sleeves.
  40. deal of the day
    These Highly Giftable UGG Slippers Are 40 Percent OffMade from an ultracushy combo of suede and shearling, they’re a solid choice for any guy on your list.
  41. cookware and utensils
    This Gadget Lets Me Mince Garlic With Reckless AbandonIt makes fine, tiny cuts just as easily as it does chunky chops.
  42. style
    25 Very Timely Halloween Costume IdeasEasy, creative, not-too-hokey ways to channel 2022’s most memorable moments.
  43. deal of the day
    Our Editor’s Favorite Sweatpants Are 30 Percent OffAnd famed stylist Linda Rodin calls them “beyond comfy.”
  44. october prime day 2022
    All the Best Fashion Deals From Amazon’s October Prime Day SaleFeaturing stylish winter coats, Levi’s jeans, and Calvin Klein trunks.
  45. don’t dillydally
    17 Things We’re Actually Excited to Buy from Target’s Fall Designer CollectionIt’s full of stripes, scalloped trims, and bright pops of color.
  46. kids and babies
    20 Kids’ Halloween Costumes, Vetted 20 Different Ways“My rule is always that when the idea for a costume is ridiculous it really needs to be very obviously ridiculous.”
  49. deal of the day
    Ottessa Moshfegh’s Favorite J.Crew Pajamas Are 50 Percent Off Right NowPlus they look like the ones Daniel Day-Lewis wore in Phantom Thread.
  50. kids and babies
    16 Baby Halloween Costumes, Vetted 16 Different Ways“I cannot fully do justice to just how hilarious and cute it was to watch a tiny little hot dog toddle down the street.”
  51. don’t dillydally
    Target’s La Ligne Collaboration Is (Almost) Here — and Full of StripesIncluding cozy-looking cable-knits and sure-to-sell-out scarves.
  52. deal of the day
    This Ultrahydrating, Flake-Fighting Moisturizer Is Now 20 Percent OffIt’s luxuriously rich but doesn’t feel greasy.
  53. deal of the day
    Levi’s ‘Goldilocks of Jeans’ Are Half Off at NordstromThe perfect pair of jeans do exist — and they’re on sale.
  54. face
    The Best Halloween Makeup for Your Face, According to Makeup ArtistsIncluding everything you’ll need to channel Stranger Things’ Vecna or smoky-eyed Robert Pattinson as the Batman.
  55. deal of the day
    Universal Standard’s Seine Jeans Are $20 Off (for Strategist Readers Only)The beloved high-rise skinnies are well fitting on all shapes and sizes.
  56. organization
    If It Weren’t for This ‘Earthquake Fastener,’ I’d Knock Over All My BreakablesThe mysterious clear goo is incredibly strong, yet also so easy to remove.
  57. deal of the day
    These Rarely on Sale, Fall-Ready Docs Are Now 40 Percent OffFor under $100, you too could look like a member of the Clash.
  58. deal of the day
    Patagonia’s Much-Beloved Baggies Are on Sale for Just $45It’s actually a New York inside joke that we write about these shorts a lot.
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