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Best in Class

Best in Class is the Strategist’s carefully curated series of rigorously vetted flagship shopping guides. Here’s a detailed look at how we curate each guide.

  1. women’s apparel
    The 16 Very Best BrasFrom everyday T-shirt styles to special-occasion strapless.
    By Ambar Pardilla
  2. women’s sleepwear
    The 16 Very Best Bathrobes for Women“The stripes make me feel like I’m about to walk out onto my private veranda somewhere on the Riviera.”
    By Ambar Pardilla
  3. bedding
    The 6 Very Best Weighted Blankets“They feel like being swaddled or held in a firm hug.”
    By Lauren Ro
  4. luggage
    The Very Best Carry-on LuggageFrom duffel bags and rolling suitcases to roomy backpacks.
    By Katherine Gillespie
  5. cookware and utensils
    The 12 Very Best Food-Storage ContainersMake your pantry and refrigerator easier to navigate and food less likely to spoil.
    By Emma Wartzman
  6. dogs
    The 11 Very Best Dog FoodsDry, wet, dehydrated, human-grade, and more — we found dog foods for every pup’s needs.
    By Brenley Goertzen
  7. acne treatments
    The 9 Best Pimple PatchesIncluding some that are almost invisible.
    By Rachael Griffiths
  8. furniture
    The 12 Very Best CouchesI sat on 57 couches to bring you this report.
    By Erin Schwartz
  9. adult
    We Tested 21 Fancy Vibrators to Find the Best“While it is pricey, if it ever broke, I would go without groceries to buy a new one.”
    By Dominique Pariso
  10. adult
    33 of the Very Best VibratorsAccording to sex experts, shop owners, and professional reviewers.
    By Dominique Pariso
  11. hair tools
    The 7 Very Best Hair TowelsIncluding options for fine, thick, curly, and damaged hair.
    By Dominique Pariso
  12. fitness
    The Very Best RollerbladesIncluding options for beginners, intermediates, skaters who seek speed, and others who want to roll around the city.
    By Bella Druckman
  13. home
    The Very Best Floor FansFor keeping your space cool and your energy bills low.
    By Bella Druckman
  14. bedding
    The 7 Very Best Silk PillowcasesIncluding a dupe for the pricey Parachute silk pillowcase.
    By Tembe Denton-Hurst
  15. garden
    The Very Best Compost BinsFrom an easy-to-clean countertop option to a system that can handle “the crazy Frankenstein stuff in the back of your fridge.”
    By Erin Schwartz
  16. 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.
    By Bella Druckman
  17. skin-care treatments
    The 12 Very Best Face ExfoliatorsFrom gentle exfoliating cleansers to more heavy-duty peels.
    By Arielle Avila
  18. tablets and smartwatches
    The 12 Very Best iPad CasesIncluding lightweight, extra-durable, and sleek leather options.
    By Jordan McMahon
  19. organization
    The 13 Very Best Laundry Hampers and BasketsIncluding a backpack “if you’re someone who despises the walk to your local laundromat.”
    By Erin Schwartz
  20. packing and gear
    The 10 Very Best UmbrellasFrom compact travel umbrellas to stormproof monsters with fiberglass frames.
    By Katherine Gillespie
  21. women’s apparel
    The 9 Very Best Women’s ParkasStay warm without looking like a marshmallow.
    By Katherine Gillespie
  22. baby feeding
    The 10 Very Best Glider Rockers for NursingIncluding one that can charge your phone.
    By Lauren Ro
  23. baby gear
    The 14 Very Best Play Mats for Babies and KidsAll look just as good in the nursery as they do in the living room.
    By Lauren Ro
  24. baby sleep
    The 8 Very Best Baby MonitorsFrom traditional video monitors and “smart” devices that can track how your baby is sleeping to a simple, affordable audio monitor.
    By Lauren Ro
  25. bath and body
    The Very Best BodywashesIncluding bodywashes for skin that’s acne prone, extremely dry, and more.
