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. vacuums
    The 15 Very Best VacuumsThese will suck up everything from dust to dog hair to Play-Doh.
    By Amelia Mularz
  2. women’s sleepwear
    The 18 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. grooming
    9 of the Very Best Tweezers for Hair RemovalFor eyebrow shaping, ingrown dislodging, and banishing errant face hairs.
    By Arielle Avila
  4. bedding
    The 10 Very Best Down ComfortersGet that fluffy, sink-into-bed feeling.
    By Lauren Ro
  5. luggage
    The 10 Very Best Pieces of Rolling Luggage“It has survived being dragged across sand, dirt, and cobblestones.”
    By Katherine Gillespie
  6. bedding
    The 17 Very Best Duvet CoversFrom luxurious hotel-style duvet covers to relaxed linen options.
    By Lauren Ro
  7. 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
  8. women’s apparel
    The 9 Very Best Plus-Size Women’s JeansFrom skinny to straight to wide-leg to boot-cut.
    By Ambar Pardilla
  9. women’s apparel
    The 11 Very Best White Button-down Shirts for WomenFrom classic cotton to luxurious silk.
    By Ambar Pardilla
  10. packing and gear
    The 10 Very Best UmbrellasFrom compact travel umbrellas to stormproof monsters with fiberglass frames.
    By Katherine Gillespie
  11. women’s shoes
    The 13 Very Best Rain Boots for WomenBecause wet socks are the worst.
    By Katherine Gillespie
  12. luggage
    The 8 Best Soft-Sided SuitcasesIncluding some surprisingly stylish options.
    By Katherine Gillespie
  13. moisturizers
    The 12 Very Best Drugstore Eye CreamsIncluding options that treat dark circles, fine lines, and puffiness.
    By Tembe Denton-Hurst
  14. e-readers
    The 9 Very Best e-ReadersFor carrying all your books in your pocket.
    By Jordan McMahon
  15. massagers and recovery
    The Very Best Electric Foot MassagersWe talked to athletes, podiatrists, physical therapists, and people with tired feet to find the best electric foot massagers.
    By Jeremy Rellosa
  16. women’s activewear
    The 9 Very Best Women’s Tennis ShoesYou won’t make any unforced errors with these expert-recommended picks.
    By Jeremy Rellosa
  17. bedding
    The 22 Very Best BedsheetsIncluding cotton-percale, linen, sateen, silk, and jersey options, plus a handful made of alternative fabrics like bamboo.
    By Lauren Ro
  18. bathroom
    The 16 Very Best Bath TowelsFrom waffle towels to flat-weave Turkish sets, a towel for every kind of obsessive.
    By Lauren Ro
  19. eyes
    The 30 Very Best MascarasIncluding lengthening, volumizing, cruelty-free, and waterproof options.
    By Kitty Guo
  20. beauty tools
    The 11 Very Best Lighted Makeup MirrorsNever walk outside with mismatched foundation again.
    By Kitty Guo
  21. 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
  22. coffee
    13 of the Very Best Coffee GrindersAny cup of coffee worth drinking is made from freshly ground beans.
    By Emma Wartzman
  23. moisturizers
    The 9 Very Best Hand CreamsIncluding a retinol-packed hand cream that comes in a nice-looking jar.
    By Tembe Denton-Hurst
  24. women’s shoes
    The 15 Very Best Slippers for WomenFrom cozy cold-weather pairs to waterproof and lightweight options.
    By Brenley Goertzen and Arielle Avila
  25. decor
    The Very Best-Smelling CandlesIncluding one that smells like a ripe tomato vine.
    By Tembe Denton-Hurst
  26. 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
  27. office
    The 6 Very Best Standing-Desk ConvertersWith a standing-desk converter, you can turn any table or desktop into an ergonomic workspace.
    By Dominique Pariso
  28. 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
  29. men’s shoes
    The 8 Very Best Men’s Tennis ShoesYou’ll be Grand Slam–ready with these expert-recommended picks.
    By Jeremy Rellosa
  30. bath and body
    The Very Best Body Washes for Dry SkinIncluding a formula for dry, acne-prone skin.
    By Brenley Goertzen
  31. bath and body
    The Very Best Body OilsTested by our bath-and-body writer, vetted by our staffers, and recommended by dermatologists.
    By Brenley Goertzen
  32. women’s apparel
    The Very Best ShapewearSpanx isn’t the only option, but it’s a favorite for a reason.
    By Ambar Pardilla
  33. women’s shoes
    The 11 Very Best Loafers for WomenOne pair looks like Celine for a tenth of the price.
    By Ambar Pardilla
  34. kitchen
    The 10 Very Best Kitchen Trash CansNo more wasted space for your waste.
    By Emma Wartzman
  35. cleaning
    The 12 Very Best Dish RacksNo more sopping countertops.
    By Emma Wartzman
  36. grooming
    The 9 Very Best Nail ClippersWhether you’re looking for nail clippers for babies or toenail clippers for the thickest of nails.
    By Arielle Avila
  37. footcare
    The 9 Very Best Callus RemoversIncluding gentle foot files and fast-acting gels.
    By Arielle Avila
  38. cleansers
    The Very Best Face WashesCleansers that leave your skin supple, not stripped.
    By Kitty Guo
  39. large appliances
    The 6 Very Best Wine Coolers and FridgesStep up your wine storage.
    By Dominique Pariso
  40. hair tools
    The 7 Very Best Blow-dryer BrushesThis ’90s tool is back.
    By Dominique Pariso
  41. mattresses
    The 11 Very Best Mattress ToppersTo turn your too-firm or too-soft mattress into one that is just right.
    By Amelia Jerden
  42. pillows
    The 7 Very Best Cooling PillowsIncluding latex, silk, and even surprisingly cool memory-foam options.
    By Amelia Jerden
  43. women’s apparel
    The 9 Very Best Women’s ParkasStay warm without looking like a marshmallow.
    By Katherine Gillespie
  44. packing and gear
    The 9 Very Best Packing CubesThere’s no better way to stay organized on the road.
    By Katherine Gillespie
  45. bedding
    The 10 Very Best Mattress ProtectorsBecause your mattress isn’t washing-machine-friendly.
    By Amelia Jerden
  46. pillows
    The 9 Very Best Pillows for Side SleepersIncluding latex, down, down alternative, and memory foam.
    By Amelia Jerden
  47. acne treatments
    The 9 Best Pimple PatchesIncluding some that are almost invisible.
    By Rachael Griffiths
  48. bedding
    The Very Best Linen SheetsFrom heirloom-quality bedding to sheets that come in vibrant jewel tones.
    By Lauren Ro
  49. pillows
    The 13 Very Best Bed PillowsWith comfortable options for every conceivable type of sleeper.
    By Amelia Jerden
  50. bedding
    The 7 Very Best Silk PillowcasesIncluding a dupe for the pricey Parachute silk pillowcase.
    By Tembe Denton-Hurst
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