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  1. women’s fashion
    The 13 Very Best Wireless Bras for Large BreastsAll the support without a wire.
  2. sales
    Sandy Liang’s Favorite Merrells Are on Sale for 25 Percent OffShe loves the fleece-lined clogs so much she once wrote a haiku about them.
  3. women’s shoes
    The 12 Very Best Ankle Boots for WomenIncluding the Docs worn by the Clash (and the glitterati).
  4. women’s shoes
    The 12 Very Best Loafers for WomenOne pair looks like Celine for a tenth of the price.
  5. dental care
    The 8 Very Best Over-the-Counter Mouth Guards for Teeth Grinders“Teeth are stupid” — so they need a little extra support sometimes.
  6. organization
    The 15 Very Best Storage BinsPlaces to put your off-season clothes and those old CDs you can’t let go of.
  7. organization
    How to Store Holiday Décor, According to Professional OrganizersSo you can get your ornaments, lights, artificial Christmas tree, and gift wrap in order for next year.
  8. sales
    Parachute’s Swaddle-Like Bathrobe Is 20 Percent OffIt would be a great gift for just about anyone and will ship in time for Christmas.
  9. women’s apparel
    The Very Best Women’s LoungewearFor the laziest of days.
  10. sales
    This Very Giftable Outdoor Voices Robe Is Half-Off Right NowFor the mom who has everything or a homebody sister.
  13. holiday decor
    What Are the Best Artificial Christmas Trees?Including a Fraser Fir that shared a scene with Viggo Mortensen and one made of shiny tinsel.
  14. sales
    The Perfect Work Pants Are Just $56 (for Strategist Readers Only)They’re ultrastretchy, commute-friendly, size-inclusive — and come in a lot of great colors.
  15. gifts
    The Best Holiday Gifts for Everyone (That Do Good, Too)From a tomato-print onesie that helps feeds the hungry to a swaddle-like travel pillow that plants trees.
  16. cyber monday 2023
    The Best Last-Minute Cyber Monday Fashion Deals, From Anthropologie to UniqloSo you don’t pay full price for fashion.
  17. black friday 2023
    All the Best Black Friday Fashion Deals, From Amazon to ZapposFrom Anthro to Everlane to Madewell to Shopbop.
  18. don’t dillydally
    11 Things That’ll Almost Definitely Sell Out: From Sandy Liang to Salter HouseAdidas’s Samba Millennium sneakers are back and so are the bow bags from Sandy Liang and Baggu.
  19. the strategist 100
    The Strategist Womenswear 100The basics (and not-so-basics) to build your own wardrobe.
  20. sales
    One of Our Favorite Hair Oils Is the Cheapest We’ve Ever Seen ItTrue Botanicals’ Protect and Shine formula makes my hair look like a shampoo commercial.
  21. decor
    What Are the Best Tree Skirts?Including one that lights up on its own.
  22. women’s apparel
    The 20 Very Best Jeans for WomenIncluding “the pair you always hope to find at a vintage store — just without the work.”
  25. trend reporting
    The Best Gifts to Buy Before They Sell Out, According to Trend ForecastersThe theme of 2023 is “put a bow on it.”
  26. celebrity shopping
    What Stacey Bendet Can’t Live Without“I definitely am someone who puts a lot of things in a bag.”
  27. Street Style - Day 3 - New York Fashion Week February 2020
    women’s accessories
    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.”
  28. 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.
  29. sales
    Get a Set of 6 Clothing Storage Bags for Just $16If you haven’t yet stored away your sarong and shorts for fall, now’s the time.
  30. style
    25 Very Timely Halloween-Costume IdeasFrom the “Planet of the Bass” drama to #Scandoval.
  31. kitchen
    The 14 Very Best Kitchen Carts“It’s the Ikea cart that’s doing the most in small-space kitchens across New York City.”
  32. don’t dillydally
    11 Things That’ll Almost Definitely Sell Out: From Baby Phat to BombasIncluding an inflatable spider doughnut from Dunkin’ and the Six Bells’ debut coffee blends.
  33. health
    The 9 Very Best SAD LampsEverything you need to know about buying a light-therapy lamp to treat seasonal affective disorder, a.k.a. SAD.
  34. don’t dillydally
    The Best Halloween Decorations to Buy Before They Sell Out“Rattles” might be the new “Skelly.”
  37. sales
    These Classic Sperry Boat Shoes Are More Than 50 Percent OffBoat not included.
  38. retail secrets
    Anthropologie Employees on What to Buy (and What to Skip)No, you can’t buy that papier-mâché mushroom in the window.
  39. organization
    The 20 Very Best Shoe OrganizersFeaturing a shoe cabinet that has survived four apartments.
  40. cats
    The 10 Very Best Cat LittersIncluding options for controlling smells and minimizing dust.
  41. cleaning
    The 16 Very Best Dish RacksNo more soggy countertops.
  42. organization
    The Best Closet Storage, According to Professional OrganizersOnce you’ve cleaned out your closet, keep it clean.
  43. sales
    These Flared Madewell Jeans Are 30 Percent OffFor a bit of pre-fall flair.
  44. dogs
    The 11 Very Best Airplane-Friendly Pet CarriersLuxury accommodations for very important pets.
  45. organization
    The Best Desk Organizers, According to Professional OrganizersIncluding color-blocked trays, actually good-looking file holders, and a postmodern wall system.
  46. organization
    The 13 Very Best Laundry Hampers and BasketsIncluding a backpack “if you’re someone who despises the walk to your local laundromat.”
  49. women’s apparel
    The 16 Very Best White Button-down Shirts for WomenFrom classic cotton to luxurious silk.
  50. health
    The Very Best MultivitaminsThink of these dietitian-recommended multivitamins as an “insurance policy” for those veggies that sometimes don’t make it onto your plate.
  51. don’t dillydally
    6 Things That’ll Almost Definitely Sell Out: From Supergoop to StaktIncluding tapas-themed underwear and the return of a much-hyped pizza oil.
  52. dental care
    The 10 Very Best Toothbrush HoldersIncluding one described as “the seat of power your toothbrush deserves.”
  53. prime day 2023
    We Found Lots of Levi’s Under $50 — and 79 More Prime Day Fashion DealsHint: Check out the Shopbop section for deals on designer goods.
  54. small appliances
    The 11 Very Best Toasters“It’s the toaster for toast people.”
  55. how i pick my picks
    My Boss Sent Me a Link to Her Favorite UnderwearFashion and home-organization writer Ambar Pardilla tells us how she picks her picks.
  56. father’s day 2023
    The Best Gifts for Dad (That Do Good, Too)From a camp chair that funds parkland conservation to coffee beans that benefit the ACLU.
  57. sales
    These Airy, Gauzy Madewell Shorts Are Just $32Breezy with an elastic waist and pockets, they’re the ideal shorts for summering about.
  58. 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.
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