    By Brenley Goertzen
  26. cookware and utensils
    The 12 Best Pieces of BakewareMore than a dozen chefs recommend baking dishes, cake tins, and more.
    By Emma Wartzman
  27. women’s sleepwear
    The 12 Very Best Pajamas for WomenSleep like a Portuguese aristocrat.
    By Ambar Pardilla
  28. grooming
    The 10 Very Best Manscaping ToolsErgonomically designed trimmers, razors, and scissors for grooming your most sensitive areas.
    By Rachael Griffiths
  29. pillows
    The 5 Best Pillows for Stomach SleepersPillows that will keep your neck from straining more than it has to.
    By Amelia Jerden
  30. pillows
    The 8 Very Best Latex PillowsMeet memory foam’s cooler, springier sister.
    By Amelia Jerden
  31. bath and body
    The 12 Very Best Women’s Deodorants and Anti-perspirantsIncluding a lemony natural deodorant that contains live bacteria.
    By Dominique Pariso
  32. adult
    23 of the Very Best Sex Toys for CouplesAny sex toy can be a couples sex toy, but these are specifically designed for you and a partner.
    By Dominique Pariso
  33. hair tools
    The 8 Very Best Hair DryersIncluding lightweight, foldable, and high-speed options.
    By Dominique Pariso
  34. hair tools
    The 8 Very Best Hair ClippersThirteen barbers (and a couple of regular folks known to buzz at home) recommend the clippers to use to get the job done.
    By Rachael Griffiths
  35. men’s activewear
    The Very Best Gym Shorts for MenStyles in various lengths for the resistance-band (or free-weights or yoga or rowing-machine) junkie.
    By Jeremy Rellosa
  36. speakers
    The 10 Very Best Bluetooth SpeakersFor listening to music just about anywhere.
    By Jordan McMahon
  37. small appliances
    10 of the Very Best Air FryersIn a market where there’s more chaff than wheat, we asked a panel of experts for the models they use and love.
    By Emma Wartzman
  38. mattresses
    All the Best Firm Mattresses We’ve Ever Written AboutStraighten out your spine with these hybrid, innerspring, and memory-foam options (that we tested ourselves).
    By Brenley Goertzen
  39. sleep gear
    The 9 Very Best Sound MachinesIncluding mechanical, electronic, portable, sound-machine-alarm-clock combos, and tinnitus-friendly options.
    By Amelia Jerden
  40. pillows
    The 7 Best Down-Alternative PillowsThe feeling of down without the actual down.
    By Amelia Jerden
  41. suncare
    The 22 Very Best Sunscreens for Your FaceIncluding options for sunscreen-phobic acne sufferers.
    By Karen Iorio Adelson and Tembe Denton-Hurst
  42. outdoor leisure
    15 of the Very Best Water BottlesAlways be hydrating.
    By Emma Wartzman
  43. coffee
    10 of the Very Best Coffee MakersFor a solid, fuss-free way to caffeinate at home.
    By Emma Wartzman
  44. dental care
    The 9 Very Best Electric ToothbrushesIncluding rotating, oscillating, and sonic toothbrushes.
    By Arielle Avila
  45. women’s activewear
    The 12 Very Best Yoga Pants for WomenWhether you’re watching a YouTube video or hitting the studio.
    By Katherine Gillespie
  46. shoes
    The Very Best Products for Cleaning SneakersThe most important thing is a formula that works on all materials.
    By Erin Schwartz
  47. baby gear
    The 15 Very Best Car Seats for KidsFrom infant bucket seats to convertibles to all-in-ones.
    By Liza Corsillo
  48. women’s apparel
    The 11 Very Best Black Work Pants for WomenFor your nine-to-five (and beyond).
    By Ambar Pardilla
  49. eyes
    The 29 Very Best MascarasIncluding lengthening, volumizing, cruelty-free, and waterproof options.
    By Kitty Guo
  50. moisturizers
    The Very Best Face MoisturizersWhether your skin is dry and flaky, slick and oily, or a combination of both.
    By Kitty Guo
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