Zoe Vanderweide

2 weeks ago | nytimes.com | Zoe Vanderweide

Nothing soothes cold feet like a cozy pair of slippers. The best ones offer comfortable support and lasting value while warming your body from the ground up. We spent 120 hours researching slippers for this guide before testing 39 men’s and women’s styles.

1 month ago | nytimes.com | Zoe Vanderweide

Lounging poolside and frolicking in the surf are among life’s greatest pleasures. Swimsuit shopping? That one’s not so high on the list. Trying to find the right suit — one that delivers a look you love, a cut that fits your body comfortably, and great quality for the price — is no easy task. For this guide, we tested 54 one-pieces, bikini sets, and rash guards. Four Wirecutter staffers with different heights and builds helped to assess the fit, style, quality, and value of the suits.

Mar 14, 2025 | nytimes.com | Zoe Vanderweide

An under-performing bra is a terrible thing. It can be hard on your psyche, your silhouette, and your posture. Any bra you wear should be comfortable and well constructed; it should make you feel confident and supported (in every sense of the word). After researching hundreds of bras and testing more than 55 of them in person, we’ve found 10 outstanding options to suit a slew of sizes, shapes, moods, and preferences.

Feb 26, 2025 | nytimes.com | Zoe Vanderweide

A great school backpack is a constant companion, carrying all of the essentials for a long day of classes, clubs, sports, internships, and more. But it’s not just for toting gear—a backpack is a wardrobe staple and an opportunity for students to express their personal style. So it’s important to find one that’s versatile, good-looking, comfy, and durable enough to stand up to plenty of wear. Since our first round of testing, in 2015, we’ve tried dozens of backpacks in a variety of styles.

Feb 7, 2025 | nytimes.com | Zoe Vanderweide |Jackie Reeve

Want to stay dry? Our three favorite raincoats and rain jackets—in different styles, materials, and lengths—have you covered.