Zoe Vanderweide

Staff Writer at Wirecutter

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We Tried Over 50 Swimsuits (So That You Wouldn’t Have To). These Are the Best.

2 weeks 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.
The 10 Best, Most Comfortable Bras of 2025

2 months ago | 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.
The Best 5 Backpacks for College and High School Students of 2025

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.
The Best Shapewear

Dec 3, 2024 | nytimes.com | Zoe Vanderweide
This Delightful All-Purpose Balm Healed My Chapped Skin When All the Old Standbys Failed

Nov 14, 2024 | nytimes.com | Zoe Vanderweide

“I have the elbows of an elephant!” I called out from the bathroom, not for the first time. The usual fixes—exfoliating, moisturizing, painting the worst patches with prescription steroids, slugging with Aquaphor—weren’t working. My skin remained stubbornly, painfully chapped. Luckily for me, by the time my birthday rolled around, I’d complained loudly and often enough to make an impression on my partner.
I Test Bras for a Living. The Harper Wilde Triangle Bralette Is the Only One I Actually Wear.

Nov 7, 2024 | nytimes.com | Zoe Vanderweide

In the past year and a half, I’ve worn around 35 different bras. But I have a good reason: As Wirecutter’s resident underthings expert, swooping and scooping on repeat is part of my job. If it weren’t my job, I’d be content to leave all this bra business behind. Because for me, the search is over. I’ve found The One. My forever bra is decadently soft, marvelously stretchy, and mercifully wire-free.
We’ve Loved This Summer’s Hottest Sneaker for Years. Here’s Why.

Nov 1, 2024 | nytimes.com | Zoe Vanderweide

A sneaker that’s just as stylish as it is comfortable—and versatile enough to go with practically anything in your closet—is a wardrobe holy grail. We’ve heard plenty of folks swear that the Onitsuka Tiger Mexico 66, previously a pick in our guide to the best white sneakers—sadly, the company shut down its U.S. operations in November 2023—is that very shoe. But can one silhouette truly do it all? I wore Mexico 66s every day for a week, logging nearly 20 miles walking around New York City.
The 3 Best Men’s White T-Shirts of 2025 | Reviews by Wirecutter

Sep 13, 2024 | nytimes.com | Zoe Vanderweide |Justin Krajeski

A white T-shirt is the unsung hero of many an outfit. We found three stylish, high-quality tees that will suit a variety of budgets, tastes, and sizes.
The Best Fabric Shaver | Reviews by Wirecutter

Aug 27, 2024 | nytimes.com | Zoe Vanderweide

The Homeasy Fabric Shaver hasn’t just saved many of my sweaters—it’s turned de-pilling into a soothing self-care ritual.
The Nori Press Wants to Be a Steamer and Iron in One. Too Bad It Pales in Comparison to Both.

Jul 17, 2024 | nytimes.com | Zoe Vanderweide

The Nori Press has Big Gadget Energy. This unusually attractive laundry aide purportedly combines the portability and convenience of a steamer with the pressing prowess of a traditional iron. It’s the self-proclaimed “Internet’s Favorite Iron,” and it has been haunting our social feeds—and perhaps yours, too—for some time now with its promises of hassle-free, next-gen de-rumpling. Lots of people—including Oprah—claim to be converts.