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  1. women’s sleepwear
    The 12 Very Best Pajamas for WomenSleep like a Portuguese aristocrat.
    By Ambar Pardilla
  2. women’s shoes
    The Best Knee-High Boots, According to People Whose Taste We TrustIncluding kitten heel, wide-calf, and slouchy options.
    By Arielle Avila
  3. women’s apparel
    The Very Best Women’s Long UnderwearCozy base layers for all your cold-weather activities.
    By Katherine Gillespie
  4. women’s apparel
    The 13 Very Best White T-shirts for Women“These are the retail equivalent of no-makeup makeup.”
    By Arielle Avila and Brenley Goertzen
  5. bedding
    The 17 Very Best Duvet CoversFrom luxurious hotel-style duvet covers to relaxed linen options.
    By Lauren Ro
  6. 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
  7. organization
    The 15 Very Best Jewelry OrganizersPut your pearls in their place.
    By Ambar Pardilla
  8. men’s apparel
    The 11 Very Best White T-shirts for MenSpoiler alert: There’s a (potentially controversial) linen option.
    By Brenley Goertzen
  9. accessories
    The Best Reading Glasses, According to People Whose Taste We TrustUnderstated or statement-making, these stylish frames can help you look and see better.
    By Kira Garcia
  10. women’s apparel
    The 13 Very Best Jeans for WomenNo stone (wash) was left unturned.
    By Ambar Pardilla
  11. women’s shoes
    The 10 Very Best Loafers for WomenOne pair looks like Celine for a tenth of the price.
    By Ambar Pardilla
  12. dining and entertaining
    The Very Best Place Mats, According to People Whose Taste We TrustIncluding ones that are rattan, scalloped, block-printed, and striped.
    By Bella Druckman
  13. furniture
    The 14 Very Best Bed FramesIncluding solid-wood beds and upholstered wingback styles — with lots at less than $1,000.
    By Lauren Ro
  14. toys and games
    The Best Adult Board Games, According to Cool PeoplePlenty of options for game night.
    By Dominique Pariso
  15. men’s apparel
    The Best Men’s Vests, According to People Whose Taste We TrustNot just for finance bros.
    By Bella Druckman
  16. packing and gear
    What’s the Best Personal Carry-on Bag for Flying?Backpacks, totes, and fanny packs for in-flight essentials.
    By Katherine Gillespie
  17. women’s sleepwear
    The 11 Very Best Silk Pajamas for WomenIncluding the silk version of the shirt Nicole Kidman wears in Eyes Wide Shut.
    By Ambar Pardilla
  18. women’s apparel
    The Best Women’s Crewneck Sweatshirts, According to People Whose Taste We TrustIncluding a going-out sweatshirt, a Princess Diana–esque sweatshirt, and one that’s velour.
    By Bella Druckman
  19. women’s apparel
    The Best Cardigans, According to People Whose Taste We TrustWe even found one for the person who’s been collecting Babaà sweaters for years.
    By Brenley Goertzen
  20. decor
    The Best Candlesticks, According to Designers and Candle ObsessivesA way to add a bit of elegance to your home — even without candles in them.
    By Emma Wartzman
  21. women’s fashion
    What Are the Best Belts for Women?Buckle up.
    By Kitty Guo
  22. men’s apparel
    The Best Men’s Crewneck Sweatshirts, According to People Whose Taste We TrustMore than just a shvitz-soaked garment for the gym.
    By Bella Druckman
  23. women’s apparel
    The 8 Very Best Plus-Size Women’s JeansFrom skinny to straight to wide-leg to boot-cut.
    By Ambar Pardilla
  24. women’s accessories
    The Best Personalized Jewelry Under $250Non-boring initial necklaces, engraveable charms, and vintage pieces in gold and silver.
    By Liza Corsillo
  25. women’s jewelry
    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
  26. dining and entertaining
    The Best Dinner Plates, According to Cooks, Designers, and MoreWe reached out to over 50 pros to curate this massive list.
    By Emma Wartzman
  27. women’s apparel
    The 10 Very Best Black TurtlenecksFrom tissue-thin to oversize to one that’s like “full-upper-body Spanx.”
    By Ambar Pardilla
  28. women’s accessories
    The Best Hoops, According to People Whose Taste We TrustIncluding sculptural silver and diamonds “so subtle you’ll do a double take.”
    By Ambar Pardilla
  29. women’s apparel
    The Best Women’s Vests, According to People Whose Taste We TrustFrom puffers to faux fur.
    By Bella Druckman
  30. food and drinks
    The Best Hot Sauces According to Cooks and Recipe DevelopersHot, not-so-hot, and everything (zingy, tingly, crunchy, herbaceous) in between.
    By Emma Wartzman
  31. kids and babies
    The Best Winter Gear for Kids, According to Parents Who Live in Cold PlacesFrom Newfoundland to Oslo, seven parents and outdoor educators on the best gear to keep kids warm and dry.
    By Youngna Park
  32. women’s fashion
    The Best Corduroy Pants, According to People Whose Taste We TrustIn green, pink, and everything in between.
    By Ambar Pardilla
  33. decor
    What Are the Best Christmas-Tree Toppers?From traditional stars to delicate finials.
    By Lauren Ro
  34. gifts
    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
  35. holiday decor
    The Best Artificial Christmas Trees, According to People Whose Taste We TrustIncluding the one that shared a scene with Viggo Mortensen and another that’s covered in glitter.
    By Ambar Pardilla
  36. gifts
    The Best Gifts for Artists, According to ArtistsIncluding art supplies, a massage tool for getting the kinks out, and music to work to.
    By Erin Schwartz
  37. decor
    The Best Tapered Candles, According to Designers and Candle ObsessivesWatch them slowly drip down over the stretch of a dinner party.
    By Emma Wartzman
  38. women’s apparel
    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
  39. gifts
    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
  40. unisex fashion
    What Are the Best Fleece Jackets?From cozy, everyday zip-ups to splurge-worthy statement pieces.
    By Jeremy Rellosa
  41. men’s accessories
    The Best Work Bags for Men, According to Stylish GuysFrom classic briefcases to boardroom-friendly backpacks.
    By Katherine Gillespie
  42. women’s apparel
    The Best Shirtdresses, According to People Whose Taste We Trust“I like a shirtdress that really does read like a shirt.”
    By Brenley Goertzen
  43. dining and entertaining
    What 10 Stylish New Yorkers Are Putting on Their Holiday TablesTools and serveware for special gatherings, large and small.
    By Oset Babür-Winter
  44. women’s apparel
    The 12 Very Best Wireless Bras for Large BreastsAll the support without a wire.
    By Ambar Pardilla
  45. women’s apparel
    The 13 Very Best High-Waisted JeansCome for “deliriously high” Levi’s, stay for leg-lengthening Ref.
    By Ambar Pardilla
  46. tabletop week
    What Are the Best Cloth Napkins?A simple way to elevate your at-home dining experience.
    By Lauren Ro
  47. tabletop week
    The Best Platters and Serving Bowls, According to Cool PeopleYour food is worthy of a nice presentation.
    By Emma Wartzman
  48. men’s activewear
    The Very Best Men’s RaincoatsCoats that stand up to everything from rainy hikes to errands in thunderstorms.
    By Jeremy Rellosa
  49. kids’ fashion
    The Best Sneakers for Kids, According to Parents and Sneaker PeopleFrom tiny New Balances to classic Converse All Stars, plus a pair of unzip-and-step-in high-tops.
    By Liza Corsillo
  50. tabletop week
    What Are the Best Tablecloths?Fit for feasting (and spilling).
    By Rachael Griffiths
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