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Brenley Goertzen

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Brenley Goertzen joined the Strategist as a junior writer in 2022 after interning at the site. She covers clothing basics and bath and body.

  1. gifts
    What They Can’t Live Without (That Also Make Great Gifts)The best of celebrity shopping in 2024.
  2. best of brand
    The Strategist Guide to Shopping at Free PeopleIt’s not all prairie dresses.
  3. women’s activewear
    Non-Zhlubby Alo Yoga Sweatpants for 30 Percent Off“The softest pants imaginable,” according to one Strategist editor.
  4. gifts
    28 Gifts Under $50 From Indigenous-Owned BrandsFrom sustainably made clothing and accessories to hand-printed home goods.
  5. strategist brain
    On My Mind: Suede Ballet Flats and Festive Rugby ShirtsWelcome to Strategist Brain.
  6. women’s apparel
    ‘The Perfect White Button-Down’ for 30 Percent OffWe heard it will “billow really beautifully.”
  7. women’s apparel
    The Best Shirtdresses, According to People Whose Taste We Trust“I like a shirtdress that really does read like a shirt.”
  8. prime day
    There Are Mere Hours Left To Shop These Under-$50 Prime Day DealsFrom Bluetooth speakers to tons of skin-care stocking stuffers.
  9. strategist round table
    Our Thoughts on Halloween Costumes“No costume is better than a half-assed costume.”
  10. style
    A Very Rare J.Crew Cashmere Sale Is Happening Right NowIncluding the (just slightly) cropped cashmere sweater one editor owns in three colors.
  11. women’s apparel
    This Crisp, Oversize Button-down Is a Mere $29Almost everything is 50 percent off at Gap.
  12. women’s activewear
    The Best Running Shorts for Women, According to Runners“I’ll probably run my next marathon in these.”
  13. beauty
    All the Best Deals From Ole Henriksen’s Friends & Family SaleTake 30 percent off sitewide for a limited time.
  14. women’s shoes
    These Leather Slingback Docs Are Now 40 Percent OffEdgier than your Birkenstock Tokios.
  15. how i pick my picks
    A Plain Black T-shirt Is a Nonnegotiable“White T-shirts are undoubtedly a classic, but a quality black T-shirt that washes well and doesn’t attract lint is a workhorse on another level.”
  16. the strategist 100
    The Strategist’s Menswear 100Our ideal complete wardrobe, from button-downs to boots.
  17. women’s shoes
    Our Favorite ‘Smart and Sharp-Looking’ Loafers Are 30 Percent OffThey’re made to last season after season (and require no break-in period).
  18. massagers and recovery
    This Vibrating Wrap Is Like a Heating Pad on SteroidsIt’s hands-free and heats up in a matter of seconds.
  19. mattresses
    All the Best Cooling Mattresses We’ve Ever Written AboutGoldilocks options for sleepers who run hot.
  20. women’s fashion
    The ‘Most Comfortable’ Madewell Pants Are Almost 50 Percent OffFact: Victoria Justice owns five pairs.
  21. ask the strategist
    Ask the Strategist: Are Gel Manicures Frying My Hands?You’re right to wonder about protecting your wrists, hands, and fingers from nail-curing lamps.
  22. amazon prime day 2024
    Everything We’ve Written About That’s on Sale for Prime DayA side-by-side guide to every discounted item we love.
  23. sales
    Everything Worth Buying at Walmart’s July Deals EventIncluding must-have tech, big-ticket kitchen appliances, and back-to-school supplies.
  24. best of brand
    The Strategist Guide to Shopping at VuoriIncluding our favorite men’s gym shorts for yoga.
  25. women’s apparel
    The Cuup Bra That Made Me Reconsider Underwires Is on SaleYou’ll finally end your “no-real-bras rule.”
  26. style
    A Linen Shirtdress for $29 and Jeans for $33 at Everlane’s Summer SalePlus, wedding-guest-appropriate dresses and sleek leather sandals.
  27. beauty
    Everything We’ve Written About That’s on Sale at SkinStoreTested by our beauty writers and vetted by dermatologists.
  28. women’s accessories
    Lululemon’s Everywhere Belt Bag Is Everywhere (and It’s Just $29 Today)There’s a reason it’s everyone’s favorite fanny pack.
  29. gifts
    The Best College Graduation Gifts for Her, According to Recent GraduatesThey’re stylish, sentimental, and exceedingly practical.
  30. gifts
    The 45 Best Father’s Day Gifts Under $100Impress Dad without draining your bank account.
  31. women’s apparel
    This Breezy Uniqlo Linen Button-down Is a Mere $20And it’s still available in six colors (and tons of sizes).
  32. bedding
    Parachute’s Memorial Day Sale Ends Tomorrow — Here Are Our Top PicksEverything is now 25 percent off, including sale items.
  33. running
    These Insoles Saved My College Running Career (and I Still Wear Them Every Day)They fought my fasciitis for good.
  34. running
    I Never Forget My Running Belt (Because It’s Built Into These Leggings)It keeps my massive iPhone Pro Max, card case, keys, gels, and even a few dog treats in place.
  35. running
    Meet the Runners of the StrategistIt’s Running Week at the Strategist. Meet our team of (dedicated, obsessive) runners.
  36. gifts
    50 Mother’s Day Gifts Under $50 (for Every Type of Mom)Because Mom wouldn’t want you to break the bank.
  37. celebrity shopping
    What Steve Madden Can’t Live Without“I want my shoe business to run like that bakery does.”
  38. i keep seeing this
    All of My Friends Have These Trompe l’oeil Sweatpant JeansIncluding one who owns six pairs.
  39. women’s apparel
    I Can’t Stop Buying BodysuitsIncluding a $29 Skims dupe.
  40. micro sales
    Everything Worth Buying From Sephora’s Savings EventBeauty Insiders across all tiers, it’s your time to shop.
  41. eyes
    I’ve Tried 5 Brow Gels, and This Oil One Is the Best“My brows look so good it’s like I just left a lamination appointment.”
  42. micro sales
    Ole Henriksen’s Friends & Family Sale Ends Soon — Here’s Everything Worth BuyingJust in time for a spring skin-care refresh.
  43. micro sales
    It’s Your Last Weekend to Shop Everything at Madewell’s Insider Event SaleHurry up before deals expire on March 25.
  44. micro sales
    Everything Worth Buying at Everlane’s Friends & Family SaleTime to stock up on all the Strategist-approved staples.
  45. celebrity shopping
    What Hannah Brown Can’t Live Without“I always say ‘bury me in cashmere.’”
  46. skin-care tools
    Nothing Clears My Skin (and Relieves My Tension Headaches) Like This LED MaskI prefer Therabody to Omnilux, Dr. Dennis Gross, and CurrentBody.
  47. dogs
    The 13 Very Best Dog LeashesVet- and trainer-approved leashes for everyday walks, late-night outings, and even jogs.
  48. dogs
    The 14 Very Best Dog BedsFor sprawlers, burrowers, nappers, and every dog in between.
  49. sales
    12 Things on Sale You’ll Actually Want to Buy: From Madewell to MegababeWe even found a few early Valentine’s Day gift ideas.
  50. dogs
    The Very Best Dog JacketsIncluding waterproof insulated parkas, full-body snowsuits, stylish raincoats, and fleece that even fussy pups will tolerate.
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