March 27, 2026

Crossbody bags, sling bags, belt bags. Whatever you call ’em, we found some great ones. Plus:

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Once a cheesy tourist staple, the good old-fashioned fanny pack has solidified itself as a stylish wardrobe essential. “These compact, hands-free bags are pretty darn useful,” writes style expert Zoe Vanderweide, who tested nearly 50 for our guide. “Plus, they’re cute.”

We’ve narrowed it down to 10 of the prettiest, most functional packs to accompany you from errands to rugged adventures to dressed-up evenings on the town.

2 of our favorites are on sale today→

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We’re weeding through all of today’s so-called savings (yes, including those from Amazon’s ongoing spring sale-palooza) to highlight only the very best. A few new ones we’re eyeing? A sturdy steel dish rack, a woodsy candle, and a giftable hand sanitizer for frequent travelers in your life.

All the best deals→

“This moisturizer turned my skin from dull to dewy in one pass” Beloved by makeup artists, this hydrating moisturizer is a fantastic base for concealer→

It’s an air fryer and a toaster oven This multitasking appliance can fry, toast, and bake→

The best tinted glossy lip balm Its shiny finish makes lips look luscious, and it comes in a range of flattering shades→

A sock drawer staple Our testers found these cushy, comfy crew socks felt more expensive than their pricier counterparts→

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Not many grocery stores have a stronger reputation for their frozen section than Trader Joe’s, which offers everything from fried olives to tiny tartelettes. Some of them deserve to be a centerpiece at your next party. Others are downright disappointing. On this week’s Wirecutter Taste Test, we tried 13 of their most popular frozen snacks and ranked them from best to worst.

From crispy delight to soggy mess→

Coach

This chic leather bag is spacious enough to hold a laptop, a water bottle, and a bunch of other bits and bobs. Its design feels nostalgic and vintage without looking dated. And? It’s currently $270 off — a deal so good that all five of your newsletter editors are currently eyeing it.

A big bucket bag for 60% off→

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